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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING: Some Of The Details In My Autobiography Will Surprise You
Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing says that "some of the details" in his forthcoming book will surprise his longtime fans. It was announced late last month that Da Capo Press has set a September 18 publication date for Downing's memoir, "Heavy Duty: Days And Nights In Judas Priest". The boo...February 3, 2018
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SAXON Frontman: What We Learned From Touring With MOTÖRHEAD
Carl Wiser of Songfacts recently conducted an interview with SAXON frontman Biff Byford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Songfacts: You wrote [the SAXON song] "They Played Rock And Roll" before you knew of [MOTÖRHEAD guitarist] Fast Eddie's death. Biff: "I came up with the idea befo...February 1, 2018
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN 'Understands' Why SLAYER Is Calling It Quits
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian says that he understands why the members of SLAYER have decided to call it quits. Last week, SLAYER, one of metal's most popular and influential bands of the past four decades, announced its "final world tour" via a 30-second video. The group also confirmed that its last-...January 30, 2018
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STEEL PANTHER: 'We Specifically And Intentionally Like To Be Shiny And Bright'
Prior to the group's January 24 performance in Manchester, England, STEEL PANTHER vocalist Michael Starr and drummer Stix Zadinia were interviewed by Heavy TV. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how the group's latest album, 2016's...January 29, 2018
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ROB HALFORD On JUDAS PRIEST's Longevity: 'We've Never Slacked Off'
JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Rob Halford was recently interviewed by "The Rockside Chronicles With Shawn Sixx". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether he feels he's still "living the dream": Rob: "Yeah, absolutely. It's just a glo...January 29, 2018
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STONE SOUR Guitarist To Miss Tour After Checking Into Treatment Center
STONE SOUR guitarist Josh Rand "has checked into a treatment center" and will sit out the band's U.S. and Canadian tour dates in late January and early February. STONE SOUR says in a statement: "Though [Josh] will be back as soon as possible, we ask you all to keep him in your thoughts. Until then,...January 28, 2018
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BIFF BYFORD On SAXON's Early Days: 'I Was Proud Of Heavy Metal; I Wasn't Shying Away From The Fact Unlike Some Bands'
Steve Goldby of Metal Talk recently conducted an interview with frontman Biff Byford of British metal legends SAXON about their new "Decade Of The Eagle - The Anthology 1979-1988" compilation. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether t...January 27, 2018
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PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS: Entire 'Choosing Mental Illness As A Virtue' Album Available For Streaming
"Choosing Mental Illness As A Virtue", the sophomore album from from PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS, the project led by the former PANTERA and current DOWN/SUPERJOINT frontman, can be streamed in its entirety using the SoundCloud widget below. Due on January 26 via Anselmo's Housecore Records in t...January 25, 2018
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JUDAS PRIEST On DAVE HOLLAND: 'His Time With Us Was Amongst The Most Productive And Successful In The Band's Career'
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the death of their former drummer Dave Holland: "It is with regret that we hear of the passing of Dave Holland. Despite his actions since working with the band, his time with us was amongst...January 22, 2018
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Watch STEEL PANTHER Perform In Belfast
Fan-filmed video footage of STEEL PANTHER's January 19 performance at The Limelight in Belfast, Northern Ireland can be seen below. STEEL PANTHER is continuing to tour in support of its latest album, "Lower The Bar", which was released in March 2017 via Kobalt Music Recordings. The disc was co-produ...January 22, 2018
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING On DAVE HOLLAND: He 'Was A Solid Friend In Life And Solid Musician'
Founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has commented on the passing of the band's former drummer, Dave Holland. Downing said in a statement: "It is with deep regret that I have to accept the sudden and unexpected news that Dave Holland has passed away. Dave was a solid friend in life and solid...January 22, 2018
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STONE SOUR Guitarist Thinks 'People Hear The Honesty' In Latest Album 'Hydrograd'
STONE SOUR guitarist Josh Rand was interviewed by Guitar Mania prior to the band's December 12 performance in Vienna, Austria. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the group's growth during the current "Hydrograd" record cycle: Jos...January 22, 2018
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SODOM Announces New Lineup, Expands To Four-Piece
While rumors are still flying thick and fast in the media, Thomas "Angelripper" Such has already announced the new lineup of his band SODOM: guitarist Frank "Blackfire" Gosdzik (also formerly of KREATOR, ASSASSIN) has rejoined the group, with Stefan "Husky" Hüskens (ASPHYX, DESASTER) set to man the...January 22, 2018
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Report: Former JUDAS PRIEST Drummer DAVE HOLLAND Dead At 69
According to the Spanish newspaper El Progreso, former JUDAS PRIEST drummer Dave Holland has passed away at the age of 69. The musician died on Tuesday, January 16 at Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti in Lugo, Spain. The cause of his death has not been revealed, but his body has already been crem...January 22, 2018
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BIFF BYFORD Thinks SAXON's New Album, 'Thunderbolt', 'Sounds Pretty Cool To The Modern Ear'
SAXON vocalist Biff Byford was recently interviewed by Diane Webb of Yesterdaze News. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the group's new album, "Thunderbolt": Biff: "We try to keep the same sort of guitar sound, which are very...January 20, 2018
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