Search results for 'rob halford'
News
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Guitarist Joins DENIM AND LEATHER
Guitarist Mark Simpson (pictured below; FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES) has joined DENIM AND LEATHER, a Las Vegas-based metal tribute band that plays "true and classic metal cover songs." DENIM AND LEATHER is: James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES) - Vocals Mark Simpson (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM,...July 5, 2009
News
HATEBREED Frontman To Perform With STRAIGHT LINE STITCH In Knoxville
HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta will join STRAIGHT LINE STITCH on stage on Thursday, August 27 at the Cider House in Knoxville to perform the song "Taste Of Ashes" from SLS's 2008 album, "When Skies Wash Ashore". Famed music video director Dale "Rage" Resteghini will be on hand to film the performanc...July 4, 2009
News
JUDAS PRIEST: More Milwaukee Footage Available
More fan-filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST's July 2, 2009 performance at the Milwaukee Summerfest can be viewed below. JUDAS PRIEST kicked off its "British Steel" 30th-anniversary tour Monday night (June 29) at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana. JUDAS PRIEST has chosen 10 songs not previ...July 4, 2009
News
PRYMARY Announces Details Of First Show In Two Years
Huntington Beach, California-based progressive metallers PRYMARY will play their first show in two years on August 1 at Fitzgerald's Sports Pub in the band's hometown. The group says, "Please come and help support the band by welcoming us back with the new lineup. Also, we will be performing songs f...July 4, 2009
News
JUDAS PRIEST: New Interviews With HALFORD, DOWNING To Air On 'The Rockin' '80s'
"The Rockin' '80s" radio show will celebrate 30 years of JUDAS PRIEST's "British Steel" album by airing brand new interviews with vocalist Rob Halford and guitarist K.K. Downing from today (Friday, July 3) until Sunday (July 5) at this location. Rob and K.K. provide commentary on each of "British St...July 3, 2009
News
JUDAS PRIEST: Footage From Last Night's Milwaukee Concert Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST's July 2, 2009 performance at the Milwaukee Summerfest can be viewed below. JUDAS PRIEST kicked off its "British Steel" 30th-anniversary tour Monday night (June 29) at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana. JUDAS PRIEST has chosen 10 songs not previously...July 3, 2009
News
'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK: Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM) has entered the studio to begin recording his new solo album, titled "The Metalworker". Nine tracks are being completed for the effort, which is being described by Mike as "a record that I simply needed to make." Songtitles set to appear on "The...July 3, 2009
News
AL ATKINS: I Wanted To, But Couldn't, Get Away From The Name JUDAS PRIEST
Express & Star recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST singer Allan Atkins. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On his 1973 split with JUDAS PRIEST: "I was the only one in the group married and with a child, but money was a struggle. We had signed a recording contract ....July 3, 2009
News
JUDAS PRIEST, WHITESNAKE Kick Off Tour In Missouri; Video Available
JUDAS PRIEST and WHITESNAKE kicked off their joint summer tour last night (Wednesday, July 1) at The Family Arena in St Charles, Missouri. A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor who goes by the name "KISSOFF 2004" has submitted the following report: "The Metal Gods are just that. A fact that was reinforced in s...July 2, 2009
News
BORN FROM PAIN Frontman Undergoes Another Eye Surgery
Dutch hardcore metallers BORN FROM PAIN — whose lead singer, Rob Franssen, recently underwent "a very serious surgery" on his eyes which forced him to leave the band's tour with TERROR, STICK TO YOUR GUNS and TRAPPED UNDER ICE — have issued the following update: "Most of you might have heard about R...July 2, 2009
News
SLASH At Norway's QUART Festival: More Video Footage, Photos, Review Available
More video footage of former GUNS N' ROSES/current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash's headlining appearance at this year's edition of the Quart festival on June 30, 2009 in Kristiansand, Norway can be viewed below. Slash was joined by the following "special guests" during the Quart performance: Ron W...July 1, 2009
News
JUDAS PRIEST's HALFORD: 'The Longer I Live, The More I Want To Stay Metal'
Frank De Blase of the Rochester City Newspaper recently conducted an interview with vocalist Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rochester City Newspaper: How have you maintained your voice and vocal range for 30 years? Rob Halfor...July 1, 2009
News
ROB ZOMBIE's Raunchy Cartoon Coming To DVD
The Pulse of Radio reports: Rob Zombie's adult-oriented animated film, "The Haunted World of El Superbeasto", will be released on DVD on September 22, according to Bloody-Disgusting.com. The movie is based on a story Zombie created for his Spookshow International comic book series of a few years bac...July 1, 2009
News
JUDAS PRIEST Songwriters Give Inside Look At Tracks On Classic Album 'British Steel'
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of its landmark album "British Steel", JUDAS PRIEST is showcasing the set in its entirety on a series of U.S. tour dates this summer. The band's songwriting triumvirate — frontman Rob Halford and guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton — recently provided Billboard...July 1, 2009
News
OZZY OSBOURNE Performs With SLASH At Norway's QUART Festival; Video Available
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash was joined by the following "special guests" earlier tonight (Tuesday, June 30) during his headlining appearance at this year's edition of the Quart festival in Kristiansand, Norway: Ron Wood (THE ROLLING STONES) Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK S...June 30, 2009