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JUDAS PRIEST: First 'Angel Of Retribution' Chart Positions Revealed
JUDAS PRIEST's "Angel of Retribution" has entered the Finnish album chart at position No. 6. In addition, the group's first studio album with singer Rob Halford in 14 years has debuted at position No. 4 on the Japanese national album chart. In other news, Wire Image has uploaded a number of high-qua...March 6, 2005
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ROCKDETECTOR Reaches 30,000-Band Landmark Tally
Rockdetector.com reached a landmark tally of 30,000 bands. Not only does this represent the world's biggest database, online or otherwise, of international rock and metal bands, it is the more remarkable for every single band biography being a uniquely penned history. Rockdetector is owned by Garry...March 5, 2005
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Former HALFORD Bassist Launches 'Brutal' New Project
Former HALFORD/TWO bassist Ray Riendeau has started a new band with drummer Clancy McCarthy (LYNCH MOB) and bassist Lance Grant, both formerly of DISLOCATED STYLES. Dubbed BRUTALITY, the group's music is said to be — as the name suggests — "very brutal," according to Riendeau. Ray will be playing gu...March 2, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says He Chatted With QUEEN For Five Minutes
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford was one of guests at a Buckingham Palace party Tuesday (March 1) to honor the British music industry. Regarding the experience of meeting Queen Elizabeth II for the first time, Halford said, "Amazing!!! I shook her hand and chatted with her for five minutes." As pre...March 2, 2005
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Queen Elizabeth Doesn't Recognize Famous Guitarists
The Associated Press is reporting that Queen Elizabeth II met four of Britain's most famous guitarists Tuesday (March 1),asking them: "And what do you do?" QUEEN's Brian May, Jimmy Page of LED ZEPPELIN, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck were all guests at a Buckingham Palace party to honor the British mus...March 1, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Opens Up In Revealing Interview
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently conducted an interview with Canada's Exclaim! magazine. A few excerpts from the interview follow: Exclaim!: What are your current fixations? Rob Halford: "I am something of a bookworm. I do enjoy killing time in the bunk on the tour bus reading all kinds of...March 1, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer ROB HALFORD Invited To Meet Queen Of England
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has been formally invited to meet The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh Tuesday evening (March 1) between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. This special evening reception at Buckingham Palace in London has been arranged to recognize the excellence of British music and its contr...March 1, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says He's Learning From Younger Bands
Launch Radio Networks reports: JUDAS PRIEST releases "Angel of Retribution" today, its 15th studio album and first with original vocalist Rob Halford since 1990's "Painkiller". Even though PRIEST has been a recording act for over 30 years, guitarist Glenn Tipton said paying attention to new music ha...March 1, 2005
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says New PRIEST Album Is Up There With 'Ram It Down'
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has spoken out about the group's brand new album, "Angel of Retribution". PRIEST's first studio album in 15 years to feature vocalist Rob Halford, "Angel of Retribution" is the follow-up to 2001's "Demolition" (featuring Owens on vocals),which was widel...March 1, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: Classic Videos Posted Online
In celebration of the release of the new JUDAS PRIEST album, "Angel of Retribution", Yahoo! Music (formerly Launch) has set up a special page containing many of PRIEST's classic videos highlighting the band's lengthy career. Check it out at this location. Singer Rob Halford's first album with JUDAS...March 1, 2005
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Never-Ending
It's tough for me not to consider MYSTIC PROPHECY's "Never-Ending" as a companion piece of sorts to FIREWIND's "Forged by Fire". Both came my way within the last month or two, both are quality melodic metal albums, and both feature the axe wizardry of Gus G. Both albums also happen to be the third r...February 27, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: Audio Message From ROB HALFORD Posted Online
A one-minute audio message from JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Rob Halford to the group's fans has been posted online at the SonyMusic.com web site. Check it out: Windows Media, Real Media, Quicktime. Halford's first album with JUDAS PRIEST in 15 years, "Angel of Retribution" was produced by Roy Z, who ...February 24, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: Japanese Tour Dates Announced
JUDAS PRIEST will be embarking on a Japanese tour in early May. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 08 - Pacifico - Yokohama, JPN May 10 - Shimin Kaikan - Nagoya, JPN May 11 - Koseinkin Kaikan - Kanazawa, JPN May 13 - Yubin Chokin Hall - Hiroshima, JPN May 14 - Zepp - Fukuoka, ...February 23, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: Setlist For World-Tour Kick-Off Concert Revealed
JUDAS PRIEST kicked off their 2005 World Tour Wednesday night (Feb. 23) at the Valbyhallen in Copenhagen, Denmark. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. The Hellion 02. Electric Eye 03. Metal Gods 04. Riding on the Wind 05. The Ripper 06. A Touch of Evil 07. Judas Rising 08. Revolution 09. Hot Roc...February 23, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
JUDAS PRIEST's entire new album, "Angel of Retribution", is available for streaming at VH1.com. Singer Rob Halford's first album with the band in 15 years, "Angel of Retribution" was produced by Roy Z, who has previously worked on solo albums from Halford and IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson. The set w...February 23, 2005
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