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ROB HALFORD Was 'Pissed' When He Found Out JUDAS PRIEST Would Receive 'Musical Excellence' Award At ROCK HALL

Rob Halford has admitted that he was "pissed" when he first found out that JUDAS PRIEST would receive the Musical Excellence Award at this year's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. PRIEST will get the award at the fall 2022 event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lionel Richie, Pat Benat...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Frontman GLENN HUGHES Tests Positive For COVID-19; Temporary Replacement Announced

THE DEAD DAISIES frontman Glenn Hughes has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to join his bandmates on the remaining shows on their summer 2022 European tour. For the gigs, Dino Jelusick (WHITESNAKE) will take over on lead vocals while Yogi Lonich will play bass. THE DEAD DAISIES said i...

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Former SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Bassist BOB HEATHCOTE Dead At 58

Former SUICIDAL TENDENCIES bassist Bob Heathcote has died at the age of 58 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Bob's passing was confirmed by his son Chris Heathcote, who wrote on his Facebook page: "My father Bob Heathcote has left this earth after 58 years and nearly two months, due...

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CHRIS JERICHO Says Life-Threatening Pulmonary Embolism Caused Cancelation Of FOZZY Shows In U.K. Last December

During a recent episode of his "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho told the whole story behind his health issue last December that resulted in FOZZY canceling shows for the first time ever. Chris detailed the symptoms that started during FOZZY's U.K. tour...

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Watch JUDAS PRIEST's Entire Performance In Bratislava, Slovakia

Fan-filmed video of JUDAS PRIEST's July 21 performance at NTC Aréna in Bratislava, Slovakia can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. One Shot At Glory 02. Lightning Strike 03. You've Got Another Thing Comin' 04. Freewheel Burning 05. Turbo Lover 06. Hell Patrol 07. The Sentinel 08....

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Watch LITA FORD Perform In Horseheads, New York

Fan-filmed video of Lita Ford's July 22 performance at The L in Horseheads, New York can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube channel DarthNimmer). This past May, bassist Marten Andersson (STEELHEART, LIZZY BORDEN, LYNCH MOB) officially joined Lita's touring band. Andersson replaced longtime Lita bass...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Makes First Post-Surgery Public Appearance At 'Comic-Con', Offers Update On His Health

Ozzy Osbourne made his Comic-Con International debut at this year's event on Friday, July 22 in San Diego, California. Osbourne and Todd McFarlane revealed artwork for the limited-edition special McFarlane-designed comic book (that is available that is part of some of the special-edition "Patient Nu...

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ROB HALFORD On JUDAS PRIEST Getting Inducted Into ROCK HALL: It Is 'A Wonderful Moment For Heavy Metal'

Rob Halford says that JUDAS PRIEST finally getting inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is "a wonderful moment for heavy metal." PRIEST will receive the Musical Excellence Award at the fall 2022 event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, EURYTHMICS...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Recruits JAMEY JASTA To Produce New Studio Album

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has started working on new music produced by Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) and Nick Bellmore (JASTA, DEE SNIDER). Players on the effort, which will contain Owens's "heaviest songs yet," include Nick Bellmore, Charlie Bellmore (DEE SNIDER, ex-TOXIC HOLOCAUST) o...

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JOHN PETRUCCI: 'Progressive Metal' Is 'The Perfect Way' To Describe DREAM THEATER

In a new interview with Japan's Young Guitar magazine, John Petrucci was asked how he feels about DREAM THEATER being called a "progressive metal" band. The guitarist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Honestly, I think that's the perfect way to describe it, because, for me, I think ab...

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UGLY KID JOE Shares Music Video For New Single 'Kill The Pain'

UGLY KID JOE will release a new studio album, "Rad Wings Of Destiny", on October 21. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Kill The Pain", can be seen below. This epic track shows a darker, rawer side to UGLY KID JOE, with the lyrics focusing on the battle of addiction and the daily...

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ROB HALFORD Says His PSA Levels Were Elevated For Nearly A Decade Before His Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Prostate Cancer Uncensored" podcast, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about his decision to go public with his battle with prostate cancer. Asked by podcast host and TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French — a fellow prostate cancer survivor — wh...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says He 'Never' Got A Call From JUDAS PRIEST About Upcoming ROCK HALL Induction

Ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens says that he never got a call from his former bandmates about them finally getting inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Owens joined PRIEST in 1996 after being discovered when the band's drummer was given a videotape of him performing with the PRIES...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: 'I'm Not The German Robot People Think I Am'

In a new interview with Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked if he managed to stay musically creative in any way during the coronavirus pandemic. He responded: "Fuck no! I wanted to be, but since I always thought we're going to start again some time soon, I d...

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Watch: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs KK'S PRIEST's 'Hellfire Thunderbolt' In Medellín, Colombia

Fan-filmed video of former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens's July 13 performance at Teatro Matacandelas in Medellín, Colombia can be seen below. Owens's set included the song "Hellfire Thunderbolt" from KK'S PRIEST, his new band with founding PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing, which has yet to pl...