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Linkin Park Rock ‘Burn It Down’ at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Linkin Park brought the rock at this year’s Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 20) in Los Angeles by performing their new single ‘Burn It Down‘ off their upcoming album ‘Living Things’ (due June 26).

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Bill Ward Issues Response to Geezer Butler’s Letter as Black Sabbath Drama Continues

After Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler penned an open letter to fans yesterday (May 19) in response to drummer Bill Ward‘s own letter a few days earlier, Ward responded to Butler’s letter earlier today (May 20). It’s the latest in the ongoing saga surrounding Ward’s departure from the legendary metal band.

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Papa Roach Frontman Jacoby Shaddix Says New Album Will Drop in September

Papa Roach are gearing up for a busy summer, as the hard rockers are playing the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival this August and also readying a shiny new album. Speaking with Army Sergeant Russell Toof of American Forces Network Europe, frontman Jacoby Shaddix revealed that fans should expect a new Papa Roach album by this September.

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Anthrax Guitarist Rob Caggiano Talks Mayhem Fest, Possible ‘Big 4′ Tour + More

Rob Caggiano, the lead guitarist for the thrash-masters Anthrax, checked in with Loudwire today (May 20) before the band’s set at this year’s Rock on the Range Festival in Columbus, Ohio.


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Volbeat Drummer Jon Larsen Weighs In On Playing in the U.S., The Search For a New Guitarist + More

As Danish rockers Volbeat make their first appearance at the annual Rock on the Range Festival today (May 20) in Columbus, Ohio, drummer Jon Larsen took some time to sit down and check in with Loudwire.


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Rise Against to Bring Their Fall Tour to the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids

It's been a busy year for Chicago punk rockers Rise Against. They have been touring almost non-stop with A Day to Remember throughout the world, and will make a few appearances at the Vans Warped Tour during the summer. The band apparently hates resting because they have announced a string of fall dates in continued support of their sixth studio album, Endgame, and Grand Rapids is one of them.

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Boobie Bouts – Four Boobs vs Flannel Boobs

Welcome to the midst of an epic battle between mammaries known as Boobie Bouts! TWO challengers (Well, FOUR technically) battle it out in a jiggly sea of destruction.
You choose the victor between these two TIT-ans

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Daniela Ruah — Crush of the Day

It’s hard not to envy LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell (Just hear us out, OK?). Not only do they reap ungodly amounts of cash and fame playing cops & robbers on CBS (Which I know is a network, because Nana Moody says it is), they also get to hang out with Portugese-American goddess Daniela Ruah every day.

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[Photos] Slash Brings Hall of Fame Sound to the Orbit Room in Grand Rapids

Slash has been on quite the roll recently. The guitarist was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month with his old Guns N' Roses bandmates (minus Axl Rose). His new album, Apocalyptic Love, drops in stores next Tuesday (May 22) and is currently touring with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators to promote the record. Check out our photo gallery from their show at the Orbit Room last night (May 17).

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Danielle Hunt — Babe of the Day

Danielle’s a 21-year-old model, bartender, and certified Nursing Assistant from Greenfield, Indiana who now lives in Indianapolis.

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Vote Now On Extra Events We Should Host At Wingstock 2012

Wingstock 2012 is right around the corner and we need your help with booking some side acts and extra events.  After the break, take the survey and tell us exactly what you want to see at Wingstock 2012!

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Meet the West Michigan Whitecaps’ Latest Bobblehead

Last month we announced that 97.9 GRD and the West Michigan Whitecaps were teaming up to turn one of the members of the Free Beer & Hot Wings Show into a bobblehead. Since we couldn't decide ourselves who to pick, we turned to you via online voting.