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RICHIE FAULKNER On JUDAS PRIEST 'Pushing Forward' Musically: 'They Were Always Pioneers'

In a new interview with 96.9 BOB FM, Richie Faulkner was asked how his role in JUDAS PRIEST has evolved since he joined the band 14 years ago as the replacement for PRIEST's original guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a good question. I think...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER On Becoming A Successful Musician: 'If I Can Do It, Anyone Can Do It'

In a new interview with the No Cover Charge Podcast, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked what piece of advice he would give to aspiring guitarists out there. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I always say, if I can do it — I don't know what I'm doing. I don't kno...

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ROB HALFORD On Whether He Can Keep Touring And Performing For Another 10 Years: Why Not? I Ain't Stopping, Man'

In a new interview with Biloxi, Mississippi's The Sound 228, JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford was asked if he thinks he can keep performing for another 10 years or if he is just taking it "one tour at a time" at this point. The 74-year-old singer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Why not? T...

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Watch: CANDLEMASS Performs With Singer MESSIAH MARCOLIN For First Time In Nearly 20 Years

A one-off world-exclusive CANDLEMASS concert featuring the band's former vocalist Messiah Marcolin took place Saturday night (September 13) at this year's edition of the Rock Hard Festival Greece in Athens, Greece. It marked Marcolin's first performance with CANDLEMASS in nearly 20 years. The band's...

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ROB HALFORD Says JUDAS PRIEST's Upcoming North American Tour Will Be 'A Roller-Coaster Ride Of Sheer Metal Power'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, Rob Halford was asked how JUDAS PRIEST's upcoming North American tour with Alice Cooper and CORROSION OF CONFORMITY came together. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. I wish it was a...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER On Official Band Documentary: 'We Had To Face A Lot Of Problems, And It's In There'

Schmier — founder, bassist, and frontman of DESTRUCTION — and Denise Dörner, co-director of the acclaimed new documentary "The Art Of Destruction" about the iconic German thrash metal band, sat down for a discussion at the Beyond The Gates festival in Norway. They explored the film's making, from ex...

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Ex-EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT And Ex-HEATHEN Guitarist DOUG PIERCY Re-Ignite Their Love For Old-School Thrash In NEFARIOUS

By David E. Gehlke The San Francisco Bay Area thrash scene is more of a community than anything. The competition that fueled thrash's legendary albums in the 1980s has since evolved into a larger block of individuals who not only keep the style alive, but play on each other's records, perform benefi...

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See Live Debut Of Thrash Supergroup NEFARIOUS Feat. Former And Current Members Of EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL, HIRAX And HEATHEN

NEFARIOUS, the new California-based thrash metal band featuring Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) on vocals, Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) on drums, made its live debut last...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of JUDAS PRIEST's Entire Performance At 2025 HELLFEST

ARTE Concert has shared professionally filmed video of JUDAS PRIEST's entire June 21 performance at the 2025 edition of Hellfest in Clisson, France. Check it out below. As part of JUDAS PRIEST's "Shield Of Pain", the band's setlist included seven tracks from PRIEST's 1990 album "Painkiller", which i...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album In Poland

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST performed at Atlas Arena in Łódź, Poland on Monday, July 7. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. As part of JUDAS PRIEST's "Shield Of Pain", the band's setlist included seven tracks from PRIEST's 1990 album "Painkiller", which is celebrating its...

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GRAND FUNK RAILROAD Co-Founder MARK FARNER Once Again Blasts 'Bulls***' ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a new interview with the "Rock Camp The Podcast", hosted by Tommy London, Britt Lightning and Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp founder David Fishof, ex-GRAND FUNK RAILROAD singer Mark Farner was asked how he feels about his former band having yet to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He r...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album At Italy's FERRARA SUMMER FESTIVAL

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST performed at the Ferrara Summer Festival last night (Wednesday, July 2) at Piazza Ariostea in Ferrara, Italy. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of ADK). As part of JUDAS PRIEST's "Shield Of Pain", the band's setlist included s...

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NEFARIOUS Feat. Former And Current Members Of EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL, HIRAX And HEATHEN: 'Addicted To Power' Title Track Released

NEFARIOUS, the new California-based thrash metal band featuring Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) on vocals, Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) on drums, has released the officia...

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LIPS Says ANVIL Documentary 'Worked Brilliantly' By Elevating Band's Profile: 'It Made A Difference, No Question About It'

In a new interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow spoke about how the band's acclaimed documentary "Anvil! The Story Of Anvil", which came out more than a decade and a half ago, served as a promotional tool for the Canadian metal legends' music. He said (as...

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On The Road With ACE FREHLEY: Go Behind The Scenes With Legendary KISS Guitarist

John Ostronomy, co-host of "Talking Metal" on Fuse and co-author of Ace Frehley's "No Regrets" and Jean Beauvoir's "Bet My Soul On Rock 'N' Roll: Diary Of A Black Punk Icon", has released "Ostronomy 'On The Road' Tour Video Diary (Ace Frehley Tour 2025)", a 30-minute compilation episode of his new w...