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OZZY OSBOURNE, ROB HALFORD, GLENN DANZIG, Others Make ROLLING STONE's '200 Greatest Singers' List

Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK SABBATH),Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Axl Rose (GUNS N' ROSES),Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO),Robert Plant (LED ZEPPELIN),Chris Cornell (SOUNDGARDEN) and Steve Perry (JOURNEY) are among the rock vocalists who have been included on Rolling Stone's list of the 2...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Thanks 'Metal Maniacs' For Their 'Love And Support'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford has shared a New Year's message with the band's fans, thanking them for their support and expressing his hope for "peace around the world". In the brief video message, which can be seen below, Halford says: "Hello, metal maniacs. Thank you for all your love and suppor...

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NIGEL GLOCKLER: SAXON Is Already Working On Follow-Up To 'Carpe Diem'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2022's "Carpe Diem" LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're right in the middle of another album already… We're a ways off. The songs are being finalized...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Why Now Was Right Time To Release New Solo EP

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke to Brian Aberback of The Aquarian Weekly about his recently released solo EP, "Return To Death Row". The effort was produced by Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) and Nick Bellmore (JASTA, DEE SNIDER). Players on the EP, which contain Owens's "heaviest songs...

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RICHIE FAULKNER: ZAKK WYLDE Is The 'Right Guy' And 'Only Guy' For PANTERA Gig

In a recent interview with T Stone of the radio show "Sonic Boom" on Real Rock 100.3 The Fox in Rapid City, South Dakota, JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner was asked what he thinks about Zakk Wylde stepping in for "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott in PANTERA's reformed lineup. He said (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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DAVID REECE On His Time With ACCEPT: 'That Was An Opportunity Of A Lifetime'

American singer David Reece, who fronted ACCEPT in the late '80s, says that he "did the best" he could as the replacement for Udo Dirkschneider. The current IRON ALLIES vocalist, who is based in Italy, was recruited for ACCEPT's "Eat The Heat" LP in 1989. Reece's higher-pitched delivery was in sharp...

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Former DIO Guitarist CRAIG GOLDY Is Battling Mystery Illness

Former DIO guitarist Craig Goldy says that he is battling a non-life-threatening illness. The 61-year-old musician, who was born and raised in San Diego, offered an update on his health in a social media post Monday night (December 26). He wrote in part: "I've had a bit of a set back health-wise.......

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ROB HALFORD Shares Sidestage Video Of PANTERA's São Paulo Concert

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford has shared sidestage video of PANTERA performing the song "5 Minutes Alone" on December 15 at Vibra in São Paulo, Brazil. Check it out below. The gig — which was co-headlined by JUDAS PRIEST — marked the reformed PANTERA's third concert without bassist Rex Brown, who...

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SAXON Releases Music Video For 'Dambusters'

British heavy metal legends SAXON have released the official music video for the song "Dambusters". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Carpe Diem", which came out in February 2022 via Silver Lining Music. Said SAXON singer Biff Byford: "It has been a great year for SAXON this year! A...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Names His Favorite JUDAS PRIEST Song To Perform

In a recent interview with Harley Roxx of Houston's Eagle and Rock Rage Radio, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked to name his favorite PRIEST song to perform. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I love 'Victim Of Changes'. I love 'The Sentinel'. I mean, the ones that I'...

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ROB HALFORD Records Video Message Of Support For Ukrainian 'Heavy Metal Maniacs'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford has recorded a message of support for the band's Ukrainian fans. In the short video, which can be seen below, he says (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hello, heavy metal maniacs of Ukraine. It's your Metal God. I'm sending you all of my love, all of my strength,...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Says 'It Was Beautiful' To See DAVE HOLLAND Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford says that he is thrilled that the band's late drummer Dave Holland was part of PRIEST's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Speaking to PVT's Rock N Roll James, Halford said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Dave has been up in heaven for a few years n...

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EXODUS's STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: My Voice Is 'Pretty Much An Imitation' Of BON SCOTT

As part of Jonathan Montenegro's "My 3 Questions To" series, EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza was asked to name his top three metal singers of all time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I could go on forever; there's so many that I could say. But you have to give… For me, Bon S...

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Watch 4K Video Of QUEENSRŸCHE's Entire Kalamazoo Concert From Fall 2022 North American Tour

The addresses YouTube channel has uploaded 4K video of QUEENSRŸCHE's entire October 21, 2022 concert at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. QUEENSRŸCHE was the support act on the fall 2022 leg of JUDAS PRIEST's "50 Heavy Metal Years" tour, which kicked off on October 13 in Wallingford, C...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On Replacing K.K. DOWNING In JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Was Ready For The Challenge'

In a recent interview with Great Day Houston, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about what it was like for him to join the band in 2011 as the replacement for original guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I played in a cover band in London and a...