KLAQ-FM (El Paso, TX)

KLAQ, also referred to as "The Q 95.5," is a lively rock radio station located in El Paso, Texas. It is owned by Townsquare Media.

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VOTE: Better Metallica Album

5 days ago | klaq.com | Lauryn Schaffner

Which is the better Metallica album - Load or Reload? We're entering some divisive territory this week for Chuck's Fight Club on the Loudwire Nights radio show and we're looking to you to give us the answer. The '80s provided some of thrash metal's finest work in Metallica's catalog up to that point. And while there was some initial push back against 1991's self-titled Black Album, Metallica fans have largely come around to the record as a whole.
Faster Pussycat Singer Opens Up About Fiancee's Cruise Death

5 days ago | klaq.com | Chad Childers

Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe recently opened up about his fiancée's tragic cruise death for the first time. Downe's fiancee Kimberly Burch went overboard The 80s Cruise back in March as the ship was on its way to the Bahamas from Miami. Various reports stated that the boat turned around to try and locate her, and both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force assisted with the search.
The Best Album by 11 Symphonic Metal Bands

1 week ago | klaq.com | Jillian Drachman |Joe DiVita

Here are the best albums by 11 symphonic metal bands!When used wisely, symphonic components can amplify the emotional intensity of metal to dangerous levels while also allowing the sophistication of the artists involved to shine.
El Paso Texas Gets National Love as Top Place to Live

1 week ago | klaq.com | Joanna Barba

El Paso is having a moment- and locals have every reason to be proud. The Sun City just landed on U.S. News & World Report’s prestigious list of Best Places to Live in the U.S., standing tall among major metros for its affordability, quality of life, and strong community spirit. For longtime residents and newcomers alike, this recognition confirms what El Pasoans have known all along: there's no place quite like home.
Oops! Texans Keep Misspelling This Common Word

1 week ago | klaq.com | Joanna Barba

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is underway, marking its 97th anniversary this year! More than 240 students will compete for the title of best speller in the United States. For Texas' sake, let's hope they don't ask for one specific word. Texans are known for a lot of things- big trucks, bigger pride, and a unique way with words. But according to a recent study, there's one word that trips up the Lone Star State more than any other.
Pierce the Veil Pay Tribute to Agent + Manager Dave Shapiro

2 weeks ago | klaq.com | Chad Childers

Pierce the Veil have paid tribute to their agent and manager, Dave Shapiro, who tragically died in a plane crash on Thursday morning (May 22). Shapiro was onboard his private Cessna 550 jet that crashed in the Murphy Canyon area of San Diego, California, while attempting to land at the nearby Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. He and former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams are the only two confirmed casualties from the tragedy so far.
Mark Cuban’s Last Shark Tank Deal Goes to Texas Restaurant

2 weeks ago | klaq.com | Joanna Barba

Y’all, Mark Cuban just gave his final “I’m in” on "Shark Tank"- and fittingly, he went out with a Texas-sized bite!In his very last episode on the long-running ABC series, the Dallas billionaire and beloved Shark made one final investment- and yep, it was in a business serving up something delicious straight from the heart of Texas: gourmet deviled eggs. That’s right. Cuban didn’t ride off into the sunset without first backing a pair of Lone Star foodies with a bold (and tasty) vision.
These Agua Fresca Places in El Paso Are a Must-Try

2 weeks ago | klaq.com | Joanna Barba

Let’s be real- when the El Paso heat gets intense (which is almost every day in summer), there’s only one thing that can save us from turning into human chicharrones: a giant, ice-cold cup of agua fresca. Whether you're team horchata, all about that sandía, or you don’t trust anyone who skips pepino, this city has no shortage of spots that serve up liquid gold in a Styrofoam cup.
Former The Devil Wears Prada Drummer Daniel Williams Dies in San Diego Plane Crash

2 weeks ago | klaq.com | Chad Childers

Former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams died in a San Diego plane crash on Thursday, along with Sound Talent Group and Velocity Records owner Dave Shapiro. Williams was 39, and Shapiro was 42. The band paid tribute to Williams and Shapiro on Instagram with a series of photos and a caption that says, "No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever." You can see the post below.
The Best Album by 11 Legendary Black Metal Bands

2 weeks ago | klaq.com | Jillian Drachman |Jordan Blum

Here are the best albums by 11 legendary black metal bands! If you are a true black metal fan, you know that tough questions like “What is the greatest Watain release?” can become a persistent enemy of sleep! With so many quality offerings in their catalog, how does one decide?! While, today, we will be putting minds at ease in regard to some of the genre’s most famous powerhouses, there is a certain monolith from Trondheim worth naming that, according to the likes of Scream Magazine’s Roy...