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ROB HALFORD: I Knew The BANG YOUR HEAD Show Was Going To Be A Debacle
In the September 2002 issue of Germany's Rock Hard magazine, former JUDAS PRIEST and current HALFORD frontman Rob Halford commented on his reportedly "lackluster" June 29th appearance at the Bang Your Head festival in Balingen, Germany, where the group apparently played a 50-minute co-headlining set...August 20, 2002
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PRONG Ink Deal With LOCOMOTIVE MUSIC, Prepare To Issue Live Album
The reunited PRONG — now consisting of singer/guitarist Tommy Victor, drummer Dan Laudo, bassist Brian Perry and touring guitarist Monte Pittman — have inked a worldwide recording deal with Locomotive Music and will release their first live album on October 15th, to be followed by a new studio recor...August 13, 2002
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HALFORD Guitarist To Pen GUITAR WORLD Column
HALFORD guitarist Mike Chlasciak will be doing a series of "Guest Guitarist" columns for Guitar World magazine. The series will be tentatively called "Horns Up For Metal" and will focus on gear, techniques and ideas as they apply to heavy metal. Mike will join the list of Zakk Wylde, Steve Vai, Joe...August 12, 2002
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ROB HALFORD: "I'd Like To Make A Black Metal Album With EMPEROR's IHSAHN"
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current HALFORD frontman Rob Halford has sensationally revealed to Revolver magazine that he has aspirations to collaborate on an album with ex-EMPEROR singer Ihsahn. "I'd like to make a black metal record with Ihsahn from EMPEROR," Halford responded when asked to name a musi...August 12, 2002
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HALFORD Drummer Hard At Work On Video
HALFORD drummer Bobby Jarzombek has been "keeping myself busy the last couple of weeks doing some work on (drum roll) my drum video," according to a statement by the drummer posted via his official web site. "I'm happy to say its turning out KILLER! The video includes 3 songs, 2 solos, a demonstrati...August 7, 2002
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ROB HALFORD Suffering From Exhaustion, Takes Time Off To Recover
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current HALFORD frontman Rob Halford is suffering from exhaustion and has asked for time off to recharge his batteries, according to a posting by Rob's longtime personal manager John Baxter on HALFORD's official web site. Says Baxter: "After recently crisscrossing the planet...August 6, 2002
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ROB HALFORD: I'm "Just A Gay Man Who Sings In A Heavy Metal Band"
In a brand new interview posted at CNN.com, former JUDAS PRIEST and current HALFORD frontman Rob Halford notes that his decision to publicly declare his homosexuality back in 1998 hasn't hurt his career, even among the teen males who form heavy metal's core audience. "The great thing is that the fan...July 29, 2002
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HALFORD Cancel Headlining Appearance At South Korea's SOYOROCK FESTIVAL
HALFORD have been forced to cancel their appearance at the Soyorock Festival in Seoul, South Korea on Sunday, August 18th due to circumstances "beyond their control". Seeing as HALFORD were the projected headliners for the four-day event (August 15-18),the entire festival appears to be on the verge...July 26, 2002
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ROB HALFORD: I'm Afraid Of Forgetting Lyrics While Performing
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current HALFORD frontman Rob Halford has attributed the lack of animation during his recent live appearances to the fact that he has increasing problems remembering the lyrics to his songs while he's performing them on the concert stage. "You as a hardcore fan complain if you...July 25, 2002
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HALFORD's "Rockline" Appearance Available For Download
HALFORD's July 22nd appearance on the syndicated radio show Rockline, which included live-in-the-studio renditions of several PRIEST classics and numbers from HALFORD's recently-issued Crucible release, can be downloaded as 16 separate MP3 files from this location. The songs performed during the sho...July 23, 2002
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HALFORD Rumored For MONSTERS OF ROCK, THE WILDHEARTS Slam Bill As "Jurassic Junction"
HALFORD are strongly rumored to have been added to the bill of the upcoming Monsters of Rock festival tour in the UK, which will also feature ALICE COOPER and THUNDER. Meanwhile, the previously announced THE WILDHEARTS have now pulled off the tour (as reported here yesterday),and have issued an off...July 19, 2002
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JUDAS PRIEST Tribute CD: "A Tribute To The Priest"
On September 9th, Nuclear Blast Records will be issuing a brand new JUDAS PRIEST tribute album, entitled A Tribute To The Priest. The complete track listing for the CD is as follows (in no particular order): 01. ANNIHILATOR - "Hell Bent For Leather" 02. PRIMAL FEAR - "Metal Gods" 03. WITCHERY - "Rid...July 17, 2002
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BURN SEASON To Commence Pre-Production For Elektra Debut
Jacksonville, Florida's BURN SEASON (formerly SMAKT DOWN) will be heading to Hollywood, California's A&M Studios in early August with producer Bob Marlette (i.e. HALFORD, BLACK SABBATH, SALIVA, ALICE COOPER) to commence pre-production for their self-titled debut, due in spring of 2003 through El...July 14, 2002
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ANTHRAX: Rumors Of Tour With HALFORD "Totally False"
Despite widespread rumors to the contrary, there are currently no plans for ANTHRAX to team up with HALFORD for a North American tour in the fall, according to ANTHRAX's webmaster, who added that "it would be a cool tour, though…" As previously reported, ANTHRAX's ninth studio album, entitled We've...July 11, 2002
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HALFORD, ANTHRAX In Talks About Possible US Tour
HALFORD and ANTHRAX are reportedly in talks about a joint US tour sometime this fall. However, it should be noted that nothing has yet been confirmed and the tour is far from a done deal. ANTHRAX's ninth studio album, entitled We've Come For You All, is due to be released through Sanctuary Records i...July 10, 2002
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