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      <title>Ronnie Radke Names the New Rock + Metal Artists He’s Most Excited About</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 20:14:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In an interview with Rock Feed, Falling in Reverse's Ronnie Radke named the new rock and metal artists he's most excited about. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/ronnie-radke-new-rock-metal-artists/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Kerry King Addresses Whether Slayer Reunion Shows Will Lead to New Music</title>
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      <title>Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee Wins Initial Sexual Assault Case Ruling</title>
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      <title>The Best Album by 35 Legendary Metal Bands</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Loudwire names the best album by 35 legendary heavy metal bands from across the decades. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/best-album-by-legendary-metal-bands/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Loudwire names the best album by 35 legendary heavy metal bands from across the decades. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/best-album-by-legendary-metal-bands/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Falling In Reverse Announce First Album Since 2017, ‘Popular Monster’</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 14:17:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Falling In Reverse have announced their first new album since 2017. The debut single is out now and North American tour dates are on the books. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/falling-in-reverse-popular-monster-album/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Falling In Reverse have announced their first new album since 2017. The debut single is out now and North American tour dates are on the books. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/falling-in-reverse-popular-monster-album/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Falling in Reverse Announce 2024 North American Tour With Dance Gavin Dance + More</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 14:15:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <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>Ultra Heavy New Falling In Reverse Song + New Album, Tour</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 14:12:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Falling in Reverse are crushing it with the super heavy and hard-hitting new song 'Ronald' featuring Alex Terrible and Tech N9ne. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/falling-in-reverse-ronald-lyrics-video-alex-terrible-tech-n9ne/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Falling in Reverse are crushing it with the super heavy and hard-hitting new song &apos;Ronald&apos; featuring Alex Terrible and Tech N9ne. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/falling-in-reverse-ronald-lyrics-video-alex-terrible-tech-n9ne/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Slash's 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>Fan Suffers Severe Spinal Injury After Pop-Punk Singer’s Stage Dive</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 16:30:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 24-year-old Bird Piche required extensive surgery for a severe spinal injury after being struck by stage-diving Trophy Eyes singer John Floreani. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/fan-severe-spinal-injury-trophy-eyes-singer-stage-dive/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The 24-year-old Bird Piche required extensive surgery for a severe spinal injury after being struck by stage-diving Trophy Eyes singer John Floreani. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/fan-severe-spinal-injury-trophy-eyes-singer-stage-dive/">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>Catchiest Black Metal Songs</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Tasty hooks and corpse paint make the perfect match! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/catchiest-black-metal-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Tasty hooks and corpse paint make the perfect match! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/catchiest-black-metal-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Photos: Nita Strauss' Gothic Heavy Metal Wedding</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 14:42:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Renowned guitarist Nita Strauss and drummer Josh Villalta exchanged vows in a star-studded ceremony at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/photos-nita-strauss-josh-villalta-wedding/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Video – David Draiman Sings Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’ at Nita Strauss’ Wedding</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:47:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[David Draiman sang Metallica and Led Zeppelin songs at Nita Strauss' wedding on May 4, 2024. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/david-draiman-sings-metallica-nita-strauss-wedding/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>2024 Tour Guide</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 12:00:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Start saving that money now. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rock-metal-bands-touring-2024-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Start saving that money now. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rock-metal-bands-touring-2024-guide/">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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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Internet Is Turning Throat Tattoos Into a Dirty Joke</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/throat-tattoos-dirty-jokes/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 15:36:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The dirty jokes have been flying on the internet after a surge of recent throat tattoo posts on social media. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/throat-tattoos-dirty-jokes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The dirty jokes have been flying on the internet after a surge of recent throat tattoo posts on social media. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/throat-tattoos-dirty-jokes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Tattoos]]></category>
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      <title>Slipknot Fans Share Thoughts on Band’s ‘New Era’ + Masks on Reddit</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/slipknot-fans-new-era-masks-reddit/</link>
      <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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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Sam Ash Closing All Stores Nationwide, Begins Liquidation Sale</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/sam-ash-closing-stores/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 13:31:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Music retailer Sam Ash has released a statement, revealing the closure of all stores nationwide. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/sam-ash-closing-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Music retailer Sam Ash has released a statement, revealing the closure of all stores nationwide. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/sam-ash-closing-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>14 New Tours Announced the Last Week</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rock-metal-tours-announced-april-26-may-2-2024/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 13:15:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[What new rock and metal tours announced this past week will you be seeing?  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rock-metal-tours-announced-april-26-may-2-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What new rock and metal tours announced this past week will you be seeing?  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rock-metal-tours-announced-april-26-may-2-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Study: States With 'Rowdiest' Concert Crowds</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/study-states-rowdiest-concert-crowds/</link>
      <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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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>10 Bands Motorhead + Venom Fans Need to Know, Chosen by Midnight’s Athenar</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/bands-for-motorhead-venom-fans-midnight-athenar/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 17:51:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Midnight leader Athenar serves up some killer band recommendations for fans of Motorhead and Venom. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/bands-for-motorhead-venom-fans-midnight-athenar/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Midnight leader Athenar serves up some killer band recommendations for fans of Motorhead and Venom. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/bands-for-motorhead-venom-fans-midnight-athenar/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Bulldozer]]></category>
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      <title>Rock + Metal Musicians React to Eloy Casagrande Joining Slipknot</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/musicians-react-eloy-casagrande-join-slipknot/</link>
      <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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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rapper Rips Off Iron Maiden Eddie Art</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rapper-osamason-iron-maiden-lawsuit-album-art/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 13:25:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rapper OsamaSon says he's being sued by Iron Maiden after ripping off Eddie artwork. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rapper-osamason-iron-maiden-lawsuit-album-art/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rapper OsamaSon says he&apos;s being sued by Iron Maiden after ripping off Eddie artwork. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/rapper-osamason-iron-maiden-lawsuit-album-art/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Iron Maiden]]></category>
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      <title>Eloy Casagrande Issues First Statement Since Joining Slipknot</title>
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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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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Marilyn Manson Opener The Funeral Portrait Respond to Backlash Over Taking the Gig</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/the-funeral-portrait-marilyn-manson-backlash/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 17:24:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Does the bassist's argument hold up with you for taking the gig? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/the-funeral-portrait-marilyn-manson-backlash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Does the bassist&apos;s argument hold up with you for taking the gig? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/the-funeral-portrait-marilyn-manson-backlash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Alex Terrible Addresses Controversial Tattoo</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/slaughter-to-prevail-alex-terrible-black-sun-tattoo/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 14:54:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In a new interview, frontman Alex Terrible explains why he got his Black Sun tattoo, and how he's changed since.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/slaughter-to-prevail-alex-terrible-black-sun-tattoo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In a new interview, frontman Alex Terrible explains why he got his Black Sun tattoo, and how he&apos;s changed since.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/slaughter-to-prevail-alex-terrible-black-sun-tattoo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Hill]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Slaughter to Prevail]]></category>
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      <title>Live Nation Brings Back Limited Time $25 Ticket Deal for Over 5,000 Concerts</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/live-nation-concert-week-2024/</link>
      <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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      <title>Report: Linkin Park 2025 Reunion</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 12:51:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA['Billboard' has heard about Linkin Park's potential plans for a reunion tour with a new singer and part of the band's classic lineup. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/linkin-park-2025-reunion-tour-new-singer-report/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&apos;Billboard&apos; has heard about Linkin Park&apos;s potential plans for a reunion tour with a new singer and part of the band&apos;s classic lineup. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/linkin-park-2025-reunion-tour-new-singer-report/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Slipknot Announce 2024 25th Anniversary North American Tours With Knocked Loose + More</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:21:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:57:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Arms wide open for a third cruise in 2025 and more 'summer' beyond. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/creed-summer-of-99-cruise-return-2025/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Arms wide open for a third cruise in 2025 and more &apos;summer&apos; beyond. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/creed-summer-of-99-cruise-return-2025/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:15:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Marilyn Manson Announces 2024 Headlining Tour Dates, First Since 2019</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Marilyn Manson has announced a handful of 2024 headlining shows, which mark his first since he last went on tour in 2019. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/marilyn-manson-2024-tour-dates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:27:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's a difficult choice, especially when there's way more than four worthy candidates. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/nu-metal-big-4-reddit-debate/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s a difficult choice, especially when there&apos;s way more than four worthy candidates. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/nu-metal-big-4-reddit-debate/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:17:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The thrilling highs and nauseating lows of prog metal’s foremost masters.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/big-4-prog-metal-albums-ranked-dream-theater-opeth-queensryche-between-the-buried-and-me/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The thrilling highs and nauseating lows of prog metal&#x2019;s foremost masters.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/big-4-prog-metal-albums-ranked-dream-theater-opeth-queensryche-between-the-buried-and-me/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Blum]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>10 Big Things From Sick New World Festival</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Collabs, reintroductions, last minute heroics .... see what all happened at this year's Sick New World festival. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/big-things-2024-sick-new-world-festival/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Collabs, reintroductions, last minute heroics .... see what all happened at this year&apos;s Sick New World festival. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/big-things-2024-sick-new-world-festival/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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