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DWEEZIL ZAPPA Explains His Approach To Remixing DEEP PURPLE's 'Machine Head' For Super Deluxe Edition

Radio host and MTV legend Matt Pinfield recently joined Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank Zappa, in his Hikari Studios in Los Angeles to discuss Dweezil's approach to remixing DEEP PURPLE's iconic album "Machine Head" for the new super deluxe edition. In the seven-minute video below, hear Dweezil illumina...

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ARMORED SAINT Has Made Music Video For New Cover Song: 'I Can't Really Talk About It Quite Yet', Says JOHN BUSH

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Punching The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've...

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DEEP PURPLE Announces October/November 2024 European Tour

One of Britain's most influential bands returns to the road in October and November 2024, as DEEP PURPLE brings the "=1 More Time Tour" to Europe this fall. Fronted by the legendary Ian Gillan, whose vocals have defined generations and accompanied by the masterful bassist Roger Glover, the powerhous...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL Says VIP 'Backstage Experience' Gives Fans Chance To See What It Takes To Put Show On

On their recently launched "Metal Masters" U.K. tour with SAXON and URIAH HEEP, British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST are offering a special "Backstage Experience" where fans can take a guided tour backstage and get an exclusive peek at what goes on behind the scenes at a PRIEST show; get a close...

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NORTHLANE Announces Summer 2024 Headline North American Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Australian heavy vanguards NORTHLANE are gearing up to hit the road again. The band has announced its summer 2024 North American headline tour, featuring support from INVENT ANIMATE, THORNHILL and WINDWAKER. The "Mirror's Edge" tour — named after the band's upcoming EP — kicks off on June 21 in Seat...

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JUDAS PRIEST Performs 'Sword Of Damocles' And 'Crown Of Horns' Live For First Time

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST played at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on Friday, March 15 as part of the band's "Metal Masters" European tour. PRIEST's 17-song setlist included the live debuts of "Sword Of Damocles", which originally appears on the band's 2014 album "Redeemer Of Souls", and "...

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IAN HILL Names His 'All-Time Favorite' JUDAS PRIEST Song

In a new appearance on The Break Down With Nath & Johnny podcast, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked who in the band has the final say when it comes to picking a setlist for the PRIEST live shows. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it is probably Rob [Halford, PRIEST...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Invincible Shield' Is Band's Highest-Charting Album Ever In U.K.

JUDAS PRIEST has landed its highest-ever U.K. chart position with its latest album, "Invincible Shield". The British heavy metal legends' 19th studio LP entered the official U.K. chart at No. 2, just behind Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine". Prior to "Invincible Shield"'s arrival, PRIEST's highest...

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JOEY VERA Hopes To Release Next ARMORED SAINT Album In 2025

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Punching The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, we're in the middle of writing. So I would say...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Praises TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS-Era JUDAS PRIEST Albums: 'I Think They're Great'

In a new interview with Poland's Eska Rock, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked for his opinion on the two Tim "Ripper" Owens-era PRIEST albums — 1997's "Jugulator" and 2001's "Demolition" — which were recorded more than a decade before he joined the band. He responded (as transcribed b...

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ARMORED SAINT Has Demoed 'About Five Or Six' New Songs For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with The Chill Dude On A Couch, ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Punching The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been writing some songs. As a matter of fact, I...

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Watch JUDAS PRIEST Perform In Leeds During 'Invincible Shield' 2024 Tour

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST played the second concert of their "Invincible Shield" world tour Wednesday night (March 13) at First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom. The band's 17-song setlist included three tracks from PRIEST's latest album, "Invincible Shield" — the title track, "P...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I Used To Be Terribly Lonely Because Of Having To Live A Double Life'

In a new interview with Global News journalist Adam Wallis, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford pointed to metal fans' acceptance of his sexuality as evidence of metal's capacity to be a place where all are welcome. "It's broad based," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "It's not just in musi...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Teams Up With DIRE STRAITS' MARK KNOPFLER For New Six-Part Documentary Series

AC/DC's Brian Johnson and DIRE STRAITS' Mark Knopfler have teamed up for a new six-part documentary series, "Johnson And Knopfler's Music Legends". Audiences will be treated to a joyous journey through decades of music with exclusive access to a series of once-in-a-lifetime meetings, interviews and...

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Sequel To Iconic Mockumentary 'Spinal Tap' Starts Filming In New Orleans

According to Variety, the sequel to the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" is now in production in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rob Reiner has returned to direct and write, and original stars/writers Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer are reprising their roles as Nigel Tufnel, Davi...