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MARK OSEGUEDA: How I Landed Gig As Singer In KERRY KING's New Band

On February 5, it was revealed that SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will release the debut album from his long-awaited solo project, "From Hell I Rise", on May 17 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Joining King on the record are drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER),bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH),Phil Demmel (forme...

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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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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On 'Invincible Shield' Tour: 'The New Set Is Absolutely Lethal'

During the March 2 "in conversation" event at Pryzm Kingston (with Banquet Records) in London, United Kingdom to promote their new studio album, "Invincible Shield", British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST discussed their upcoming world tour, which is scheduled to kick off tomorrow (Monday, March 1...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Says His Prostate Cancer 'Is Under Control And Being Treated'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett was asked about his health, having recently completed radiation treatment for prostate cancer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everything's not bad. I can't say I'm a hundred p...

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Watch KK'S PRIEST Perform In Mount Dora, Florida During First-Ever U.S. Tour

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),alongside guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE),played the second show of its 2024 U.S. tour on March 8 at Mount Dora Mu...

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ROB HALFORD: 'We're Proud Of Everything That's Related To This Glorious Life That JUDAS PRIEST Has Had'

JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford has recorded an audio message for the listeners of BBC Radio 2's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" about the band's just-released new studio album, "Invincible Shield". Introducing the title track from the LP, Rob said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hello, Radio...

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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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KIRK HAMMETT Says PHIL DEMMEL's Guitar Lead In KERRY KING's 'Idle Hands' Is 'The Best Solo Of The Year So Far'

In a new interview with Good Company, former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel, who is currently playing with Kerry King in the SLAYER guitarist's solo band, discussed the first single released from King's upcoming solo debut "From Hell I Rise", a song called "Idle Hands", which was m...

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JUDAS PRIEST Releases Lyric Videos For All 14 Songs From 'Invincible Shield'

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have released lyric videos for all 14 songs from the band's latest metal masterpiece, "Invincible Shield". You can check them out below. "Invincible Shield" is being released today (Friday, March 8) via Sony Music. The release date for PRIEST's follow-up to 2...

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Former FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Releases Debut Solo Single 'Anti-Droid'

Former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell has released his debut solo single, "Anti-Droid". Like his previous work, which continually explored themes of dystopian angst, identity, technology gone wrong, and resilience, the new track arrives with a potent message. "I severed the machine that no lo...

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KERRY KING Guitarist PHIL DEMMEL Was 'Caught Off Guard' By SLAYER Reunion: 'I Didn't Know Anything About It'

Phil Demmel, who is a member of Kerry King's solo band, says that he was caught off guard by the recent announcement that SLAYER was reuniting for several festival shows this year. Five years after SLAYER played the last concert of what was being billed as the band's farewell tour and just weeks aft...

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SAXON Releases Music Video For 'Madame Guillotine'

British heavy metal legends SAXON have released the official music video for the song "Madame Guillotine". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out on January 19 via Silver Lining Music. "Hell, Fire And Damnation" is an album which sees SAXON invest...

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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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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON To Release 'Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir' In June

LAMB OF GOD's Mark Morton will release a memoir, "Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir", on June 25 via Hachette Books. A gritty, revealing heavy metal memoir by LAMB OF GOD's lead guitarist and co-lyricist, "Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir" was co-written with Ben Opiari and explores both Mark's life...

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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...