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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Kicks Off 'Invincible Shield' World Tour In Glasgow

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST kicked off their "Invincible Shield" world tour earlier tonight (Monday, March 11) at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The band's 18-song setlist included three tracks from PRIEST's latest album, "Invincible Shield" — the title track, "Panic Attack" and...

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING On RICHIE FAULKNER: 'He's A Nice Lad And A Very Good Player'

In a recent interview with the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing spoke about what it was like to reunite with his former band for a performance at the 2022 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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Ex-KYUSS Frontman JOHN GARCIA Announces May 2024 North American Tour

American desert rock pioneer and former KYUSS frontman John Garcia will embark on a North American East Coast tour this spring, during which he will perform classic songs from some of his iconic bands KYUSS, HERMANO and SLO BURN. Support on the trek will come from blues-rock guitarist Jared James Ni...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On GLENN TIPTON: 'He's Doing Extraordinarily Well' Amid His Battle With Parkinson's Disease

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford says that the band's guitarist Glenn Tipton is doing "extraordinarily well" in his battle with Parkinson's disease. Tipton was diagnosed with Parkinson's 10 years ago — after being stricken by the condition at least half a decade earlier — but announced in early 2018...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL On Possibility Of Playing With K.K. DOWNING Again: 'I Think He's Gone A Bit Too Far For That Now'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of AllMusic, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked if he is still in touch with former PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing and whether he would ever consider working with K.K. again. Ian responded: "I think he's gone a bit too far for that now. I gave him a c...

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JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS: 'I'm Glad That K.K. DOWNING Finally Decided To Get Back In The Music Business And Create New Music'

In a new interview with Pedro Alonso Diez of Spain's Metal Journal, JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis was asked if the door is "completely closed" on guitarist K.K. Downing's possible return to the band. Scott responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I don't think anyone can ever say n...

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THOBBE ENGLUND: 'I Belong To SABATON. That's My Family, That's My Best Friends'

In early February, Swedish metallers SABATON announced that they had been rejoined by guitarist Thobbe Englund. This news came a month after Tommy Johansson revealed his departure from the group. Thobbe originally joined SABATON in April 2012 and amicably parted ways with the band in July 2016 to fo...

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Photos: BRUCE DICKINSON Signs Copies Of 'The Mandrake Project' In London

Bruce Dickinson is taking part in a series album-signing sessions at HMV stores across the United Kingdom in partnership with Planet Rock. The IRON MAIDEN frontman is signing copies of his first solo LP in 19 years, "The Mandrake Project", at five stores. The events kicked off at the stroke of midni...

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New MERCYFUL FATE Bassist BECKY BALDWIN Opens Up About Suffering From Prosopagnosia, Or 'Face Blindness'

New MERCYFUL FATE bassist Becky Baldwin has opened up about her battle with prosopagnosia, a condition where her brain can't recognize faces or facial expressions in spite of having normal vision. This can make it hard for her to recognize the faces of familiar coworkers, friends or even close loved...

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ADEMA 'Abruptly' Fires Singer RYAN SHUCK

ADEMA has parted ways with its latest singer, Ryan Shuck, who joined the group in 2019. Earlier today (Tuesday, February 27),Shuck released the following statement via social media: "My time in ADEMA has abruptly come to an end. "I want to thank the friends and fans who supported us during my time...

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ROB HALFORD: JUDAS PRIEST Has 'Broken The Rules As To How Heavy Metal Should Sound And Feel And What It Should Say'

In a new interview with "The Plan B Show With Brock And Hunter" on the Rock 107 WIRX radio station in Southwest Michigan, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked what he thinks an 18-year-old metalhead who is just discovering PRIEST might take away from the band's upcoming album, "Invincible Shiel...

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KING DIAMOND Offers Update On New Music From MERCYFUL FATE And His Namesake Band

In a new interview with Sam Acevedo of El Planeta Del Rock, legendary Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond spoke about the recording and touring plans for both KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were not supposed to play any shows this year. We are ve...

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SLAYER, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT And KORN To Headline 2024 LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

It's about to get loud in Louisville as the long-running, fan favorite festival Louder Than Life returns for its 10th year in 2024. Producers Danny Wimmer Presents — one of the largest independent promoters in the U.S. — pulled out all the stops to celebrate a decade of Louder Than Life, including t...

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FOO FIGHTERS To Perform At 'Power To The Patients' Concert In Washington D.C.

On Tuesday, March 5, FOO FIGHTERS will take a rare detour from stadium, arena and amphitheater stages to perform at a private one-night-only concert in Washington, D.C. hosted by Power To The Patients, a non-profit fighting for a more affordable, accessible, and equitable healthcare system through t...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON To Guest On OPETH's Next Album

JETHRO TULL founder Ian Anderson will make a guest appearance on the next album from the Swedish progressive metal band OPETH. The veteran flutist, singer, songwriter and guitarist, who will turn 77 in August, revealed his contribution to the OPETH LP while talking to Italy's "Mystery Tour" radio sh...