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Poppy’s Band Just Played Without Her at Upheaval Festival
Poppy has issued a statement on her absence onstage during her band's set at Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Someone Vandalized One of the Quad Cities’ Most Important Community Resources
The Third Place QC in Rock Island was forced to close on Thursday after someone vandalized the building overnight, leaving several front windows damaged.
Interview – Did Grunge REALLY Kill Hair Metal? Veteran Rock Producer Howard Benson Weighs In
The answer isn't as cut-and-dry as you've been led to believe.
It’s County Fair Season: Here’s What’s Happening Around the Quad Cities
Here's a look at the major county fairs happening in and around the Quad Cities in 2026...
Iowa Box Canyon Offers Beautiful Mississippi River Views
Discover Horseshoe Bluff, an Iowa box canyon, where an easy family hike leads to beautiful Mississippi River views, wildlife, and a memorable adventure for all.
What It’s Like Opening For Metallica (Ft. Evanescence’s Amy Lee)
Amy Lee tells Loudwire about what it was like opening for Metallica on the M72 tour.
Why Did System of a Down Change the Title of a ‘Toxicity’ Track?
System of a Down have changed the title of the 'Toxicity' track 'Arto' to 'Der Voghormia' because it's an Armenian hymn.
Concert Best Friends and I-Hosts Victoria and Megan Are Here To Heat Up Your Friday Night
One of them grew up on classic rock, the other found her people at a My Chemical Romance show. Now they're both running the playlist.
Illinois Parents: Target Recalls Kids' Sandals Over Choking Risk
Target has recalled more than 200,000 pairs of Cat & Jack children's sandals.
Illinois Shoppers: General Mills Recalls 736K Pillsbury Rolls
General Mills has recalled nearly 736,000 frozen Pillsbury bread rolls.
Milwaukee Museum Unveils New Iowa Hawkeyes Water Tower Bobblehead
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is releasing a commemorative bobblehead of the University of Iowa’s Hawkins Drive water tower.
18 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (July 10-16, 2026)
Soulfly, Cradle of Filth, Alice Cooper and Slaughter to Prevail lead this week's big new tour announcements.
Duane Denison Recounts Early Days of Tomahawk — ‘Those Things Are Always On My Mind’
Guitarist Duane Denison gets ready for Tomahawk's first tour in 13 years and looks back on the band's history in this new interview.
Blink and You Missed It: 2026 Cy-Hawk Game Sells Out
Single-game tickets went on sale Thursday morning—and didn't last long.
See This Week's New Albums
See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.