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JUDAS PRIEST Is Working Out The Track Listing Of Upcoming Album: 'It's Gotta Be Right', RICHIE FAULKNER Says

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the status of the band's upcoming follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I spoke to Glenn [Tipton, PRIEST guitarist] via e-mail, actually, this morning. We we...

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What Makes A Song A Good Song? JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Weighs In

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner, who is promoting the debut album from his ELEGANT WEAPONS project, was asked what, in his opinion, makes a song a good song. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That can be different things for different son...

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LITA FORD Announces Summer/Fall 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

Lita Ford has announced a series of live dates in the U.S. for this summer and fall. The 64-year-old rocker, who started her career with the '70s all-female band THE RUNAWAYS, which also included Joan Jett, will play the following shows over the course of the coming months: July 13 - Pickerington, O...

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Watch: K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Headlines Sweden's TIME TO ROCK Festival

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST headlined this weekend's Time To Rock festival on Sunday, July 9 in Knislinge, Sweden. Video of the performance is available below. KK'S PRIEST made its live debut Thursday night (July 6) at Downing's KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton,...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Reveals The Best Piece Of Advice He Ever Got From ROB HALFORD

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked to name the best piece of advice he ever got from PRIEST singer Rob Halfo...

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Watch: PAUL DI'ANNO Performs IRON MAIDEN Classics At First U.K. Concert In A Decade

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno performed a set of MAIDEN classics last night (July 6) at KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. The concert, which marked Di'Anno's first live appearance in the U.K. since 2013, saw Paul supporting former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new ba...

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Watch: K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Performs Live For First Time

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST made its live debut Thursday night (July 6) at Downing's KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Downing is joined in KK'S PRIEST by former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, along with guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),b...

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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Announces Second Album, 'The Sinner Rides Again'; 'One More Shot At Glory' Single Available

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST will release its sophomore album, "The Sinner Rides Again", on September 29 via the Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records. With "The Sinner Rides Again", the powerhouse heavy metal amalgamation of iconic JUDAS PRIEST alumni an...

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How Has RICHIE FAULKNER's Mindset Changed Since He Joined JUDAS PRIEST? He Responds

In a new interview with Everyone Loves Guitar, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner, who joined the band in 2011 as the replacement for K.K. Downing, was asked what the biggest change has been for him, over the last 12 years, in his life, particularly as it relates to his mindset. He responded (as...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Sends Message Of Support To GRETA VAN FLEET's JOSH KISZKA

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has thrown his support behind Josh Kiszka after the GRETA VAN FLEET singer came out as a member of the LGBTQ community. On Tuesday (June 20),Kiszka took to Instagram to write that he has been "in a loving, same-sex relationship with my partner for the past 8 years....

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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Announces October 2023 U.K. Tour With PAUL DI'ANNO

Heavy metal icon, multi-platinum songwriter and pioneering guitarist K.K. Downing has announced a long-awaited U.K. tour with his band KK'S PRIEST. A founding member of British hard rock and metal titans JUDAS PRIEST, Downing helped bring harmonized lead guitars into the mainstream and co-wrote time...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Hopes To Do The 'Right Thing' When It Comes To JUDAS PRIEST's Legacy

In a new interview with the YouTube channel of Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, Richie Faulkner was asked how he finds his role within the JUDAS PRIEST legacy and what he hopes to leave as a lasting contribution to the band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a good q...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON On 'Peace Sells' Bassline: 'What An Honor To Have That Moment And To Be Part Of It'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to Ghost Cult magazine about the bass intro to the song "Peace Sells", from the band's 1986 album "Peace Sells… But Who's Buying?" The opening bassline was used as the theme for MTV News, but MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has repeatedly claimed he never r...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Makes First Two European Festival Appearances

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),made its first two festival appearances over the weekend: on Friday, June 16 at Hellfest in Clisson, France and on Sunday, June 18 at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium....

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JUDAS PRIEST Celebrates 15th Anniversary Of 'Nostradamus' With Special T-Shirt Designs

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their "Nostradamus" album by releasing three new t-shirt designs via their official webshop. Released in 2008, the controversial symphonic heavy metal concept double album about Nostradamus was criticized by fans for no...