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BIFF BYFORD On SAXON's Continued Relevance: 'You Have To Keep Trying To Write Great Songs'

In a new interview with Stefan Nilsson of link textRoppongi Rocks, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked about a possible follow-up to the band's 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out in January 2024 via Silver Lining Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're...

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STEVE PERRY Teams Up With WILLIE NELSON For New Version Of JOURNEY's 'Faithfully'

Former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry has released a cover of the band's classic power ballad "Faithfully", featuring a guest appearance by country legend Willie Nelson. Recorded at Ronnie's Place in Nashville, Tennessee and at Steve's studio, Love Box, the track, which was made available via Dark Horse...

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Watch: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs JUDAS PRIEST, KK'S PRIEST And IRON MAIDEN Songs In São Paulo

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens performed on May 11 at Manifesto Bar in São Paulo, Brazil as part of his ongoing South American solo tour. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, Owens's setlist was as follows: 01. Jugulator (JUD...

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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER Explains Why He Moved His Entire Family To Rural North Carolina

On Wednesday (May 7),TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider spoke to WFMY, the television station licensed to Greensboro, North Carolina, about his decision to relocate his entire family to rural North Carolina. The 70-year-old singer said: "We moved out to L.A. ten years ago, the whole family. A coupl...

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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH: Only A Tiny Percentage Of People In Bands Are Making A Living

In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith, who also plays guitar and sings for SMITH/KOTZEN, was asked what advice he would give to young musicians looking to make it in the business. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, play all yo...

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PARADISE LOST Announces Fall 2025 European Tour

U.K. gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have announced the dates for the first leg of their "Ascension Of Europe Tour 2025". Italian band MESSA will be direct support on all dates, with HIGH PARASITE opening on the U.K. dates and LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE on select mainland Europe shows. "Ascension Of Eu...

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ROB HALFORD Still Loves 'The Writing Experience' With JUDAS PRIEST: 'It's So Exciting'

In a new interview with Colombia's Radioacktiva, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about how the band's songwriting approach has evolved over the course of the last five decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ideas. I call 'em seeds, heavy metal seeds. There are so many seeds go...

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Bellum Regiis

When HATE released their debut album in 1996, it was far from obvious that they would develop into something special. "Demon Qui Fecit Terram" was a vicious first foray that exuded youthful vitriol and vigor. Like many young bands from Poland, HATE's blackened death metal was largely dedicated to ri...

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K.K. DOWNING Pays Tribute To Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Drummer LES BINKS

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has paid tribute to the band's ex-drummer Les Binks, who recently died at the age of 73. A cause was not revealed, though a funeral notice said Binks died "peacefully at hospital in London." Earlier today (Monday, April 25),Downing released the f...

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JON OLIVA Wants To Begin Recording New SAVATAGE Album In January 2026: 'The Songs Are Basically All Written'

After more than two decades without a proper tour, SAVATAGE returned to the stage earlier this month for a series of concerts across South America, beginning with an April 19 appearance at the Monsters Of Rock festival at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil. However, one key member is missing from t...

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SAXON Has Been Working On New Music For 'About Six Or Seven Weeks Now': 'It's Going Well', Says BIFF BYFORD

In a new interview with Uruguay's The Dark Melody, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked about a possible follow-up to the band's 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out in January 2024 via Silver Lining Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, we're writing a...

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See 4K Video Of JUDAS PRIEST's Concert In São Paulo During Spring 2025 South American Tour

4K fan-filmed video of JUDAS PRIEST's April 20 concert at Vibra São Paulo in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Panic Attack 02. You've Got Another Thing Comin' 03. Rapid Fire 04. Breaking The Law 05. Riding On The Wind 06. Love Bites 07. Devil's Child 08. Sa...

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AVATAR Announces February/March 2026 European Tour

Swedish metallers AVATAR have announced a European tour for early 2026. The journey commences this summer when AVATAR embarks on a 16-date run with heroes of metal IRON MAIDEN, bringing their dark carnival to arenas and stadiums across the continent. And then they unfurl their brand new vision in Me...

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ROB HALFORD Says K.K. DOWNING's 'Place In JUDAS PRIEST Is Permanent': 'I Wish Him All The Best'

Prior to the launch of JUDAS PRIEST's spring 2025 South American tour, singer Rob Halford spoke to Chile's Radio Futuro about the band's latest album, 2024's "Invincible Shield", which was widely praised as one of PRIEST's finest-ever efforts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's extr...

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SCOTT TRAVIS: Why JUDAS PRIEST Doesn't Perform Any TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS-Era Songs

In a new interview with Andrés Durán of El Expreso Del Rock, JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis was asked why the band doesn't perform any of the songs from the two albums JUDAS PRIEST made with singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, 1997's "Jugulator" and 2001's "Demolition". He responded (as transcribed by BLA...