How to stream the final Black Sabbath concert on July 5th

Posted on June 9, 2025

After months of speculation (mainly by me) we finally have an answer on how those of use that will not be fortunate to take a trip across the pond for the final Black Sabbath show on July 5th will be able to watch history in the making. The band announced last Friday you will be able to purchase tickets to the live stream and will need to be ordered in advance from the website www.backtothebeginning.com. This all star lineup includes not only the final ever performance on stage from Ozzy and the rest of the original Sabbath lineup, but will also feature a whose who in the world of rock and metal paying tribute to the pioneers including: Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), David Draiman (Disturbed), Duff McKagan & Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Jake E. Lee, KK Downing, Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), Rudy Sarzo, Sammy Hagar, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Sleep Token II (Sleep Token), Papa V Perpetua (Ghost), Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine) and Zakk Wylde. Get the full story here.

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New music video for original Alice Cooper Band

Posted on June 6, 2025

We were all delighted earlier in the year when new broke that for the first time in over 50 years, the original members of the Alice Cooper band were reuniting and now have a new music video. The band has announced their brand new studio album, ‘The Revenge of Alice Cooper’ will be hitting stores and streaming platforms on July 25th and we have the second single and music video off the album, ‘Wild Ones’. Inspired by Marlon Brando’s classic 1953 film, ‘The Wild Ones’, the song “captures the same defiant spirit that once shocked middle America and defined a generation.” Check out the video below and get the full story here!

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Roger Waters announces new movie and live album

Posted on June 5, 2025

Good news for Pink Floyd fans out there, as Roger Waters has announce the release of ‘This is Not a Drill – Live from Prague’ is on the way. This live album and new concert movie was recorded at the 02 Arena in the Czech Republic in May of 2023. The set that night included 20 classic Pink Floyd songs and mega hits such as “Comfortably Numb,” “Money,” “Another Brick In The Wall Pt. 2,” “Us & Them,” and “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”, along side a selections of Waters’ solo work. You can get a preview of Waters playing ‘Wish You Were Here’ below and the full story here!

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Styx announce brand new album and release the first single

Posted on May 29, 2025

It’s been talked about and speculated for quite some time now, but Styx have announced the release date for their new album, ‘Circling From Above’ and new single ‘Build and Destroy’. The 18th studio album from the band is available for purchase with immediate shipping now, and will be hitting online platforms for download on July 18th. Check out the new single below and get the full article here.

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95 KGGO’s DAD Pageant Father’s Day Event at Captain Roy’s

Posted on May 28, 2025

This Father’s Day weekend, we want to give you the chance to show off your peak Dadness at Captain Roy’s for 95 KGGO’s DAD Pageant, Saturday June 14th! Bust out the grass-stained New Balances (with the knee-high socks), find the belt clip for your phone, tuck in that t-shirt and join us for an afternoon of ultimate Dad themed competitions including Best Dad Noise, Fatherly Advice, Ultimate Dad-bod and more! Registration begins at 2pm and the Dad party goes all night with live music from The Unfortunate Sons starting at 6! Prizes include a foursome round of gold at Toad Valley Golf Course in Pleasant Hill, tickets to see comedian Bert Kreischer at Wells Fargo Arena, box seats to check out the Iowa Cubs, a $400 gift card and swag bag courtesy of Wan Wall Powersports Indianola, a quarter cut of beef from The Good Butcher and more!!! It’s the 95 KGGO DAD Pageant at Captain Roy’s, 1900 Saylor RD in Des Moines, Saturday June 14th!

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*Sponsored by Captain Roy’s, Van Wall Powersports in Indianola & The Good Butcher!

Pre register to compete and secure your spot now! Events include:

  • Ultimate DADBOD Contest: You’ve been working your whole life for that Dadbod, now’s your chance to show it off! (within reason)
  • Dadwear Fashion Show: Show off your best Dadfit. Grass stained mowing shoes, socks and sandals, jorts with the tucked in tshirt? The more the fit screams DAD, the better your chances of winning!
  • Best Fatherly Advise: You dish it out whether or not anyone asked or is listening. Captivate the audience at Captain Roy’s with your best gem of Fatherly advise.
  • Dad Noise Contest: We all make them, doesn’t matter if we are sitting still, moving, or just thinking. Take a seat on stage and make your best “getting up” Dad Noise to show your dominance over all other Dads.
  • Best Dad Joke: I know you’ve got those jokes (clean or not) that get the hard eye roll from the spouse and kids every time you tell em. See if your best is good enough to win! 

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Queen front man Freddie Mercury’s secret daughter

Posted on May 27, 2025

According to a new biography titled Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love by Lesley-Ann Jones, the late Queen front man had fathered a daughter with a friend’s wife in 1976. The biography is based mostly on Mercury’s secret diaries, which he reportedly gave to his daughter prior to his passing. The book details the relationship between Freddie and his now 48 year old daughter known only in the book as, “B”. According to the accounts and information gathered by the books author, it was decided by B’s parents and step father, that her mother and step father would raise the child. Mercury would visit often, even having his own room and would speak with his daughter daily.

Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love will hit shelves on Sept. 5 and is currently available for pre-order. Get the full story here.

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