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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'I Never Thought I Was Naturally Talented; I Just Worked Hard'

Norway's Imhotep recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Imhotep: What originally made you pick up guitar instead of some other instrument? Downing: "This is actually a very good question. It was such a long time ago. Everybody p...

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ROB HALFORD: 'I Still Want To Do Some Extreme Forms Of Metal, Like Black/ Death Metal'

Norway's Imhotep recently conducted an interview JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On when he felt it was the right time to come back to his roots: "I think it was after we released the TWO record. We went on tour, and everything that I get involved ...

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ICED EARTH Frontman Discusses New EP, Upcoming Tour

Marko Syrjälä and Arto Lehtinen of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST). A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: You [ICED EARTH] just released your new EP, "Overture of the Wicked". With...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Drummer To Host HIXONFEST

Acclaimed heavy metal drummer Richard Christy (ex-ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED),who currently works for "The Howard Stern Show", will host Hixonfest 2007 on Saturday, July 28 at the Pennant East in Bellmawr, New Jersey. This yearly event is put together by THE HIXON to showcase some...

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ZAKK WYLDE: Performance From DIMEBAG's ROCKWALK Induction Available Online

If you missed the "Headbanger's Ball" airing of Zakk Wylde's (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) performance at "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's Hollywood's Rockwalk induction — which took place May 17, 2007 in front of the Guitar Center at 7425 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California — you can head on...

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THE CURSED: 'Room Full Of Sinners' E-Card Available

An e-card for the debut album from THE CURSED — the new band featuring vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (OVERKILL) and former HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo — is available at this location. Entitled "Room Full of Sinners", the CD was released yesterday (June 26) via Screaming Ferret Wreckords. The albu...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's iTunes 'Celebrity Playlist' Revealed

Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH is currently featured on the front of the iTunes music section under "Celebrity Playlists." Mustaine's list includes the following selections: All the Girls Love Alice - ELTON JOHN Don't Dream It's Over - CROWDED HOUSE Victim of Changes - JUDAS PRIEST Rock Bottom - UFO Anot...

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MORTIFICATION: 'Live Humanitarian' CD Track Listing Revealed

Australia-based Christian death metallers MORTIFICATION have announced the track listing for their upcoming CD, "Live Humanitarian", which is now available for pre-order from the Soundmass.com store. Pre-order copies will be shipped around July 6 and will be given first priority. According to the ba...

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LUNARMILE To Work With Producer CHRIS TSANGARIDES

LUNARMILE, the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie Iommi (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill),has announced plans to work with producer Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH, THIN LIZZY) on new material this...

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ROB ROCK Completes Work On 'Garden Of Chaos'

The official web site of powerhouse heavy metal vocalist ROB ROCK (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) has been updated with the following message: "The new [ROB ROCK solo] album 'Garden of Chaos' is now complete! So far the reaction to the album has been fantastic! Keep an eye out in August/September...

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DORO: Video Footage From Last Night's Arizona Concert Available

Excellent-quality video footage of DORO's June 21, 2007 performance at The Clubhouse in Tempe, Arizona has been posted at YouTube: "East Meets West": (Video) "Warrior Soul": (Video) "Breaking the Law" (JUDAS PRIEST cover): (Video) Pesch's new version of the WARLOCK classic "All We Are" — featuring a...

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DANGEROUS TOYS Looking For Photos Of Tattoos For Upcoming DVD

Austin hard rockers DANGEROUS TOYS are looking for high-resolution photos of DANGEROUS TOYS tattoos, to be included in the packaging with the band's upcoming 20-year anniversary live DVD. Please e-mail them to [email protected]. In the hairspray and eyeliner soaked excesses of the late '80s,...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD: 'The Goatrider's Horde' Video Posted Online

3 INCHES OF BLOOD's video for the track "The Goatrider's Horde" has been posted online: High-Quality, YouTube. MP3.com is currently streaming the entire new album from Vancouver, B.C.-based heavy metal warriors 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, entitled "Fire Up the Blades". Check it out at this location. Due on J...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Wants To Play At The Birmingham Town Hall

Ozzy Osbourne will be the first person inducted into the new Birmingham Walk of Stars, which will honor the British city's most famous sons and daughters. Osbourne's induction ceremony will be held on July 6. According to icBirmingham, Ozzy has revealed for the first time that he would love to celeb...

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DIMEBAG: Footage From Hollywood's RockWalk Induction To Air On 'Headbanger's Ball'

Late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott will be the focus of this weekend's (June 23) "Headbanger's Ball" as he gets inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk. Look out for nine "Beyond the Ball" short art pieces with family and friends scattered throughout the two-hour show. Scott Ian (...