iHeartMedia/Columbus Debuts the ''New 105.7 The Brew''

WXZX-FM

iHeartMedia flips WXZX-FM (105.7 The Zone) Columbus from Sports to Classic Rock as the "New 105.7 The Brew," effective immediately. 105.7 The Brew will air rock music spanning from the 1980's into the 2000s, including artists such as AC/DC, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, Soundgarden, Van Halen, Metallica, Motley Crue and Guns N' Roses. The station will also feature Columbus rock veteran on-air personalities, Mark Blazor and DaveMan.

"We are excited to offer a unique station for Columbus' rock listeners," said iHeartMedia Columbus VP/Programming Michael McCoy. "The Brew's mission is to provide one great rock song after another and that's why we call it the new generation of Classic Rock."

The programming lineup features Mark Blazor (6-10am), Theresa (10am-3pm), DaveMan (3-6pm) and Bodhi from (7-midnight).

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