Taiwan blocks U.S. avocado imports over heavy metal levels

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has informed that customs officials intercepted several batches of avocados exported to Taiwan after being found to contain excessive levels of the heavy metal cadmium.  The shipment corresponds to 3,796.8kg of …

Heavy Metal Jewelry Brand Clocks & Colours Unveils Fender Collab: Shop the Hard Rock Music-Inspired Pieces Here

3 Forgotten Hair Metal Songs From 1984

Van Halen’s 1984 featured the hit single “Jump”, a keyboard song performed by the world’s greatest rock guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. Both Van Halen’s two-word band name and keyboard hit inspired John Bongiovi Jr. to call his group Bon Jovi and paved the way …

Metal, Fireside Sessions and Battle of the Bands in dundalk's Toales

There is a jam-packed lineup in Toales on Crowe street in Dundalk again this week. Thursday 8th May - Fireside Sessions present Stephen Hodd + support tba - Starts 9pm - free admission. This week at Toales' Fireside Sessions, the spotlight falls on …

The metal made the in the stars

Though we might not give it much thought, the origins of gold tell a story that began billions of years ago. However, the exact way gold and other heavy elements formed within the vast history of the universe has remained a mystery until recent years. …

Heavy metal band performing in Omaha this fall

THE VATICAN THE LINEUP IS SET FOR THE CITY OF OMAHA’S MEMORIAL PARK CONCERT. MIKE CAMPBELL AND THE DIRTY KNOBS WILL BE THE OPENER. THE HEADLINER FOR THIS YEAR COMES FROM ACROSS THE POND. RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL-STARR BAND WILL WRAP UP THE MUSIC BEFORE THE …

Jenna Ortega Favors Heavy Metal in Balmain’s Sheath Dress Made Entirely From Rulers for 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet

Jenna Ortega wore a look that was made to measure at Met Gala on Monday in New York. Dressed in Balmain, the actress illuminated on the red carpet in a metallic sheath dress created from steel rulers used by patternmakers—a nod to the evening’s “Tailored …

Hard-hitting metal show coming to The Port

POCATELLO — Rock fans and metalheads are in for a treat this fall as three powerhouse bands — Mudvayne, Static-X and Vended — prepare to rock the stage at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre. Known locally as “The Port,” the venue will host the concert …

The Meaning Behind Jenna Ortega’s Metal Ruler Dress at the 2025 Met Gala

Who would have thought heavy metal would be such a big hitter for the 2025 Met Gala theme? In custom Balmain, Jenna Ortega made the case for a considered, super thoughtful take on the ‘tailored for you’ theme. Designed by Olivier Rousteing, Jenna Ortega’s …

Destiny 2 weekly reset (May 6 to 13): Rite of the Nine launch, new weapons, Heavy Metal, and more

Destiny 2's upcoming event, the Rite of the Nine, will finally go live with the upcoming weekly reset. This major event, considered a mini-free DLC, will bring in several new tasks and rewards for the players. From May to July, the Rite of the Nine …