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JUDAS PRIEST's HALFORD: 'The Longer I Live, The More I Want To Stay Metal'
Frank De Blase of the Rochester City Newspaper recently conducted an interview with vocalist Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rochester City Newspaper: How have you maintained your voice and vocal range for 30 years? Rob Halfor...July 1, 2009
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DIVINE HERESY's TIM YEUNG To Rejoin VITAL REMAINS For Two Shows
DIVINE HERESY drummer Tim Yeung will rejoin his old bandmates in VITAL REMAINS for two special shows this weekend. He states, "I am stoked to get back behind the kit with these guys to perform some of the most intense songs ever. This is also a great way for me to keep up my chops ...July 1, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: New Audio Interview Posted Online
TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #83),featuring American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). The interview lasts approximately 35 minutes and is available for download as an MP3 audio file at this location. O...July 1, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST Songwriters Give Inside Look At Tracks On Classic Album 'British Steel'
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of its landmark album "British Steel", JUDAS PRIEST is showcasing the set in its entirety on a series of U.S. tour dates this summer. The band's songwriting triumvirate — frontman Rob Halford and guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton — recently provided Billboard...July 1, 2009
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SWITCHBLADE KILLERS Signs With EULOGY RECORDINGS
Eulogy Recordings has announced the signing of SWITCHBLADE KILLERS. Vocalist/guitarist Zach Neil commented, "We're really interested in being the only rock and roll band on Eulogy. Part of the reason we went with Eulogy was because we're not a hardcore band at all. We think the contrast makes for an...June 30, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST Kicks Off 'British Steel' 30th-Anniversary Tour; Video, Photos Available
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST kicked off their "British Steel" 30th-anniversary tour last night (Monday, June 29) at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Rapid Fire 02. Metal Gods 03. Breaking The Law 04. Grinder 05. United 06. You Don't Have...June 30, 2009
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THE WILDHEARTS To Support BUCKCHERRY In Germany
Long-running U.K. rockers THE WILDHEARTS will support BUCKCHERRY on two German dates in August: Aug. 04 - Cologne, GER - Underground Aug. 05 - Berlin, GER - Magnet THE WILDHEARTS will release their ninth studio album, "Chutzpah!", on August 31 via Backstage Alliance (distributed through Cargo). A fu...June 30, 2009
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FAITH NO MORE, KORN, SLIPKNOT, DOWN, DEF LEPPARD Performances From DOWNLOAD Available
Professionally filmed video footage from this year's Download festival, which was held June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingdom, can be found at the event's official web site. Includes are performance clips from such acts as FAITH NO MORE, KORN, LIMP BIZKIT, SLIPKNOT, DOWN, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, FI...June 29, 2009
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THE ANSWER Drummer Talks About Touring With AC/DC, Sharing Tips With PHIL RUDD
U.K.'s Rhythm magazine conducted an interview with drummer James Heatley of the Irish rock band THE ANSWER at this year's Download festival, which was held June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. The four-minute clip, which features Heatley talking about touring with AC/DC and sharing tips wit...June 29, 2009
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DIVINE HERESY: 'Bringer Of Plagues' Track Listing Revealed
DIVINE HERESY, the California-based band featuring FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, will release its sophomore album, "Bringer of Plagues", in North America on July 28 via Century Media Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Facebreaker 02. The Battle of J. Casey 03. Undivine P...June 29, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed At SWEDEN ROCK Festival; Audio Available
Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens's (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) at the Sweden Rock festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden on June 6, 2009. The 10-minute chat is now available for streaming at this location. Owens...June 29, 2009
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THE WILDHEARTS: New Album Details Revealed
Long-running U.K. rockers THE WILDHEARTS will release their ninth studio album, "Chutzpah!", on August 31 via Backstage Alliance (distributed through Cargo). A full U.K. tour will follow in September and October. Recorded in Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, THE BRONX, THE STORM),"Chutzp...June 27, 2009
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HACKNEYED: New Song Available For Streaming
"Deatholution", a new song from German death metal lunatics HACKNEYED, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Burn After Reaping", which is scheduled for release on August 14 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Weltraumstudios...June 26, 2009
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AS I LAY DYING Guitarist To Answer Questions About Gear, Technique, Influences
Guitarist Phil Sgrosso of San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING is accepting fan-submitted questions in the Washburn Artist Forum this week. The forum is now open for your posts and will be locked on Friday, June 26 at 5:00 p.m. CST. Phil will take the weekend to answer the questions and his ...June 25, 2009
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FEAR FACTORY Cancels Australia/New Zealand Tour Due To 'Recording Commitments'
According to Australian concert promoter Blue Murder Touring, the new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording...June 25, 2009
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