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DEATH DEALER Feat. Former MANOWAR, HALFORD, INTO ETERNITY Members: 'Hallowed Ground' Album Due In September
DEATH DEALER, the band featuring MANOWAR and the DICTATORS guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman alongside vocalist Sean Peck (CAGE),guitarist Stu Marshall (producer and guitarist for such voices as Udo Dirkschneider and Steve Grimmett),bassist Mike Davis (HALFORD, LIZZY BORDEN),and drummer Steve Bo...June 17, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'You Need Inspiration In Rock And Roll'
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST were honored with the "Inspiration" award at this year's Kerrang! Awards, which were held Thursday night (June 11) in London, England. All five members of JUDAS PRIEST were on hand to accept the gong at the ceremony at Troxy, where Alice Cooper was handed the...June 12, 2015
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, PAPA ROACH To Tour Europe With DEVIL YOU KNOW
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and PAPA ROACH will co-headline a European tour, with support from special guest DEVIL YOU KNOW (featuring singer Howard Jones, ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE). The trek kicks off in Helsinki, Finland on November 2 and ends in London, U.K. on November 28 at Wembley Arena. More shows an...June 12, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER: 'We're Definitely Talking About' Making Another Album
Kaaos TV conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner before the band's June 4 concert in Helsinki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether JUDAS PRIEST already has ideas for the follow-up to 2014's "R...June 11, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST: Video Footage Of Entire Helsinki Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST's entire June 4 concert at Helsingin Jaahalli in Helsinki, Finland can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Dragonaut 02. Metal Gods 03. Devil's Child 04. Victim Of Changes 05. Halls Of Valhalla 06. Love Bites 07. March Of The Damned 08. Turb...June 7, 2015
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'I Would Have Never Quit JUDAS PRIEST'
Dubai's Mainstage Events recently conducted an interview with former JUDAS PRIEST and ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what it was like parting ways with JUDAS PRIEST in 2003 after a seven-year stint with the band, Owens said: "It was all right. We knew i...June 3, 2015
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Video: JUDAS PRIEST Performs At Germany's ROCKAVARIA Festival
Fan-filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST's May 30 performance at the Rockavaria festival at Olympiastadion in Munich, Germany can be seen below. JUDAS PRIEST's latest album, "Redeemer Of Souls", was released in July 2014. The follow-up to 2008's double-disc concept album "Nostradamus" was billed as...June 3, 2015
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Singer ATHERA Quits SUSPERIA; Band Vows To Carry On With New Vocalist
Vocalist Pål Mathiesen (a.k.a. Athera) has announced his departure from the Norwegian metal band SUSPERIA. He says in a statement: "Ladies and gentlemen, I bid you farewell. At least for a good while. "Considering my health situation and lack of progress contributing anything to my beloved band the...May 30, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On 'Defenders Of The Faith': 'The Fans Love That Record So Much'
Jeb Wright of Goldmine magazine recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford about the 30th anniversary of the band's "Defenders Of The Faith" album. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Goldmine: "Defenders…" has a lot of anthems. PRIEST has always had a few anth...May 23, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: I Don't Think There's Any Reason Why There Shouldn't Be Another Album Next Year
U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner and bassist Ian Hill at this year's Rock On The Range, which was held May 15-17 at MAPFRE Stadium (formerly Crew Stadium) in Columbus. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about when fans can expect...May 22, 2015
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On Landing JUDAS PRIEST Gig: 'I Was Really The Only Singer That Auditioned For The Band'
Former JUDAS PRIEST and ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens and his business partner, Micah Posten, with whom he owns Ripper's Rock House, "a rockin' sports eatery" in Akron, Ohio, were interviewed on a recent edition of "Akron Buzz" with host Tim Daugherty. You can now watch video footage of their...May 21, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's GLENN TIPTON Loves To Fish
On May 14, Missouri's KSHE 95 Real Rock Radio conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud player below. Asked what hobbies he likes to partake in when he is on the road, Tipton said: "I play a bit of golf. Not too much ...May 15, 2015
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RICHIE FAULKNER On His JUDAS PRIEST Bandmates: 'They're All Like My Older Brothers'
Australia's The Rockpit recenty conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. An excerpt from the chat follows below. The Rockpit: I've heard you talk many times about the family vibe that you have with the rest of the band. What would you say that looks like now? Richie: We're...May 8, 2015
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ROB HALFORD: Will There Be Another Great, Big Rock-Star Giant Like OZZY OSBOURNE And AXL ROSE?
JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford believes that the rock scene is "thriving" but admits that the changes in the music industry have made it difficult for new artists to launch their careers. Asked if he thinks any of the newer hard rock artists have a shot at becoming arena-sized acts once the current...May 7, 2015
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Looks Back On 'Defenders Of The Faith' Album
Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has has posted the following message in the "blog" section of his Steel Mill web site: "In 1984, PRIEST 'Defenders Of The Faith' tour sold out Madison Square Garden! Now that was what you call a memorable gig, exuberant fans decided to fill the stage with f...May 1, 2015
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