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See JUDAS PRIEST's Entire Concert In Warsaw During Summer 2026 'Faithkeepers' Tour

The Andre.D.Keaton channel on YouTube has uploaded video of JUDAS PRIEST's entire July 28 concert COS Torwar in Warsaw, Poland. Check out the footage below. Featured songs: 0:00:00 War Pigs 0:01:55 Faithkeepers Intro 0:02:58 You've Got Another Thing Comin' 0:08:52 Metal Gods 0:13:06 Breaking The Law...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'I Think I Sing As Good Now As, If Not Better Than, I Ever Have'

In a new interview with Brazil's Heavy Talk, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens was asked if he has to be more careful, as he gets older, to take care of his singing voice so he can still hit all the high notes during his live shows. He responded (as transcribed...

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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Sad Wings Of Destiny' 50th-Anniversary Archival Edition To Be Made Available During 'Faithkeepers' Summer 2026 Tour

Exciter Records has announced the release of JUDAS PRIEST's "Sad Wings Of Destiny (Original 1976 Masters)", a newly restored 50th-anniversary archival edition that will make its debut in CD format exclusively at merchandise stands during JUDAS PRIEST's "Faithkeepers" summer 2026 European tour. Creat...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: 'We Released Some Albums In The '90s That I'm Less Proud Of'

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked if there are any albums in the band's discography that he feels "didn't get a fair look" or "were maybe a little bit misunderstood". Wolf responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, we released some...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE: 'I Don't Do Any Vocal Warm-Ups' And 'I've Never Taken Vocal Lessons'

In a new video his Facebook page, QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre answered a fan-submitted question about whether he uses "any secret concoctions to keep the vocal pipes in top form". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had days where I did everything you're supposed to do by the bo...

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ACCEPT Shares New Recording Of 'Balls To The Wall' Featuring ROB HALFORD, MATTHIAS JABS And REX BROWN

German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT celebrate 50 years of pure power by bringing together the scene's A-list musicians for a landmark release. "Teutonic Titans 1976–2026" stands as a definitive statement of the band's legacy, forged in steel and driven by unmistakable riffs. Arriving Septembe...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'I Couldn't Have Joined JUDAS PRIEST At A Worse Time For Heavy Metal'

In a new interview with Chile's Radio Futuro, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens reflected on his time with the legendary British heavy metal band. The Ohio-based singer created two studio albums with PRIEST — 1997's "Jugulator" and 2001's "Demolition" — before the band reunited with Rob...

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ROB HALFORD Shares Congratulatory Video Message On 250th Anniversary Of Independence Of United States Of America

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford took to social media on Saturday (July 4) to extend congratulations to America on its 250th-anniversary milestone. In a video message, the 74-year-old British born musician, who has called Phoenix, Arizona home for the past four and a half decades, described the occas...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Admits He Has Been Having 'Some Vocal Issues' As Of Late: 'As A Singer, That Happens'

In a new interview with Chile's iRock.cl, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke about the importance of having good physical stamina to handle the rigors of the road, especially since he spends so much time away from home. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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K.K. DOWNING Hints At KK'S PRIEST Live Debut Of Two JUDAS PRIEST Classics During September/October 2026 North American Tour

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),alongside guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE),has hinted at the live debut of at least two JUDAS PRIEST classics during...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'There's A Reason IRON MAIDEN Plays In Front Of 20,000 People While JUDAS PRIEST Plays In Front Of 5,000'

In a new interview with Gustavo Maiato of Brazil's Whiplash.net, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens once again addressed the fact that the two studio albums singer he recorded with the band — 1997's "Jugulator" and 2001's "Demolition" — are not available on the major streaming services. O...

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Watch: QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Joins ACCEPT For 'Run If You Can' Performance At 2026 HELLFEST

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre joined ACCEPT on stage during the German/American metal veterans' concert Friday (June 19) at Hellfest in Clisson, France to perform the song "Run If You Can". A short clip of the performance can be seen below. Todd later shared video of his appearance with ACCEPT an...

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K.K. DOWNING On Possible Reunion With JUDAS PRIEST: 'Unfortunately, It's Absolutely Not What They Want'

In a new interview with Jonathan of Are You Ready, founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing once again spoke about what it was like to be honored, along with other members of his former band, at the 2022 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. Asked if the accolade meant somethi...

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Hear KERRY KING's 'Scratch' Lead Vocals On Demo Versions Of Five Songs From Debut Solo Album 'From Hell I Rise'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has just released an extended deluxe edition of his acclaimed debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise" via Reigning Phoenix Music, expanding the record with five previously unheard demos and new visual elements, including cover artwork by James Bousema and a revamped layout w...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY On ROB HALFORD's Foreword To 'Holding My Breath' Book: 'The Words' He Wrote 'Almost Brought Me To Tears'

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, Chuck Billy, the frontman of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT, spoke about his upcoming memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy", which is due on November 10, 2026 via Permuted Press. Asked w...