My obsessive love of rock didn't surface until later in life -- around the same time I began learning electric guitar and listening to artists like Jimi Hendrix. I spent the next decade learning everything I could about rock. Along the way I found myself gravitating towards against-the-grain bands like Pearl Jam, Modest Mouse and Queens of the Stone Age. I began pursuing a career in radio after realizing I would be able to talk about music all day and get free CDs and concert tix. After grinding it out on the intern circuit, I landed a job at the Banana! I later became a writer for Loudwire.com and I'm currently the Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media Flint.
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Salma Elbernoussi — Babe of the Day
You won't find a lot of info on this Hawaii-based hottie online, but she's on a lot of hottest bikini model lists and that's all we needed to know.
Beatriz Fernandez — Babe of the Day
This Spanish smoke show is bilingual and ready to mingle.
MMA Champ Kicks Asses (And Faces), Foils Gas Station Robbery [VIDEO]
How do you know when you've picked the wrong gas station to rob? Let's just say if an MMA national champion punches in there, you've made a grave mistake.
Teacher Lets Fifth Graders Drink Non-Alcoholic Beer in Class
Some parents are saying a teacher at Hyatt Elementary School in Linden, Michigan may have taken "method teaching" a step too far by giving a class of fifth graders non-alcoholic beer as part of a history lesson.
The Most Annoying Facebook Scams, Trends and Status Updates of 2013
Facebook remained the king of all social media websites in 2013. While there were a lot less game invites this year, there were plenty of other annoying scams and trends to take their place. This is our list of the things that were most bothersome on FB...
Korn Guitarists Munky + Head Discuss New Album, ‘Secret’ Reunion + More
Korn fans have had a lot to be thankful for lately with Brian 'Head' Welch's return to the band after an eight-year break and news that that their "best album ever" is completed. We discussed those things and more with the band's guitarists, Munky and Head, in our exclusive interview with the duo at Rock on the Range.
Slayer’s Tom Araya Says Metallica Tried ‘Too Hard to Be Cool’ with ‘Lulu’
Slayer frontman Tom Araya says that Metallica's polarizing collaboration with Lou Reed on 'Lulu' "was a little too much" and claims the band were "trying too hard to be cool."
Duff McKagan, Jason Newsted, Vince Neil + More Set for ‘Titans of Rock’ Tour
Some of the biggest names in rock will converge on South America for the 'Titans of Rock' tour. Among those already confirmed as part of the all-star lineup are Duff McKagan, Jason Newsted and Vince Neil.