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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER: 'I'm Glad To See K.K. DOWNING Is Back'
Richie Faulkner says that he is "glad" to see founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing "back out there" with his new band KK'S PRIEST. KK'S PRIEST is Downing's collaboration with former PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens and ex-PRIEST drummer Les Binks. The band, which pays homage to Dow...May 11, 2020
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KURT COBAIN's 'MTV Unplugged' Guitar Expected To Fetch $1 Million At Auction
Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house to the stars, has announced that the guitar played by Kurt Cobain during NIRVANA's acclaimed "MTV Unplugged In New York" performance will be sold at their "Music Icons" event taking place on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 2020 live i...May 11, 2020
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ICE NINE KILLS Celebrates 40th Anniversary of 'Friday The 13th' With Tongue-In-Cheek Horror Parody 'Jason's Mom'
During the mammoth #FearlessAtHome live stream event that took place on Saturday (May 9),horror-themed theatricore outfit ICE NINE KILLS celebrated the 40th anniversary of classic horror movie "Friday The 13th" with the debut of "Jason's Mom" — a very special, acoustic parody in honor of one of the...May 11, 2020
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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: Revisiting Covers Project 'Could Be A Good Idea'
KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch says that the band could revisit the idea of completing a covers album. In the new issue of Metal Hammer magazine, Welch was asked by a fan if the project will ever be released. He replied: "We have five or six [songs] done, and [singer] Jonathan Davis was really hy...May 5, 2020
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JULIEN-K And ADEMA Singer RYAN SHUCK Checks Into Rehab For Depression And Alcohol Abuse
Ryan Shuck, vocalist for JULIEN-K and ADEMA, has announced that he's voluntarily entering a rehabilitation facility for depression and alcohol abuse. Shuck wrote on social media: "Writing this explanation for locking myself up in rehab is not easy. "I have spent 25 years living on the edge of a knif...May 4, 2020
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U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR: 2020 Festival Canceled
The organizers of the annual Bloodstock Open Air festival have announced the cancelation of this year's event. The 2020 edition of the festival was scheduled to take place August 6-9 at Catton Park in Derbyshire, with headlining performance from JUDAS PRIEST, BEHEMOTH and Devin Townsend. Earlier tod...May 4, 2020
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GRIM REAPER, FIREWIND, CYHRA, MASTERPLAN Members Join Forces For Epic Metal Cover Of 'We Are The World'
Over 50 rock and metal musicians, including members of GRIM REAPER, FIREWIND, CYHRA and MASTERPLAN, have joined forces to record an epic metal cover of "We Are The World" while in quarantine. The project is the brainchild of Norwegian musician Marius Danielsen of the band DARKEST SINS. The original...April 30, 2020
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HATEBREED's JAMEY JASTA Releases Lyric Video For 'Return From War' Feat. MAX CAVALERA
The official Jimmy Johansson-created lyric video for the song "Return From War" from HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta can be seen below. The track, which features a guest appearance by former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera, is taken from Jasta's latest solo album, "The Lost Chapte...April 30, 2020
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OZZY OSBOURNE Is Selling Bat-Themed 'F**k Coronavirus' T-Shirt And Face Mask
Ozzy Osbourne is selling a long-sleeve T-shirt and matching face mask featuring the phrase "Fuck Coronavirus" along with artwork of a bat sporting a what appears to be a surgical mask. The item was introduced just days after the World Health Organization announced that its research has found that th...April 23, 2020
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LINKIN PARK's 'Somewhere I Belong' Single Certified Silver In U.K.
LINKIN PARK's "Somewhere I Belong" single has been certified silver in the U.K. To earn a single certification for a single in the U.K., LINKIN PARK had to sell 200,000 units of the song. The platinum, gold and silver certifications awarded by the British Phonographic Industry in recognition of sale...April 20, 2020
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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST And MIC MICHAELI Record Acoustic Version Of 'Walk The Earth' In Support Of 'Doctors Without Borders'
Vocalist Joey Tempest and keyboardist Mic Michaeli of Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have recorded a new, acoustic version of "Walk The Earth", the title track of the band's latest album. All proceeds generated from views and sharing of the song will be given to a charity close to EUROPE's hearts, Méde...April 17, 2020
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Organizers Of Canceled HELLFEST To Insurance Company: 'F**k You!'
The organizers of the French heavy metal festival Hellfest have blasted their insurance company for refusing to pay out coverage for losses tied to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week, the French government decided to cancel the 2020 edition of Hellfest on health grounds. The 60,000-capacity...April 9, 2020
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K.K. DOWNING Praises KK'S PRIEST Guitarist A.J. MILLS: He 'Has Gone From Strength To Strength'
Former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar),Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals) and Les Binks (drums) recently joined forced in a new band called KK'S PRIEST. The group, which pays homage to Downing's past, is rounded out by guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE) and bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX). Speakin...April 2, 2020
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U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival Is Officially Canceled
The 2020 edition of the U.K.'s Download festival has officially been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic that is spreading across the globe. The event was set to take place on June 12-14 at Castle Donington, with headlining performances by IRON MAIDEN, KISS and SYSTEM OF A DOWN. The festival or...March 26, 2020
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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Says U.K.'s Stay-At-Home Order Is 'Long Overdue'
QUEEN guitarist Brian May says it was "the right thing" for U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ban people from leaving their homes apart from for a few "very limited" reasons during the coronavirus pandemic. In an address from Downing Street, Johnson said he will order police to enforce a strict c...March 24, 2020
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