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JUDAS PRIEST: New Acoustic Live Performances Posted Online
JUDAS PRIEST fan site The French Metallian has uploaded audio files of PRIEST members Rob Halford, K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton performing acoustic versions of the tracks "Worth Fighting For" and "Diamonds and Rust" (JOAN BAEZ cover) at the studios of KZRR 94 Rock Radio in Albuquerque, New Mexico a...July 8, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: Revised South American/Mexican Tour Dates Announced
JUDAS PRIEST have revised the routing for the South American/Mexican leg of their current tour. The updated dates are as follows: Sep. 01 – Monterrey, MEX @ Auditorio Coca-Cola Sep. 03 - Mexico City, MEX @ Sports Palace Sep. 06 - Porto Alegre, BRA @ Gigontinho Sep. 08 - Rio De Janeiro, BRA @ Clara ....July 4, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST To Perform Acoustically On VH1 CLASSIC
JUDAS PRIEST's Glenn Tipton, Rob Halford and K.K. Downing performed two songs acoustically for an upcoming VH1 Classic appearance, set to air on Saturday, July 16 at noon and again at midnight EST. As previously reported, PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton told ABC ePrep that the band's upcoming live DVD...July 1, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Says Rock Music Is About Shaking Things Up And Rattling Cages
TheNewsTribune.com recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: I think I read somewhere that you're living in the desert these days, in Arizona. Rob Halford: "I first went to Arizona in the late '70s when JUDAS PRIEST came out...June 30, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'People Want To Hear A Good Mixture Of Memorable Songs'
Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: How is PRIEST dealing with the increase in press and the amount of people interested in your personal lives? Is it more or less difficult to come to t...June 30, 2005
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TESTAMENT: More 'Reunion' Tour Dates Announced
TESTAMENT's original lineup — Chuck Billy (vocals),Eric Peterson (guitar),Alex Skolnick (guitar),Greg Christian (bass),and Louie Clemente (drums) — have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Jul. 02 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre (w/ JUDAS PRIEST) Jul. 08 - Tacoma,...June 27, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'We Wanted RIPPER To Be Able To Create His Own Identity'
San Antonio's Express-News recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. A few excerpts from the interview follow: On keeping a shady profile while strumming in the spotlight during the band's "Turbo" tour in 1986: "Yeah, that was a bit of a horror story. I had...June 23, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Talks To 'Fresh Air': Audio Available
Terry Gross, host of "Fresh Air", WHYY's national weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, recently conducted an in-depth interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. Listen to the audio of the 37-minute conversation at this location (Windows Media). In other news, PRIEST guitarist Gle...June 21, 2005
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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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