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Research asks: Why do people like heavy metal?

It’s the age-old question: Why do people love heavy metal? In particular, psychologists are trying to determine why people like

If you have eight minutes to spare, take a look at this fast-talking, fast-drawing video from 12Tone about the origins

August already. And my parents are coming to visit for almost a week. This should be interesting. Here’s music news

Earlier today, SpaceX, Tony Stark’s Elon Musk’s company, launched the biggest and most powerful private sector rocket ever conceived, with

There have been many Iron Maiden-branded products, from beer to soccer balls to cuff links to 747-400s. Strangely, though, there’s never

Have you ever wondered why heavy metal singers can scream for hours on end, but other singers lose their voices

There’s a little power metal band in the States that is obsessed with Elon Musk. They’re named Raptor Command and they call themselves

Winter still has a couple of months to go and no one wants cold feet. Why not invest in a

Spirituality and faith come in many forms. In the cash of the Crash Church in Sao Paulo, Brazil, salvation comes

Last year we wrote about a Ned Flanders-inspired metal band from Phoenix, Arizona called Okilly Dokilly. If you thought they

Funny, but I thought metal was as healthy as it’s always been. Not according to this article in the New

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver
Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver