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Trio of huge rock bands promises hella mega concert at Rangers' new ballpark

Green Day will team up with Fall Out Boy and Weezer for The Hella Mega Tour.

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Green Day, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer will join forces for the first time ever on The Hella Mega Tour, presented by Harley-Davidson, which will stop at Globe Life Field in Arlington on July 31, 2020.

The stop in Arlington marks the first announced concert at Globe Life Field, which will open in March for the start of the Texas Rangers' 2020 season.

The global tour kicks off June 13 in Paris, visiting eight cities throughout Europe in June. The North American leg of the tour will start on July 17, and all of the 20 dates will either be at ballparks or football stadiums, including a stop at Minute Maid Park in Houston on August 1. The Interrupters will appear as special guest on the tour.

Concurrent with tour announcement, each of the bands released new singles. Green Day's “Father Of All…” is the lead track off its forthcoming new album of the same name that will come out on February 7, 2020. Fall Out Boy’s new single “Dear Future Self (Hands Up)” featuring Wyclef Jean will be featured on its upcoming Greatest Hits: Believers Never Die - Volume Two, which will be released on November 15. And Weezer’s new single, “The End of the Game,” will be on its new album, Van Weezer, due out in May 2020.

The Harley-Davidson sponsorship will include more than just signage. Concert-goers will get to see the newest Harley-Davidson motorcycles at the concert, including the fully electric LiveWire and its new, line of electric bicycles.

American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning 10 am September 16 through 10 pm September 19. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning 10 am September 20 at Ticketmaster.com.

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Drone News

Watch top drone company break a record at North Richland Hills show

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Sky Elements Drones holiday show.

Dallas-Fort Worth's most famous drone name is aiming to break a world record: Sky Elements Drone Shows, the Coppell-based company known for its ground-breaking light shows rendered via drones, will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for “Longest animation performed by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles”.

In cooperation with the City of North Richland Hills, the company will fly its annual flagship Christmas drone show, this year featuring 2,500 drones orchestrated to create holiday images and themes such as Santa Clauses and "Merry Christmas."

The current record to beat is 26:26 minutes in the air and was set by a Chinese company in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.

Sky Elements is no stranger to Guinness World Records; they are already an 11-time Guiness World Record holder. Mere days ago, they set a new Guinness World Record title for "largest aerial display of a gingerbread village made out of drones" — a festive display that was part of a holiday drone show in Mansfield on November 27.

They are nothing if not dedicated. In September, they were a finalist on national TV show America’s Got Talent, and came in at third place.

They've produced drone shows for the MLB, NFL, NCAA sports, film premieres, the State Fair of Texas, and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. They are also on the forefront of an admirable transition away from fireworks being deployed during holidays and events, to be replaced by drones. Fireworks are harmful to wildlife as well as people with sensory issues, and terrifying for pets, who frequently bolt.

The big show will take place on December 20 at 7 pm, at Birdville ISD Fine Arts/Athletics Complex at 9200 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills. The lot opens at 5 pm, and the flight time is 7 pm.

Michael Empric, a Guinness World Records adjudicator, will be on-site to confirm the record.

Spectators are invited to arrive in their cars to witness this incredible drone show from the comfort of their vehicles. Guests will be parked on a first-come, first-served basis.

The audience can tune their radio stations to 88.9 FM and listen along as they tell a story in the sky. Many liken the event to a drive-in movie experience, and spectators are encouraged to bring snacks.

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