Rock 108

Koller died at the age of 59 on July 24, and many rockers and fans have since paid tribute to him.

Avenged Sevenfold played the 'Statica' EP in its entirety last night (July 25), but not how you might expect!

August 29th at Abilene Clay Sports, there's a fundraiser that manages to mix sporting clays, cash prizes, and meal deliveries to seniors all into one event.

From biscuits to Mullet Thursdays, here are 40 of the best Minor League Baseball team names and ballpark promotions.

A White Stripes single from 1998 just sold for $25,000 — and it originally went for six bucks at the counter.

See the 29-song setlist and photos from Guns N' Roses' North American tour kickoff on July 23 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy LaRocque's replacement in King Diamond has been revealed.

These are the 25 oldest rock and metal bands that have been together for over four decades and have never stopped or broken up.

The Iron Maiden and Green Day frontman united onstage at The Coverups show in San Diego.

For the third time, Ministry will release their final album. The industrial legends will start their farewell tour next year.

Every Friday, we've got your weekly roundup of all the latest rock and metal tour announcements.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

You can now see photos from Jonathan Davis and Brittany Parisi's Italian Renaissance-inspired wedding earlier this month.

After getting engaged in June of 2025, Korn's Jonathan Davis married Brittany Parisi earlier this month.

Big Tex is getting a fresh Texas-made wardrobe featuring new clothing, boots, and a custom cowboy hat for the 2026 State Fair.

That feeling when you step outside and the air hits you like a wall — yeah, it's that kind of week in West Texas, and there are places to go if home isn't cool enough.

Saturday at South Side Walmart, AISD is collecting school supplies for kids who really need them — families dealing with housing instability, trying to get ready for a new school year.

He cites classics AND modern-day epics.

We recently tracked down the setlists from 29 big hard rock and metal bands' final shows to look back at how they went out.

Ozzy Osbourne played Lubbock three times over the years — and the 1982 show had a throne, a giant metal cross, and a little person named Ronnie.

The Texas Lottery is continuously bringing new games and special themes. The latest $5 ticket is Ms. Pac-Man with a top prize of $100,000.

Planning a Texas road trip? These two Lone Star towns were recognized as must-visit food destinations for BBQ, wine, and more.

Texas holds some of the largest private land empires on earth — and a few of those stories start with a railway bankruptcy, a steamboat captain, or a rocket launch pad.

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake near Pampa and Miami shook the Texas Panhandle before dawn Thursday, according to USGS.

From seedy Sunset Strip origins to the top of the world.

Loudwire has spent the past year talking to rock and metal artists along with family members to get their perspective on Ozzy Osbourne following his death. Here's what they told us...

Courtney LaPlante had a violent fan thrown out of a Spiritbox show last week and refused to continue the performance until they were gone.

Some of the biggest rock and metal musicians share their experiences meeting Ozzy Osbourne for the first time, what he was like and more.

A park that's been part of Abilene for 77 years is at the center of a naming conversation — and a lot of residents have something to say about it.

Black Sabbath legends Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward have shared messages on the first anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death today (July 22).

On the first anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death, Kelly shares an open letter to her father and examines the toll of grief.

As summer winds down, the excitement builds in Abilene for a heartwarming tradition that's helping local families start the school year right.

We take a closer look at some of the big Ozzy-related moments in the period since his July 22, 2025 death.

Bubbles, burritos and going f---ing crazy.

These songs reinforce the Prince of Darkness' legacy and knack for reinvention.

Mosquito season is in full swing across Texas, and if you've been outside lately, you probably already know it.

Texas just hit a pretty big milestone on the water, and the newest trails added to the map are sitting right on the Gulf Coast.

Most people wait until December for The Grinch. Abilene has other plans, and they involve a lazy river.

There's a dog out there who loves the water, one who needs a little patience, and a senior pup who still has plenty of life left to give.