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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: 'The Time To Think About Retiring Is When Your Performances Start To Dip'

In a new interview with Spain's Rock FM, JUDAS PRIEST's Ian Hill was asked if he and his bandmates have thought about a possible retirement yet. The 72-year-old bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, we have no plan to retire yet. We're still able to perform. The time to think...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Plays 'Killing Machine' During Soundcheck In Birmingham

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST played their classic song "Killing Machine" during soundcheck prior to the band's hometown concert Tuesday night (March 19) at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England. Video of the rendition — which did not include singer Rob Halford — can be seen belo...

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Watch: MR. BIG Plays First Show With WHITESNAKE's MICHELE LUPPI

MR. BIG played its first concert with Michele Luppi (WHITESNAKE) Friday night (March 22) at KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Luppi is assisting with the lead vocals during MR. BIG's ongoing U.K. tour while singer Eric Martin is dealing with an unspecified voice issue. Fan-filmed vid...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces First Appearance At A U.S. Comic Convention

Legendary IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will make his first appearance at a U.S. comic convention on Saturday, March 30 at WonderCon in Anaheim, California for a panel discussion on his debut comic book series. For the last decade, Dickinson has been developing the story of "The Mandrake Proj...

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MR. BIG Recruits WHITESNAKE's MICHELE LUPPI To Assist With Lead Vocals While ERIC MARTIN Deals With Voice Issue

MR. BIG has recruited Michele Luppi (WHITESNAKE) to assist with the lead vocals during the band's ongoing U.K. tour while singer Eric Martin is dealing with an unspecified voice issue. Earlier today (Friday, March 22),Eric took to his social media to write: "Hey fine folks, Eric here .. So after th...

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BLACK SABBATH: Box Set Of TONY MARTIN-Era Recordings, 'Anno Domini 1989-1995', To Arrive In May

Rhino has set a May 31 release date for the "Anno Domini 1989-1995" box set of the Tony Martin-era BLACK SABBATH albums. BLACK SABBATH's history with singers Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio has been chronicled extensively through the years in multiple collections. Until now, no boxed set has focu...

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Is There An End To JUDAS PRIEST? ROB HALFORD Responds

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, Rob Halford was asked if there is an end to JUDAS PRIEST. The 72-year-old singer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, no. It's a good question. And no. I think once you start thinking about the end, you start to kind of deflate and deco...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL On Coming Up With Setlist For Band's Tours: 'It Gets More Difficult Every Time'

In a new interview with Metal Express Radio, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill spoke about the task of coming up with a setlist for the band's tours. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is difficult. It gets more difficult every time. Obviously, the fans are coming to hear their favorite s...

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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Announces New Album, 'Pirates II – Armada'

The pirates of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are about to take listeners on their heaviest symphonic adventure yet with their new studio album, titled "Pirates II – Armada", set for release on July 5, 2024 via Napalm Records. The new successor to their high-charting previous release, "Pirates" (2022),is set...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of MR. BIG Performing 'Alive And Kickin'' In Tokyo During 'The BIG Finish' 2023 Tour

Professionally filmed video of MR. BIG performing the song "Alive And Kickin'" in July 2023 at Budokan in Tokyo, Japan can be seen below. MR. BIG's ongoing last worldwide tour is aptly titled "The BIG Finish". Since the band's original drummer and co-founder Pat Torpey lost his battle with Parkinson...

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New Lineup Of KINGDOM COME Performs Live For First Time (Video)

The new lineup of KINGDOM COME — featuring original guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and bassist Johnny B. Frank, along with the band's latest additions, vocalist Ezekiel "Zeke" Kaplan and drummer Matt Muckle — played its first two shows on March 15 at The Lamp Theater in Irwin, Pennsylvania a...

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JUDAS PRIEST Performs 'Sword Of Damocles' And 'Crown Of Horns' Live For First Time

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST played at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on Friday, March 15 as part of the band's "Metal Masters" European tour. PRIEST's 17-song setlist included the live debuts of "Sword Of Damocles", which originally appears on the band's 2014 album "Redeemer Of Souls", and "...

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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON Says He Will Continue Performing While Seated Until Summer Tour With STYX

Ever since legendary rockers FOREIGNER kicked off their farewell tour last July in Alpharetta, Georgia, their bassist Jeff Pilson has been performing while seated on a stool as the result of a back injury. Asked in a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com how his back is doing now,...

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IAN HILL Names His 'All-Time Favorite' JUDAS PRIEST Song

In a new appearance on The Break Down With Nath & Johnny podcast, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked who in the band has the final say when it comes to picking a setlist for the PRIEST live shows. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it is probably Rob [Halford, PRIEST...

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MICK MARS On Legal Battle With MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'I Can't Say It's The End Of My Association Or Even Being In The Band'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars touched upon the fact that he is waging a legal battle with the iconic hard rockers, alleging that the group is pushing him out after he announced his retirement from touring. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...