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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'We Wanted RIPPER To Be Able To Create His Own Identity'
San Antonio's Express-News recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. A few excerpts from the interview follow: On keeping a shady profile while strumming in the spotlight during the band's "Turbo" tour in 1986: "Yeah, that was a bit of a horror story. I had...June 23, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Talks To 'Fresh Air': Audio Available
Terry Gross, host of "Fresh Air", WHYY's national weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, recently conducted an in-depth interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. Listen to the audio of the 37-minute conversation at this location (Windows Media). In other news, PRIEST guitarist Gle...June 21, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Talks About Meeting QUEEN ELIZABETH II
The Washington Post recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On meeting Elizabeth II, the queen of England, on March 1 at Buckingham Palace at a royal reception recognizing British music and its contribution to the nation's cultur...June 21, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says QUEENSRŸCHE Is The 'Perfect Support' Band
Launch Radio Networks reports: The members of JUDAS PRIEST are enjoying themselves on tour, and so are their fans. With frontman Rob Halford back and the new album "Angel of Retribution" out now, guitarist Glenn Tipton told Launch that they've been able to concentrate on their new music, while also...June 20, 2005
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Report: Heavy Metal Is Alive And Well In Bulgaria
Hugh Fraser of Bulgaria's SofiaEcho.com has issued the following report: With BLACK SABBATH and its famous front man Ozzy Osbourne hitting town next week, I wanted to take a look at the worldwide phenomenon of heavy metal and what heavy metal culture is in Bulgaria. Knowing little about the heavy me...June 20, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON: More 'Tyranny Of Souls' Chart Positions Revealed
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's new solo album, "Tyranny of Souls", has registered the following first-week chart positions around the world: #2: Greece #10: Finland #10: Sweden #24: Hungary #34: Italy #39: Germany #58: Austria #65: UK #71: Canada #73: Switzerland #101: France #180: USA "Tyrann...June 19, 2005
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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: Members Of STATIC-X, BODY COUNT Join Forces In New Project
Roy Z, the mastermind behind the production of JUDAS PRIEST's last album, "Angel of Retribution", is currently mixing a new project that features members of ASESINO/STATIC-X, BODY COUNT, A.N.I.M.A.L., MASACRE, AGONY and DREAMS OF DAMNATION. The band, dubbed DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, will release their deb...June 17, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Confirms Plans For Live DVD
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has confirmed the group's plans to release a live DVD documenting PRIEST's "Angel of Retribution" tour, tentatively due sometime in 2006. In an interview with the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", conducted earlier in the week, Halford said, "We had a won...June 17, 2005
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WHITESNAKE DVD Due In August, Catalogue CDs To Follow
Launch Radio Networks reports: August 16 is the release date for WHITESNAKE's first-ever concert DVD. It's called "The Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues Show Live", and it was shot last October at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, which is one of singer David Coverdale's favorite places to play. Co...June 15, 2005
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THE VASELINE RATS Bassist Says He Was Never Approached To Join THE DARKNESS
THE VASELINE RATS bassist Pete Emms has issued a statement denying "rumors" that have been circulating suggesting that he has been approached to replace Frankie Poullain in the U.K. band THE DARKNESS. Says Pete: "It's amazing how the rumor machine can suddenly kick in. THE DARKNESS are a great band...June 15, 2005
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Former ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist Working With AEROSMITH Producer
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist has finished demoing 13 new songs and is currently working on material for his upcoming solo CD with acclaimed songwriter/producer Marti Frederiksen (AEROSMITH, FAITH HILL, DEF LEPPARD). Cantrell just cut a new track called "Swine" with Frederiksen and ex-JANE'S ADDI...June 15, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON's Bassist, Drummer Interviewed
The Bruce Dickinson Well-Being Network web site has posted interviews with two of the musicians who worked with IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson on his latest solo album, "Tyranny of Souls". Check out short interrogations with bassist Ray "Geezer" Burke (read) and drummer David Moreno (read). Avai...June 14, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Management Clear Up Backstage-Pass Confusion
JUDAS PRIEST Management Co-Ordinator Jayne Andrews has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "There appears to some confusion about what I have said to fans about backstage passes. The backstage area is a working area for us. However, of course we have people backstage — whet...June 14, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH, SLIPKNOT, MOTÖRHEAD Honored At GOLDEN GODS AWARDS: Photos Available
BLACK SABBATH, SLIPKNOT and Lemmy (MOTÖRHEAD) were honored Monday night (June 13) at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards ceremony. The trophies, which feature a skull, a snake, a cloak, and a bony hand making the metal sign, were handed out at the London Astoria. Over 1,000 metal fans plus over 500...June 14, 2005
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WINTERS BANE: 'Redivivus' Track Listing Revealed
WINTERS BANE have finished mixing their new album, "Redivivus", for a late summer release. The drum tracks for the follow-up to 1997's "Girth" were laid down at The Dump studio in the U.K. by former HELLOWEEN/METALIUM drummer Mark Cross with the help of veteran producer Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIE...June 14, 2005
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