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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Talks About Meeting QUEEN ELIZABETH II
The Washington Post recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On meeting Elizabeth II, the queen of England, on March 1 at Buckingham Palace at a royal reception recognizing British music and its contribution to the nation's cultur...June 21, 2005
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ROB ROCK: U.S. Release Date Set For 'Holy Hell'
Singer ROB ROCK's (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) latest solo album, "Holy Hell", is scheduled to be released in the U.S. on September 6 via Candlelight/Caroline Records. Meanwhile, Danish producer Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY, INVOCATOR) is mixing the bonus tracks for JVC/Victor Entertainment release of...June 21, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says QUEENSRŸCHE Is The 'Perfect Support' Band
Launch Radio Networks reports: The members of JUDAS PRIEST are enjoying themselves on tour, and so are their fans. With frontman Rob Halford back and the new album "Angel of Retribution" out now, guitarist Glenn Tipton told Launch that they've been able to concentrate on their new music, while also...June 20, 2005
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Conspiracy in Mind
Let's go ahead and get the NEVERMORE thing out of the way first, as it seems to be the first word uttered during discussions of Norway's COMMUNIC, an influence the band doesn't deny. The similarities to NEVERMORE on the trio's debut album (after a three-track demo),"Conspiracy in Mind", come mainly...June 20, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON: More 'Tyranny Of Souls' Chart Positions Revealed
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's new solo album, "Tyranny of Souls", has registered the following first-week chart positions around the world: #2: Greece #10: Finland #10: Sweden #24: Hungary #34: Italy #39: Germany #58: Austria #65: UK #71: Canada #73: Switzerland #101: France #180: USA "Tyrann...June 19, 2005
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PRIMAL FEAR Bassist Says He May Join RENATO TRIBUZY For South American Tour
PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner has posted the following message on his official web site: "Renato Tribuzy's [former THOTEN singer] project 'Execution' will be released on June 22nd in South America and Japan, one week later in Europe on July 1st. The album features his version of my song 'The Nature...June 18, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Confirms Plans For Live DVD
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has confirmed the group's plans to release a live DVD documenting PRIEST's "Angel of Retribution" tour, tentatively due sometime in 2006. In an interview with the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", conducted earlier in the week, Halford said, "We had a won...June 17, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON's Bassist, Drummer Interviewed
The Bruce Dickinson Well-Being Network web site has posted interviews with two of the musicians who worked with IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson on his latest solo album, "Tyranny of Souls". Check out short interrogations with bassist Ray "Geezer" Burke (read) and drummer David Moreno (read). Avai...June 14, 2005
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DREAM EVIL: New Music Coming Soon
DREAM EVIL drummer Snowy Shaw (MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "First of all: we're awfully sorry for the last months' inactivity. As you all know, due to Niklas' [Isfeldt, vocals] throat problems we've been for...June 14, 2005
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MERCYFUL FATE Guitarist Says PRIMAL FEAR And HAMMERFALL Are 'Clones' Of Previous Metal Bands
Piercing Metal recently conducted an interview with MERCYFUL FATE/FORCE OF EVIL guitarist Hank Shermann. An excerpt from the interview follows: Piercing Metal: As someone who has been in the music industry for over 20 years, what is your take on the current state of heavy metal music? We see big gun...June 13, 2005
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GLENN TIPTON Says 'Angel Of Retribution' Is 'A New Beginning' For JUDAS PRIEST
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Glenn Tipton recently spoke to The Patriot-News about the band's decision to reunite with singer Rob Halford after 14 years apart. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the split with Rob: "We were very tired at the end of '90; we'd been together a lot, we'd been touri...June 12, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman: 'We're Not Sitting Back On Our Laurels Of Success'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently spoke to the Asbury Park Press about the group's latest album, "Angel of Retribution", and his return, after 12 years, to one of the pioneering bands in the heavy metal genre. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the band's reunion: "There was obv...June 10, 2005
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Former THOTEN Frontman: How I Got BRUCE DICKINSON To Sing On My Solo Album
In a recent interview with BruceFans.com, former THOTEN frontman Renato Tribuzy explained how he managed to persuade IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson to sing a track on Tribuzy's solo album, "Execution", due later this month. "How the hell did I managed to get Bruce Dickinson to sing with me? We...June 9, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST/WHITESNAKE: South American/Mexican Tour Dates Officially Announced
JUDAS PRIEST will be teaming up with WHITESNAKE for a tour of Mexico and South America in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 03 - Mexico City, MEX @ Sports Palace Sep. 06 - Rio De Janeiro, BRA @ Clara Hall Sep. 07 - Sao Paulo, BRA @ Pacaembu Sep. 09 - Porto Alegre, ...June 8, 2005
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ROB HALFORD Hopes Reunited JUDAS PRIEST Will Be Around 'A Long Time'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently spoke to Northeastern Pennsylvania's Times Leader about the group's latest album, "Angel of Retribution", and his return, after 12 years, to one of the pioneering bands in the heavy metal genre. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On being "home" ag...June 8, 2005
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