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RIF (101.1 FM) — branded 101 WRIF: The RIFF — is a commercial active rock radio station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate in Detroit, Michigan serving surrounding Metro Detroit.The station is currently owned by Greater Boston Radio, Inc.WRIF is a grandfathered "Superpower" Class B station with a signal equivalent to 92,000 watts at 500 ft; stated another way, under current U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) limits for Class B stations, WRIF would be allowed to broadcast an effective radiated power (ERP) of no more than 16,000 watts using an antenna of height of 268 meters.As such, the signal can be heard as far North as Lexington, MI; Jackson; Chatham-Kent and Lambton County, Ontario; North Baltimore, Ohio; and occasionally as far south as Delaware, Ohio. The station transmitter is located in the Detroit suburb of Southfield near the intersection of 10 Mile Road and Northwestern Highway. WRIF transmits its signal from the same tower as WXYZ-TV. The studios are in Ferndale. Source

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Metallica Streams Performance Videos From Budapest Concert

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By Anne Erickson Verified
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The members of Metallica have dropped video clips from their opening Budapest gig. Fans got to see "The Memory Remains" and "Orion" performed at Puskas Arena in Hungary. "The Memory Remains" came out as the lead single off Reload back in 1997. The track appeared midway through a 15-song set, according to Setlist.fm. Pantera and Avatar warmed up the crowd before Metallica took the stage. That song remains a fan favorite from the late '90s era.
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Iron Maiden Would Still Skip Rock Hall Induction Without Tour Conflict

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By Yvette Dela Cruz
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Iron Maiden has made it clear that its upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony would not have been on the band’s schedule—even without a touring conflict. While the legendary heavy metal group will miss the 2026 ceremony because of its previously scheduled Australian tour dates, bassist and founding member Steve Harris revealed that the band likely would have skipped the event regardless.
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This Day in Rock History: July 10

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By Dan Teodorescu
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July 10th is a pretty eventful day in rock history. Bands and artists like The Rolling Stones, Cream, and Slash all feature in our breakdown for the most memorable moments in rock that happened on this day. July 10th is a memorable day for some of the most legendary bands in rock.
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This Day in Sports History: July 10

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Sports in July are all about baseball, NBA Summer League games, the British Grand Prix, Tour de France, NASCAR races, some golf tournaments, the MLB All-Star Game, Wimbledon, and track and field events. Additionally, there were some other notable sports moments and stories from legends of the game. Let's take a closer look at these and more: Great moments in sport that occurred on July 10th include: 1920: Tris Speaker's 11-game hitting streak ends.
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Violet Grohl Upgrades Manchester Venue, Adds Brighton Show to U.K. Tour

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By Autumn Wingate
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Violet Grohl shifted her Manchester concert to a larger space. She also tacked on a Brighton date. Fans snapped up tickets fast. The Aug. 25 performance at The Deaf Institute will now take place at Band on the Wall instead, and anyone who bought tickets can still use them. The musician will play at Chalk in Brighton on Oct. 8, with both shows going on sale today. London, Liverpool, and Bristol dates have sold out.
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John 5 Releases ‘You Me And The Devil Makes Three’ Video, Sets Fall Tour Dates

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By Dan Teodorescu
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Guitarist John 5 dropped the music video for "You Me And The Devil Makes Three" on July 7. It's a track from his solo album Ghost, which hit shelves in October 2025. The video shows footage from tour stops across the globe. Joey Aguirre directed and edited it, teaming up with the guitarist to produce the clip. "You Me And The Devil Makes Three" is the newest single from Ghost.
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Oasis Rumored for 2027 Tour With Manchester Residency and Knebworth Return

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By Dan Teodorescu
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Sources tied to Manchester City FC and concert promoters hint the Gallagher brothers might perform a 12-night stint at Etihad Stadium during May and June 2027, per Manchester Evening News. That run could extend to 20 concerts. A music business insider shared with MEN that performances will stretch across May into June. "It's just massive for Manchester and for the local economy," the source said.
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Four Underrated Black Crowes Songs I’d Love to Hear When They Play Pine Knob

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By Donielle Flynn Verified
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Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images Every Black Crowes fan expects to hear the big ones. "Hard to Handle." "Remedy." "She Talks to Angels." Maybe "Twice As Hard." And I'm absolutely here for all of them. But one of the best things about seeing the Black Crowes live is that Chris and Rich Robinson have never been afraid to throw a few curveballs into the setlist. This tour has already been full of surprises, with different songs popping up from night to night.
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Jack White’s Seventh Solo Album ‘Frozen Charlotte’ Drops Friday

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By Anne Erickson Verified
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Gregory Shamus via Getty Images Jack White drops his seventh solo studio album, Frozen Charlotte, on Friday, July 10. Record shops around Nashville already hosted listening parties, giving fans a chance to hear the complete album before anyone else could. That's just the Jack White way. He likes to let listeners discover his music the old-fashioned way: by listening in person, likely on vinyl.
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Emmy Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed

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By Kayla Morgan Verified
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The race for television's biggest prize is officially on, and if the Emmy nominations proved anything, it's that audiences have plenty to argue about before the winners are announced. From surprise snubs to breakout newcomers and returning favorites, the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations delivered plenty of headline-making moments. They also set the stage for what could become one of the most talked about acting showdowns in recent Emmy history.
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