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Last month, Slipknot dropped their first new song with drummer Eloy Casagrande: “Arsenal.” Understandably, Slipknot fans have been clamoring for new details on their upcoming album, and in a recent interview with Columbian YouTube channel Radiónica, Casagrande provided some by explaining why the record will be “special” and feature “real music.” Casagrande’s interview with host Camilo Guzmán was uploaded to YouTube on Oct. 16.

Metallica’s Las Vegas Sphere residency has been going quite strong since beginning earlier this month, with almost every performance including at least one live debut. That pattern remained true last night (Oct. 17), as the iconic thrash quartet debuted “Harvester of Sorrow” (from 1988’s ...And Justice for All) about halfway into their sixth performance at the venue.

Pumpkins aren't just Halloween decorations for some families. Different colors of pumpkins are being used more regularly to help raise awareness of social issues and other worthy causes. Some may even be a sign to alert trick-or-treaters or those handing out candy to a specific issue affecting someone in the group. The colors may be displayed on an actual pumpkin or maybe even a pumpkin-shaped bucket being used to collect candy.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: while we’re giving thanks, we ought to be giving, too. Nobody in our community should have to go without a meal. Mission Thanksgiving returns Friday, November 20, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Arrow Ford, 4001 South 1st Street in Abilene, just a few doors down from our radio station. My friend Allison Alvarez has invited me and our Townsquare Media radio stations to participate, and I’m asking you to join us in supporting Love & Care Ministries.

My first savings account started in a mayonnaise jar. That experience still reminds me why West Texas kids need someone to teach them about saving money. In junior high, I tucked away whatever I could: $5, $10, sometimes $20. I wanted a car someday. My two younger brothers wanted candy from the convenience store. Unfortunately, they discovered my bedroom bank. Mom had a solution. She took me to the credit union at Hill Air Force Base and helped me open a savings account.

Slipknot will play their first live shows in nearly two years in 2027, with some cities along the tour route getting a bonus stage. Seating diagrams on ticketing websites currently show a "B stage" for some shows. When Slipknot announced their 2027 (sic)est Stadium Tour on Sept. 28, the press release vaguely mentioned changes to the stage setup.

Knocked Loose have made the most of some killer collaborations over the last few years, but frontman Bryan Garris recently offered up a few ideas for collaborations that he'd like to do that might not immediately come to mind.

On the fourth episode of Season 4 of Paranormal Prison, Hollywood Undead join hosts Josh Bernstein (The Power Hour, Z2) and Katrina Weidman (Portals to Hell) on a haunted tour of one of the world's most infamously haunted prisons.

Iron Maiden have been revealed as the first headliner for the 2027 edition of the Sonic Temple festival and here are all of the artists that have been announced as part of the lineup so far. The festival will take place over four days from May 13 to 16 at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Maiden have been revealed as the headliners for Friday night (May 14) and there will be nearly 150 artists announced for the weekend by time the full lineup comes out next week.

Iron Maiden have just announced a 2027 North American tour with Bullet for My Valentine and The Raven Age. These will also be the final dates on the band's multi-year Run For Your Lives 50th anniversary tour. The month-long run kicks off on April 14 and includes stops in the United States and Canada, alongside festival appearances (Sonic Temple, Boardwalk Rock) before wrapping up on May 16. See all of the dates further down the page.