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Here's A Black Friday Stampede To Make You Glad You Didn't Leave The House

Dan Seitz — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 07:55:52 +0000

Here’s the Saturday-after-Thanksgiving tradition: a smartphone video of a Black Friday riot. This is in Moultrie, GA, and the swarms of people are grabbing cheap pay-as-you-go smartphones. But it’s not the only shame to be happening, as the clip you’ve seen elsewhere isn’t legit. The Daily Telegraph, you know, an august news organization paid to [...]

Grand Rapids Black Friday Lines Already Starting [Video]

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:20:09 +0000

Want to be first in line at Best Buy on Alpine in Grand Rapids for Black Friday? Too late. The line started SATURDAY! Let’s meet the first people in line. Time is money. That’s never more true than Black Friday. The more time you spend in line, the more likely you are to save more [...]

Record Store Day Releases on Black Friday Include Nirvana, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Dave Kim — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:56:04 +0000

The holidays are just around the corner and the retail Armageddon known as Black Friday will be upon us sooner than you think. Shoppers will stuff their faces on Thanksgiving and then wait in line for hours just to get a crappy DVD player for $20. Record Store Day wants you to remember your local record shop on Black Friday and revealed some awesome releases that will be available from artists like Nirvana, All That Remains, The Black Keys and more.

Griffins 11/26

Dave Kim — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:00:43 +0000

The GRD roadies went out to the Griffins game on Black Friday - signed you up to win Ozzy tickets and gave you free swag!

Paul's TV Inside Art Van

Dave Kim — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:59:19 +0000

Spud and the GRD Roadies were out at Paul's TV inside Art Van for Black Friday.

Slayer to release limited-edition 7″ single

Dave Kim — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:08:07 +0000

Thrash metal icons Slayer will release a limited-edition 7″ single on November 26, just in time for Black Friday. The song was recorded during the 2009 World Painted Blood sessions, and will be released exclusively through Metal Club. “Atrocity Vendor” will be paired with “World Painted Blood,” and released in a clear sleeve on a [...]

Black Keys will release 'Brothers' box set

Dave Kim — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:00:22 +0000

The Black Keys have revealed details on the box set of their 2010 album ‘Brothers’. NME.com reports that the collection will include the album on both CD and 45rpm record, a poster, and 6 live cuts on a 10″ vinyl disc. The ‘Brothers’ box set will be released on November 26 for Black Friday. Just [...]