Lars Ulrich’s head is spinning. The drummer debuted a thrashy new Metallica rager, the breakneck-paced “Hardwired,” in a Facebook Live broadcast and announced that the group would be putting out a new LP, Hardwired … to Self-Destruct, this fall. The record, which contains 12 new songs representing over 80 minutes of music over two…… MORE
Billy Corgan Ponders Smashing Pumpkins Reunion
Billy Corgan says he is back on talking terms with all the original Smashing Pumpkins members as he ponders a possible reunion. The Pumpkins frontman has recently rekindled his relationship with original bassist D’Arcy Wretzky after not speaking to her in 17 years. And he is also in contact with drummer Jimmy Chamberlin and guitarist…… MORE
Jason Newsted Recalls Making Metallica’s Black Album
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has recalled his favourite moments recording the band’s 1991 self-titled album. Newsted says he was particularly pleased with the song My Friend Of Misery, which opens with his bass guitar and which he says was a “real accomplishment” in a band which had previously released…And Justice For All with the…… MORE
Phil Anselmo Tells Boy What He’d Say To Dimebag If He Could
Former Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo has told a 12-year-old boy what he’d say to late bandmate Dimebag if he could speak to him. The vocalist answered the query from Little Punk People interviewer Elliott at New Jersey’s Monster Mania convention over the weekend. And he also revealed that the reactivated Superjoint Ritual, now known as…… MORE
Chris Pratt, ‘The Rock’ Do #22PushupChallenge For Veterans
Celebrities have answered the call to participate in the 22 Pushup Challenge and raise awareness for PTSD and other mental conditions afflicting veterans. Actor Chris Pratt responded Friday to a fan’s request on Twitter to participate, posting a video of him and his wife, actress Anna Faris, doing pushups. He forwarded the challenge to actors…… MORE
National Retail Federation: Back-To-School And College Spending To Top $75 Billion
Parents in Texoma have one week left before school starts and some are taking this time to finish shopping for the upcoming year. “I have three children. Two are in school. One is in the first grade and the second is in fourth grade,” mother Lizzette Quinonez said. She spent Sunday afternoon buying school supplies for her…… MORE
Texas First State To Offer Prescription Free Mosquito Repellant
Texas has become the first state to issue a standing order that will allow mosquito repellent prescriptions for women who are between the ages of 10 and 45 or pregnant. The decision was taken to help combat the spread of the Zika virus throughout the state. Eligible Texas women on Medicaid can go straight to…… MORE
Buy Some ‘Deep Fried Twinkies’ And Throw Away Your Bathroom Scale
Fried Twinkies have been a thing for a while, but now they’re a thing that’s going to be on store shelves near you on a regular basis. The delicacy once reserved as a once-a-year treat during state fairs (and cardiologists were thankful for that) are coming to Walmart. They’ll be partially cooked, frozen and ready…… MORE
Boil Order: City Of Olney
Authorities with the city of Olney said due to a malfunctioning water line the city is under a boil order. Officials said the line broke just after 11pm Wednesday and was repaired by 4pm Thursday. The order will remain in effect until further notice. – Newschannel 6 … MORE
Paul McCartney Recalls ‘Irreplaceable’ Bond With John Lennon
Paul McCartney has recalled an unusually tender encounter with late former Beatles bandmate John Lennon a few years after the band split. The songwriting duo had grown up together listening to the same music and following the same fashion trends over the years – and their relationship was “irreplaceable”, the 74-year-old says. Remembering their meeting…… MORE
