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KELLY CLARKSON Sings GUNS N' ROSES' 'Sweet Child' With METAL SKOOL: Video Available
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson showed off her wildchild side on Monday night (August 14) when she joined heavy rockers METAL SKOOL to knock back shots of whisky onstage in Los Angeles. The pop/rock star was dragged up on stage at the Key Club show afte...August 16, 2006
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Rising In the East
No intro, no extra features, no nothin' — just the opening strains of "The Hellion", and there you are, live at Budokan, for this concert film from JUDAS PRIEST's 2005 Japanese tour. Why Japan? Listen to the crowd singing along to the goddamn guitar solo in "Electric Eye", and you won't need to ask...July 2, 2006
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AC/DC ID Scammer Unmasked?
Dylan Welch of The Sydney Morning Herald has issued the following report: A happy snap (photo) taken in a London pub by a young music industry wannabe, may have unmasked a serial identity thief with a penchant for AC/DC. He is short, shambolic and cuts a decidedly unremarkable figure during hearings...June 30, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD, JUDAS PRIEST: Audio Interviews Posted Online
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 71 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode is the third of a three part series featuring "black" carpet interviews host John Ostronomy conducted at the "VH1 Rock Honors" at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. It features Joe Elliott and Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD, K....June 12, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Talk About The Making Of 'Nostradamus'
JUDAS PRIEST have revealed more details about their upcoming first conceptual album, which is based upon the life and predictions of the 16th century French prophet Nostradamus. In a May 24, 2006 appearance on the "Rockline" syndicated radio show, PRIEST frontman Rob Halford and guitarist Glenn Tipt...May 29, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist: New Album Will Be 'Very Much Along The Traditional Lines'
Metal Temple chief editor Orpheus Spiliotopoulos recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill. An excerpt from the chat follows: Metal Temple: How do you feel about the "Angel of Retribution" album now, almost a year after its release? Ian Hill: "I think it did what we set out...April 19, 2006
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Beyond Fear
Whether or not you liked his two albums with JUDAS PRIEST, or got your metal panties in a bunch over his replacement of Matthew Barlow in ICED EARTH, it can't be denied that Tim "Ripper" Owens is one of the best vocalists we have in our midst today. Christ, he could make the bad songs ...April 17, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman On New Album: 'We're Getting Incredible Results'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has spoken to Greg Prato of Billboard.com about the songwriting process for their new album, which will tell the story of the 16th century French prophet Nostradamus. "We're writing right now," Halford told Billboard.com. "I'm here in the Midlands near Birmingham, w...April 12, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST To Create Conceptual Album Based On Life Of NOSTRADAMUS
JUDAS PRIEST have announced that they are creating their first conceptual album based upon the life and predictions of Nostradamus. The CD will be theatrically staged and performed in its entirety as an epic musical by JUDAS PRIEST. JUDAS PRIEST made their only live appearance of 2006 at the Royal A...April 7, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says RIPPER 'Took It On The Chin' When HALFORD Came Back
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: When you entered the studio to record "Angel of Retribution", did you initially find it hard to work together after such a long absence? Glenn: "...March 18, 2006
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GLENN TIPTON: 'My Full Attentions Are On JUDAS PRIEST'
Ben Tyree of ModernGuitars.com recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: ModernGuitars.com: JUDAS PRIEST is taking a hiatus from touring this year after two years. What do you consider the highlights of the tour? Glenn Tipton...March 16, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Auctioning GIBSON Axe For Charity
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton is auctioning off his original "Battle Scarred" Gibson SG guitar that he has used on stage for many years. Glenn is donating all proceeds to the Teenage Cancer Trust charity. You have until March 14 to put your bids in. This is a chance for you to own one of ...March 8, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST: Brand-New Interview With IAN HILL To Air This Thursday
An interview with JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill, conducted last week by Metal Temple magazine editor Orpheus Spiliotopoulos, will air this Thursday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 p.m. CET during Orpheus' (a.k.a. DJ PainKiller) show on Hard Rock Radio Live. To listen to the interview online, go to...February 27, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Live Vengeance '82' DVD Due In April
Columbia/Legacy has set an April 4, 2006 release date for JUDAS PRIEST's vintage concert DVD "Live Vengeance '82", which was previously only available on DVD as limited-edition bonus with "Metalogy" box set. JUDAS PRIEST had steadily been building a worldwide audience for eight long years when the 1...February 21, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Rising In The East' DVD Certified Gold
JUDAS PRIEST's "Rising in the East" DVD has been certified gold in the United States by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of 50,000 copies. "Rising in the East" DVD was released in the USA and Canada on November 15, 2005. The disc was filmed in May 2005 at...February 21, 2006
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