Calling all Punks, Alts & Emos! Green Day need you!
It was announced this week that Green Day and Live Nation are teaming up to produce a new comedy is being developed by Lee Kirk alongside Green Day, titled ‘New Years Rev’. The casting all went out from Oklahoma’s Freihofer Casting, seeking “punks, emo, hardcore, alternative and rocker young adults, aged 18-30” for a multi-day shoot which will see them appearing “as attendees of a pop-up rock show” in an outdoor location. Applicants are being promised “live music, skateboarding and a rowdy good time,” with a $101.50 per diem promised. Including days spent shooting a “rain and mud fight” event, with extras offered a $25 bonus for getting wet and muddy. I may just have to hang up my headphones and try my luck on the big screen! Get the full story here.
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Guy Talk and Dog Talk!
This week, Scott and Chase open the show by catching up on life and current hot topics. The Wright Bros may not be bankers, but they’ve got some thoughts on big finance! Plus, are people too distracted these days? And Scott is ready for a new puppy!
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Def Leppard releases ‘Stand By Me’ cover
Def Leppard released a cover of the Ben E. King classic ‘Stand By Me’ to help raise funds for wildfire recovery efforts in California. Yes, this was dropped a few weeks ago but it just caught my attention, so good chance you may have not already heard about it. Get the full story here and hear the song below!
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Guns n Roses, Tool & Rival Sons added to final Black Sabbath show
It was announced this week that joining the already star studded line up for “Back to the Beginning”, the final show featuring the original members of Black Sabbath will be Guns n Roses, Tool and Rival Sons. Heavy metal legends already slated to be apart of the event in the United Kingdom on July 5th include Metallica, Slayer, Alice in Chains, Pantera, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Anthrax and more! Get the full article here.
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College Basketball, NBA All Star Talk, and the Power of Expressing Your Emotions!
Mack talks basketball both College and Pro. The NBA All Star Weekend, NFL News and Notes and WNBA talk! And an important message from Mack that will inspire you for sure!
Scorpions biopic ‘Wind of Change’ to begin filming this spring
Big news Scorpions fans, as the long awaited biopic, ‘Wind of Change’, is set to begin filming in May. According to the films production company, EXS Entertainment, “‘Wind Of Change’ will tell the story of “three unlikely friends whose passion for rock ‘n’ roll fueled their rise from the ashes of post-World War II Germany to the global stardom in the 1980s as the multi-platinum rock band SCORPIONS,” according to Deadline. French-born filmmaker Alex Ranarivelo (“American Wrestler: The Wizard”) will direct.” As for the hold up in production? According to Scorpions front man Klaus Meine, “It’s not easy to find five Brad Pitts.” Get the full story here.
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Styx and Kevin Cronin playing two of their most iconic albums in their entirety on 2025 tour
Following massive success and fan excitement from their current Las Vegas residency where former REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin and Styx have been playing ‘High Infidelity’ and ‘The Grand Illusion’ in their entirety, the duo have announced that they will be taking the show on the road. Playing two of their most iconic albums on their Brotherhood of Rock tour this summer. Get the full story here.
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Post Malone and Travis Barker announce Nirvana Cover Album for Record Store Day in April
I am not exactly sure how to feel about this, however Post Malone and Travis Barker (Blink 182) have announced a Nirvana cover album due out on vinyl for Record Store Day this April. The 14-track album will feature Travis Barker on drums, bassist Brian Lee, and guitarist Nick Mac. Iconic Nirvana tracks covered include “Come as You Are,” “Lounge Act,” “On a Plane” and “Heart-Shaped Box,” among others. Profits from the sales of this album will go to supporting MusiCares’ Addiction Recovery/Mental Health division.
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