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JUDAS PRIEST's TRAVIS Speaks Out On HALFORD Reunion: Audio Available

An audio recording of JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis admitting to Canada's Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles magazine that the band are hoping for a reunion with former singer Rob Halford in time for a possible summer tour has been posted online in MP3 format at this location (file size: 348 KB)....
January 25, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST: We Are Not Reuniting With ROB HALFORD!

Despite reports to the contrary, JUDAS PRIEST have no intentions of reuniting with former singer Rob Halford. "There appears to have been some confusion regarding a story that is circulating," begins an official statement released by JUDAS PRIEST Management Co-ordinator Jayne Andrews. "There is no t...
January 24, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST's TRAVIS: 'We Hope ROB HALFORD Rejoins The Band'

JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis has publicly admitted that the group's Ripper Owens era is, for all intents and purposes, over. "We hope [former singer] Rob [Halford] rejoins the band so we can go out this summer, but part of the ball's in his court, so he's going to have to make a decision," he ....
January 23, 2003
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ROY Z Speaks Out On Working With HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON

In a recent interview with Dinosaur Rock Guitar, producer extraordinaire Roy Z (HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON, HELLOWEEN) explained his recording approach while working with some of the most respected and celebrated heavy rock artists of the last few decades. "Well, [working with] Bruce [Dickinson] was d...
January 22, 2003
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Updated: PANTERA, Ex-HALFORD Members Join Forces In NEW FOUND POWER

PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul have teamed up with DIESEL MACHINE/ex-HALFORD guitarist Patrick Lachman (on vocals!) and ex-JERRY-CANTRELL guitarist Shawn Matthews (on bass) in a brand new band called NEW FOUND POWER. The group are said to be in the process of writing mater...
January 21, 2003
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HALFORD Seek Guitarist

HALFORD are still seeking a permanent replacement for guitarist Patrick Lachman, who left the group in early December. All interested parties should send a sample of their work on CD, along with a VHS of a live performance and their contact info to: EMAS Inc. PO Box 93430 Phoenix, Arizona 85070 USA...
January 21, 2003
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HALFORD Announce New York Date

HALFORD will perform a one-off concert at L'Amour in Brooklyn, New York on Friday, Feb. 28. Also appearing on the bill will be SYMPHONY X. HALFORD are tentatively scheduled to embark on a full-length North American tour in late March. Upcoming HALFORD tour dates: Feb. 01 - Las Vegas, NV @ House Of B...
January 16, 2003
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METAL MIKE CHLASCIAK Announces NAMM Appearance, New 'Signature' Presets

HALFORD guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak will be giving a series of special performances at NAMM 2003 show, set to take place Jan 16-19 in Anaheim, California. Mike will appear once daily at the Digitech booth, where he will perform tracks from his solo catalogue. In related news, Digitech will rele...
January 13, 2003
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Manager: ROB HALFORD's Visa Approved, Singer To Re-Enter U.S.

Rob Halford's personal manager John Baxter revealed in a posting on HALFORD's official web site yesterday that the singer's O-1 Visa (U.S. Outstanding Performers Class Visa) has been approved by the INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) and that Rob would re-enter the U.S. over the course of...
January 10, 2003
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DEATH ANGEL Added To HALFORD Hollywood Gig

Reunited San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL have been added to the HALFORD-headlined lineup of bands performing at House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California on Sunday, Feb. 2. Also set to appear at the show are TESTAMENT (direct support),VIO-LENCE and EXHUMED. ...
January 9, 2003
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HALFORD: Rescheduled West Coast Dates Announced

HALFORD have announced the following West Coast dates in early February: Feb. 01 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues Feb. 02 – West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues Feb. 07 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues All three shows were originally set to take place in late December/early January, but were ...
January 8, 2003
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HALFORD To Film Live DVD In Japan

HALFORD will be filming a live DVD during their upcoming tour of Japan, Rob Halford's personal manager John Baxter has confirmed via the group's official web site. "We will be filming the two Tokyo shows [on Feb. 11 and Feb. 15 at Shibuya Kokaido] and potentially Osaka [on Feb. 14 at Shibuya Kokaido...
January 4, 2003
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HALFORD's RAY RIENDEAU: I Haven't Left The Band

HALFORD bassist Ray Riendeau has dismissed as false rumors that he has left the band and has been replaced by FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Ward. As previously reported, Ward was set to fill in for HALFORD's Ray Riendeau during the group's West Coast mini-tour this week after Riendeau's family su...
January 4, 2003
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Bassist Steps In For HALFORD's RIENDEAU

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Ward was set to fill in for HALFORD's Ray Riendeau during the group's West Coast mini-tour this week after Riendeau's family suffered a tragic loss that prevented the bassist from appearing at the dates (which have since been cancelled). It is not presently clear if...
January 2, 2003
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Manager: Why ROB HALFORD Wasn't Allowed Into The U.S.

Rob Halford's personal manager John Baxter has issued his own commentary regarding the postponement of HALFORD's West Coast dates after the singer was denied entry into the United States from London, England due to his work visa not being thoroughly processed by The United States Immigration & N...
January 1, 2003