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JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS On 'Farewell' Tour: 'We'll Go As Long As We Want To Go'
Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted a short interview with JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, California. On whether he's as shocked as everyone el...April 21, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'K.K. DOWNING Can Never Be Replaced; He's Unique'
Benjamin "Benji" Baudelot of Rock Hard, the leading monthly metal magazine in France, spoke to JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford earlier today (Thursday, April 21),just one day after it was announced that the band's original guitarist, Kenneth "K.K." Downing, was retiring from the group. "K.K. leavin...April 21, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video)
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure o...April 21, 2011
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K.K. DOWNING Says 'Breakdown In Working Relationship' Led To His Exit From JUDAS PRIEST
Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has released the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "Dear friends, "It is with much regret that I will not be with you this summer. "Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your concerns about my health. Please rest assured tha...April 21, 2011
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K.K. DOWNING Retiring From JUDAS PRIEST; Replacement Announced
British metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced that original guitarist K.K. Downing has formally retired from the band and will therefore not be joining them on their forthcoming Epitaph Tour. The remaining members of the group respect his decision and naturally all wish him well. Having thought...April 20, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist's Son Joins U.K.'s HOSTILE; 'Dig Up The Power' Video Released
"Dig Up The Power", the new video from British metallers HOSTILE — who feature in their ranks bassist Alex Hill, son of JUDAS PRIEST's Ian Hill — can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's debut album, "Eve Of Destruction", which was produced by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. Not only...March 16, 2011
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VIOLENT STORM: New Single Snippet Available
VIOLENT STORM — the band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino — will release a new single, "Back Against The Wall", digitally on April 9 through iTunes and most Internet retailers. The track features former Cervino on bass, guitar, guitar synth; George Call (ASKA, OME...March 15, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST: U.K. Tour With QUEENSRŸCHE Officially Announced
British metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced the U.K. leg of their final "Epitaph Tour". Support on the trek will come from QUEENSRŸCHE and RIVAL SONS. The dates are as follows: July 15 - Newport Centre - Newport, UK July 16 - O2 Apollo - Manchester, UK July 17 - The Dome - Doncaster, UK ...February 28, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST To Tour U.K. With QUEENSRŸCHE?
According to an ad (see below) that appears in the latest issue of Classic Rock magazine (which isn't on shelves yet but is out to subscribers),JUDAS PRIEST will be supported by QUEENSRŸCHE when the British heavy metal legends embark on a U.K. tour in July. The dates are as follows: July 15 - Newpo...February 25, 2011
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HEATHEN Replaces DESTRÖYER 666 on DESTRUCTION's North American Tour
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have replaced DESTRÖYER 666 as the main support act on DESTRUCTION's upcoming North American headlining tour. DESTRÖYER 666 is unable to travel due to guitarist/vocalist Keith's (a.k.a. K.K. Warslut) upcoming surgery for a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament...February 16, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Contemplating Playing Material From Every Studio Album On Upcoming Tour
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST announced in December that they will head out on their farewell world tour beginning in 2011. The band intends to hit all major cities across the globe as they sign off on a career that has lasted for nearly 40 years. The "Epitaph" tour will launch in early J...February 15, 2011
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K.K. DOWNING: 'I Feel That JUDAS PRIEST Has Played Its Part In Music History'
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing recently answered a number of new fan questions via his official web site. When questioned about his plans for the future after PRIEST completes its previously announced farewell tour, Downing replied, "To be perfectly honest I have not given any thought as to pos...February 11, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST's K.K. DOWNING Discusses Classic 'Desert Plains' Track
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of JUDAS PRIEST's "Point Of Entry" album, the band's guitarist, K.K. Downing, has offered the following comment on the LP's the classic track "Desert Plains" via his official web site: "'Desert Plains', to me, is just one of those songs that you can get into in...February 5, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING's Astbury Hall Golf Course Announces Annual Membership
The Astbury Hall 18-hole championship golf course in Shropshire, England — the brainchild of lead guitarist of legendary heavy metal band JUDAS PRIEST, K.K. Downing — has announced its golf annual memberships. Commented Downing: "Designing this golf course has been an extremely fulfilling experience...January 12, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST's K.K. DOWNING Talks About 20th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller'
The webmaster of JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's official web site recently conducted an interview with Downing about the 20th anniversary of PRIEST's classsic "Painkiller" album. The question-and-answer session follows below. Q: Your album "Painkiller" just passed the 20-year mark. Let's go b...December 21, 2010
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