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Former DRIVE Singer DAVID TAYLOR Dead At 44
According to TheMusicsOver.com, David Taylor, the former lead vocalist for '80s hard rock band DRIVE, was killed in a road accident late last month. While driving along a San Antonio interstate on June 25, Taylor lost control of his vehicle after a tire blew out, causing him to crash. He was airlift...July 10, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'A Touch Of Evil: Live' Video Trailer Available
A two-minute trailer for JUDAS PRIEST's forthcoming "A Touch of Evil: Live" live album can be viewed below. JUDAS PRIEST has chosen 10 songs not previously released in live album form for "A Touch of Evil: Live", which is due out July 14, in the midst of the band's U.S. summer tour. "A Touch of ...July 10, 2009
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HOLY GRAIL Signs With PROSTHETIC RECORDS
Prosthetic Records has signed the Los Angeles-based act HOLY GRAIL. The band, formerly known as SORCERER, features three former members of WHITE WIZZARD and takes its influence from such classic metal acts as IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT, and the SCORPIONS. Vocalist James Paul Luna's Rob Halfor...July 10, 2009
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'Louder Than Hell: The Unflinching Oral History Of Metal' Book Due In 2011
"Louder Than Hell: The Unflinching Oral History of Metal" by Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman will be a comprehensive, informative and entertaining history of metal told by the people who created it. In addition to talking to a broad range of artists, the authors will interview industry professio...July 9, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Talks Golf; Video Available
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing recently opened a five-star golf course at his luxury home, Astbury Hall, five miles outside Bridgnorth, in the most beautiful Shropshire, U.K. countryside you could imagine. Video footage of Downing talking to BBC News about his passion for golf can be viewed at...July 9, 2009
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Interviewed On BBC RADIO; Audio Available
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Allan Atkins and his HOLY RAGE bandmate Chris Johnson (guitar) were interviewed on July 5 by radio presenter, history professor and author Carl Chinn on BBC Radio. According to a posting on Atkins' MySpace page, "We launched Al's new book, 'Dawn of the Metal Gods', spoke...July 9, 2009
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Memorial Service For Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer Announced; Bandmembers Pay Tribute
A memorial service for former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.) will be held on Saturday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Siesta Key public beach (just south of main pavillion) in Florida. This celebration of Midnight's life will be open to all who wish to attend. CRIMSON GLORY ba...July 9, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST: Mansfield Video Footage, Photos Available
Fan-filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST's July 7, 2009 concert at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts can be viewed below (courtesy of "HowellKenny" and "KJastremski"). Check out photos from EmpyreLounge.com. JUDAS PRIEST kicked off its "British Steel" 30th-anniversary tour Monday night...July 8, 2009
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NIGHTMARE Bassist Pays Tribute To Fallen CRIMSON GLORY Singer
Bassist Yves Campion from French power metallers NIGHTMARE has issued the following statement regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight: "On this day of July 8th 2009, I have lost a brother, a genius, a wizard, an incredible mystical voice... I have been so much inspired by him...July 8, 2009
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SEBASTIAN BACH: Blu-Ray Is 'Moving Along At Full Speed'
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has issued the following update: "I am so stoked to say that production on the brand new Sebastian Bach Blu-ray DVD is moving along at full speed! "Had a great conversation yesterday with the production company that is making the Blu-ray and we brainstormed for...July 8, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST: Entire 'A Touch Of Evil: Live' Album Available For Streaming
JUDAS PRIEST's forthcoming "A Touch of Evil: Live" live album is available for streaming in its entirety at MetalSucks. JUDAS PRIEST has chosen 10 songs not previously released in live album form for "A Touch of Evil: Live", which is due out July 14, in the midst of the band's U.S. summer tour. ...July 7, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Talks About MICHAEL JACKSON's Death
JUDAS PRIEST bassist recently spoke to Jane Stevenson of Canoe.ca's ENT blog about the death of the "king of pop" Michael Jackson and the outpouring of grief from his fans. "He was an immense star, wasn't he? Let's face it," said Hill. "He's a worldwide superstar really and the grief that everybody'...July 7, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST: Quality Wallingford Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST performing the song "Steeler" on July 5, 2009 at the Chevrolet Theater in Wallingford, Connecticut can be viewed below (courtesy of retthejet). JUDAS PRIEST kicked off its "British Steel" 30th-anniversary tour Monday night (June 2...July 6, 2009
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CAULDRON Frontman Evicted Over METALLICA Dispute
Jason Decay, frontman of the Canadian traditional metal trio CAULDRON, recently underwent as surreal an experience as one can have at home. Like most touring musicians, Jason has his share of strange road stories, but he surely didn't expect one of the weirdest ones of all to happen in his very own...July 6, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Schedules South American Dates
Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has scheduled the following South American dates in October: Oct. 09 - [to be announced] - Asunción, Paraguay Oct. 10 - Show Foz do - Iguazú, Brasil Oct. 11 - Show La Plata - Buen...July 6, 2009
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