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K.K. DOWNING On IAN HILL's Retirement From JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Wish Him Well, And All The Best For The Future'

During an October 14 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", original JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing was asked to comment on bassist Ian Hill's recent announcement that he was retiring from JUDAS PRIEST, effective immediately. Downing said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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GLENN HUGHES Says That He Is Getting His Energy Back After Undergoing His Latest Open-Heart Surgery

Legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes says that he is getting his energy back after undergoing his latest open-heart surgery. Late Thursday night (October 15),the 75-year-old Hughes took to his social media to write: "Now Home after an 8 day sta...

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KK'S PRIEST Releases Music Video For New Version Of JUDAS PRIEST Classic 'Never Satisfied'

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),has revisited a classic from the JUDAS PRIEST catalog, re-recording "Never Satisfied" with Owens. The new version of the song, originally featured on PRIEST's 1974 debut album "Rocka Rolla"...

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GLENN HUGHES Is Recovering After Undergoing 10-Hour Open-Heart Surgery

Legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes is recovering at home after undergoing open-heart surgery, two months after announcing he was retiring from touring and live performances. On Wednesday (October 14),Glenn shared the following message via Ins...

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Auction Now Underway To Play On Celebrity Bowling Team  At Annual 'Bowl For Ronnie' Bowling Party

Bidding is now underway on eBay for a lucky winner to bowl on the celebrity bowling team captained by broadcast personality and event host Eddie Trunk at the annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party on Thursday, November 12, 2026 benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund...

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IAN HILL Opens Up About His Decision To Retire From JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Had No Choice, Really'

In a new interview with Ukrainian metalhead Vladyslav Stadnyk, who goes by the name Metal Pilgrim, Ian Hill, the longest-serving member of JUDAS PRIEST, discussed his decision to retire from the band. Hill revealed his departure to fans in a lengthy statement on October 9, citing the "evil arthritis...

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BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Announces '55 Years On Tour - 1972 To 2027' U.K. Shows

Rock legends BLUE ÖYSTER CULT will return to the U.K. in April 2027 for two landmark shows, marking 60 years since the band first formed and 55 years since they took the name BLUE ÖYSTER CULT. The "55 Years On Tour - 1972 To 2027" dates follow the band's sold-out London Palladium show in 2025, and g...

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Is It 'THE SWEET' Or Just 'SWEET'? Guitarist ANDY SCOTT Sets Record Straight On Influential Glam Rock Band's Name

In a new interview with Steve Mascord of White Line Fever TV, Andy Scott — the lead guitarist and a key songwriter of SWEET, one of the most influential glam rock bands of the 1970s — was asked if people should still refer to the band as "THE SWEET" or just "SWEET". He responded (as transcribed by B...

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Original SICK OF IT ALL Bassist RICH CIPRIANO Is Battling Pancreatic Cancer

Richie Cip, born Richard Cipriano, has been an important part of the New York Hardcore community for decades. As the bassist for SICK OF IT ALL during the band's formative years, Richie helped shape the sound of a scene that would go on to influence countless musicians and fans around the world. Fro...

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DAVEY RIMMER Will Continue Playing With URIAH HEEP, Even After Joining JUDAS PRIEST

Dave "Davey" Rimmer will continue to play bass for URIAH HEEP, even after being confirmed as the replacement for Ian Hill in JUDAS PRIEST. Earlier today (Friday, October 7),URIAH HEEP released the following statement via social media: "Following today's announcement that Davey Rimmer will be joinin...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL Announces His Retirement; URIAH HEEP's DAVE RIMMER To Step In

JUDAS PRIEST's founding bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement from the band. His replacement is URIAH HEEP's Dave Rimmer, who previously stepped in for Hill during JUDAS PRIEST's September 21 concert at the Eventim Apollo in London, United Kingdom after Ian sustained what was described at th...

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GREG HOWE Announces 'Extraction' 2027 European Tour

Internationally acclaimed guitar virtuoso Greg Howe returns to Europe with an exceptional lineup featuring legendary drummer Dennis Chambers, bassist Jon Reshard and keyboardist Marco Corcione — bringing Howe's music to the stage in a powerful new live configuration. This tour marks the first time i...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Releases New Single 'Big Money Club'

Acclaimed guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen has released a new solo song, "Big Money Club". The official music video for the track can be seen below. Kotzen describes "Big Money Club" as a character study inspired by a particular kind of person he began noticing after moving to Los Angeles. "It isn't...

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Members Of THE SWORD And ZOMBI Join Forces In New Doom Metal Project AUTUMN TOMB

AUTUMN TOMB, a new project from members of THE SWORD and ZOMBI, will release its self-titled debut album on November 6 via Spaceflight Records. A track from the LP, "Crumbling Thrones", can be streamed below. AUTUMN TOMB consists of Steve Moore from the electronic prog-rock band ZOMBI, along with Br...

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PETE SANDOVAL Says TERRORIZER Will Carry On Without DAVID VINCENT: 'It's Better For Us To Continue On Separate Paths Professionally'

Pete "Commando" Sandoval has confirmed that David Vincent will no longer be involved with TERRORIZER, the influential grindcore and deathgrind band which has played sporadic live shows since returning to the stage in April 2024 at the SWR Barroselas Metalfest in Barroselas, Portugal. TERRORIZER's mo...