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British Steel: 30th Anniversary Edition
People throw out the term "classic" so often that it tends to lose its true meaning, but when talking about JUDAS PRIEST's 1980 grand slam "British Steel" the meaning of the word cannot be overstated. It is a classic much like AC/DC's "Back in Black", IRON MAIDEN's "The Number of the Beast", BLACK S...June 20, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST's K.K. DOWNING Talks 30th Anniversary Of 'British Steel'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with guitarist K.K. Downing of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST about the 30th anniversary of the band's "British Steel" album. You can now listen to the chat in here parts below. In a recent interview with the QMI Agency,...June 9, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST's K.K. DOWNING Talks 'British Steel' Anniversary, Possible Solo Album
Darryl Sterdan of the QMI Agency recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On the 1980 album "British Steel", which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year: "It was the album that really launched PRIEST universally. It...May 17, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST Interviewed By FOZZY Frontman
FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST members Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing for the official web site of World Wrestling Entertainment. The entire chat can be found by following these links: * Part 1 * Part 2 A couple...May 13, 2010
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Hell Blade
Shows how much I know about the stalwarts of traditional, Christian-based heavy metal… It seems SAINT came roaring onto the white lit scene around '84 and have to date released eight albums, including the subject of this very review, "Hell Blade". Somebody asks me to name the top three Christian tra...May 9, 2010
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OPETH Frontman Reflects On Anniversary Shows
Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "Swollen feet! "If you guys been on a plane for 15 hours+, you might have experienced it. Fucking disgusting! Maybe it's something that comes with age. "Anyhooo... I went to the pharmacy and g...April 12, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST Interviewed On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show
JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing and Ian Hill were IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on Friday, April 9 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". You can now listen to the program for the next seven days at BBC.co.uk. Back On Black,...April 10, 2010
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HAMMERFALL Guitarist Discusses New Album, Lineup Changes
Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with guitarist Oscar Dronjak of Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL on March 27, 2010 at the House Of Blues in Hollywood, California. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Assault: The guitars on the latest album were...March 29, 2010
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LEATHERWOLF Frontman Schedules CD-Release Show
LEATHERWOLF vocalist/guitarist Michael Olivieri has booked a CD-release party for his newly released solo album, "Goodbye Rain", at the Galaxy theatre in Santa Ana, California on May 7. Joining him on stage will be THE M.O.B., a 10-piece band featuring the following musicians: * Michael Olivieri (LE...March 18, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST's HALFORD, DOWNING Talk About 30th Anniversary Of 'British Steel'
Joel McIver of The Quietus recently conducted an interview with Rob Halford (vocals) and K.K. Downing (guitar) of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Quietus: Thirty years since "British Steel", eh fellas? What does that feel like? Rob Halfo...March 18, 2010
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VIOLENT STORM Parts Ways With Singer
VIOLENT STORM — the band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino — has parted ways with singer Craig Swyger "due to musical differences." Cervino states, "Craig will soon be embarking on his own brand new project and I wish him nothing but the best on his future endeavor...March 13, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Answers Fan-Submitted Questions
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing recently answered a number of new fan questions via his official web site. A couple of excerpts follow below. On whether JUDAS PRIEST would ever re-record some of their older classics: Downing: "Yes, it could be good at some time. I assume you are thinking of main...March 4, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Behind The Music Remastered' To Air This Saturday
VH1's Emmy Award-nominated and critically acclaimed series "Behind The Music" returns to continue some of these now iconic stories. This Saturday, February 13 at 10 p.m. ET, VH1 Classic will air eight new half-hour weekly episodes of "Behind the Music Remastered" featuring some of classic rocks semi...February 12, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Comments On GRAMMY AWARD
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has issued the following update: "At last, after five nominations, I am happy to say the PRIEST has at last come home with a Grammy Award! "I know that some of you may think that the awards are geared up mainly for the pop and country fraternity. But, really, it ....February 7, 2010
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KING DIAMOND Drummer To Guest On VIOLENT STORM Album
Drummer Matt Thompson (KING DIAMOND, SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD, AGHORA) will make a guest appearance on VIOLENT STORM's upcoming album titled "Back Against The Wall". A single is expected to be out by late February 2010, accompanied by a surprise cover song. VIOLENT STORM is the band formed by ex-YNGWIE M...February 3, 2010
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