Author: Mr Gab
Kevin Hanssens has made history by winning his fifth consecutive Belgian Snooker Championship in 2025, equaling the all-time record for the most national titles in the tournament’s history. At 40 years old, Hanssens defeated Wesley Pelgrims 5–2 in the final, held in Glabbeek, to claim his fifth title .(en.wikipedia.org) This achievement ties him with Mario Lannoye and Bjorn Haneveer, who each won six titles between 1984 and 2007 . Hanssens’ victory underscores his dominance in Belgian snooker, having previously secured titles in 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2023 .(en.wikipedia.org) In the 2025 final, Hanssens showcased his skill by overcoming Pelgrims with…
**NHL BOMBSHELL: Stuart Skinner Snubs \$120M Canadiens Offer – “Money is Just Capital, Passion is Legacy”** *By Marshall Devereux – The Hockey Voice, June 16, 2025* In one of the most seismic moments in modern NHL history, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has reportedly turned down a record-shattering **\$120 million, 7-year contract offer** from the Montreal Canadiens — a move that has sent shockwaves across the hockey world and triggered a frenzy of speculation, admiration, and soul-searching within the league. The deal, had Skinner accepted it, would have made him the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history, surpassing the…
[![.com/the-living-legacy-of-led-zeppelin-new-music-new-tours-timeless-sound-why-live-music-still-matters-and-why-live-jam-radio-keeps-it-alive/) In a monumental announcement that has sent shockwaves through the music world, Led Zeppelin has officially revealed their highly anticipated 2025 reunion tour, marking their first extensive live performances since 2007. The tour, aptly titled “The Led Zeppelin Legacy Tour 2025,” is set to commence on June 23, 2025, at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium .([sportsera.co.uk][1]) ### A Historic Return to the Stage This tour represents a significant milestone in the band’s illustrious career. Following their last major performance in 2007, fans have eagerly awaited the opportunity to witness the legendary rock band live once again. The…
Judas Priest and Alice Cooper have announced a co-headlining North American tour for fall 2025, featuring 22 concerts across the U.S. and Canada. The tour includes two major stops in the New York area: September 26, 2025: PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ September 27, 2025: Broadview Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), Saratoga Springs, NY These performances are part of a larger tour that kicks off on September 16 in Biloxi, Mississippi, and concludes on October 26 in The Woodlands, Texas. The lineup also features Corrosion of Conformity as a special guest on select…
**Judas Priest Announces ‘Shield of Pain’ Tour Celebrating 35th Anniversary of ‘Painkiller’** British heavy metal legends Judas Priest have unveiled their highly anticipated ‘Shield of Pain’ tour, set to commemorate the 35th anniversary of their iconic 1990 album, *Painkiller*. The European leg of the tour will kick off on June 14, 2025, in Hamar, Norway, and conclude on July 20, 2025, in Oberhausen, Germany .([bravewords.com][1]) ### A Tribute to ‘Painkiller’ Released in 1990, *Painkiller* marked a pivotal moment in Judas Priest’s career, introducing drummer Scott Travis to the lineup and delivering a faster, more aggressive sound that…
On June 15, 2016, Jimmy Page, the legendary guitarist of Led Zeppelin, took the stand in a high-profile copyright trial concerning the band’s iconic song “Stairway to Heaven.” The lawsuit, filed by Michael Skidmore, trustee of the estate of Spirit guitarist Randy Wolfe (known as Randy California), alleged that the opening guitar riff of “Stairway to Heaven” was copied from Spirit’s 1968 instrumental “Taurus.” ([bbc.com][1]) ### Page’s Testimony During his testimony, Page firmly denied any intentional borrowing from “Taurus.” He stated that he had never heard the song until a few years prior when comparisons began circulating online.…
**A Day on the Green: Led Zeppelin in Oakland, July 23, 1977** The sun hung low over the Alameda County Coliseum, golden and intense, casting long shadows across the sea of 54,000 fans gathered in eager anticipation. It was the second day of “Day on the Green,” but for many, this was the only day that mattered. The tension in the air was tangible — not of apprehension, but of a fierce, almost tribal excitement. This was Led Zeppelin, and even with the internal strains and chaos swirling behind the scenes, nothing could prepare the crowd for the storm…
“Swamp Dog: A Midnight in Preservation” The old wooden door of the Preservation Hall Jazz Club creaked open at 12:47 AM, just late enough to feel like a secret and just early enough to still feel like magic. The tiny room was already thick with sweat, smoke, and the low hum of brass warming up. A single bulb swayed slightly overhead, casting a flickering light on faces wide-eyed with expectation. No one left their seat—not even for a refill—because tonight was Midnight Preserves, and rumor had it something big was coming. A hush fell like a curtain. Then, out…
– **“All My Love: A Father’s Song”** *A Fictionalized Account Inspired by True Events* The final light of the stage dimmed, casting long shadows across Robert Plant’s figure as he stepped backstage. The roar of the crowd still rang in his ears, but it no longer thrilled him the way it once had. His body, drenched in sweat and emotion, moved like a phantom through the haze. Another show. Another city. Another high far from home. It was 1977, and Led Zeppelin was riding a towering wave of success, selling out arenas across America. Yet, for Plant, the…
Portrait of Fire: The Heavy Metal Gandalf and the Flame of Age In the shadow-laced corner of a twilight stage, where fog machines cough out ghostly breath and the lights carve shapes into metal anthems, stands a figure wrapped in black leather and steel. A glimmer of chrome in his mirrored sunglasses, a crown of silver on his head, and a staff in hand—not of wood, but a gleaming microphone stand topped with the Judas Priest trident. They call him the Heavy Metal Gandalf. Rob Halford, the elder statesman of steel, doesn’t just walk into the halls of heavy metal…