The weird thing about metal fans is we're all so maladjusted in a lot of ways. We're individualistic and opinionated and severe in our personalities...
Eddie Van Halen shredding on his Les Paul right at the edge of the stage at the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando, Florida back on October 24, 1981. Taken during Van Halen's iconic opening set for The Rolling Stones during the Fair Warning tour era, this image captures Eddie doing what he did best—commanding a massive stadium crowd of over 60,000 fans with sheer joy and unmatched virtuosity. Photo by Neil Zlozower When you turn on classic early-1980s Van Halen today, which Eddie solo or riff is an absolute favorite for you? 🎸 👇️ 🎸
INSANE: WNBA Superstar Sophie Cunningham Gets SMACKED in the Head by DiJonai Carrington.
Carrington was EJECTED from the game then ran to Threads and posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE"
Apparently it's "White Privilege" if you get ejected for assaulting another player.
By 1983, Ronnie James Dio had already led Rainbow and Black Sabbath to the top.
Then he started his own band at 40 and opened his first album with a song called "Stand Up and Shout."
Here it is on TV that year, introduced, of all people, by a young Howie Mandel.
If you don’t love Judas Priest’s ‘Desert Plains’ then I fear for your soul and your place in this universe.
Nah, seriously it’s an underrated track…so don’t miss out! Take it away please Rob and crew!
Dave Mustaine playing “Ride the Lightning” at Graspop, 2026.
He co-wrote it, got fired from Metallica before it dropped, and watched it become a classic from the outside.
Over 40 years later, on his farewell tour, he’s finally playing it live on his own terms.