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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Promises 'A Few Surprises' In Setlist For Upcoming North American Tour

Richie Faulkner says that fans can expect to hear "a few surprises" in JUDAS PRIEST's setlist when he and his bandmates return to the United States this spring for a run with fellow classic heavy rockers URIAH HEEP. The 32-date trek will kick off on May 3 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in...

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Was Late JUDAS PRIEST Drummer DAVE HOLLAND Victim Of 'Very Sad Injustice'?

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's book collaborator claims to have obtained new information about Dave Holland which paints the band's disgraced drummer in a far different light than the public had previously known. The newly revealed purported details of Holland's final years come 13 mon...

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ROB HALFORD Comments On OZZY OSBOURNE's Latest Health Scare

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford has commented on Ozzy Osbourne's latest hospitalization. The legendary British heavy metal band was scheduled to tour Europe with the BLACK SABBATH frontman before Ozzy canceled the trek when he was admitted to the hospital due to complications from the flu. Asked by...

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GLENN TIPTON's Daughter To Raise Money For JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist's Foundation At Barcelona Marathon

Karina Greenin, the daughter of JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton, will take part in Barcelona, Spain's annual marathon next month to raise funds for the Glenn Tipton Parkinson's Foundation. JUDAS PRIEST launched Glenn Tipton Parkinson's Foundation last June in honor of the musician, who is suffer...

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K.K. DOWNING: 'Physically And Technically, RIPPER Was A Better Singer Than ROB HALFORD, Because TIM Was Always In Tune'

Andrew Catania of All That Shreds recently conducted an interview with former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. An excerpt from the chat follows below. All That Shreds: Comparing [longtime JUDAS PRIEST singer] Rob [Halford] to [former JUDAS PRIEST frontman] Ripper [Tim Owens], who do you feel is...

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JUDAS PRIEST Is 'Very Disappointed' By Cancelation Of South African Shows

JUDAS PRIEST has released a statement expressing its disappointment that the band's first-ever shows in South Africa have been canceled. The British metal legends were due to play the Grand Arena in Cape Town on Wednesday, March 20 and Johannesburg Ticketpro Dome on Friday, March 22. But late Tuesda...

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GLENN HUGHES On Possibility Of New Solo Album: 'I Don't Think It's The Right Time Right Now'

Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BLACK SABBATH) has told Guitar Interactive magazine that there are no plans for him to record a new solo album anytime soon. "I don't see it happening for a while, because I'm so busy touring," he said at last month's NAM...

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HEART's ANN WILSON Heads To New York City To Headline 'Red Dress Awards', 'iHeartRadio Icons'

HEART's Ann Wilson, whose "Immortal" album (BMG) has garnered radio success and critical acclaim, is heading to New York City next week for two high-profile events: The Woman's Day 16th Annual Red Dress Awards on Tuesday, February 12 at the Appel Room at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Linco...

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GUNS N' ROSES, METALLICA, DREAM THEATER, PANTERA, TESTAMENT Members Mourn Passing Of JIM DUNLOP

Members of DREAM THEATER, PANTERA, TESTAMENT, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION and CHICKENFOOT are among the musicians who have reacted to the passing of Jim Dunlop. The founder of Dunlop Manufacturing and enormously influential innovator of picks, capos, and other guitar accessories died at the age of 82. B...

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DOUG ALDRICH Says Working With RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'A Great Experience'

Guitarist Doug Aldrich, who was a member of DIO for a short period between 2002 and 2006, spoke to "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" about his contributions to the band's "Killing The Dragon" album. "I only wrote two songs with [Ronnie James Dio] on that, 'cause he had already written [the res...

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Would GLENN HUGHES Accept Hypothetical Invitation From DEEP PURPLE To Sing With Band On 'The Long Goodbye' Tour?

Glenn Hughes says that he has no interest in performing DEEP PURPLE's classic songs with the current version of the group. Hughes spent key years of his career as the beloved bassist and vocalist of DEEP PURPLE, appearing on the classic albums "Burn", "Stormbringer" and "Come Taste the Band". More r...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING: RICHIE FAULKNER And I Would Have Made 'A Pretty Good' Guitar Duo

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has once again said that he would consider returning to the band if was approached the right way about coming back. Last summer, Downing revealed that he sent two resignation letters to his bandmates eight years ago when he decided to quit JUDAS PRIEST. The...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Says His Replacement RICHIE FAULKNER 'Should Have Been Allowed To Be His Own Person'

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing told Landry.Audio in a recent interview that he is not sad or resentful over the fact that the band has carried on recording and touring after his exit nearly eight years ago. "It was bound to happen," he said. "It's just the way it has happened. I think it...

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DEEP PURPLE To Start Work On New Album In 2019

DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse says the band will work on its 21st studio album later this year. The effort will be the follow-up to 2017's "InFinite", which was recorded with legendary producer Bob Ezrin. Speaking to Andertons Music Co. at last weekend's NAMM show about his plans for 2019, Morse...

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JUDAS PRIEST Performs 'Killing Machine' Title Track Live For First Time Since 1978 (Video)

JUDAS PRIEST performed the song "Killing Machine" live for the first time since 1978 during last night's (Sunday, January 27) concert at Zénith de Paris in Paris, France. Fan-filmed video footage can be seen below. "Killing Machine" is the title track of JUDAS PRIEST's fifth studio album, which was...