IVAN MOODY GIVEN THE KEY TO CHEYENNE, WY: Five Finger Death Punch vocalist Ivan Moody was recently presented with the key to the city of Cheyenne, Wyoming by the city’s mayor, Patrick Collins. Moody moved to the city this summer and opened a pair of businesses: Moody’s Rock Stop – a rock-themed convenience store and gas station and Ciara Coral – an outpatient facility that treats addiction and mental health disorders. (via The PrP)
DISTURBED SETS OFF VENUE'S SPRINKLER SYSTEM: Disturbed’s pyrotechnics at the Cynthia Woods Mitchel Pavilion set off the venue’s sprinkler system Thursday (July 27th) night. Frontman David Draiman tweeted the next day, “Well, last night in Houston was a first! Our pyro set off the fire suppression system onstage at the end of the set for a surprise rain shower onstage lol. Good times.” (via Consequence)
ANIMAL JOINS MY MORNING JACKET ONSTAGE: Animal played drums for My Morning Jacket at the Newport Folk Festival this weekend. The Muppet appeared onstage Friday (July 28th) for the band’s set closer “One Big Holiday.” (Via NME)