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IAN HILL Names His 'All-Time Favorite' JUDAS PRIEST Song

In a new appearance on The Break Down With Nath & Johnny podcast, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked who in the band has the final say when it comes to picking a setlist for the PRIEST live shows. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it is probably Rob [Halford, PRIEST...

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BRUCE DICKINSON: 'I've Been Trying To Do Less Things, But More Of Them'

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson, who is quite the renaissance man — rock singer, pilot, business leader, author, international fencer, motivational speaker, radio host and more — spoke about how he juggl...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Invincible Shield' Is Band's Highest-Charting Album Ever In U.K.

JUDAS PRIEST has landed its highest-ever U.K. chart position with its latest album, "Invincible Shield". The British heavy metal legends' 19th studio LP entered the official U.K. chart at No. 2, just behind Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine". Prior to "Invincible Shield"'s arrival, PRIEST's highest...

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JOEY VERA Hopes To Release Next ARMORED SAINT Album In 2025

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Punching The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, we're in the middle of writing. So I would say...

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SCOTT STAPP Releases Music Video For Duet with DOROTHY, 'If These Walls Could Talk'

On the heels of achieving his highest-charting solo single to date, "Higher Power", which is currently blazing up the Mediabase Active Rock chart at No. 10, Grammy-winning songwriter, platinum solo artist and CREED singer Scott Stapp has released his highly anticipated fourth studio album of the sam...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Praises TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS-Era JUDAS PRIEST Albums: 'I Think They're Great'

In a new interview with Poland's Eska Rock, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked for his opinion on the two Tim "Ripper" Owens-era PRIEST albums — 1997's "Jugulator" and 2001's "Demolition" — which were recorded more than a decade before he joined the band. He responded (as transcribed b...

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FOREIGNER/Ex-DOKKEN Bassist JEFF PILSON Hopes To Release His Yoga Book In 2025

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former DOKKEN and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked if he has ever given any thought to writing a book. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, I've thought about that. My analysis is kind of, like, I don't know if I'm...

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NEW YEARS DAY's ASH COSTELLO Defends Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Every Band Does It'

NEW YEARS DAY singer Ash Costello has weighed in on bands who rely on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic b...

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DANI FILTH On CRADLE OF FILTH's Collaboration With ED SHEERAN: 'People Will Be Surprised By It'

Vocalist Dani Filth of British extreme metal titans CRADLE OF FILTH spoke to Czech Republic's Metalshop about the status of the band's long-awaited collaboration with British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Dani said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The thing is [Ed] is obviously one of the bigg...

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ARMORED SAINT Has Demoed 'About Five Or Six' New Songs For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with The Chill Dude On A Couch, ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Punching The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been writing some songs. As a matter of fact, I...

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Watch JUDAS PRIEST Perform In Leeds During 'Invincible Shield' 2024 Tour

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST played the second concert of their "Invincible Shield" world tour Wednesday night (March 13) at First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom. The band's 17-song setlist included three tracks from PRIEST's latest album, "Invincible Shield" — the title track, "P...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO Had No Idea What His INFECTIOUS GROOVES Bandmate JAY WEINBERG Looked Like Without A Mask

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about what it has been like for him to rehearse with ex-SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg in preparation for their upcoming shows with INFECTIOUS GROOVES, the long-running outfit formed more than three decades ago...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On His Upcoming Solo Tour: 'We're Gonna Be Sold Out In Most Places In Europe'

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the stripped-down nature of the upcoming tour in support of his latest solo album, "The Mandrake Project". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we're doing a m...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I Used To Be Terribly Lonely Because Of Having To Live A Double Life'

In a new interview with Global News journalist Adam Wallis, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford pointed to metal fans' acceptance of his sexuality as evidence of metal's capacity to be a place where all are welcome. "It's broad based," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "It's not just in musi...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Teams Up With DIRE STRAITS' MARK KNOPFLER For New Six-Part Documentary Series

AC/DC's Brian Johnson and DIRE STRAITS' Mark Knopfler have teamed up for a new six-part documentary series, "Johnson And Knopfler's Music Legends". Audiences will be treated to a joyous journey through decades of music with exclusive access to a series of once-in-a-lifetime meetings, interviews and...