Rene Benton’s New Album “2 Live in O-Ma-Haw; Lyvv in Omaha” is Coming Soon



Rene Benton has shared the news that he will be releasing his third album, 2 Live in O-Ma-Haw; Lyvv in Omaha. It’s due out November 30th, with Floodgate Entertainment Group/MTS/Virgin/Universal Music Group serving as record label. The album will be available in digital, immersive audio, video, and physical formats. Find out more below.
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Virgin Trains Partners With Iron Maiden To Offer Trooper Beer


Virgin Trains has announced a partnership with Stockport, England-based Robinson’s Brewery, the makers of Iron Maiden’s The Trooper Beer, to offer the beverages to their customers on their routes. The beer is now available to purchase onboard all Virgin Trains services for the duration of the band’s sold-out “Legacy Of The Beast” U.K. Tour. Handcrafted by Robinsons, a 180-year-old family run brewery a stone’s throw from Stockport station, the beer has sold well over 20 million pints worldwide since it was launched back in 2013. Bruce Dickinson, a self-proclaimed ale enthusiast, was instrumental in the creation of Trooper, a 4.7% golden ale made with a unique blend of Bobek, Goldings and Cascade hops. Bruce traveled up from London to Stockport in the cab of a Virgin Trains Pendolino, before heading on to the band’s show in Newcastle.Continue reading


Rise Against – Wolves


Death, taxes, an underwhelming New Year’s Eve and Chicago melodic punk quartet Rise Against delivering the goods. Them’s your guarantees.  And it is to the elation of my ears that the latter continues to ring true on eighth album Wolves (Virgin).Continue reading