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      <title>Kerry King Addresses Whether Slayer Reunion Shows Will Lead to New Music</title>
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      <title>Falling in Reverse Announce 2024 North American Tour With Dance Gavin Dance + More</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Falling in Reverse have announced a 2024 North American tour with Dance Gavin Dance and others in support of their upcoming new album 'Popular Monster.' <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/falling-in-reverse-2024-tour-dates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Kid Rock Teases Fans With Crude Joke at Kentucky Derby</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 22:04:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Kid Rock teased fans with a "deez nuts" joke after the 2024 Kentucky Derby, and someone caught the moment on video and made it a TikTok. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/kid-rock-fans-joke-kentucky-derby/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kid Rock teased fans with a &quot;deez nuts&quot; joke after the 2024 Kentucky Derby, and someone caught the moment on video and made it a TikTok. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/kid-rock-fans-joke-kentucky-derby/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Slash Names His Current Favorite Metal Bands</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Guitar hero Slash says that his favorite metal bands he's been listening to lately include Gojira, Metallica and Megadeth. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/slash-current-favorite-metal-bands/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Guitar hero Slash says that his favorite metal bands he&apos;s been listening to lately include Gojira, Metallica and Megadeth. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/slash-current-favorite-metal-bands/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Rock Stars + Celebrities Who Attended Nita Strauss’ Wedding</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There were some rock stars and celebrities in attendance at guitarist Nita Strauss' wedding, including Alice Cooper, Demi Lovato and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rock-stars-celebrities-nita-strauss-wedding/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There were some rock stars and celebrities in attendance at guitarist Nita Strauss&apos; wedding, including Alice Cooper, Demi Lovato and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rock-stars-celebrities-nita-strauss-wedding/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ozzy Osbourne + Billy Morrison Discuss New Podcast ‘The Madhouse Chronicles’ + Friendship — Interview</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 20:02:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In an interview with Loudwire, Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison talk about their new podcast 'The Madhouse Chronicles,' memories from their friendship and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/ozzy-osbourne-billy-morrison-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In an interview with Loudwire, Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison talk about their new podcast &apos;The Madhouse Chronicles,&apos; memories from their friendship and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/ozzy-osbourne-billy-morrison-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Slipknot Fans Share Thoughts on Band’s ‘New Era’ + Masks on Reddit</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 14:50:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Slipknot fans on Reddit are sharing their thoughts on the band's 'new era,' their masks and Eloy Casagrande's drum skills. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/slipknot-fans-new-era-masks-reddit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Slipknot fans on Reddit are sharing their thoughts on the band&apos;s &apos;new era,&apos; their masks and Eloy Casagrande&apos;s drum skills. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/slipknot-fans-new-era-masks-reddit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Study Shows Which U.S. States Have the ‘Rowdiest’ Concert Crowds</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 21:24:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A new study by Betway shows which U.S. states have the rowdiest and friendliest concert crowds, and which behaviors at shows people find the most annoying. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/study-states-rowdiest-concert-crowds/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new study by Betway shows which U.S. states have the rowdiest and friendliest concert crowds, and which behaviors at shows people find the most annoying. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/study-states-rowdiest-concert-crowds/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 14:53:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rock and metal musicians, including members of Exodus and Korn, have shared their reactions to Eloy Casagrande joining Slipknot as their new drummer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/musicians-react-eloy-casagrande-join-slipknot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rock and metal musicians, including members of Exodus and Korn, have shared their reactions to Eloy Casagrande joining Slipknot as their new drummer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/musicians-react-eloy-casagrande-join-slipknot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 20:36:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Drummer Eloy Casagrande, formerly of Sepultura, has issued his first statement since joining Slipknot earlier this year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/eloy-casagrande-first-statement-slipknot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Drummer Eloy Casagrande, formerly of Sepultura, has issued his first statement since joining Slipknot earlier this year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/eloy-casagrande-first-statement-slipknot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 14:43:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Live Nation has brought back their Concert Week for 2024, which features a $25 ticket deal for over 900 artists and 5,000 concerts, happening one week in May. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/live-nation-concert-week-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Live Nation has brought back their Concert Week for 2024, which features a $25 ticket deal for over 900 artists and 5,000 concerts, happening one week in May. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/live-nation-concert-week-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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