News Of The Week Roundup: Week 29, 2021

A weekly roundup of news stories that caught my eye this past week. The Olympics kicked off with no fans which is pretty sad and provides an overall weird vibe. I've watched a few competitions so far, but I am most interested in female gymnastics and the marathon. Now, the news:

Under the banner "You reap what you sow," a.k.a., don't try to overthrow the U.S. government:

Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer claims he received death threats, was assaulted with feces + urine while in jail https://t.co/fyv30AFTj0

— Loudwire (@Loudwire) July 23, 2021

The NFL is cracking down on players who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19. As cases continue to rise because of the Delta variant, the league is fed up and not messing around. It's a mandate without effectively instituting a mandate. A smart legal maneuver.

The NFL just informed clubs that if a game cannot be rescheduled during the 18-week season in 2021 due to a COVID outbreak among unvaccinated players, the team with the outbreak will FORFEIT and be credited with a loss for playoff seeding, per sources.

Massive implications.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 22, 2021

If you get COVID and have a cat, don't touch the animal while sick. The felines can get the respiratory disease too and no one wants a sick kitty.

Speaking of Olympics and the NFL, here's some information on weight lifting which might be helpful if you are trying to drop a few pounds.

A thousand-year rainfall event in China caused massive flooding. Waters rushed into streets and homes and subway cars. The videos out of the subway are things nightmares are made of - truly horrifying.

LATEST: Stunning footage shows the subway system in the city of Zhengzhou, China, inundated with rushing water.

The death toll from the flooding has risen to at least 25, with seven people missing. https://t.co/gbXDTcbOHy pic.twitter.com/wLnCUtu4wE

— ABC News (@ABC) July 21, 2021

And I leave you with this:

In the 1990s, Dolly Parton began rewarding students $500 cash for successfully graduating high school in Sevier County, Tennessee. Within years, the dropout rate decreased from 35% to 6% in the area. pic.twitter.com/dc3xS0R43d

— WTF Facts (@mrwtffacts) July 20, 2021

'Let There Be Rock'

Here's a great, classic clip of AC/DC performing "Let There Be Rock" way back in 1978. Sent to me by Crued! He asked me "How much would you pay to be in the front at this show?" Can you imagine seeing this live? Amazing.

Still In My Top 5 Of All Time

Def Leppard's Hysteria will always be in my top 5 albums of all time. In fact, it's probably my second favorite album, following Aerosmith Rocks. On this date back in 1988, Hysteria reached the top position on the Billboard chart. It stayed there for six weeks, but not consecutively. That is a huge accomplishment and testament to the popularity of the band and their place in cultural music history.

On this day in Leppard History - 33 Years ago on July 23, Hysteria peaked at #1 on @billboard's Top 200 Chart 🤘 Blast the album to celebrate 💥 pic.twitter.com/E7Ti0hyi1A

— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) July 23, 2021

The Rolling Stones Announce Tour Dates

More big tour news! The Rolling Stones have rescheduled their tour that was scrapped because of COVID-19. A few dates were dropped and some new ones added. Of course they are stadium dates, so massive crowds and crappy sound and views. I've always wanted to see the Stones live but there are no dates near me and the tickets are expensive (of course) so I'll probably be sitting this one out.

US 2021 TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://t.co/cimRWrlJBx
SIGN UP FOR PRE-SALE FOR NEW ORLEANS, LOS ANGELES & LAS VEGAS SHOWS: https://t.co/mJYpZi6VCD#StonesNoFilter pic.twitter.com/bILArrzuiz

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) July 22, 2021

Tickets for previously scheduled shows will be honoured (Ticketmaster will contact ticketholders of cancelled shows & where possible offer priority tickets for the nearest show to the cancelled gig). Sign up for New Orleans, LA & Vegas https://t.co/mJYpZiox1d pic.twitter.com/fnOXaekr2p

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) July 22, 2021

Metallica Share Remastered Live Performance Of 'Wherever I May Roam'

Metallica will release a remaster of their iconic "black" album on September 10. A box-set version will include rarities, including a remastered live performance of "Wherever I May Roam," recorded live in California on October 12, 1991. You can pre-order the remastered Metallica now.

In October of 1991, we returned to the Bay Area for our second appearance at Day on the Green and featured the live debut of “Wherever I May Roam” among others.

Pre-Order & Pre-Save: https://t.co/65Gq3wtHGV
Listen: https://t.co/QacNbzbpwi

— Metallica (@Metallica) July 21, 2021

Also, this is just freaking cool:

“As a touring entity we're in direct involvement with multiple essential career choices along our path. From electrical, professional driving, mechanical maintenance... technical careers make our touring and performances possible. We are grateful to these trades.” -James Hetfield https://t.co/kruD9FMr8g

— Metallica (@Metallica) July 20, 2021

Fall Tour Announcement: Sebastian Bach!

Sebastian Bach will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Slave To The Grind with a tour kicking off in late September. Bach and his band will play the album in its entirety, which is pretty cool. You can buy tickets to the tour on Bach's website. The tour wraps in December. Kaleido will provide support.

SEBASTIAN BACH Announces Fall 2021 'Slave To The Grind' 30th-Anniversary Tour https://t.co/upc7nWVshR pic.twitter.com/YjGh2j1khV

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) July 20, 2021

We’re so excited to announce we will be hitting the road this October with the legendary @sebastianbach on his Slave to the Grind 30th Anniversary tour!!!!!!

Tickets on sale July 23rd at https://t.co/jMj2zU39Gy pic.twitter.com/lE8GCy05Hd

— KALEIDO (@Kaleidoband) July 20, 2021

Bach has been a very outspoken supporter of vaccination to end the pandemic. He has been itching to perform live for months and months. Now that he has a tour on the books again, he is probably worried about the Delta variant surge. Honestly, it is worrisome and definitely setting our progress behind. I hope it doesn't stop live shows again.

Any misinformation regarding vaccines and rock and roll will be deleted and blocked don't waste your time. I got shows to do don't have time to waste arguing for science or math or the that the sky is blue

— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) July 18, 2021

Iron Maiden Announce 'Senjutsu'

This is not a drill: Iron Maiden will release a new album called Senjutsu on September 3. There's a new Eddie, too (see below).

We are thrilled to announce the release of Iron Maiden’s 17th studio album ‘Senjutsu’ coming Sept 3rd.

Pre-order from Wednesday 21st July.#IronMaiden #Senjutsu #Album pic.twitter.com/snTglOGF6T

— Iron Maiden (@IronMaiden) July 19, 2021

.@IronMaiden fans react to Samurai Eddie on new album cover: https://t.co/PCIzHdNh2x

— Loudwire (@Loudwire) July 19, 2021