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Star of Heavy Metal's Motorhead Still Outspoken at 59


Los Angeles – Academia’s loss is heavy metal’s gain. Ian Kilmister, a.k.a. Lemmy, the frontman for Grammy-winning English rock trio Motorhead, could have made a stimulating history professor, sharing his begrudging admiration for Goering and disdain for “bastards” like Hitler and Roosevelt with eager students. Instead, the 59-year-old achieved cult fame with generations of headbangers by singing and writing furious anthems like “Killed By Death” and “Orgasmatron.” But he remains fascinated by World War II and he spends his money collecting Nazi memorabilia, which is piled high in his two-bedroom apartment off the Sunset Strip. “I was born in ’45,… Read more »

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3 Genre-Bending Mainstream Artists With Shocking Heavy Side Projects


Have you ever met someone who listens to pop but has an unexpected infatuation with heavy metal, too? It’s a plot twist that proves that “range” in music consumption is possible in a world full of gatekeepers and genre boundaries. This range extends beyond music fans. Underneath the guise of mainstream music stardom, some of our favorite pop artists have underground projects to experiment within the depths of metal breakdowns, screams, and unrelenting riffage. True artistry knows no bounds and sometimes even pop artists need a break from their typical musical formulas. Here are three beloved mainstream household names who have… Read more »

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The Lighter Side of It’s News to Us #2


The news is rough and sometimes we need a cleanse. This week, Eddie and Jason drop serious and depressing news stories in favor of wacky and light-hearted. The hosts review a new beer from the band Motörhead, get angry about much celebrities make per hour, and tons more.  Brought to you by Google Play, now with audiobooks! Go to g.co/play/newstous to get $10 off your first one.

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Kevin Lyman


Darrin chats with the creator of the Warped Tour and promoter of It’s Not Dead 2, Mr. Kevin Lyman. Lyman and Darrin talk about punk music, festivals, and Warped booking.

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Callwood at the Cooler #19


“Callwood at the Cooler” sees Brett Callwood waxing lyrical about events in the news, pop culture and the etc. This week talks about the French election, along with the bands Saigon Kick and Soulfly.

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Callwood at the Cooler #15


“Callwood at the Cooler” sees Brett Callwood waxing lyrical about events in the news, pop culture and the etc. This week’s topics include: International Women’s Day, The Walking Dead, and live music from Punky Meadows, Snakefist, and more.

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