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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Would Love To Star In A Musical

In a brand new interview with PureGrainAudio's Paltrocast, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked if there is anything he hasn't done that he still hopes to achieve before he retires from performing and recording. He responded (hear audio below): "I've got this blues album in me that needs to com...

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ROB HALFORD Says JUDAS PRIEST Will 'Go Into Writing Sessions' For New Album In Early 2020

Rob Halford has confirmed to Mike Hsu of Boston's WAAF radio station that JUDAS PRIEST is preparing to begin work on the follow-up to last year's "Firepower" album. Speaking about his plans for the upcoming year, Rob said (hear audio below): "I'll be heading back to the U.K. for the holidays, see my...

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ROB HALFORD Doesn't Rule Out Former JUDAS PRIEST Members Joining Band On Stage During 50th-Anniversary Tour

In a new interview with Tigman of the Poughkeepsie, New York radio station Z93, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked if fans can expect to see any of the former PRIEST members joining the band on stage during the legendary heavy metal group's upcoming 50th-anniversary tour. He responded (hear a...

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THE CULT To Work On New Music Next Year

THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury has told Atlantic City Weekly in a new interview that the band is planning to work on new music in 2020. "We've got a few pieces lying around in various stages of completion," he said. "The intention is to get together in the New Year and take a look at what we've got a...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Doesn't Think He Will Be Asked To Participate In JUDAS PRIEST's 50th-Anniversary Tour

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens doesn't think he will be asked to participate in the band's upcoming 50th-anniversary tour. Owens joined PRIEST in 1996 after being discovered when the band's drummer was given a videotape of him performing with the PRIEST cover band BRITISH STEEL. JUDAS...

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JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES Planning To Release 'Live Invasion' Live Album

Guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON, DAVID LEE ROTH) recently spoke with Sticks For Stones. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the upcoming Australian tour by his solo band, JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES: John 5: "We are go...

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'Raising Hell: Backstage Tales From The Lives Of Metal Legends' Book Due In January

Diversion Books has set a January 7, 2020 release date for "Raising Hell: Backstage Tales From The Lives Of Metal Legends", the new book from Jon Wiederhorn. This 480-page hardcover is an oral history of the badass heavy metal lifestyle ― the debauchery, demolition, and headbanging dedication ― feat...

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K.K. DOWNING Would 'Absolutely' Perform With JUDAS PRIEST At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

Ex-JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing says he is looking forward to putting on a "great performance" when he and his former bandmates reunite at a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. Having been eligible for induction since 1999, JUDAS PRIEST was on the ballot for last year's class of th...

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Why JUDAS PRIEST Deserves To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME (Video)

JUDAS PRIEST has uploaded a new video touting the band's nomination for the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. The 95-second clip contains some of PRIEST's best-known songs and includes facts about the group's 50-year career, such as crediting the British heavy metal legends with "revolutionaliz[ing] heavy...

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JOURNEY's JONATHAN CAIN Releases Music Video For His New Christmas Single, 'Wonder Of Wonders'

Jonathan Cain is joined by Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling NEWSBOYS frontman Michael Tait in the official music video for the JOURNEY keyboardist's newest Christmas single, "Wonder Of Wonders". Available now from Identity Records at iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, Google Play, iHeartRadio...

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SLIPKNOT, SOUNDGARDEN, ANTHRAX, EXODUS, STEEL PANTHER Members Among Guests On BRIAN POSEHN's 'Grandpa Metal' Album

Comedian/actor/ writer Brian Posehn will release his new comedy/metal album, "Grandpa Metal", on February 14, 2020 via Megaforce Records. Produced, engineered and mixed by Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER),the disc features guest appearances from some of metal's finest, including Brendon Small (D...

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DEEP PURPLE Completes New Album, Announces U.K. Tour With BLUE ÖYSTER CULT

DEEP PURPLE is heading back to the U.K. to tour arenas in 2020 with special guests BLUE ÖYSTER CULT. The tour starts at the Manchester Arena on October 2, 2020, and hits London The O2 on October 3, Glasgow The SSE Hydro on October 5, Leeds First direct Arena on October 6 and ending at Arena Birmingh...

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ROB HALFORD Says JUDAS PRIEST Song 'Raw Deal' Was 'Like A Coming-Out Experience' For Him

In a recent interview with Nikki Preston of 96.7 KCAL Rocks!, JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford spoke about his involvement with the LGBTQ community. Halford came out as a homosexual during an MTV interview in 1998 and has long since been an outspoken advocate for gay rights. The legendary singer re...

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ANTHRAX Joins Forces With PUCK HCKY For Hockey-Inspired Clothing Line

ANTHRAX has announced a new alliance with Puck Hcky, the Michigan-based, premium hockey apparel brand. Beginning immediately, Puck Hcky is making available a series of high-quality, small batch hockey jerseys and streetwear that pull visual inspiration from the band's rich catalog of album, EP, sin...

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JOHN 5 Says He Had 'Some Of The Best Years' Of His Life Playing With MARILYN MANSON

Andrew McKaysmith of the "Scars And Guitars" podcast recently conducted an interview with former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether his latest solo album, "Invasion", is...