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09/21/2024

The final bell 🔔🐊

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09/20/2024

We have another SCARY opportunity for you to win Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream tickets with Reagan today, during the 5 o’clock hour!

The time is here for Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary! Taking place on select nights now through Nov. 2, this year's event is slated to awaken guests’ innermost fears and make them scream to the extreme at this parkwide experience. To mark this mil...

09/20/2024

Should they have continued on as Linkin Park or formed a new band?

CHESTER BENNINGTON’s mom says she feels “BETRAYED” by LINKIN PARK for moving on: “I cried.”

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Bennington’s mother Susan Eubanks said the band had promised her that they would give her a heads-up when they decided to move on. Instead, she found out at the same time as the rest of the world.

“I feel betrayed. They told me that if they were ever going to do something, they would let me know. They didn’t let me know, and they probably knew that I wouldn’t going to be very happy. I’m very upset about it,” Eubanks told the publication.

She continued: “I feel like they’re trying very hard to erase the past. They’re performing songs that Chester sang. And I don’t know how the fans are taking it, but I know how I take it. And having [Emily Armstrong] singing my son’s songs is hurtful.

“They said they would let the family know if they were going to reunite. They did not. [Bennington’s first wife] Samantha and [son] Draven didn’t know until it was told to the world. It was the same for me and it hurt.

“I have seen Joe Hahn a few times since Chester died. The last time was maybe four, five years ago. And he promised that he would let me know what was going on, and he didn’t have any intention of starting the band back up.

“And I saw Mike Shinoda about two years ago. He promised to tell the family what was going on. And he did reach out when they were going to release some songs [with Chester on them] that they had that were new. He let Samantha and Draven know, and then Samantha let me know. He tried very hard to recreate a relationship with Samantha. She was willing to do that. They didn’t talk about Chester’s death; they talked about Chester’s life. And that was very important that she would call me and let me know what they talked about: How’s he doing? How’s his family doing? It was all of us. She told him that she has regular conversations with me and Draven as well. And that if he wanted to tell her something, she would be sure to tell me. And he said, ‘OK.’

“I found out about Emily Armstrong joining the band on Google. When I go to Google to look for something, the first thing that often pops up is Linkin Park. And I saw that whole thing of, ‘We have an announcement.’ That whole week, they were at the top if you go enter anything into Google.

“I actually thought maybe the band was going back out, but that Mike would be the singer; Chester did teach Mike how to sing. He sang a song on [2017’s] One More Light that I thought was beautiful until Chester died, then I couldn’t listen to it anymore. I thought if they were to go back out, it would just be the band not adding a singer.

“I tuned into the livestream when it happened. Not on purpose. I thought her singing … I don’t even remember what it is [she was singing], because I didn’t want to hear it. It was just a moment. But it was her, I’m just going to say it, screeching her way through a very high note. And I got out of there as fast as I could.

“I cried.

“Mike told Chester one time that he thought singing these songs would be better with a girl, because he often put Chester down. And Chester called me and said, ‘He thinks that they’re going to replace me with a girl.’ And I said, ‘What do you mean?’ And he said Mike told him at rehearsal that, ‘If you decide you’re leaving, we’re going to replace you with a girl.’ And Chester was dumbfounded and hurt.

“And the fact is that now they did it. So, of course, all that comes right back into my mind. I had a talk with my son about this. I didn’t think they’d probably do it.

“Like I said, I thought Mike would go out and sing the songs, and they just wouldn’t sound the same. They wouldn’t be as high or as loud, and it would just be very different. And I would’ve been OK with that, but I’m not OK with this, to have somebody replace him and try to do what he did. I don’t think that there’s anybody in the world that has the same voice. And when I heard that, I was just so repelled that no, they’re trying to do exactly what Chester did, but they’re not succeeding at it.

“If I could tell the band members anything it’s that I feel betrayed. You made a promise to me that you would let us know and you didn’t. If you were going to do this, this is the wrong way to do it. Don’t put her out there to sing Chester’s songs and then act like this was always the way it should have been. It’s like making him go away, erasing the past. You don’t have to worry about going through the old songs and finding new ones, new Chester songs to put out. Now you can just put out new songs. But don’t bother to put out Chester’s songs with Emily singing them.”

09/19/2024

HERE WE GO!!

JUST ANNOUNCED! Metallica’s M72 World Tour ’25 is coming to Raymond James Stadium on June 6th and 8th! Featuring special guests Limp Bizkit, Pantera, Ice Nine Kills & Suicidal Tendencies. Tickets available Friday, Sept 27 @ 10 AM EST!

09/19/2024

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! Metallica in Tampa 2 nights, 2 sets 🤯

09/18/2024

This is incredibly devastating to hear.

RIP Gabriel Gonzalez, who was the trumpet player and founding member of No Doubt. He was killed in a motorcycle accident in Hermosa Beach, California 💔

09/18/2024

We have another SPOOKY opportunity for you to win Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream tickets today during the 5 O’clock hour with Reagan!

The time is here for Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary! Taking place on select nights now through Nov. 2, this year's event is slated to awaken guests’ innermost fears and make them scream to the extreme at this parkwide experience. To mark this mil...

09/18/2024

But is there any love left in the band?

JANE'S ADDICTION has released a new single, "True Love". The track, which was performed live for the first time last year and has been played at a few other shows since, is the second new single from the band's classic lineup of singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins a...

09/17/2024

Who would go to this ? 👀

METALLICA are planning a 2025 tour, including a show with LINKIN PARK?

Wolverinekills reports Metallica could perform in the following states:

California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee

Metallica and Linkin Park are also rumored to headline the Sonic Temple Festival, with other big names like Slayer and Alice In Chains rumored.

09/17/2024

MORE tickets coming up today in the 5pm hour! Rock It 100.5 is launching your spooky season with a chance to win tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream! Click below for full rules.

The time is here for Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary! Taking place on select nights now through Nov. 2, this year's event is slated to awaken guests’ innermost fears and make them scream to the extreme at this parkwide experience. To mark this mil...

09/17/2024

How we feeling about this?

2025 is gearing up to be the most wild year yet! 🌿 🌳 Introducing the ALL-NEW Wild Oasis realm, North America’s most engaging and interactive adventure realm, which will be opening in spring 2025! Located within the Jungala area of the park, Wild Oasis is designed to ignite the imagination and engage all the senses, promising non-stop excitement for every member of the family. Prepare to be captivated by the sights and sounds of the rainforest, the rush of a newly reimagined drop tower featuring state-of-the-art digital and sound effects, an interactive water-play wonderland and a multi-level climbing canopy. Plus, there will even be some new feathered (and furry) friends located in the new multi-species animal habitat!

Can't wait to unleash your wild side? For a limited time, guests who purchase a 2025 Annual Pass will also receive an upgrade to the next Pass tier level for free, so click the link now to learn more and become a Pass Member today: https://bit.ly/3Tz2Ai5

09/16/2024

Well that didn’t last long !

JANE'S ADDICTION has canceled the remainder of its U.S. tour after the onstage altercation in Boston that abruptly ended the band's concert. The September 13 show at Leader Bank Pavilion came to a sudden end after singer Perry Farrell bumped Dave Navarro's shoulder with his own before seemingly yell...

09/15/2024

Rock It 100.5 is launching your spooky season with a chance to win tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream! Click below for full rules.

The time is here for Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary! Taking place on select nights now through Nov. 2, this year's event is slated to awaken guests’ innermost fears and make them scream to the extreme at this parkwide experience. To mark this mil...

09/15/2024

Jane's Addiction has issued a public apology for the violent incident that ended their show early last night. Details in the comments (because Facebook isn't handling links correctly tonight.)

09/14/2024

GAMEDAY! 🐊

09/14/2024

Here’s some more information about the incident!

Perry Farrell assaulted Dave Navarro during JANE'S ADDICTION's concert earlier tonight (Friday, September 13) at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts. The incident happened late in JANE'S ADDICTION's set as the band was finishing the song "Ocean Size". Farrell, who was reportedly mumbli...

09/14/2024

Well this may now be the official end to Jane’s Addiction.

09/13/2024

KORN kicked off its summer/fall 2024 North American tour Thursday night (September 12) at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida. The band's 18-song setlist, which is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of KORN's debut album, included "Oildale" mostly the band's 2010 LP "...

09/12/2024

🥳🎂🥳

09/12/2024

We're gonna tell our grandkids this was Linkin Park😁

09/12/2024

Finally! Some good news!

The Flappy Bird Foundation Group has purchased the trademark and rights to the original viral mobile game, bringing it back in 2025 with new modes, characters, secrets, and more, alongside the classic game. Link in the comments for more.

09/12/2024

Gotta wait even longer for a Poison reunion. How many of you saw them on the recent Stadium Tour with Motley Crue and Def Leppard?

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has explained his reasons for not wanting to tour with POISON in 2025. Earlier today (Thursday, September 12),Michaels released the following statement via social media: "To clear the air of any confusion, I just want to clarify to all the amazing family, friends and f....

09/12/2024

This!

Jon Bon Jovi convinced a woman not to jump off a bridge in Nashville in September 2024.

09/10/2024

Is there No Way Back for him?

Dave Grohl has revealed that he fathered a new daughter 'outside of my marriage.'

09/10/2024

Game 3 in The Swamp. 🐊

09/09/2024

This one hurts for all of us Star Wars fans.

09/08/2024

At this point will we ever see another genre of music be represented? What are your thoughts?

Kendrick Lamar. Super Bowl LIX. New Orleans. February 2025.

Roc Nation NFL on FOX Apple Music

09/08/2024

Check out Brad Delson's statement about missing Linkin Park's upcoming reunion tour and who will be filling in.

09/07/2024