What's the story behind that strange lyric at the beginning of Def Leppard's classic hit "Rock of Ages" from Pyromania? Bilal uncovers the story of how a bit of studio tomfoolery ended up resulting in one of the world's most recognizable song intros!

Image: AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File

What's the story behind that strange lyric at the beginning of Def Leppard's classic hit "Rock of Ages" from&nbsp;Pyromania? Bilal uncovers the story of how a bit of studio tomfoolery ended up resulting in one of the world's most recognizable song intros!
Image: AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File

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'Gunter, glieben, glauten, globen': What Does It All Mean?

Alex Van Halen says the album his late-brother Eddie and him were set to put out (before his death) is coming together, but they still need a singer! Would you pick a legacy rock singer, a former VH vocalist, or have someone younger take on the challenge? Bilal reveals your top picks!

Alex Van Halen says the album his late-brother Eddie and him were set to put out (before his death) is coming together, but they still need a singer! Would you pick a legacy rock singer, a former VH vocalist, or have someone younger take on the challenge? Bilal reveals your top picks!

Who Would YOU Pick to Sing on the New Van Halen Album?

A new study says the average couple has a "bedtime gap" of 80 mins - the time in between each person going to bed. Couples with shorter bedtime gaps or none at all tend to be happier together! Listeners share their bedtime routines on who stays up later and whether the science adds up.

A new study says the average couple has a "bedtime gap" of 80 mins - the time in between each person going to bed. Couples with shorter bedtime gaps or none at all tend to be happier together! Listeners share their bedtime routines on who stays up later and whether the science adds up.

Couples with a Shorter "Bedtime Gap" Are Happier Together!

We had a little fun on the CHOM socials today with a prompt that gave us some Michelin-star results. Who knew these simple typos would lead to some tasty band names, including Linkin Pork, Steely Flan and The Tragically Dip! Bilal reveals the most clever and delicious typos.

We had a little fun on the CHOM socials today with a prompt that gave us some Michelin-star results. Who knew these simple typos would lead to some tasty band names, including Linkin Pork, Steely Flan and The Tragically Dip! Bilal reveals the most clever and delicious typos.

'Gunter, glieben, glauten, globen': What Does It All Mean?

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