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K.K. DOWNING Doesn't Rule Out Return To JUDAS PRIEST
In a brand new with VintageRock.com, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing was asked if writing his autobiography, "Heavy Duty: Days And Nights In Judas Priest", provided him with a sense of closure concerning his time in the band. "Yeah, I think so," he replied. "I guess it's the same with any...September 1, 2018
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THEM Signs With STEAMHAMMER/SPV
The German-American band THEM is described in a press release as "one of the most remarkable and charismatic new metal outfits that Steamhammer/SPV have signed in recent years." The group's masterminds are American vocalist KK Fossor (ex-COLDSTEEL) and German guitarist Markus Ullrich, co-founder of...March 13, 2018
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DESTRÖYER 666 To Release 'Call Of The Wild' EP
DESTRÖYER 666 will release a crushing new EP on February 23. "Call Of The Wild" contains three brand new songs and a fresh take on the band's classic and live favorite, "Trialed by Fire". "Call Of The Wild" track listing: 01. Violence Is Golden (4:30) 02. Stone By Stone (3:37) 03. Call Of The Wild (...January 5, 2018
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Acclaimed L.A. Rockers A LA CARTE Release First And Only Album After Four Decades
Popular late '70s/early '80s Southern California band A LA CARTE has released its first album after being together on and off for over 40 years. The notorious power trio of KK Martin (guitar/vocals),Craig Miller (bass/vocals) and Brian O'Brian (drums),still has a large following of fans. With thei...December 25, 2017
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING's Astbury Golf Dream Comes To An End
According to The Times, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's estate at Astbury Hall, his home near Bridgnorth, in south Shropshire, England, collapsed into administration and immediately was put up for sale with an asking price of more than £10 million (approximately $13.21 million). The new...October 10, 2017
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We Are Twisted F***ing Sister!
For about a year, I was an interviewer for Dee Snider's HouseOfHairOnline.com. It was a dream slot that, for me, opened doors in music journalism, and allowed me to speak with such guests as Ace Frehley, KK Downing, Doro Pesch, Matt Sorum, Bobby Blotzer and late KISS manager, Bill Aucoin, among othe...February 28, 2016
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THEM Feat. SYMPHONY X, SUFFOCATION Members To Release 'Sweet Hollow' Album
THEM, the new U.S. metal band featuring bassist Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) and drummer Kevin Talley (SUFFOCATION),has inked a deal with Belgium's Empire Records. A limited-edition tour CD called "Fear Them", will be available on THEM's U.S./Canadian tour as the support act for German power metallers...February 23, 2016
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New Song Premiere: DESTRÖYER 666's 'Live And Burn'
Renegade black/thrash maniacs DESTRÖYER 666 return with their long-awaited new manifesto, "Wildfire", due on February 26 via Season Of Mist. With "Wildfire", the band delivers one of 2016's most forceful heavy metal albums. Anthemic tracks such as "Traitor", "Live and Burn", "Hounds At Ya Back" and...January 6, 2016
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K.K. DOWNING On Possibility Of Playing With JUDAS PRIEST Again: 'I Don't Think That Will Ever, Ever Happen'
Robert Cavuoto of Guitar International recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Guitar International: I understand you had your reasons for leaving [JUDAS PRIEST], but how did things go from the band retiring in 2010 w...June 11, 2015
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Defenders of the Faith Special 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Alright, it's a hair late getting to the table, let's get that quibble out of the way. JUDAS PRIEST fans will still want to snap up the "Defenders of the Faith Special 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition" since this three-disc celebration of the classic album comes with a vintage, fast-pounding concert...March 23, 2015
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Doesn't Mind Being Best Known As The Former Lead Singer Of JUDAS PRIEST
José R. Rojo recently conducted an interview with powerhouse American singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR). You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether it bothers him that he is constantly...November 11, 2014
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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: The Thought Of Not Doing The Band Anymore Terrifies Every One Of Us
May The Rock Be With You recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. May The Rock Be With You: It's been six years since "Nostradamus", so in that time what inspired the songs for ["Redeeemer Of Souls"]? Hill: Well, a lot ...August 1, 2014
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Redeemer of Souls
Gauging the pre-release fan chatter out there, "Redeemer of Souls" rings more like Judgment Day than the release of a new JUDAS PRIEST album. This should be cause for celebration, since it's JUDAS freakin' PRIEST, damn ya. Nevertheless, "Redeemer of Souls" arrives amidst skepticism following their s...July 28, 2014
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HALFORD On 'Redeemer Of Souls': 'The Overall Consensus Is That The Metal God Delivered The Goods Again'
JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was interviewed on the May 16-18 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs, go to FullMetalJackieRadio.com. Full...May 21, 2014
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JUDAS PRIEST's Co-Founding Guitarist ERNIE CHATAWAY Dead At 62
JUDAS PRIEST's co-founding guitarist Ernie Chataway has died at the age of 62. He was reportedly battling lung cancer for quite some time before his death. The original JUDAS PRIEST lineup, featuring Chataway, singer Al Atkins, bassist Bruno Stapenhill and drummer John Partridge, came together in 19...May 14, 2014
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