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Geoff Tate Teases Possibility of Adding K.K. Downing to Live Queensryche Lineup

Jeff Giles — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:59:05 +0000

Geoff Tate‘s Queensryche has changed its lineup so many times that it’s hard to keep track of who’s in the band at any given moment — and as it turns out, that’s exactly the way Tate likes it. “I like working with different people,” explained Tate during a recent interview with Metal Kaoz. In fact, [...]

Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Helps Local Bands With New Promotions Venture

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 21:40:15 +0000

After more than two years away from the legendary Judas Priest, guitarist K.K. Downing has become a concert promoter. With the goal in mind of helping young bands reach the heights of iconic acts such as Judas Priest, Downing has created The Future of Heavy Metal promotions.

25 Years Ago: Judas Priest's 'Ram It Down' Album Released

Eduardo Rivadavia — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:39:20 +0000

When Judas Priest released their 11th album, ‘Ram It Down,’ 25 years ago today, few people outside of the band’s inner circle had an inkling that the storied British heavy-metal institution was standing at a crossroads. The band’s previous record, 1986’s ‘Turbo,’ was as successful as it was divisive, simultaneously broadening Judas Priest’s audience and [...]

Rob Halford on Judas Priest's New Guitarist: 'He's Adding Some Dimensions'

Jeff Giles — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:00:15 +0000

The departure of founding guitarist K.K. Downing obviously left a major hole in Judas Priest's lineup, but according to frontman Rob Halford, Downing's replacement, Richie Faulkner, is doing just fine.

Five Finger Death Punch + Rob Halford Unleash 'Lift Me Up' Lyric Video

Chad Childers — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:26:43 +0000

Things may be bright and rosy for Five Finger Death Punch, getting to work with the "Metal God" himself Rob Halford on their current single 'Lift Me Up,' but the mood of the track is anything but cheery, as evidenced in the lyric video for the song.

Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Talks Collaboration With Geoff Tate's Queensryche

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:03:08 +0000

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing recently took to his official blog to write about his personal contribution to Geoff Tate's Queensryche's new album, 'Frequency Unknown.' Much criticism and controversy is currently whirling around the head of Tate, and Downing addresses his reasoning for the new collaboration, along with a funny story about nearly being killed by a couch.

Judas Priest Unveil Trailer for Upcoming 'Epitaph' Tour Blu-Ray / DVD

Adam West — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:35:52 +0000

So, you didn't get a chance to see them on their last tour, so what's the next best thing? Why, it's the concert DVD, of course! Judas Priest recently revealed plans issue their new 'Epitaph' concert Blu-Ray / DVD and now they're able to tease the forthcoming release with a new trailer. In the clip, the band's members discuss exactly what the trek meant to them as well as teasing some of the cool things about the 'Epitaph' run.

Judas Priest to Release 'Epitaph' Live Blu-ray / DVD

Adam West — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:40:55 +0000

Heavy metal gods Judas Priest have just announced that they will be releasing the new concert Blu-ray/DVD, ‘Epitaph.’ The upcoming release documents Priest’s final 23-song performance of their monstrous 50-week ‘Epitaph’ world tour, which concluded last year at London’s HMV Hammersmith Apollo. ‘Epitaph’ is set for release on May 28, almost exactly one year since [...]

Onetime Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne + Scorpions Band Members to Tour Russia as Rockstar

Chad Childers — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:15:34 +0000

As members of some of rock's biggest acts, they've lived the "rockstar" lifestyle. Now this hard-hitting collective of rockers, who count stints with Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, the Scorpions and Guns N' Roses on their resumes, will go under the moniker Rockstar for their upcoming tour of Russia.

Rockers Remember Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr

Chad Childers — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:00:59 +0000

As Wednesday (March 13) progressed, more and more rockers expressed their admiration and love of late Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr, who passed away Tuesday night (March 12). The musician, who was part of the classic Iron Maiden lineup, suffered from multiple sclerosis in the later portion of his life, but still remained in contact with his former bandmates.

Judas Priest Offer Studio Update on New Album + Live 'Epitaph' DVD

Chad Childers — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:21:40 +0000

Judas Priest spent much of 2012 reflecting on the past with the 30th anniversary of their landmark 'Screaming for Vengeance' taking most of the headlines. But the time has come to focus on the present, and a new update via the band's website confirms that the group is in fact working on new music.

35 Years Ago: Judas Priest's 'Stained Class' Released

Eduardo Rivadavia — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:30:55 +0000

When Judas Priest released its venerable fourth album, ‘Stained Class,’ 35 years ago, the British heavy metal standard-bearers could never have dreamed its musical merits would one day be co-opted and the album’s legacy almost destroyed by a hideous tragedy. Back in early 1978, the members of Priest were simply concerned with establishing their career. [...]

Judas Priest's Rob Halford on Gap T-Shirt Controversy: 'It's Very Naughty of Them'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:18:11 +0000

With Judas Priest's landmark album 'Screaming for Vengeance' celebrating its 30th anniversary, frontman Rob Halford has been out making the publicity rounds discussing the record's classic songs -- and, as he did in a recent interview with the Quietus, talking about the controversy surrounding the Gap's decision to sell a t-shirt that looks suspiciously like the album cover.

Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Talks Traveling the World to Play Golf

Dave Swanson — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:05:20 +0000

Though K.K. Downing may have left behind the fame and glory of rocking and rolling with Judas Priest in favor of running a golf course, he fondly remembers his former days on road, particularly in the far east. “At around the time our ‘Turbo’ album came out (in 1986) we would get massive numbers of [...]

Judas Priest's Rob Halford Looks Back on 'Screaming for Vengeance,' Talks Band's Future

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:30:27 +0000

Don’t look now, metal fans, but another one of the genre’s classic records just celebrated a once impossible-seeming milestone: Judas Priest‘s ‘Screaming for Vengeance,’ which gave the band its big commercial breakthrough in the U.S., turned 30 last month.

Was Judas Priest's 'Screaming for Vengeance' Album Cover Stolen by the Gap?

Dave Lifton — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:30:57 +0000

Is the Gap breakin’ the law? If so, they’ve got another thing coming according to Mastadon guitarist Bill Kelliher, who recently saw a t-shirt sold by the chain that looks suspiciously like the cover of Judas Priest‘s ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ album.

Rob Halford Thinks Chick-Fil-A Debate is 'a Wonderful Thing'

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:43:22 +0000

Metal god Rob Halford is the latest to comment on the Chick-fil-A controversy. A firestorm erupted when the fast food chain’s president, Dan Cathy, expressed his opposition to gay marriage in a radio interview. As a result, there has been some public outcry and protests of the chicken chain across the country.

Judas Priest's 'Screaming for Vengeance' Returns in September as 30th Anniversary Edition

Chad Childers — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 02:00:08 +0000

We may have just celebrated the 30th anniversary of the classic Judas Priest album ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ earlier this week, but the band have something special in store concerning the release a little later this year.

Judas Priest's 'Screaming for Vengeance' Turns 30

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:00:17 +0000

Judas Priest‘s best-selling and highly influential album ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ — best known for the breakthrough hit ‘You’ve Got Another Thing Comin” — turns 30 years old today (July 17). In addition to that enduring anthem, the album is notable as one of the most cohesive collections in the band’s career, and the point where [...]

Dio Tribute Album Will Feature Judas Priest, Deep Purple Stars

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:15:15 +0000

Since early 2011, there’s been plenty of talk about a star-studded Ronnie James Dio tribute album.

Well, it looks like 2012 will be the year it finally arrives. And the list of artists lined up to honor the late solo singer and onetime Black Sabbath and Rainbow frontman is quite impressive: Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Ian Gillan (Deep Purple), Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead) and Dave Grohl (Nirvana and Foo Fighters), among others.