Eclectic and Entertaining Celebrity-Themed Gifts for Holiday Giving on a Budget Dec 17, 2008
Podcast of Guns N Roses frontman Axl Roses riveting 2-hour interview with heavy metal guru and broadcast host Eddie Trunk Axls first radio interview after a 15-year hiatus from the music spotlight. At a mere $4. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* [TRAVEL] Falling for Fez Oct 16, 2008
There are just as many outlets selling bath plugs, bras and sewing thread to the locals as there are those offering embroidered yellow slippers, kaftans and heavy metal castanets to the waves of tourists who flock through. Despite the giddying array of crafts manufactured by hand in the medina, Fez is about much more than the tourist objects for sale. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Danny Antonucci Signs Exclusive Overall Deal with W!LDBRAIN Sep 6, 2008
He began his career at Canimage Production, a division of Hanna-Barbera, where he worked on numerous shows, including The Flinstones Comedy Hour, the Scooby-Doo & Scrappy Show and the feature film, Heavy Metal. Antonucci's credits also include creating and directing the groundbreaking short film Lupo the Butcher and the infamous series The Brothers Grunt for MTV Networks, along with numerous award-winning commercials. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Jul 4, 2008
Tonight Underworld (aU) hosts two heavy metal bands, Sideffect and Power Overwhelming. Tomorrow night its all-girl industrial band Go Chic and electro indie-rockers Space Cake (J|). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hunting for gems Jul 2, 2008
This new generation will start off with the basic second-hand titles The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, etc but they tend to move on and ask for albums that they also grew up with, he added, pointing out that Britpop bands, grunge groups and heavy metal LPs are much sought after ... Apart from audiophile stores offering premium grade LPs and heavy metal specialist stores in Pertama Complex in Kuala Lumpur, the MPH outlet in 1 Utama in Petaling Jaya is a word-of-mouth destination for... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Eddie Trunk's 25th Anniversary Bash to Feature Judas Priest at Hard Rock Cafe New York; Free Ticket Giveaway Contest at www.EddieTrunk.com Jun 26, 2008
Eddie, who is revered as the go-to guy for info on all things rock and heavy metal, announced that the special private show for 600 friends and fans will be at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square ... 3, Eddie announced an opportunity for hundreds of rock fans nationwide to win free tickets to the heavy metal bash via a contest on ... Eddie said, "I've had the privilege of meeting and/or interviewing most of the top metal and hard rock artists at various points in my career and sharing their... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Broadcaster EDDIE TRUNK to Announce 25th Anniversary Celebration, Ticket Contest June 20th via Q104.3-NYC, www.EddieTrunk.com Jun 20, 2008
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Heavy metal/hard rock guru and syndicated broadcast personality () on Friday, June 20th, 11:59 p.m. ET will announce an over-the-top, exclusive event to celebrate his 25th anniversary in radio broadcasting and mark the occasion in true heavy metal style at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square ... TRUNK followers are eagerly anticipating the full news of Eddies plans as they are well aware that these festivities are sure to reflect TRUNKs lifelong passion for... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kelso High School memories: The 1970s Jun 19, 2008
Who could forget gatering at after-game dances with the psychedelic overhead projector colors going (high tech), strobes and heavy metal. Gary Gross, Class of 1974. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Pumping up business with a personal touch Mar 20, 2008
His first job was salesman at the Heavy Metal Barbell Pearlridge Center store, which has since closed ... The opportunity to buy Heavy Metal Barbell came in January 2007 when Medeiros considered folding the business as profits waned. (Pacific Business News, HI)
The week in video-game news Jan 3, 2008
"Brutal Legend" (Sierra): Jack Black stars in this heavy metal odyssey from "Psychonauts" mastermind Tim Schafer. "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" (Konami): Industry legend Hideo Kojima finally delivers the latest installment of his stealth-action epic. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Osbournes downsizing Nov 29, 2007
By David A. Keeps, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer November 29, 2007 THIS weekend, MTV reality stars the Osbournes -- heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, wife and manager Sharon, daughter Kelly and son Jack -- will engage in that most Southern Californian tradition: the estate sale. Of course, this family has approached the sale more like a multimedia event: A public exhibition of more than 500 lots organized by Julien's Auctions and staged at the Gibson Guitar showroom in Beverly Hills ends today,... (Los Angeles Times)
Tidbits help fans of Lost, Watchmen Jul 30, 2007
wearing some sort of heavy metal band T-shirt: "Why? What? How? Does is feel nice?". Snotty 12-year-old in line after someone asked him directions: "I hate newbies.". (Toronto Star)
Performances around the world Jul 8, 2007
Heavy metal band Wolfmother bristled with energy, just returned home after a two-year world tour. The crowd lapped up all their poses: a Afro-haired, sideburned guitarist (Andrew Stockdale) with a double neck guitar, a drummer (Myles Heskett) who attacked his kit, and a bassist/keyboardist (Chris Ross) who toppled his keyboards over. (USA Today)
Sports : Collectible glasses available during Brush Run Jun 15, 2007
Limited edition collectible pint glassware featuring all the winners of previous Potawatomi Chairman's Cup Heavy Metal Challenge Races is an annual tradition at Crandon Raceway (www ... ans of off-road racing, Crandon Raceway and the coveted Potawatomi 'Heavy Metal' Chairman's Cup race will surely want one, or a set, of these limited edition glasses," said Cliff Flannery, president, Crandon Raceway. "This is a very special promotion commemorating all past champions and one of the greatest and... (Forest Republican, WI)
Sgt. Pepper at 40, from A to Z May 31, 2007
S - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (the song): A pioneering foray into what would become known later as "heavy rock" or "heavy metal," this McCartney-penned number, which is reprised as a bridge into the concluding A Day in the Life, features Paul's tough-sounding lead vocal, a raucous guitar break (by Paul, rather than George), ultra-powerful drumming by Ringo and the addition of four French horns. She's Leaving Home: Paul's "generation gap" song, about a teenager who's run away from a... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The kids are all right Apr 12, 2007
Back then, Capobianco recalls, the bowl of hazelnuts and a heavy metal nutcracker in her childhood family room were not considered a choking hazard or a broken finger waiting to happen. "Today's parents tend to overprotect their kids," she says, scoffing at the notion of the latest infant fad, a warmer for baby wipes. (Los Angeles Times)
Review: I Am Plastic Jan 27, 2007
These radical, ribald objects are influenced by all manner of pop culture genres, from the gangsta rap used in Misha Shauna's Missing Link to the heavy metal in Takumi Iwase's Rock Rabbit. In the outlaw tradition, there are plenty of scurrilous defacements of corporate symbols: the artist Filth transforms Mickey Mouse into a monster mouse with Devil 666 Bear Qee; Ron English's MC Supersized is a stubby, bling-wearing Ronald McDonald. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
On the Street Jan 3, 2007
Without getting into all the details of what happened next (including something called the Black Bean Death Lottery I swear to you, I m not making this up, and no, it s not the name of a Heavy Metal band) I want to ponder the context of all this. San Antonio was captured by Mexico six years after Texas defeated Mexico at the battle of San Jacinto. (San Antonio Current, TX)
