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You can go see a concert in Nashville now but with heavy restrictions
As parts of the economy continue reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, Nashville is allowing businesses to do a soft reopening for concerts with some restrictions. The city is entering Phase 2 of their reopening plan this week including restaurants and retailers at 75 percent capacity, bars that sell food hosting concerts with no more than two […]
Death Angel’s drummer apparently met Satan and lived to tell the tale
While Exodus, Testament and Death Angel were on tour earlier this year, several members of the bands and their crews contracted COVID-19 as the coronavirus pandemic was starting to catch international attention but drummer Will Carroll was hit the worst and ended up in a coma that he has now recovered from. During the time the Death Angel drummer was on a […]
This is how Israel held a massive music festival by calling it a protest
Israel just held what may be the first large live music gathering since the coronavirus pandemic shut down the industry. And, they used a loophole to do it. On May 21, some 3,000 people gather at Charles Clore Park in Tel Aviv for what they were calling a protest. The event, called “Behind the Scenes: […]
Here's what Arkansas' first socially-distant concert actually looks like
Arkansas is finally seeing what a concert looks like in the coronavirus pandemic with the Travis McCready show finally taking place tonight (May 18) after several issues with making it happen. Fans began filing in and are now sharing some photos and videos of their experiences going to the show. Read More: You can thank Matt Good for […]
Arkansas’ first socially-distant gig is canceled but the venue is fighting back
After receiving a cease and desist order from Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson this week, TempleLive is revealing they are canceling the Travis McCready concert scheduled for this Friday (May 15). According to Billboard, the venue held a press conference today revealing the show which was set to be one of the first socially-distant concerts but they may be […]
Here's how much Corey Taylor fundraised with his charity guitar auction
Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor recently began auctioning off some of his guitar collection to raise funds for coronavirus relief efforts and now we’re finding out how much money was brought in. The auction which was partnering with eBay managed to raise $75,000 with the website matching the donation bringing the total to $150,000. Read More: Daniel Silva of ‘Ink […]
You could see these sketches from Gerard Way in a new comic some day
Gerard Way is releasing another page from his and Youth Code’s Sara Taylor’s The Quarantine Coloring Book today with a drawing Way made himself. The new page marks the last from Volume I showing off characters from comic book Gerard Way might be putting together eventually. Read More: Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic has news for coronavirus conspiracy believers The “Pink […]
Ticketmaster UK is now giving refunds but there's a catch
After significant outcry, Ticketmaster UK have amended their refund policies regarding events being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Originally, the ticket broker was offering complete refunds for canceled events. But if the festival was postponed or rescheduled to another date, the company would only offer holders the chance to resell their tickets through their platform. […]
Beartooth want you to stay inside and they have the merch to help you
Midwest metal heroes Beartooth are putting their money where people’s lives are. The band have put together “stay at home” merch bundles. The proceeds will benefit the Grammy Awards’ MusicCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. The Beartooth “stay at home” kit consists of a specially designed hoodie, fleece blanket, deck of cards, bottle opener and a tote […]
Coronavirus challenge toilet seat-licker says Dr. Phil is part of the Illuminati
The social media wonder that is Ava Louise has done it again, this time with Dr. Phil. Does Ava Louise not ring any bells? It shouldn’t. To clarify, it’s the girl who went viral for licking the toilet seat on an airplane and starting that whole “Coronavirus Challenge” on TikTok challenge just last week. Well […]
McDonald's is dropping select menu items during pandemic
Yesterday, McDonald’s decided it was temporarily discontinuing select items from its menu during the coronavirus pandemic. The menu options change is being made to assist restaurant workers in maintaining more streamlined daily operations. In a story first reported by Business Insider, directors at the Golden Arches internally announced plans for a limited menu in the US. Items […]
Slam Dunk Festival reschedules with headliners Sum 41 and Don Broco
Slam Dunk, the 15-year-running British festival, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival organizers have announced that the rescheduled dates will now be Saturday Sept 5 and Sunday Sept 6. Slam Dunk confirmed that both Sum 41 and Don Broco would be maintaining their headline status. “For our first time in 15 […]
Avenged Sevenfold offer free merch: To get it, stay in quarantine
Avenged Sevenfold are taking on the coronavirus pandemic in an extremely novel way. The band announced on Twitter that they are offering free band merchandise. All you have to do is pledge to stay at home, self-quarantined, for a week. The band are teaming up with designer Warren Lotas to create exclusive merchandise for this […]
Coronavirus concern to impact future concerts in WA, CA with event ban
Coronavirus is now beginning to affect the United States as rapidly and uncompromisingly as other parts of the world. As of March 11, Washington state, San Francisco and nearby Santa Clara County have reduced social gatherings by a massive amount that will most likely continue after March. Washington state limited gatherings to include less than […]
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