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GLENN TIPTON Says There Is A Danger Of Expecting Too Much From New JUDAS PRIEST Album
JUDAS PRIEST guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about the group's upcoming studio album, tentatively due on December 28 through the Sony label. "I am a great believer in timing. Sometimes you can make a record that may be a year or two too soon or too l...August 14, 2004
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Former HALFORD Axeman Announces Guitar Clinic
Former HALFORD and current TESTAMENT/PAINMUSEUM guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak will partake in a heavy metal guitar clinic presented by Jackson Guitars and M & M Music, Vineland, New Jersey. Metal Mike will perform live selections from his three solo instrumental albums, answer questions and t...August 13, 2004
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ANKLA Recording With Producer BOB MARLETTE
ANKLA, the Los Angeles-based band featuring PUYA guitarist Ramon Ortiz, are currently holed up at Henson Recording (formerly known as A&M Studios) finishing up their new record with producer Bob Marlette (HALFORD, BLACK SABBATH, SALIVA, ALICE COOPER). "This record is going to kick some serious a...July 31, 2004
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Weight Of The World
That characteristic chug from the Bay Area is perhaps as much of a reference point in these times as it was back in the heyday of scrotum-squeezing pants and decent METALLICA albums. Wisely, it could be argued, bands like TESTAMENT have brutalized their sound further to keep up with the seething new...July 30, 2004
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ROB HALFORD Says He Discovered He Was Gay When He Was 'Nine Or Ten'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently spoke to the East Bay Express about the group's upcoming studio album, his homosexuality and his "leather obsession." Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the upcoming CD: Rob Halford: "The new album will be very much in the tradition of past PRIE...July 28, 2004
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K.K. DOWNING: ROB HALFORD Is The Voice Of JUDAS PRIEST
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing recently spoke to BayInsider.com about the group's reunion with vocalist Rob Halford, their appearance at this year's Ozzfest and their admiration for BLACK SABBATH, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: BayInsider: I had an interview wit...July 28, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Talks About New Studio Album, Upcoming Live DVD
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently spoke to Metal-Exiles.com about the group's upcoming album, the recently released "Metalogy" box set and their plans for the future. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Metal-Exiles.com: What is the progress on the new CD? Rob Halford: "It is almost...July 26, 2004
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Ex-HALFORD Guitarist Says Touring With TESTAMENT Was 'An Amazing Experience'
Former HALFORD and current TESTAMENT/PAINMUSEUM guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak has posted the following message on his web site: "Goddamn — what a ride !! As many of you know, I was out with the mighty TESTAMENT defending the faith all over Europe for the month of June. What a kick-ass and amazing...July 25, 2004
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CANS: New Touring Lineup Revealed
More details have been revealed about the touring lineup for CANS, the solo project of HAMMERFALL singer Joacim Cans. Joining Cans in the group's current incarnation are drummer Mark Zonder (FATES WARNING, WARLORD),guitarist Stefan Elmgren (HAMMERFALL),keyboardist Danielle Soravia, guitarist Danny...July 24, 2004
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MASTERPLAN Guitarist Records Guest Appearance For TRIBUZY Solo Album
Former HELLOWEEN and current MASTERPLAN guitarist Roland Grapow has just finished recording a guest appearance for the forthcoming solo project of former THOTEN frontman Renato Tribuzy, dubbed "Execution". Grapow reportedly appears on two songs: "Web of Life", in which he shares the guitar lines wit...July 23, 2004
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CANS: European Tour Dates Announced
CANS, the new "solo" project of HAMMERFALL singer Joacim Cans, has lined up the following live appearances during August: Aug. 09 - Bananpiren - Göteborg, SWE Aug. 10 - Klubben - Stockholm, SWE* Aug. 11 - Markthalle - Hamburg, GER* Aug. 12 - Rockfabrik - Ludwigsburg, GER* Aug. 13 - Zeche - Bochum, G...July 23, 2004
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SUSPERIA To Embark On Extensive European Tour
Norwegian metallers SUSPERIA have confirmed details of a major European tour in support of the recently released "Unlimited" album. The band are set to team up with fellow Norwegians MORTIIS on a double headline package under the banner of "The Unlimited Grudge Tour 2004". Starting in the U.K. on Se...July 23, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST Set Release Date For New Album
JUDAS PRIEST have set a December 28 release date through Epic Records for their first studio album with singer Rob Halford since 1990's "Painkiller". "The band and I had meetings with our new label Epic (Sony) when we were in New York," PRIEST Management Co-ordinator Jayne Andrews writes on the grou...July 21, 2004
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Review: JUDAS PRIEST Generated More Crowd Excitement Than BLACK SABBATH
Sean Daly of The Washington Post reviewed the Ozzfest 2004 traveling festival when it hit the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA Sunday (July 18). "With all apologies to the lovable burnout who created this still-mighty bacchanal of 20 beastly bands, lumbering Sasquatchian riffs and a truly sinister foo...July 20, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Entertainment Tonight' Video Feature Posted Online
"Entertainment Tonight"'s TV segment on JUDAS PRIEST, which originally aired on Wednesday, July 14, has been posted online at this location (20 MB). The behind-the-scenes feature, which was taped last weekend at the Ozzfest 2004 tour kick-off in Hartford, CT, led to the band's debut U.S. performance...July 18, 2004
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