In California’s current state of fire emergency, rocker Dave Grohl did what he could to help firefighters during this distressing time. To give thanks to LAFD, Grohl delivered barbecue to Fire Station 68 in Calabasas during their breaks of fighting the ever spreading fires.
 
While these brave men and women continue battling the blazes, Grohl at least made sure they were well fed, as the Foo Fighters frontman cooked up some recipes from his own Backbeat BBQ. For his kindness and generosity, Fire Station 68 thanked Grohl via Instagram.
 

 
We’d also like to thank Dave Grohl, but especially the firefighters working their hardest to save lives and homes in California.

If you are unfamiliar with Dio let me catch you up real quick. Ronnie James Dio was one of the best metal vocalists ever, fronting Rainbow and Black Sabbath, after Ozzy’s 1979 dismissal. Later, he would go on to form a solo project simply called DIO, which brought metal classics such as Holy Diver, Rainbow in the Dark, Last in Line, and so much more! In sum, his career would span over 40 years, until his passing in 2010 to stomach cancer. Six years after his untimely passing, someone thought it was a good idea to bring him back as a hologram.
 
The hologram, created by Eyellusion, made its debut at Wacken 2016. The reviews were mixed, to put it lightly. It was like Obi Wan’s ghost was singing “We Rock.” It was very… off-putting. Awkwardness be damned, the music industry marches on, and Billboard reports that the company that created the hologram is now being represented by major talent agency APA's Steve Martin. If you are thinking “the actor?,” it is not; I googled it. 
 
Martin represents acts like Scorpions, Foo Fighters, and Jack Black. He even managed Dio when he was alive. In the same Billboard report, he notes that there are at least 100 different cities that the hologram act plans to visit next year.
 
"The big question when we first toured Dio through Europe was 'Is anyone actually going to show up?'" Eyellusion founder Jeff Pezzuti tells Billboard. "We sold out the last three shows in Europe and we did really, really well. We're such believers in what we were doing and we're all such massive fans — in my sixth grade class picture, I'm wearing a Dio shirt, so you can imagine taking this all the way across the finish line has been a dream come true."
 
Look I’m all for keeping the memories of musicians alive, but this might be the straw that breaks. When Tupac’s hologram showed up at Coachella for one night surprise, it was such a one-night spectacle to see, especially since the late rapper has been gone for almost 20 years. BUT it only took 4 years for them to debut a hologram for Dio! There are even Hologram tours for Frank Zappa and pianist Glenn Gould in the works.

Is there any holiday more tailor-made for heavy metal than Halloween? Of course not! So here I offer you some of the best metal songs to help make your Halloween even better.
 
#5. King Diamond’s “Halloween"
 
Okay was this choice a little on the nose? Yes. Is it right pick though? YES! King Diamond is without a doubt is a juggernaut of all things terrifying in world of metal. To not show the respect of putting him on the list would be an insult to the black clad king who uses REAL BONES as his mic stand. Listen to his banshee wail as he sings to you of the horrors of Halloween.
 
#4. Type O Negative’s "All Hallows Eve"
 
Type O Negative knew exactly how to sap the light out a room. Which, for Halloween, is kinda perfect. With lyrics like “Pumpkins grin in their despair” and “spiderwebbed and glazed in frost,” this songs paints a beautifully melancholy picture for the creepiest of holidays, as only the “Drab Four” could do.  
 
#3. Ozzy Osbourne’s "Mr Crowley"
 
The Prince of Darkness’s ballad of the occultist, Aleister Crowley, matches perfectly with the atmosphere of Halloween. From the moment you hear the gripping horror-movie-style synth intro, you know that Ozzy is going to leave you in a trance. Plus the guitar work on this song is f#*&ing incredible!
 
#2. Fastway’s "Trick or Treat"
 
Even by 80s metal standards, the film Trick or Treat was pretty over-the-top. Evil reincarnated rockers, laser-shooting guitars, as well as a cast that included Ozzy, Gene Simmons and the guy that played Skippy on Family Ties. All of which means you should listen to this song on Halloween.
 
#1. Rob Zombie’s Superbeast
 
Oh come on, how could I not choose the “King of Creeps” as the #1 choice? No one fills the role of Mayor of Halloween like Rob Zombie does. From White Zombie til today, Rob brings heart to his horror. The friggin guy directs horror flicks! To be honest, any one of his songs would fit in perfectly for the #1 pick. However, I went with Mr. Zombie’s “Superbeast” only because of the raw aggression this song shoots into listeners. Accelerated heart rates and theatrics give you the same feeling as watching 100 horror films condensed into 3 minutes & 30 seconds. No one holds a candle to this man and his throne of all things scary.
 
I hope this list makes your Halloween just a little bit more heavy for you. Just don’t go and headbang your head off now okay?