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Have a boyfriend/girlfriend/wife/husband/whatever that is a gamer? Can't quite afford the classic flowers? Box O' Chocolates? Time to break out the old gaming console (or newer console) and jam out some video games! Nothing says "I love you," more than a beating the crap out of each other in video games

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When you first cracked your new Super Nintendo system back in 1991, you were super excited for the greatness that is 16-bit! What is a bit? I have no clue, but the more the better! We were playing the original Super Mario Bros. like it was going out of style on our NES', but then SNES arrived, Mario had to improve...and came out the greatest Mario title ever to be released (IMO)!

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Check out Full Metal Jackie tonight as she is joined by Matt Pike of HIGH ON FIRE! Also a new MAD MINUTE from Oderus Urungus of GWAR!

Tonight at 10pm on 97.9 WGRD!

Before a band get's big, they have to start off as a local band. Listeners today are getting "too used" to hearing the top hits on the radio. As a band, you need to start somewhere, and radio station's don't look at local etal enough. WGRD is putting an end to that! For this week's LOCAL METAL MOMENT, we are checking out STONE THE MANIC!

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Last night, I went and checked out the Grand Rapids Symphony. Normally, I never really attend the Symphony because classical music doesn't appeal to me to much. Last night however, the DeVos Performance hall was packed with crazed gamers, young and old! Why? The symphony performed some of our favorite video game songs. Was I satisfied with it though?

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Sadly, I will not being going to Rock On The Range this year...I go EVERY YEAR, but this years line-up sadly didn't impress me as much as the previous years have. For the 90's Grunge fans, ROTR is the place to be. On the other hand, MAYHEM FESTIVAL is for the the METALHEADS!

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One thing I really enjoy about video games is music. It has evolved so much over the  years from simple "chip tunes" to full fledged orchestra's! Who lives in this world and does not know the theme to Super Mario Bros.? Legend of Zelda? Halo? Not many! It has evolved so much to the point, to where you can hear this great music performed live. Guess what? You have that chance!

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Check out FULL METAL JACKIE tonight as she is joined by ex-Metallica Bassist Jason Newsted!

Also getting to music from Hatebreed, Deftones, and more!

TONIGHT at 10pm on 97.9 WGRD!

The WiiU has been criticized for being, "Just another Wii system." With the juggernaut systems like Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, WiiU really needs some solid games to compete in the competitive video game market. Well, it seems that those games have been announced!

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Mini golf is a pretty fun game. It has been forever since I have gone to a mini-golf course. Getting around the damn spinning windmill is always a biotch. You know what would amp up mini-golf though? Tornadoes, Spiky dudes, spinning floors, etc! You might not find these on your typical courses, but you will find them in Kirby's Dream Course.

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Growing up, there was a lot of hit or miss items that showed up on grocery store shelves that were either really good or really bad. Some of these items you will see and say, "Oh man! Those were so good!" Or you might be happier just forgetting they ever existed

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As I was going through my Bi-Monthly issue of Revolver Magazine, I stumbled across the article of, "Are Heavy Metal Concerts Too Dangerous?" You know what? That is a really good question to ask. I have been to over 250 concerts and counting (Honestly not surprised I am not deaf). I have walked away with a broken toe, bruised body, ripped shirts, and crazy head aches from tons of headbanging. It does go to question, are Metal Shows Too Brutal?

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