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IAN HILL Lists Reasons K.K. DOWNING Wasn't Asked To Rejoin JUDAS PRIEST

JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill says Kenneth "K.K." Downing might have been "playing a bit of mischief" when he said he was "shocked" that he wasn't asked to rejoin the band following Glenn Tipton's decision to retire from the road due to his battle with Parkinson's disease. Tipton was diagnosed with...

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JUDAS PRIEST Launches GLENN TIPTON PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have launched the Glenn Tipton Parkinson's Foundation in honor of their guitarist who is suffering from the degenerative neurological disorder. Tipton was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease four years ago — after being stricken by the condition at least half...

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IAN HILL On JUDAS PRIEST's Future: 'We'll Keep It Going As Long As We Can, Because We Love It So Much'

Ian Hill has shot down rumors that JUDAS PRIEST's current run of dates in support of the "Firepower" album is the band's last extensive world tour. Speaking to The Metal Crypt, the bassist said: "No. It was never intended to be the last tour. We are out supporting a new record. We did try to slow do...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says 'We Can All Learn' From JUDAS PRIEST's 'Perseverance, Dedication And Passion'

Mia Klose of TotalRock Radio conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner on June 9 at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if there were times, before he joined JUDAS PRIEST in 2011, when he considered giving up and cutting hi...

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POISON's BOBBY DALL On Former Bandmate RICHIE KOTZEN: 'I Don't Hold A Grudge Against Him'

POISON bassist Bobby Dall was recently interviewed by Meltdown of Detroit radio station WRIF. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On POISON touring in consecutive years after taking a five-year break from the road: Bobby: "With POI...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Releases Music Video For 'Riot'

Guitarist, singer and songwriter Richie Kotzen has just released a music video for a new song called "Riot". The clip, which also features bassist Dylan Wilson and drummer Mike Bennett, was shot on location in Los Angeles, California by Vicente Cordero. The single be available Thursday, June 7 on al...

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ALICE COOPER: 'If I Didn't Think My Next Album Was Going To Be My Best Album, Then I Would Stop'

Andy Hall of Des Moines radio station Lazer 103.3 recently conducted an interview with Alice Cooper. You can listen to the entire chat via the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether the album title "Paranormal" is fitting of his career: Alice: "...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Reveals First Concert He Ever Attended

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner recently spoke to Digital Tour Bus about the first concert he ever attended. He said (see video below): "My first concert ever was Bryan Adams at Wembley Arena in 1987. I'm a huge fan of Bryan Adams — I was then, and still am now. Great songs, great voice, grea...

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Watch NANCY WILSON And NUNO BETTENCOURT Perform HEART's 'Barracuda' At 'Soundcheck Live'

HEART's Nancy Wilson made an unannounced appearance at this past Saturday's (May 26) weekly "Soundcheck Live" event at Lucky Strike Live in Los Angeles, California. Wilson, one of the founding members of legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame group, joined event curator Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME),ba...

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RICHIE KOTZEN, VINNIE MOORE And GUS G. To Team Up For U.S. Shows In The Fall

Guitar legends Richie Kotzen, Vinnie Moore and Gus G. will join forces for a 10-date U.S. tour in the fall. Prior to the trek, Vinnie and Gus will play four shows in Texas without Kotzen. Vinnie Moore and Gus G. tour dates: Sep. 13 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar Sep. 14 - San Antonio, TX – Rock Box Sep....

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JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS: 'Firepower' Tour Drum Rundown

JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis recently gave a personal tour of his drum rig to Sweetwater's Nick D'Virgilio. Check out the footage below. Travis recently told NJArts.net that he is confident fans will find plenty to like on PRIEST's latest album, "Firepower". "It's 14 tracks and people have the...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says JUDAS PRIEST Plans To Play More 'Firepower' Songs Live

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was recently interviewed by Australia's Heavy magazine. The complete conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the group's mindset as they entered the studio to record new album "Firepower": Richie: "It w...

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MIKE PORTNOY On THE WINERY DOGS Making New Music: 'It's Just A Matter Of When'

In a brand new interview with "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon", drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was once again asked about the status of THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). He...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Firepower' Album Was Written And Recorded Over Six-Month Period

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford and guitarist Richie Faulkner were recently interviewed by the U.K.'s "The Sound Lab" radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below (note: the interview begins around the 25-minute mark). A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABB...

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ZAKK WYLDE, GEORGE LYNCH, PAUL GILBERT Perform Popular DISNEY Songs On 'Disney Super Guitar' Album

The new instrumental album "Disney Super Guitar" features guitarists Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG),Tak Matsumoto (B'Z),George Lynch (DOKKEN),Orianthi, and others performing hard-rocking, virtuosic versions of timeless Disney songs. With cover art depictin...