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Sunday World
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Join us backstage with Metallica as our man Eddie Rowley gets a taste of what's coming to Dublin's Aviva
Our showbiz reporter meets metal icons as Irish fans clamour for tickets to double date It once belonged to former Skid Row and Thin Lizzy guitarist, the late Gary Moore, who was forced to sell it when he was down on his luck financially. Gary had bought it from its first famous owner, British musician Peter Green, who used it during his time in John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and Fleetwood Mac. 'Greeny', a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard named after Green, is now one of the most recognisable guitars on the face of the earth. The band will play two different sets over two nights with different support acts too . . When I joined Metallica's M72 World Tour in Philadelphia last weekend, guitar god Hammett told us at a sideline event: 'It's funny, I had nothing to do with the fanbase this guitar has and it's a huge fanbase. 'When I acquired this guitar the fanbase even swelled exponentially because people learned about the other players who owned this guitar, so I feel like I'm furthering a legacy. 'A lot of the time people come up to me who are not Metallica fans but who love Greeny and they want to take a picture with her. It's the first time I owned a guitar that already had a fan club before I had it.' I watched Kirk in action with 'Greeny' over two nights at 'The Linc' stadium, home of the Philadelphia Eagles, where Metallica thrilled their own fans with incendiary performances in spectacular shows that will play Dublin's Aviva Stadium next June. Eddie with Metallica tour chief Jon-Michael Marino Tickets cover two concerts, with the world's greatest heavy metal band playing a completely different set list each night and with two new support acts on the second bill. As Metallica tour chief Jon-Michael Marino took the Sunday World inside the world of the legendary band hours before the show, I got the thrill of stepping up on to the stage where they'd perform to 67,000 fans that night. The sprawling, breath-taking stage is 'in the round' with eight gigantic towers hosting video screens and a colossal sound system that ensures even fans sitting in the gods have the best possible experience. Earlier, on my way in, I had strolled past 87 monster trucks that ferry in the stage and production. 'We have a crew of 350 people, so it's a travelling village. The production is incredible, but the live energy in the Metallica concert is really second to none,' Jon pointed out. 'It doesn't matter if you're seeing the band for the first time or if you are some of the die-hard fans I know personally who have seen 250 shows, it's the energy and the sense of community you have when you have 40,000 to 80,000 Metallica fans gathered in one space that's pretty special… the goosebumps that you get don't really go away. Eddie Rowley with one of the Metallica guitars 'The shows have only got better somehow over 44 years. They're not getting slower, they're not getting softer, it's not a greatest hits lap around the world. They are still creating new music and I expect that they'll continue to do so.' Over the two nights in Philadelphia, Metallica unleashed a barrage of their most celebrated and revered songs from their impressive arsenal with manic drumming from skinsman Lars driving the full-on, power-packed performance. James Hetfield's voice is a force of nature and he looks like he's in the best shape of his life these days — having struggled with alcohol abuse in the past — as he prowls the stage mesmerising us with his guitar work and vocal delivery. 'Music saves my life every day, I hope you feel the same,' Hetfield told us at the first show. On the second night he addressed the issue of suicide, urging people to seek help. 'I know darkness, I know everyone here knows darkness, and we don't know how hard it needs to get to go there [suicide],' James says. 'But that permanent solution to a temporary problem is not worth it. I say talk, talk that sh*t out, get that sh*t out… that's not why you're here. You are here to be loved and cherished, so talk to your friends.' Eddie Rowley with the Metallica drum kit Superfan Brian Thomas from Raleigh, North Carolina, has been to 46 Metallica shows. 'It's going to hit 50 in Tampa in a couple of weeks and I'm really looking hard at coming to Dublin,' he tells me. 'You can't go to a sporting event in the United States without hearing a Metallica song because it's high energy, excellent music, amps the crowd up and everybody's feeling good when they hear it.' Metallica's M72 World Tour will play Dublin's Aviva Stadium on June 19 and 21, 2026. Two-night tickets are now on sale. For further information, enhanced experiences, travel packages and more, go to James Hetfield and Metallica will bring their explosive show to the Aviva next year News in 90 Seconds - 3rd June 2025
The Herald Scotland
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Give It To Me Oj tastes Final glory at Sandown
A winner at long odds-on last weekend at Huntingdon, Give It To Me Oj (20-1) travelled sweetly for Caoilin Quinn, who delivered him to challenge on the run to the last and held off Mythical Moon to win by three-quarters of a length, with Fasol back in third. Gary Moore said: 'I was worried he wasn't very well handicapped off his mark on what he did at Liverpool, so when I ran him last week I thought at least he will either have two wins to his name or if he gets beat, he would be dropped with this race in the back of my mind. 'He has always been a nice horse and he has kind of exceeded all expectations today for a four-year-old to carry 12st and it was quite a good performance. Probably the handicapper got it right again and had him on the right mark. 'He will stick to hurdles and I want to give him a break now, but he could go back on the Flat. We'll see how he comes out of today. 'His handicap mark will decide where he goes now and one that comes into the back of my mind, if not a handicap, would be the Masterson Holdings at Cheltenham.' The Moores and Quinn then doubled up in the bet365 Josh Gifford Novices' Handicap Chase with Mark Of Gold (11-1), who collared long-time leader Mahons Glory on the run in to win by three-quarters of a length. Mahons Glory lost many lengths by repeatedly jumping out to his left. Gary Moore said: 'This horse is unbelievable what he's done. A great bunch of people own him and it's great for Stevie Fisher. 'Him and Caoilin get on amazingly well and they are made for each other. It was a great riding performance again today and a great performance from the horse. 'His handicap mark has meant he's had to run in some tough races this year and a bit like the horse in the first, I thought he was badly handicapped, but if he got beat he might come down a pound or two. 'It's brilliant and we've made no secret of the fact we've had a moderate season, but it's a shame it is going to end now.'
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bradenton man wins $1 million from scratch-off game purchased at Circle K
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA)– Gary Moore, of Bradenton, won $1 million from the 500X THE CASH scratch-off game, according to the Florida Lottery. Moore chose to receive his winnings as a one-time payment of $640,000. Florida man wins $1 million playing scratch-off game The 500x THE CASH scratch-off ticket was purchased from a Circle K, located at 836 301 Boulevard East, in Bradenton. The retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. This scratch-off features a top prize of $25 million, the largest Florida has ever offered on one of these games. The overall odds of winning are 1 in 4.23, according to The Florida Lottery. Scratch-off games have awarded more than $65.5 billion in prizes, created 2,283 millionaires and generated more than $19.8 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
80s themed Life Savers gala raises $150K for cancer patients
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – An annual fundraiser helps patients who must travel for cancer treatment. Thursday night, the Life Savers gala inside the Silver Lake Ballroom raises money to support the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. Proceeds go toward renovations at the McDade House, a hospitality home for patients to stay while receiving outpatient care. This year's gala theme was 'best 80s fashion.' LSU Health said FWCC serves an area with immense need and some of the highest incidences of cancer in the nation. More Local News 'After opening the doors of the McDade House in 1985 and for decades thereafter, theMcDades and so many others provided a place of rest for weary families, while lovedones received nearby medical treatment. Members of our family were thrilled to learnFeist-Weiller had plans to reopen it,' said Taunton Melville and Gary Moore, honorarychairs of Life Savers 2025. 'With significant updates to the original building, the McDade House will once more operate at a first-class level – a reflection and continuation of the legacy of past generations.' This year, Life Savers raised more than $150,000 thanks to the generosity ofsponsors and patrons. All the proceeds will be directed to Feist-Weiller's $2.1M capitalcampaign to restore the home and bring it back into operation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
27-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The WCIT and Grant Thornton collaborate on first global audit of major Cloud Provider for London banks
City Livery company promotes the use of technology for good in society 'It is a great honour and privilege for the WCIT to launch this initiative with Grant Thornton, which supports our aim to be a technology leader, not just in London but on a global scale' — Gary Moore, Master WCIT LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 27, 2025 / / -- The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists ( WCIT) is proud to announce the successful completion of the first Pooled Audit of Cloud Service Providers, conducted in collaboration with Grant Thornton UK LLP, on behalf of leading UK and global banks. This pioneering audit marks a significant milestone in how financial institutions assess and oversee their reliance on cloud technology. With the increasing adoption of cloud solutions, the financial sector faces heightened scrutiny to ensure data security, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The WCIT, with its deep commitment to using information technology for good, recognised the need for a streamlined approach, and began investigating the pooled audit process five years ago, taking advantage of provisions within EU and UK legislation. Pooled audits allow banks to collaborate in auditing cloud providers, reducing individual audit burdens while ensuring thorough oversight. This process not only addresses the stringent compliance requirements of regulatory bodies like the European Union and the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), but it also supports the industry's collective responsibility for robust risk management and secure operations in the cloud. The Cloud Pooled Audit Group (CPAG) was developed in 2019 by Grant Thornton and Glenn Bluff, a WCIT Liveryman and now Vice Chairman of the Pooled Audit Group as part of the WCIT's Financial Services Technology Panel, and has become a unified model, and approach that brings together several of the world's leading banks. This collaboration of multiple banks harnesses their combined influence to audit the major global cloud service providers. Building on the success of this inaugural audit, the CPAG is progressing the next series of pooled audits, and has significantly expanded the number of banks taking part, continuing to drive innovation in cloud governance for the financial sector. 'It is a great honour and privilege for the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists to launch this initiative with Grant Thornton, which supports our aim to be a technology leader, not just in London but on a global scale' said Gary Moore, Master of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists. 'This move helps cement London's place as a leader in financial services technology compliance, and is one of only a few pooled audit models in the world. Having proved its feasibility, I am pleased to invite other companies to join us' said Julia George, Chairman of the Cloud Pooled Audit Group and Financial Services Panel in the Worshipful Company of Technologists. Grant Thornton developed the Cloud Pooled Audit process with WCIT from the start, and has played a key role in increasing organisations' understanding of the risks that they are exposed to, and the need to undertake detailed assurance work of their Cloud Service Providers. This led to the successful execution of the inaugural cloud pooled audit. 'As many organisations continue to transition to cloud computing, the level of regulatory interest in ensuring they have effective oversight of the controls operated at their providers, is increasing. This new pooled cloud assurance approach is a significant step forward, and we are already seeing a large amount of interest from other organisations including banks, insurers, and regulatory bodies. We hope to expand the number of participants as we progress' said Ravi Joshi, Financial Services Partner at Grant Thornton UK LLP. ------ About The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists is the 100th livery company of the City of London, combining centuries-old tradition with a modern focus, energy and innovation. Like all livery companies, we look to give something back to the industry and community, and focus on four pillars of activity: • Charity: we raise money and provide IT skills to improve lives through a range of charitable vehicles • Education: we built Hammersmith Academy (with the Mercers) and support other schools, as well as making contributions to education across ages more widely • Industry and Commerce: we help to promote and shape the IT industry and run several schemes (including with the Royal Signals) to smooth the path of men and women into the industry. • Fellowship: We have a full programme of social activity. We are one of the few 'new' livery companies to have its own hall, and in 2017 we celebrated our silver jubilee, 25 years after our grant of livery. About Grant Thorton UK LLP Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. 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