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Listen To Full Metal Jackie But Don't Mistake Her For Our Jackie

Jackie — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:06:45 +0000

Every Sunday night we play you a kick ass metal show, Full Metal Jackie. You should listen to it tonight, but don’t mistake her for GRD’s very own night chick; who we call “our” Jackie! I finally got to meet FMJ! Yesterday at Rock On The Range. We had to take a photo I commemorate [...]

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Joins Rolling Stones at Anaheim Show

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:09 +0000

Most assumed that the Rolling Stones' '50 and Counting' tour moniker was a reference to their 50 years in music, but it might eventually double as a status for the amount of special guests during their current run. The latest to join in the Rolling Stones fun was Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who hopped onstage to play guitar and sing during the band's Anaheim, Calif. stop Saturday night (May 18). Fan-shot footage can be seen above.

Stone Temple Pilots Recruit Linkin Park's Chester Bennington as New Singer

Dave Kim — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:55:15 +0000

The rock world was in a bit of shock Saturday night (May 18) as Stone Temple Pilots revealed their newest member: Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington. STP made a surprise appearance at Los Angeles, Calif. radio station KROQ’s annual Weenie Roast concert. The group performed a number of hits as well as a new track [...]

Alexi (Children of Bodom) Joins Full Metal Jackie Tonight!

Ned — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:50:49 +0000

Check out Full Metal Jackie tonight as she is joined by Alexi of Children of Bodom!

Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Behemoth and more will be at the Intersection July 9th!

Tonight at 10pm on 97.9 WGRD!

Internet Celebrity 'Kai The Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' Arrested In Philadelphia For NJ Murder

Dan Alexander — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:31:45 +0000

Internet celebrity “Kai The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker,” also known as Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, has been arrested for the murder of a Clark, NJ man. McGillvary was arrested by Philadelphia Police at the Greyhound bus terminal and is being held on $3 million bail according to WPVI TV. “I am grateful for the overwhelming response and [...]

As I Lay Dying Singer Tim Lambesis' Lawyer Says Steroids to Blame in Murder-for-Hire Plot

Chad Childers — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:36:21 +0000

As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis returned to the Vista Superior Court Friday (May 17) for a bail hearing relating to his alleged-murder-for-hire plot against his estranged wife and more details about the case were revealed in the process.

Ask Black Veil Brides A Question — Help Jackie Interview The Bands At RotR

Jackie — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:56:55 +0000

As a lot of you have figured out I can be a bit awkward at times. Interviewing is where my awkwardness reigns supreme! Now I have gotten the amazing opportunity to travel with my fellow musketeers… Steve the Web Guy and Shaffee to Columbus, Ohio to see Rock On The Range, and interview basically every rock star we play… Hopefully you are quickly seeing the problem, are you saying to yourself; “Oh no WGRD, how the hell are we going to get an epic interview if Jackie is doing it?!?” Well, I will tell you how!

I want YOU to ask the questions

Chili's Waitress Fired For Making Negative Comment About Cops on Facebook

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:08 +0000

In November, Ashley Warden was fined $2,500 when a police officer spotted her three-year old son urinating on the front yard of her two-and-a-half acre property in rural Piedmont, Oklahoma. The cop was ultimately fired for issuing the ticket. But apparently Warden still holds a grudge against law enforcement, which she made known through a recent post to her Facebook page.

Kiera King — Babe of the Day

GuySpeed Editors — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:44 +0000

Kiera is a 26-year-old actress, model, singer/songwriter and entrepreneur who does just about everything, and looks incredible doing it. Kiera was born in Wisconsin and moved to Hollywood 4 years ago to make a career for herself. Since then, she has booked over 400 shoots and says she “loves nothing more than being in front of [...]

Shaffee's 4:20 Hit Of The Day 05/16/13

Shaffee — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:04:07 +0000

The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is a chance each weekday afternoon at 4:20 for Shaffee to dig into the GRD archives to play a song you maybe haven’t heard in a while or perhaps something brand new that you’d like to hear more of. Whatever it is, send your suggestions to SHAFFEE. 05/16/13 4:20 [...]

Rocktagon- Bullet For My Valentine VS Sick Puppies

Jackie — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:15:02 +0000

Bullet For My Valentine wins the Rocktagon breaking Falling In Reverse’s winning streak. Tonight they will face a new one from Sick Puppies. Listen to both songs and vote for your favorite in the poll below. Tune in tonight around 8:30 when the Rocktagon is live on GRD! Sick Puppies- There’s No Going Back Bullet [...]

Hollywood Undead Hype The Crowd at The Orbit Room

Dave Kim — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:45:04 +0000

Los Angeles, Calif. rebels Hollywood Undead took over The Orbit Room in Grand Rapids last night (May 15). Check out photos from the show below. The rap-rockers have been on the road promoting their third studio album, Notes From The Underground, that was released earlier this year. The crowd of over 1,000 people were hooked from [...]

ASU Student Dropped Off At ER With .471% BAC By Frat Brothers

Steven Bohner — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:42:34 +0000

When someone has friends like this, who the hell needs enemies? After a night of drinking with his fraternity brothers, Aidan Mohr was dropped off at an emergency room with a post-it note on his chest identifying him and stating that he drank too much. After consuming over 20 shots of tequila in a matter of few hours, Mohr passed out at his frat house and was dropped off by his frat brothers at the ER. His BAC was .471% when he arrived at the hospital.

Fall Out Boy, Blink-182, Motörhead + More Set for Riot Fest 2013

Dave Kim — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:47:00 +0000

Lollapalooza may be the most recognized music festival to be based out of Chicago, IL, but Riot Fest has definitely become a must-see weekend destination for rock fans as well. The three-day event will feature Chicago's own Fall Out Boy, punk-pop veterans Blink-182, metal gods Motörhead and more this fall.

Ask Corey Taylor Of Slipknot A Question — Help Jackie Interview The Bands At RotR

Jackie — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:41:38 +0000

Celebrities Read Mean Tweets About Themselves Part 2

Jackie — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:30:23 +0000

This doesn't seem to get old to me... I love it! Jimmy Kimmel came up with this bit and has done it a few times, so I have been sharing the audio on air, because frankly I think it's hilarious. Celebrities reading mean tweets sent to them. Check out the video for one of the bits... I'll post more of the videos later on!

Renee Eddy — Babe of the Day

GuySpeed Editors — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:45:37 +0000

Renee is a 22-year-old swimwear and lingerie model and actress from the Seattle/Tacoma area. Renee has done promotional and spokes-modeling work for many events around Seattle. She says she loves trying new and unique projects and ideas, and values versatility and creativity. As an actress, she’s worked in drama, comedy and musical theatre, and shot several commercials [...]

Celebrities Reading Mean Tweets About Themselves

Jackie — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:30:49 +0000

Jimmy Kimmel, he is a genius. He came up with this bit where celebrities read off tweets written about them that are mean, and basically hilarious. I played the audio from part one of the bit on-air last night, so I had to share the video as well! Check it out, hopefully it makes you laugh as hard as me.

You Won't Believe Where the Sexiest People in the World Can Be Found

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:45:24 +0000

Cash in those frequent flier miles, boys, and book your flight to Bogota. A new survey from MissTravel.com has found that Columbia is home to the sexiest women in the world. Because we know you want to, go ahead and insert your Sophia Vergara/Shakira joke here. Good, now let’s continue. You don’t have to travel [...]

Shaffee's 4:20 Hit Of The Day 05/15/13

Shaffee — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:46:28 +0000