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ROB HALFORD On K.K. DOWNING: 'The Love And Respect That We Have For Each Other Is Still There'

In a new interview with Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about "The Ballad Of Judas Priest", the official documentary chronicling the 50-plus-year history of the metal pioneers. Asked about the fact that ex-PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing was interviewed...

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JOHN BUSH Releases Official Video Of His Performance Of ANTHRAX's 'Random Acts Of Senseless Violence' From Whisky A Go Go

Former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT frontman John Bush has released a live video of the ANTHRAX classic "Random Acts Of Senseless Violence", which originally appeared on the band's 1995 album "Stomp 442". Filmed on December 13, 2025 at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California...

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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Visits Japanese Prime Minister SANAE TAKAICHI In Her Office

According to Reuters, the five members of DEEP PURPLE visited Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi earlier today (Friday, April 10) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo. Takaichi, known for her passion for hard rock and heavy metal and her skills as an amateur drummer, has long cited DEEP PURPL...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says Setlist For Upcoming 'Faithkeepers' Tour Won't Focus On 'Anything Specific'

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if the setlist for the band's upcoming "Faithkeepers" European tour will focus on the 50th anniversary on the band's "Sad Wings Of Destiny" album and the 40th anniversary of "Turbo". He responded (as transcribed...

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RONNIE ROMERO Wouldn't Work With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN If He Got The Call: 'I'd Hang Up The Phone'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjälä of Chaoszine, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Ronnie Romero, who has previously worked with such legendary guitarists as Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker and Adrian Vandenberg, was asked if he would "seriously consider" playing with Yngwie Malmsteen if the iconi...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER On 50th Anniversary Of 'Sad Wings Of Destiny': The Band 'Really Started To Solidify' Their 'Sound On That Record'

In a new interview with J.J. Caithcart of Different Stages Radio, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked about the 50th anniversary of the band's 1976 album "Sad Wings Of Destiny", which features such iconic tracks as "Victim Of Changes", "The Ripper", "Tyrant" and "Dreamer Deceiver". He s...

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SAGA To Return To Stage In 2026 With Limited Engagements

Canadian progressive music icons SAGA have announced a return to live performances in 2026 with a series of carefully selected engagements across Canada. Dates will be announced shortly. Frontman Michael Sadler is warmly welcomed back to the stage following his extended recovery. He rejoins guitaris...

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DEEP PURPLE Announces Summer 2026 North American Tour With KANSAS And JEFFERSON STARSHIP

British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have announced summer 2026 North American tour, with support from KANSAS and JEFFERSON STARSHIP (on select dates). The trek will kick off on August 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina and wrap up on September 12 in Sparks, Nevada Tickets go on general sale this Friday,...

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TOBY JEPSON Says 'There's An 80% Chance' There Will Be A New LITTLE ANGELS Album: 'I've Written Three Songs Already For It'

In a new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, vocalist Toby Jepson of legendary U.K. hard rockers LITTLE ANGELS spoke about the band's upcoming "Big, Bad & Back" reunion tour, set to take place in November 2026, featuring the full original lineup of Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, Jim Dick...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Plays Another Snippet Of Brand New Song, Including Lead Vocals, In Adelaide, Australia

ANTHRAX played a snippet of a new song during the band's March 25 concert at Hindley St Music Hall in Adelaide, Australia. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. ANTHRAX launched its four-date Australian tour on March 23 at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane. They also performed in Mel...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Says New ANTHRAX Album Features 'A More Grown-Up Kind Of Sound': 'We're More Mature Now, And I Think The Writing Shows It'

Drummer Charlie Benante has revealed the precise reason for ANTHRAX's latest album being delayed until September — and it's not creative. ANTHRAX is currently on tour in Australia and in a round of interviews to promote the tour, Benante indicated the thrash titans' first album since 2016's "For All...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says JUDAS PRIEST Has Started Recording Follow-Up To 'Invincible Shield' Album: 'We Were In The Studio For A Month In February'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked about "The Ballad Of Judas Priest", the much-anticipated documentary about PRIEST and the legendary heavy metal band's epic journey to the top of rock and roll. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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CHARLIE BENANTE Says Upcoming ANTHRAX Single Is 'A F***ing Banger Of A Song': It's 'Definitely A Love Letter To Our Fans'

In an interview with Australia's Hear 2 Zen podcast, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke about the band's long-awaited new studio album, which is due later this year in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well as some of the recording sessions,...

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New ANTHRAX Album Pushed Back To September 2026; First Single To Arrive In May

In an interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke about the band's long-awaited new studio album, which is due later this year in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well as some of the recording sessions, f...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Doesn't See JUDAS PRIEST Retiring Anytime Soon: 'I Joined The Band On A Farewell Tour, And That Was 15 Years Ago'

In a new interview with Mike Hsu of the 100 FM The Pike radio station, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if there is a "timeline" as to how much longer PRIEST can keep touring and recording new albums. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't have it. I mean, I join...