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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING: New Video Blog Available

A new guitar-related video blog from JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing filmed a few weeks ago in Finland has been posted on his official YouTube channel. Check out K.K. introducing a classic instrument from the past below. JUDAS PRIEST's August 17, 2009 performance at the Hard Rock Live at the Sem...

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ROB HALFORD: New Audio Interview Posted Online

Brandon Marshall of Sonic Excess conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford on December 1, 2009. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. HALFORD's new album, "Halford III - Winter Songs", sold 1,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release, accord...

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DEATH ANGEL Debuts New Songs, Bassist At Holland's SPEEDFEST

San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL debuted two brand new songs — "River" and "Into The Arms Of Righteous Anger" — during their appearance at this year's Speedfest, which was held November 28 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The concert marked the group's first appearance with bassist Damien...

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METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, MEGADETH, AC/DC, SLAYER Among GRAMMY AWARDS Nominees

METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, LAMB OF GOD, MEGADETH, AC/DC and SLAYER are among the nominees for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The nominees in the "Hard Rock" and "Metal" categories are as follows: Best Hard Rock Performanc...

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BËEHLER To Guest On CKCU's 'Pure Radio Kaos'

BËEHLER — the Canadian band featuring the former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler, former EXCITER bassist Allan Johnson and guitarists Sean Brophy and Scott Walsh — will be interviewed today (Wednesday, December 2) on the Ottawa, Ontario, Canada radio station CKCU on the "Pure Radio Kaos" progra...

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ROB HALFORD: 'I Can't Wait For DIO To Get Well And Be Back Out There Singing His Heart Out'

Canadian syndicated radio show "Metal7080" (web site) conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford earlier today (Monday, November 30). During the 21-minute chat, Rob talked about the "Winter Songs" holiday album from HALFORD and his Metal God Apparel clothing line, among other topi...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's Cover Of MICHAEL JACKSON's 'Beat It'; Audio Sample Available

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will release a new album called "High Impact" on December 8 (one day earlier internationally). The set is described as "a mind-boggling, high-paced compilation record" featuring a "surprise" bonus track — Yngwie's never-before-released interpretation of t...

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ROB HALFORD: 'I Am Definitely A Believer In Karma'

Cathy A. Campagna of The Aquarian Weekly recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford. An excerpt from the chat follows below. The Aquarian Weekly: The [Metal God Apparel] illustrations are wonderful, how did that develop? Did you sit down and go over the concepts with an art...

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CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED: Japanese Version Of Debut Album To Include POWERMAD Cover

CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, the new project led by acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE),will release its self-titled debut album on February 2, 2010 via Metal Blade Records. The CD contains nine tracks, a bonus DVD ("The Making of C...

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JUDAS PRIEST: Classic Albums To Be Re-Released On Vinyl

Back On Black, which specializes in vinyl editions of classic metal albums and is dedicated to providing top-quality releases for record collectors and metal fans worldwide, has announced that 2010 will see the release of the original classic JUDAS PRIEST albums on vinyl. All albums will be 180gm he...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Takes 'Rock Shop' On The Road To Lebanon

Former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson has posted the latest episode in "David Ellefson's Rock Shop", an ongoing YouTube video series hosted by the bassist himself. In Episode 24, entitled "Rock Shop Lebanon", David talks to Simon El Khoury and Maher Mardini of Rockring, the Lebanese...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Talks About HAIL!'s Visit To Lebanon On 'Maximum Threshold' Show

David Ellefson (MEGADETH, F5, HAIL!) and J.C.B. of the Cleveland metal band DEMONS WITHIN were interviewed on this past Saturday's (November 28) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The program is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio...

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STRATOVARIUS' JENS JOHANSSON To Guest On AVANTASIA Album

Keyboardist Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS, DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has joined the list of guest musicians who will appear on the forthcoming release from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "I've known Jens for years now; there has always been a friendship between EDGUY...

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EDEN'S CURSE: 'Condemned To Burn - The UK Tour Collection' EP Detailed

Metal Mayhem Music will release "Condemned To Burn - The UK Tour Collection" EP from EDEN'S CURSE on November 30 to coincide with the band's U.K. tour. The group has pulled out some true hidden gems from its personal archives to create a true collector's item for all fans of EDEN'S CURSE, coupling a...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Play 'Unplugged' Show In Akron

Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will play a rare "unplugged" show on Friday, December 4 at the Tap House in Akron, Ohio. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/scorchersonwaterloo. Owens this past summer completed a sh...