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New Megadeth "Kingmaker" Is Out And So Is The Cover Art [AUDIO]

Heathen — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:57:16 +0000

I have to say I’m not the biggest Dave Mustaine fan ever. But that doesn’t affect my feeling for Megadeth. Meh… I really like a lot of Megadeth’s songs. Dave can be quite a douche, it seems. And I’m reading a new book called “Louder Than Hell” about the origins of all things metal. He [...]

Wood's Eye View – Big Purple Party Pix 5

Woodson Rowan — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:58:09 +0000

This is the fifth set of photos from the KFMX Big Purple Party. This set covers Fans, Falling in Reverse and Jeff Loomis. I hope you find a few that you like, and if you look really hard, you might even find yourself in one of the crowd shots. Picts after the jump.

Carry On...

Guns N' Roses Classic "Sweet Child O' Mine" Featured In New Johnson & Johnson Commercial [VIDEO]

Rooster — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:17:01 +0000

Johnson & Johnson have tapped the classic GNR song “Sweet Child O’ Mine” in a new commercial which tugs at the ol’ heart strings. During the 60 second ad you can hear the classic GNR track being sung by children and it tugs at the heart a little bit. Guns N’ Roses will be in [...]

Let Saliva Wet Your Mid Week Thirst For Live Music Under The Stars [VIDEO]

Driver — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:00:06 +0000

Can you remember the last time you saw Saliva live? Can you recall the name of their lead singer? If you say any name other than Bobby Amaru, well my friend, that's too long.

Lucky for you the guys will be making a stop right here in the Hub City tonight at the Cactus Courtyard to give us a sneak peak at some of

Having A Rough Week? Well It's Time You Get Pissed Off And Mad About It [VIDEO]

Driver — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:33:54 +0000

Let's face it every week about this time we all find ourselves looking forward to the weekend again. Especially now that the Mother Freak of Nature seems to have gotten her mood swings under control.

Wood's Eye View – Big Purple Party Pix 4

Woodson Rowan — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:51:09 +0000

This is the fourth set of photos from the KFMX Big Purple Party. This set covers Crowd Shots and photos of Heathen's interview with Powerman 5000. I hope you find a few that you like, and if you look really hard, you might even find yourself in one of the crowd shots. Picts after the jump.

Carry On...

Paul Crosby Of Saliva Tells FMX About The New Record "In It To Win It" [AUDIO]

Driver — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:31:35 +0000

Our boys from Memphis, Saliva will be in Lubbock this Wednesday night. Paul Crosby, the drummer for Saliva called in to talk about the new record and the show.

Black Stone Cherry Headed Back To The Hub City [VIDEO]

Driver — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:17:24 +0000

Every time Black Stone Cherry hits the Hub City it's always a blow-out. The band was here last May in support of the "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" record and they laid down the boom in the "room of doom" at Jake's.

Dave Mustaine Of Megadeth Talks Gigantour 2013 [VIDEO]

Rooster — Sun, 05 May 2013 02:10:48 +0000

July 13th can’t get here fast enough, with the Gigantour 2013 making its way to Lubbock, and the bill is packed and I am totally stoked. The Rockshow made the announcement yesterday and the buzz around this show is already at 100%. We will see Megadeth, Black Label Society, Device, Hellyeah, Newsted and Death Machine. [...]

Wood's Eye View – Big Purple Party Pix 3

Woodson Rowan — Sat, 04 May 2013 06:40:09 +0000

This is the third set of photos from the KFMX Big Purple Party. This set covers Fans, Nonpoint 1:50 - 2:20 and Blackgaurd 2:20 - 2:50. I hope you find a few that you like, and if you look really hard, you might even find yourself in one of the crowd shots. Picts after the jump.

Carry On...

Saliva's Eighth Album Slated For The Summertime

Driver — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:00:46 +0000

It's been one hell of a ride for these guys, and it seems that the tirade of the rock and roll train they're on isn't stopping, but shifting gears and redlining.

Wood's Eye View – Big Purple Party Pix 2

Woodson Rowan — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:40:09 +0000

This is the second set of photos. This set covers Fans, Beware of Darkness and Gemini Syndrome. I hope you find a few that you like, and if you look really hard, you might even find yourself in one of the crowd shots. Picts after the jump.

Carry On...

Big Purple Party's Crazy Mosh Pits

Rachel Flores — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:32:19 +0000

The Big Purple Party was freaking legit...but the mosh pits were crazy! I got a great video of a couple mosh pits. It was a great time and just too much fun. I know I needed at least 3 or 4 days to recover from it.

Wood's Eye View – Big Purple Party Pix 1

Woodson Rowan — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:06:09 +0000

With lines forming before 10 am, the day was beginning to give us a hint of just what the day would bring. It's just a guess, but the crowd must have reached 6,000. It's probably the largest crowd that I have ever seen at the Lonestar Amphitheater. This was the smoothest run, most fun, day long concert that I have ever attended. There was plenty of food, drink, and an overload of rock and roll, from 12:30 pm to 1 am.. Picts after the jump.

My Big Purple Party Recap

Driver — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:26:26 +0000

Obviously, the show was nothing short of amazing, as all those who came and witnessed 21 bands in 13 hours would tell you. Check out how I saw and heard things right after you click through.

Hollywood Undead Member Takes A Tumble On Stage At The BPP [VIDEO/NSFW]

Rooster — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:26:24 +0000

Hollywood Undead absolutely, without a doubt put on one of best performances of The FMX Big Purple Party. Just as the band came out to a thunderous ovation they bust out into their track “Undead” and right before the first verse a member of Hollywood Undead takes a tumble rolls off the stage and lands [...]

Horns Up For The FMX Big Purple Party [PICS]

Rooster — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:07:51 +0000

21 bands, 13 hours of music what could go wrong? To answer, that absolutely nothing. Now people are going to have their opinions on what needs to be addressed and they rightfully should be heard. But that isn’t that kind of blog. When you have 7000 people that show up for all day festival with [...]

Filter Tears Down Midland, Ready For Big Purple Party

Driver — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 08:04:17 +0000

On a crisp, clear Saturday night in Midland, Richard Patrick and his fresh tier of band-mates took the stage and absolutely grabbed the bull by the horns.

Nonpoint Covers Eric Clapton Classic "I Shot The Sheriff" [VIDEO]

Rooster — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:39:17 +0000

I hope you are ready to check out The Big Purple Party tomorrow at The Lonestar Amphitheater. One of the bands performing is Nonpoint and you can check out an acoustic performance of a Eric Clapton classic here.

Kevin Martin Of Candlebox Calls In To The Wrecking Yard [AUDIO/VIDEO]

Rooster — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:04:29 +0000

Candlebox will be in Lubbock this Sunday for The FMX Big Purple Party and their lead vocalist Kevin Martin took some time to call in to The Wrecking Yard before they took the stage in Houston.