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Harjinder Kaur claimed a brilliant silver medal in the women's 69kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 Canadian powerhouse Charlotte Simoneau bulldozed

Entertainment News / Contact Music / July 17

William Shatner jokingly requests 'Shag Shack' and DeLorean in hilarious Riot Fest rider for his heavy metal band

Star Trek legend William Shatner is leaning fully into his new heavy metal persona - and he’s doing it with the kind of festival rider only he could dream up.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 15

William Shatner Chats About New Heavy Metal, Announces Riot Fest Debut

At the tender age of 95, William Shatner is ready to rock. The Star Trek star who made a name for himself by boldly going where no man has gone before is now venturing headfirst into the music industry, officially announcing his first concert appearance, where he’ll perform material from his upcoming heavy metal album.

Lifestyle News / BodyBuildingBros / July 9

Arnold Schwarzenegger Discusses Heavy Metal Risks in Creatine

Arnold Schwarzenegger is urging people to use supplements more cautiously. According to his July 8, 2026 newsletter, Arnold’s Pump Club, there is one major cause of heavy metal contamination in creatine supplements that has nothing to do with the creatine.

How Loon Mountain Will Supply the Snow for Red Bull Heavy Metal Boston

In February 2025, Red Bull hosted its Heavy Metal rail jam at Boston’s City Hall Plaza. It was projected that 3,000 spectators would turn out for the event.

80s Heavy Metal Legend Bruce Dickinson Has Exciting Update on Anticipated Album

Bruce Dickinson flies planes, fences at an Olympic level, beats cancer, and fronts the biggest heavy metal band on the planet. Now, barely a year after dropping The Mandrake Project, the Iron Maiden icon is already deep in the trenches for his next solo outing.

Red Bull Heavy Metal Will Expand To Canada and Europe

C'est un métal lourd. Red Bull Heavy Metal is yet again venturing out to new destinations. This time, it’s leaving the United States. Organizers of the Boston stop in 2025 expected around 4,000 people to show up.

Red Bull's Snowboarding Event, Heavy Metal, Has Been Cancelled Amid Minneapolis Protests

After two shootings involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the last week, and the protests that have followed, the Red Bull Heavy Metal stop in Minneapolis has been canceled.

Red Bull Heavy Metal Will Make Three Stops In 2026

Red Bull Heavy Metal is coming back to Boston. The 2026 iteration of one of the best snowboard contests in the continental United States will go down at City Hall Plaza yet again on February 21, 2026.

The Destiny 2 Heavy Metal Event is Back But It Is Problematic

The Heavy Metal event for Destiny 2 is here. It is set to keep players busy for the final week before the Ash and Iron update. The PvP mode was successful on its first release before the Edge of Fate, but this time, there is a problem.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 2, 2025

Upcoming Destiny 2 Changes and Updates

Almost two months have passed since the release of the Edge of Fate. The expansion release has received mixed reviews, with recent impressions leaning towards the negative following proposed changes.

Entertainment News / Music Times / July 26, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne Dead: Heavy Metal Icon Faced the Same Grim Ending That Haunted Him Since His Father's Death

Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, had died. His family announced the news Tuesday, saying he died "surrounded by love." He had suffered from serious health problems for many years, including Parkinson's disease, multiple surgeries and complications related to his decade-long bouts with addiction.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / July 24, 2025

Double Fine Honors Ozzy Osbourne with a Heavy Metal Tribute

Double Fine Productions, the studio behind the cult classic Brütal Legend , recently paid a heartfelt and fitting tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne by making the game free for a limited time.

Destiny 2: Heavy Metal Event Explained

The Heavy Metal Event has been in Destiny 2 since Friday. It is the first PvP-based Event in quite some time, but it has a twist. Instead of Guardians fighting each other with weapons and abilities, they get to commandeer Fallen Brigs and Drake Tanks in a 3v3 format.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / March 21, 2025

Schedule Friday night at European Darts Trophy 2025 including Cullen, Van Barneveld-Evans and De Decker

We continue Friday night with the first round of the European Darts Trophy 2025 in Göttingen, and what a wonderful program awaits us. Among others, Joe Cullen, Raymond van Barneveld and Daryl Gurney are involved.

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Watch: Ryan Searle throws nine-dart finish in very first leg of Players Championship 7

Ryan Searle provided the perfect start to another Pro Tour day in Hildesheim on Monday. In the very first leg of the tournament, "Heavy Metal" threw a nine-dart finish.

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The 20 greatest heavy metal solo albums of all-time

Breaking away from the confines of a band, no matter how legendary, isn't always easy in the hard rock and metal world. Here's a look at some who have done it quite well.

Snowboarding News / SNOWBOARDER / February 27, 2025

Pat and Joey Fava to Host ThirtyTwo Day at Brighton Resort

The Fava brothers want you to experience Brighton Resort, and they’re using ThirtyTwo Day to do so. Joey and Pat Fava are back in Brighton fresh after appearing at Red Bull Heavy Metal in Boston for two days of full-throttle snowboarding.

Jess Perlmutter Rode With Her Idols at Red Bull Heavy Metal Boston— Then She Won

The last time Irie Jefferson was in Boston, he was kicked out of the area surrounding City Hall Plaza for skateboarding it. A couple of years later, he brought his snowboard.

Here's What You Need To Know For Red Bull Heavy Metal Boston

Street snowboarding is coming back to Boston. Red Bull Heavy Metal will have its second showing of the year at Boston's City Hall Plaza. Returning winners like Maggie Leon, Pat Fava, Benny Milam, Austin Visintainer, and Veda Hallen will be there.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / February 1, 2025

'It just feels like a bit of a kick in the teeth' - Ryan Searle joins growing list of PDC pros to speak out against controversial Euro Tour changes

Ryan Searle has made an excellent start to the 2025 PDC Winmau World Masters. 'Heavy Metal' defeated Premier League Darts star Chris Dobey 3-1 in the opening round and will now face off against Jonny Clayton in the last 16, after the Welshman won 3-0 over Martin Schindler.

‘AGT’ Judges Wowed by 10-Year-Old Heavy Metal Guitarist Maya Neelakantan – Check Out Her Other Performances

Maya Neelakantan blew the judges and audience members away on Tuesday’s episode of America’s Got Talent. The alternative metal rock guitarist from India performed an electrifying version of Papa Roach’s “Last Resort.” Neelakantan was only 10 years old at the time of the performance – she has since turned 11.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 24, 2024

Why 1984 is pop music's greatest year

What was the greatest decade in pop music? Well, we think that’s easily the ’60s. Motown, the Beatles, and psychedelic rock, are all game-changing moments in popular music.

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The 25 best pulpy movies

Whether film noir or space adventure, there’s something in the pulp sensibility for everyone.

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Famous musicians who were fired from their bands

In honor of Osbourne's sacking from one of the most popular band's of all time, here's a look at 25 of the most notable musicians who have been fired (in alphabetical order) from famous groups.