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Best of 2012 – Win The Best CDs of Last Year!

Wes Styles — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:18:10 +0000

2012 has come and gone and the world didn't end. So that means we have to unload our hoarded stash of CDs and DVDs* from last year - Hey, that could have been like currency and we wanted to be prepared.

With that being said, we are proud to present The Best of 2012 Giveaway featuring 30+ CDs and DVDs*. Keep it loud weekdays for your chance to qualify at

The Year's Best 'Grumpy Cat' Fan Art

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:35:40 +0000

As 2012 comes to an end and we're reminiscing about the year's greatest internet celebs, there's a certain hilarious feline that tops our list-- the one and only 'Grumpy Cat.' Tarder Sauce, as the sad kitty is also known, first debuted on Reddit, and the feline has since become a furry superstar, scoring interviews left and right and inspiring tons of funny memes.

Must Watch: Cinescape Miraculously Melds The Best Movies of 2012

Mike Moody — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:07:15 +0000

There’s no denying that 2012 was a strong year for film. We had great, big genre franchise stunners like ‘The Avengers’ and ‘The Hobbit,’ small and compelling surprises like ‘Looper’ and ‘Holy Motors,’ as well as great works by top-tier filmmakers like Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ and Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained.’ Editor Matt Shapiro is helping us celebrate [...]

Banned Words List 2012

Wes Styles — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:00:22 +0000

Right before the end of the year, as per tradition, the 38th Annual “List of Words to be Banished from the Queen’s English for Misuse, Overuse and General Uselessness” is released. It’s more of a tongue-in-cheek list but it does serve notice to the words that were WAY overused in society for the year. Northern Michigan’s Lake [...]

Best Viral Videos of 2012 – The Styles List

Wes Styles — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:30:54 +0000

Chalk up another list for you to check out – here are my Top Viral Videos of 2012 (in no certain order).

Ultimate Fails of 2012

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:45:26 +0000

As another year draws to a close, this video inspires us to ask the age-old question: “How is our species still alive?” Leaving us with an array of memories (inevitably captured in viral videos), 2012 will welcome its conclusion tomorrow. There have been so many memory-makers this past year, but thanks to YouTube’s FailArmy, we’ll always [...]

What Was The Best Concert Of 2012? [POLL]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:05:29 +0000

The year 2012 was filled with tons of kick ass shows. In any situation and all types of weather dozens of rock banks flocked to the Capital Region to put on awesome, fan-filled performances. Among my favorites had to be Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Mayhem Fest and of course Q-Ruption. Which was your favorite? Can you pick just one?

Jen's Top Five Stories Of 2012

Jennifer Beaudoin — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:03:40 +0000

It has been quite a year here at Q103. We had to say goodbye to some of our favorite DJ's, said hello to new ones, put on some great shows and played some of the best rock music out there. On-site we have published thousands of stories on our page- reviews, music news, national and local news. We have reported notable weather and tragedies and poked fun at the stupid things people do. I have contributed to this slew of entertainment and always have favorite blogs that I commit to memory. Here are my top five that I have written this past year. Enjoy!

Watch 2012′s Best News Bloopers In One Epic Compilation

Emerald Catron — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:30:42 +0000

It’s that special time of year when people take all the funny things that happen and make them all into one big thing. Here, for example, are the best funny news bloopers of 2012. We like these videos because they not only remind us of the ones we like but forgot because they aren’t from [...]

Dalton's Top 12 Q103 Videos Of 2012 [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:37:16 +0000

It’s been a long year of slacking off and filming it. From awkward interviews, mermaids and sexually charged adventures this countdown list has the very best from 2012. #12: Italian Cruise Ship Captain Of Costa Concordia #11: Meet The People Of Mayhem Fest 2012 #10: TNA Wrestling Star Zema Ion And Penguins! [...]

Top Rock Albums of 2012 – The Styles List

Wes Styles — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:45:36 +0000

Here we go! The end of the year is upon us and everyone is dishing out their list for 'Top' things of year. How can I pass up a chance to let you have access to the albums that have been stuck in my head all year in hopes they do the same to do? So without further ado, here are my picks for Albums of the Year, in no certain order.

Parkway Drive's 'Atlas' – Album Review

Jennifer Beaudoin — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:02:49 +0000

If the world as we know it is really bound to end next month, Parkway Drive's new album Atlas is the perfect soundtrack to go under with. Following 2010's very successful Deep Blue, Atlas is the band's very powerful fourth studio album.

Full Mitt Romney Millionaire Fundraiser Videos Released

Bryen — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:25:17 +0000

While everyone is entitled to their opinion, a lot of people are not receiving what Mitt Romney really thinks very well. Monday (9/17) MotherJones released a secretly recorded video at a fundraiser attended by millionaires in which Romney said some pretty awful things about low income Americans. Today the full video was released, in two parts, and there were some even more shocking things said.

Five Great Halloween Costumes For 2012

BJ Ragone — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:17:14 +0000

Halloween is coming up quicker than you think. Some of us are already thinking about a costume with the potential of being memorable, or maybe even winning a contest. So here are five great costume ideas that we came up with for 2012 – so far. 1. Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games) One of the [...]

Vote For Q103 Best Rock Song of 2012 – So far

WQBK — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:42:07 +0000

April 1st marks the end of the 1st quarter of 2012 and many kick-ass rock songs have been heard on Q103 since the beginning of the year. We want to know what you think. Vote for what song rocked you the hardest and help us decide which song deserves to be the best rock song of 2012 so far.

Best Rock Song of 2012 – So Far

WQBK — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:37:30 +0000

We want to know what you think. Vote for your favorite rock song in 2012 so far.

Korn Announce Their First U.S. Tour Dates Of 2012

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:11:37 +0000

Uniquely rockin' quartet Korn have just announced their first tour dates of 2012, which will be the second leg of last year's tour in support of their latest album The Path of Totality, which released about six weeks ago. The short tour kicks off February 23 in Detroit, Michigan and will wrap up March 3 in San Francisco, California. See all the dates in between after the jump.

Rise Against Announce Additional 2012 Tour Dates

Jennifer Beaudoin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:35:46 +0000

Illinois rock quartet Rise Against are about to embark on a new tour, starting January 17 in Austin, Texas and ending on May 10 in Toronto, Canada. The dates for the second leg of the tour have just been announced, and are in support of their latest album, Endgame, which was released back in March of 2011. Read on to find out where the tour will be going.

What's 'In' and What's 'Out' in 2012

Nick Romano — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:30:14 +0000

It’s 2012 and we want to keep readers informed of what’s ‘In’ and what’s ‘Out’ for the coming year. Here is a quick list that we hope to update as the year progresses.

In: The left nipple — Out: The right nipple

In: Taylor Lautner — Out: Taylor Lautner?

In: Outhouses — Out: Peeing in a coffee mug

In: Wut?! — Out: Wha?!

In: Outies — Out: Innies

In: Gary Busey — Out: Jake Busey

In: ‘Ina-goda-da-vida,’ Iron Butterfly — Out: ‘I Get Knocked Down,’ Chumbawamba

In: Making porn in public — Out: Watching porn in public

In: Wrestling — Out: Wrestling strangers

In: Ferb — Out: Phineas

Monte Recalls 2011

Monte — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:53:56 +0000

Normally around this time of the year, ol' Monte would dish his New Years resolutions to you. However, I can't recall a year in which I've actually stuck to any of them! Instead, I figured I'd give you a look back at some of the good times I had in 2011 as we welcome 2012. A behind the scenes glance of Monte's 2011.