Playing off the fame of America's 'Big 4' thrash metal bands of the 80s - who would you pick if you had to put together a 'Big 4' of Montreal bands/artists? Any genre, as long as they're locals. Bilal runs through some of the popular picks!

Playing off the fame of America's 'Big 4' thrash metal bands of the 80s - who would you pick if you had to put together a 'Big 4' of Montreal bands/artists? Any genre, as long as they're locals. Bilal runs through some of the popular picks!

The best moments from CHOM 97 7's broadcast day.

The best moments from CHOM 97 7's broadcast day.

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CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

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Who Would You Pick for a "BIG 4" of Montreal Bands?

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Van Halen's first album with Sammy Hagar, 5150. Named after Eddie Van Halen's studio, it was their first of four consecutive #1 albums. Hear from bassist Micheal Anthony on the transition from DLR to Hagar and details on a deluxe edition of 5150 coming on Friday!

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of&nbsp;Van Halen's first album with&nbsp;Sammy Hagar,&nbsp;5150.&nbsp;Named after Eddie Van Halen's studio, it was their first of four consecutive #1 albums. Hear from bassist Micheal Anthony on the transition from DLR to Hagar and details on a deluxe edition of 5150 coming on Friday!

Celebrating 40 Years of Van Halen's "5150" on CHOM!

After a woman found a worm in her Filet-O-Fish - apparently a common parasite found in fish and safe to eat as long as it's cooked - Bilal polled Montrealers on their unusual or stomach-churning food finds. This one got out-of-hand pretty quickly! Can you top these stories?

After a woman found a worm in her Filet-O-Fish - apparently a common parasite found in fish and safe to eat as long as it's cooked - Bilal polled Montrealers on their unusual or stomach-churning food finds. This one got out-of-hand pretty quickly! Can you top these stories?

What's the Grossest Thing You Found in Your Food?!

What do you consider Montreal's #1 culinary claim-to-fame? After the New York Times highlighted rotisserie chicken's rise in popularity in the city, we asked Montrealers what we do better than anyone else.. bagels? Smoked meat? Steamies? Bilal was even served some curve balls!

What do you consider Montreal's #1 culinary claim-to-fame? After the New York Times highlighted rotisserie chicken's rise in popularity in the city, we asked Montrealers what we do better than anyone else.. bagels? Smoked meat? Steamies? Bilal was even served some curve balls!

Who Would You Pick for a "BIG 4" of Montreal Bands?

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