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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Opens Up About His Cancer Battle: 'I Should Have Listened To My Doctors'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about his decision to go public with his battle with prostate cancer. Asked if it is correct to say that he is currently in remission, meaning that cancer is resp...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says New JUDAS PRIEST Album Is Completely Written: We Just 'Need To Record It Properly'

In a new interview with Keefy of Ghost Cult, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're in the process of putting it together. Obviously, that p...

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AARON LEWIS Says 'Nobody Likes To Hear The Truth Anymore' As He Once Again Promotes COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis bashed President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci over vaccine mandates and other policies during a recent concert in Tennessee. The 49-year-old Lewis, an outspoken conservative rocker who reinvented himself as a solo country artist in the last decade, voiced his views on...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH Says He Hasn't Owned A Home Since 2016: 'I've Been A Gypsy By Every Account'

In a new interview with Ronni Hunter of Columbus, Ohio's 99.7 The Blitz radio station, SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith was asked what he looks forward to doing the most once he gets off the road after a long tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm an anomaly when it comes to the...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Returns To Live Stage After ROB HALFORD's Recovery From The Cold

JUDAS PRIEST returned to the live stage last night (Thursday, April 7) at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It marked the band's first performance since Saturday, April 2 when PRIEST played at the Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. This past Tues...

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JOE SATRIANI Recalls Giving Guitar Lessons To METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'He Was Such A Motivated Young Student'

In a new interview with Kylie Olsson's YouTube show "Life In Six Strings", Joe Satriani, who was a guitar teacher before he found fame with his 1987 album "Surfing With The Alien", spoke about what it was like giving lessons to one of his more famous students, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett. He said (as t...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Is Recovering From A Cold; North American Tour To Resume On Thursday

Earlier today (Tuesday, April 5),JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke to Sean P McKenna of East Coast Live about the cancelation of the band's concert last night at Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell in Lowell, Massachusetts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're resting up. Yest...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN And 10-Year-Old Son Pay Musical Tribute To FOO FIGHTERS' TAYLOR HAWKINS

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian was joined by his 10-year-old son Revel Young Ian on drums as they performed renditions of several FOO FIGHTERS songs for an Instagram video which Scott shared on Sunday (April 3). Scott captioned the clip: "Paying tribute to Taylor…we've been jamming our favorite Foo's a...

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Watch: GLENN TIPTON Rejoins JUDAS PRIEST On Stage In Newark

JUDAS PRIEST was rejoined by guitarist Glenn Tipton on stage during the band's headlining concert Wednesday night (March 30) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. As he has done a number of other times over the course of the last four years, Tipton appeared with PRIEST for the encore, performi...

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ROB HALFORD 'Would Love' To See JUDAS PRIEST Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME While He Is Still Alive

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford says that he "would love" to see his band get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame while he is still alive. PRIEST was previously on the ballot for Rock Hall induction in 2020, but failed to receive enough votes to make that year's class. Having been eligible...

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DEEP PURPLE's STEVE MORSE To Take 'Temporary Hiatus' From Live Shows; Replacement Guitarist Announced

Due to "a family matter," guitarist Steve Morse will be taking a temporary hiatus from DEEP PURPLE live shows but remains a full member of the band. Steve's replacement for PURPLE's upcoming dates in May, June and July 2022 will be guitarist Simon McBride, who has previously toured with both Ian Gil...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says Drums For Next JUDAS PRIEST Album Have Already Been Recorded

In a new interview with the "Metal From The Inside" podcast, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's still in the process. And it's been slowe...

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Watch: GLENN TIPTON Rejoins JUDAS PRIEST On Stage In Philadelphia

JUDAS PRIEST was rejoined by guitarist Glenn Tipton on stage during the band's headlining concert Tuesday night (March 29) at The Met Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As he has done a number of other times over the course of the last four years, Tipton appeared with PRIEST for the encore,...

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Late DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD's Former Home On The Market For $11 Million

According to Oxford Mail, the former home of late DEEP PURPLE keyboard player Jon Lord is up for sale. The eight-bedroom property Burntwood Hall in Goring-on-Thames, where Lord lived in the 1980s, is now on the market with a guide price of £8.5 million (approximately $11.17 million). The house, whic...

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IAN HILL Says 'It Would Be Great' If JUDAS PRIEST Finally Got Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME This Year

JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill says that "it would be great" if his band finally got inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. PRIEST was previously on the ballot for Rock Hall induction in 2020, but failed to receive enough votes to make that year's class. Having been eligible for indu...