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JOHN 5 Names Three Guitarists Who 'Changed Music' For Him

In a new interview with Christina Rowatt and Chris Enriquez of the We Wreck Records podcast, acclaimed guitarist John 5 (MÖTLEY CRÜE, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, David Lee Roth) was asked for his take on "the new generation" of guitarists such as POLYPHIA's Tim Henson, who has emerged as one of the...

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Hear JUDAS PRIEST's 'Charity Version' Of 'War Pigs' Featuring OZZY OSBOURNE

JUDAS PRIEST's "charity" version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs", featuring SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne, has just been released and can be streamed below. All profits of Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd and Epic Records in the U.K. from audio streams, downloads, and physical sales of the r...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Charity Version' Of 'War Pigs' Featuring OZZY OSBOURNE To Be Released Tomorrow

JUDAS PRIEST's "charity" version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs", featuring SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne, will be released on Friday, September 26. All profits of Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd and Epic Records in the U.K. from audio streams, downloads, and physical sales of the recording...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Says 'America Is Still Incredibly Homophobic': It Really Gets Me Angry And Upset'

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, who publicly declared his homosexuality back in 1998 during an appearance on MTV News, was interviewed on the latest episode of the Queer The Music podcast, hosted by Jake Shears. Asked by Shears if he thinks attitudes about sexuality have changed in the heavy meta...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I've Always Been A Person Of Faith, Ever Since I Was A Little Kid'

In a new interview with Charlotte, North Carolina's WCNC, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford opened up about his faith. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I came to a point in my life that I talk about in my autobiography, 'Confess', where, when you're an alcoholic and when you're a drug ad...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER On Becoming A Successful Musician: 'If I Can Do It, Anyone Can Do It'

In a new interview with the No Cover Charge Podcast, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked what piece of advice he would give to aspiring guitarists out there. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I always say, if I can do it — I don't know what I'm doing. I don't kno...

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JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS On LES BINKS: He Has 'Always Been A Big Influence Of Mine'

In a new interview with Chris Akin, JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis spoke about the recent passing of former JUDAS PRIEST drummer Les Binks. Asked how he and the PRIEST fans reacted to the news of Binks's death, Scott said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, unfortunately, I never met the...

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JUDAS PRIEST's Version Of 'War Pigs' Featuring OZZY OSBOURNE Will Arrive 'Soon': 'We're Finalizing Some Artwork', Says ROB HALFORD

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford reflected on the recent passing of legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne. Asked if he had a story in his experiences with Ozzy that spoke to who he was as a person beyond the concert sta...

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ROB HALFORD On Whether He Can Keep Touring And Performing For Another 10 Years: Why Not? I Ain't Stopping, Man'

In a new interview with Biloxi, Mississippi's The Sound 228, JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford was asked if he thinks he can keep performing for another 10 years or if he is just taking it "one tour at a time" at this point. The 74-year-old singer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Why not? T...

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CHUCK BILLY Recalls DAVE MUSTAINE 'Having A Fit' After TESTAMENT Was Able To Use Full Gear On JUDAS PRIEST Tour

On the latest episode of The David Ellefson Show, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy once again reflected on his band's first-ever U.S. arena tour, which took place in 1990, with JUDAS PRIEST as the headliner and MEGADETH as additional support. Billy said, addressing co-host David Ellefson, who was the ba...

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THE WHO's ROGER DALTREY To Headline 30th-Anniversary 'Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp' In January

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, the premier destination where music fans live out their ultimate rock dreams, has announced its 30th-anniversary Camp, taking place from January 29 through February 1, 2026 in Miami, Florida. The milestone event will feature none other than Roger Daltrey and Simon Townshe...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Surprises Busker In New Orleans Singing JUDAS PRIEST's 'You've Got Another Thing Comin''

A busker in New Orleans got a surprise last week when IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson walked by and spontaneously started singing along to the JUDAS PRIEST classic "You've Got Another Thing Comin'". The busker was playing acoustic guitar and singing when Bruce strolled by with his wife, Leana Dol...

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ROB HALFORD Says JUDAS PRIEST's Upcoming North American Tour Will Be 'A Roller-Coaster Ride Of Sheer Metal Power'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, Rob Halford was asked how JUDAS PRIEST's upcoming North American tour with Alice Cooper and CORROSION OF CONFORMITY came together. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. I wish it was a...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Announces 'Best Of - Volume 2' Collection Of Re-Recorded Versions Of Band's Biggest Songs

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH is marking its 20th anniversary with the release of two definitive greatest-hits collections: "Best Of - Volume 1" (available now) and, announced today, "Best Of - Volume 2" (due on October 24, 2025). Both collections feature newly re-recorded versions of the band's biggest a...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'He Got To The Point Where I Think He Knew The Clock Was Ticking'

In a new interview with Jonathan Clarke, host of "Out Of The Box" on Q104.3, New York's classic rock station, Rob Halford spoke about JUDAS PRIEST's absence from the "Back To The Beginning" event in Birmingham, United Kingdom, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. He said...