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DAVE MUSTAINE Pays Tribute To BUDGIE's BURKE SHELLEY: 'Thank You For Your Music'
MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has paid tribute to vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley of legendary Welsh rockers BUDGIE who died on January 10 at the age of 71. Earlier today (Saturday, January 15),the 60-year-old Mustaine took to his Twitter to write: "I heard Burke Shelley passed away. I am saddened at our...January 15, 2022
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Pays Tribute To BUDGIE's BURKE SHELLEY
Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has paid tribute to vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley of legendary Welsh rockers BUDGIE who died on Monday, January 10 at the age of 71. Earlier today (Friday, January 14),Downing took to his social media to write: "It is with much sadness that I hear that ou...January 14, 2022
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SOUNDGARDEN Pays Tribute To BUDGIE's BURKE SHELLEY
The surviving members of SOUNDGARDEN have paid tribute to vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley of legendary Welsh rockers BUDGIE who died on Monday, January 10 at the age of 71. SOUNDGARDEN was one of several high-profile groups who covered BUDGIE classics over the years: The Chris Cornell-fronted outfit'...January 12, 2022
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KING DIAMOND Pays Tribute To BUDGIE's BURKE SHELLEY
Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond has paid tribute to vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley of legendary Welsh rockers BUDGIE who died on Monday, January 10 at the age of 71. Earlier today, King took to his social media to write: "Sad news that one of my true heroes, Burke Shelley, has left us. "I had...January 11, 2022
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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Pays Tribute To BUDGIE's BURKE SHELLEY
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has paid tribute to vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley of legendary Welsh rockers BUDGIE who died on Monday, January 10 at the age of 71. Earlier today, Mikael took to OPETH's social media to write: "I almost choked on my coffee this morning when I read that one of my ido...January 11, 2022
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Pays Tribute To BUDGIE's BURKE SHELLEY
METALLICA's Lars Ulrich has paid tribute to vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley of legendary Welsh rockers BUDGIE who died on Monday, January 10 at the age of 71. METALLICA was one of several high-profile groups who covered BUDGIE classics over the years: "Crash Course In Brain Surgery" appeared on 1987'...January 11, 2022
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BUDGIE's BURKE SHELLEY Dies At 71
Vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley of legendary Welsh rockers BUDGIE has died at the age of 71. The news of his passing was shared earlier today by his daughter Ela. She wrote on Facebook: "It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my father, John Burke Shelley. He passed away this evening i...January 10, 2022
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New MEGADETH Album Will Include A Cover Song, Says DAVE MUSTAINE
During a recent episode of his Gimme Radio program "The Dave Mustaine Show", the MEGADETH leader offered an update on the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. He said (hear audio below): "Lyrics, all done. Singing, almost all done. Guitar solos, in...February 25, 2021
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BUDGIE's TONY BOURGE: New Biography And CD Due In November
BUDGIE guitarist Tony Bourge's biography, "Rocking Man - With An Axe To Grind", will be released in mid-November. This book tells the story of Bourge, focusing on both the musical and life journeys of this highly respected, much-loved — and forever-humble — guitarist and man. Bourge teamed up with b...October 26, 2020
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS 'Would Be Up For' Participating In Band's 50th-Anniversary Tour
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins says that he is open to participating in the band's 50th-anniversary tour. Atkins formed JUDAS PRIEST in 1969 in Birmingham, England, naming it after the Bob Dylan tune "The Ballad Of Frankie Lee And Judas Priest". In 1973, Atkins stepped out to land a "real jo...May 29, 2020
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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA's Entire Intimate House Of Vans Concert in London
METALLICA has posted another video as part of its new concert series, "#MetallicaMondays", where the band is streaming a complete live show for fans on the group's YouTube channel and on Facebook every week. The latest concert to be shared was recorded on November 18, 2016 at House Of Vans in London...May 5, 2020
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, MOTÖRHEAD And SLAYER Branded Dog Collars Now Available
Caninus Collars has announced its new line of branded dog collars featuring designs from legendary metal bands MÖTLEY CRÜE, MOTÖRHEAD and SLAYER. The latest designs add to their growing collection of branded pet accessories, which already include JUDAS PRIEST, MISFITS and SICK OF IT ALL. CANINUS ori...April 7, 2020
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KIRK HAMMETT Wants METALLICA To Perform Its RONNIE JAMES DIO Medley Live
Kirk Hammett says that he would like to see METALLICA perform its Ronnie James Dio medley live at an upcoming concert. METALLICA's "Ronnie Rising Medley" consisted of four Dio-era RAINBOW songs ("A Light In The Black", "Tarot Woman", "Stargazer" and "Kill The King") and was included on the 2014 char...June 6, 2019
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AL ATKINS: How Original JUDAS PRIEST Lineup Came Together
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins spoke to MusicRealms about how the first version of the band came together 50 years ago. "The first lineup was formed in 1969 with 18-year-old John Perry on guitar, but after a few months of rehearsing, tragedy struck when he committed suicide," he said. "Drumm...April 26, 2019
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RETURN OF THE COMET Feat. Former FREHLEY'S COMET Members: Video Of First-Ever Concert
RETURN OF THE COMET, the new band featuring former FREHLEY'S COMET members John Regan (bass),Tod Howarth (guitar/lead vocals) and Richie Scarlet (guitar/lead vocals) along with ex-ACE FREHLEY drummer Steve Werner, performed live for the first time last night (Friday, April 5) at the Bijou Theatre i...April 6, 2019
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