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JUDAS PRIEST To Tour North America With THIN LIZZY, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
JUDAS PRIEST will embark on a North American tour in the fall with support from THIN LIZZY and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. The trek which was just announced during a press conference at the Renaissance Hotel at Highland and Hollywood in Los Angeles, California will kick off on October 12 in San Antonio, Te...May 24, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST To Formally Introduce New Guitarist At Los Angeles Press Conference
On Tuesday, May 24, at 1:00 p.m. PST, all five members of JUDAS PRIEST Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, Ian Hill, Scott Travis, and the band's latest addition, 31-year-old guitarist Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) will be on hand at the Renaissance Hotel at Highland and Hollywood in Los Angel...May 20, 2011
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INCITE To Enter Studio In July
INCITE, the Phoenix, Arizona-based metal band fronted by Richie Cavalera the stepson of SOULFLY/CAVALERA CONSPIRACY mainman Max Cavalera will enter the studio in July to begin recording its sophomore album. The group states, "[The] writing is just about finished and it's coming out sicker than ever....May 18, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer On 'Epitaph' Tour: 'This Isn't Goodbye; This Is Just Farewell'
On May 11, Paolo Bianco of Italy's Musica Metal conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford about the departure of the band's founding member, Kenneth "K.K." Downing; the addition of 31-year-old guitarist Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS); and the group's upcoming "Epitaph...May 17, 2011
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ROB HALFORD On JUDAS PRIEST's New Guitarist, Split With K.K. DOWNING And Band's Future
On May 9, longtime Spanish heavy metal journalist Rafa Basa of RafaBasa.com conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford about the departure of the band's founding member, Kenneth "K.K." Downing; the addition of 31-year-old guitarist Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS); and t...May 13, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist: RICHIE FAULKNER Is 'The Perfect Replacement For K.K. DOWNING'
JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill recently spoke to Germany's Metal Hammer magazine about the departure of the band's founding member Kenneth "K.K." Downing and the group's latest addition, 31-year-old British guitarist Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS). On Richie Faulkner: "He was recommende...May 11, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Begins Rehearsing For 'Epitaph' World Tour
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have been focusing on the forthcoming tour doing press, photos, sorting out stage sets, special effects, and stage clothes etc. In addition, they have started music rehearsals this week so are now poised and getting ready to roll. According to a posting on th...May 10, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST: First Photo Of New Lineup Released
The first photo of the new JUDAS PRIEST lineup featuring the band's latest addition, 31-year-old British guitarist Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) can be seen below. Faulkner officially joined JUDAS PRIEST in April as the replacement for the band's founding member Kenneth "K.K." Downing...May 6, 2011
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING: 'I Have Been Lucky Enough To Have Had A Great Life'
Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has posted the following message on his official web site: "I would just like to say a big thank you for your support and kind words. It is most heart-warming for me to be the recipient of such graciousness and compassion from you all. "For some ....May 4, 2011
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KITTIE, TOILET BOYS, RICHIE SCARLET Featured On RUNAWAYS Tribute Album
Before HOLE, before THE PRETENDERS, before THE SLITS, there were THE RUNAWAYS… Whether you consider them to be proto-punk rockers or heavy metal guitar heroes, there is no doubt that they helped to change the shape and perception of women in the male-dominated field of rock 'n' roll forever. Cherie...May 2, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'K.K. DOWNING Can Never Be Replaced; He's Unique'
Benjamin "Benji" Baudelot of Rock Hard, the leading monthly metal magazine in France, spoke to JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford earlier today (Thursday, April 21),just one day after it was announced that the band's original guitarist, Kenneth "K.K." Downing, was retiring from the group. "K.K. leavin...April 21, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video)
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure o...April 21, 2011
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K.K. DOWNING Says 'Breakdown In Working Relationship' Led To His Exit From JUDAS PRIEST
Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has released the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "Dear friends, "It is with much regret that I will not be with you this summer. "Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your concerns about my health. Please rest assured tha...April 21, 2011
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Current/Former Member Of WHITESNAKE, DIO, MSG Perform At ''80s Rockers For Japan' (Video)
Former and current members of HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, GUNS N' ROSES, WHITESNAKE and RATT, are among the musicians who took part in the '80s Rockers For Japan benefit concert on Saturday, April 16 at Harper's in Tarzana, California. Organized by singer Terry Ilous (XYZ, GREAT WHITE),the show feature...April 21, 2011
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K.K. DOWNING Retiring From JUDAS PRIEST; Replacement Announced
British metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced that original guitarist K.K. Downing has formally retired from the band and will therefore not be joining them on their forthcoming Epitaph Tour. The remaining members of the group respect his decision and naturally all wish him well. Having thought...April 20, 2011
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