Crown and Chaos Vol. 8

🎸 Todays Power Cord

Alright, Rock Kings and Queens, grab your seatbelts and hold onto your guitars because today’s ride is about to get wilder than a mosh pit at a heavy metal concert! We’re celebrating Christmas Eve (the calm before the storm of presents, food, and awkward family moments), Last-Minute Shopper’s Day (because who doesn’t love a mad dash through the store like a scene out of an action movie?), and National Eggnog Day (time to sip that creamy, boozy goodness and pretend we’ve got it all together). 🎸

So, let’s crank it up, have some fun, and dive into today’s chaos like it’s the last ride before the apocalypse! 🎉

📞Todays call-in question

Alright, Rockstar’s, here’s your shot to get on air! 🤘
If you could have dinner with ANY rock legend, dead or alive, who would it be and why? 🍔 Give us your best answers, and let’s hear who you'd want to jam with over a meal!
📞Hit up the studio line at (501) 712-0253 or text us your answer.

Celebrity Birthdays 🎉:

Time to crank up the volume and wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to some Rockstars, screen legends, and icons who share today’s special day!! 🤘Let’s throw up the devil horns 🤘 for these rockers who celebrate their big day on December 24. They’ve given us riffs, rebellion, and reason to crank it up to 11—so raise a glass 🍻 (or a fist ✊) to these legends:

• Lemmy Kilmister (1945–2015): The immortal voice and bass behind Motörhead, Lemmy was rock ‘n’ roll incarnate. From his gravelly growl to his Rickenbacker bass 🎸, he gave us “Ace of Spades” and a lifetime of headbanging memories. Lemmy would have been 79 this year. An icon who’ll never fade. 🖤

• Louis Tomlinson (1991): While he rose to fame with One Direction, Louis has carved his path as a solo artist blending pop-rock vibes with heartfelt lyrics. At 33, Capricorn’s got a knack for ambition, and this rocker proves it. 🌟🎶

• Declan McKenna (1998): This indie rock dynamo is the voice of a new generation. With politically charged lyrics and anthems that make you think while you dance 💃🕺, Declan’s got the world on notice at just 26. 🌍🔥

• Robert Schwartzman (1982): Frontman for Rooney and purveyor of catchy, sun-soaked rock tunes. Whether he’s on stage or scoring films 🎥, Robert keeps the good vibes rolling at 42. 🌞🎵

• Joel Birch (1981): The lead vocalist of The Amity Affliction brings raw emotion and intensity to every track. Metalcore fans know that Joel’s screams hit you right in the soul. He’s rocking it at 43. 🎤💥

🎙️Music News

🎤💔 Gene Simmons Believes Entitled Kids Killed Rock
KISS star Gene Simmons has previously said that rock is dead 🪦🎶, and he now expands on those thoughts in a new interview with former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly. Gene claims that new bands don't stand a chance at success and points the finger at kids who feel entitled to free music 🎧💸.
Gene appeared on O'Reilly's "No Spin News" podcast and said of the state of rock, "Unfortunately, the business model is dead, and new bands don't have a chance, especially rock bands. In a certain way, rock is finally dead." 🥀🎵 

🥁📖 Alex Van Halen Explains Why 'Brothers' Did Not Include Hagar Era
Alex Van Halen appeared on the YouTube series Bringing It Back To The Beatles and shared the reason why his recently released memoir Brothers concluded in 1984 with the departure of David Lee Roth and did not continue with Sammy Hagar's era with the band.
The drummer explained, "Because the original band was the band that was the driving force. That was the connection between the disparate parts of the musical world, if you will." 🥁🔥 

🔥🎥 Rammstein Take Fans Behind The Scenes of the World Stadium Tour 2019-2024
German rockers Rammstein have gifted fans with a brand new 54-minute documentary entitled Behind The Scenes of the World Stadium Tour 2019-2024, now streaming in full on YouTube.
Here’s the synopsis: Rammstein World Stadium Tour - a journey spanning five years, 135 concerts, and an incredible six million fans in attendance. 🎆🎸

🎄🎶 Fatal Vision Deliver 'All Hearts Come Home for Christmas' Video
Canadian melodic rock band Fatal Vision is spreading festive cheer with their new holiday single, "All Hearts Come Home for Christmas," available now on all major streaming platforms.
This standalone release offers fans a special seasonal treat and showcases the band's versatility in crafting music that connects across genres and themes. 🎅❤️

🔍🎹 John Lennon Immersive Interactive Fiction Adventure Launched
The final puzzle piece for the John Lennon Mind Games campaign is a Through The Looking Glass Onion immersive interactive fiction adventure called Escape To Nutopia.
In this game, you are John Lennon, awakening in the master bedroom of The Dakota, trying to figure out what to do with your day. 🎭🎶 

🎸🎉 Steel Panther Forced To Cancel December 30th Concert
Steel Panther shared the sad news with fans that they have been forced to cancel their New Year's Eve Eve concert at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC.
They shared, "Due to circumstances out of our control, Steel Panther's show for December 30 at Commodore Ballroom is canceled. But don't worry! We're still bringin' plenty of BANG to our final show of 2024 on December 29!" 💔🎤 

🎅🎸 Christmas Time Again With Lynyrd Skynyrd In The Studio
The syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands has shared their Christmas Time Again with Lynyrd Skynyrd special episode.
Redbeard reflects, "It is a holiday tradition here at In the Studio, increasingly bittersweet now with the passing of 'the last rebel,' Gary Rossington." 🎄🎶 

🎄 TODAY'S IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION 🎄

Alright, time to put that brainpower to the test!
🤔 What’s the ONLY letter 🅾️ that doesn’t show up in ANY U.S. state name?

Check your answers 🔥😀
At the bottom of the newsletter!