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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Says His Comments About K.K. DOWNING Were Taken Out Of Context
JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill has clarified his recent comments in which he implied that none of the band's fans are missing former PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. Downing, who is a founding member of the British heavy metal legends and was part of the group since 1969, announced his retire...October 8, 2011
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On DIO: 'He Was Such A Legend And A Friend And Everybody Loved Him'
Bob Ruggiero of Houston Press' "Rocks Off" blog recently conducted an interview with powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (DIO DISCIPLES, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rocks Off: How did you hear about [DIO DISCI...October 8, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'We Wouldn't Continue If We Didn't Feel A Fire Burning Inside Us'
Joe Bosso of MusicRadar.com recently conducted an interview with guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MusicRadar.com: So Glenn, you're stopping touring to make records. That's kind of a radical appro...October 7, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer: Next Album Will Be 'A Straightforward, Good Solid Piece Of Heavy Metal'
Christina Fuoco-Karasinski of SoundSpike recently conducted an interview with singer Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On the band's farewell "Epitaph" tour: Halford: "I think one of the things that we seriously considered was how to...October 6, 2011
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GLENN TIPTON Says 'Epitaph' Tour Is 'The Beginning Of The End' Of JUDAS PRIEST
Jim Beal Jr. of MySanAntonio.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Glenn Tipton of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On having JUDAS PRIEST songs covered by bands from SEPULTURA to THE DONNAS, from ANNIHILATOR to KREATOR: "A lot o...October 5, 2011
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HOSTILE To Release 'Eve Of Destruction' In October
British metallers HOSTILE who feature in their ranks bassist Alex Hill, son of JUDAS PRIEST's Ian Hill will release their debut album, "Eve Of Destruction", on October 31. The CD was produced by former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. Not only did K.K. produce HOSTILE's debut CD he also wrote an...September 28, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Says None Of Band's Fans Are Missing K.K. DOWNING
Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with bassist Ian Hill of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. San Antonio Metal Music Examiner: How is [the new JUDAS PRIEST guitarist] Richie [Faulkner] working ou...September 20, 2011
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says 'Jugulator' Is Better Than 'Nostradamus'
Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner conducted an interview with powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (DIO DISCIPLES, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. San Antonio Metal Music Examiner: I was excited to...September 3, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says '12 Or 14' Songs Have Been 'Completely Mapped Out' For Next Album
Gary Graff of Billboard.com conducted an interview with singer Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the band's next album: Halford: [Guitarist Glenn Tipton and I] began writing new music early on this year, before we went out on...September 1, 2011
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Comments On K.K. DOWNING's Departure
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens says that he "hates" the fact that guitarist and founding member Kenneth "K.K." Downing is no longer part of the legendary British heavy metal band but urges all metal fans to support the group as it continues its "farewell" tour. During an appearance on...August 29, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Celebrates 60th Birthday
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford turns 60 on Thursday (August 25). The singer and his bandmates celebrated "with a big 'Harley' cake plus a few gifts and cards when [they] were all together in Berlin," according to a posting on the group's official web site. Robert John Arthur "Rob" Halford was bor...August 25, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Shoots Down Rumors Of Management Problems
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have released the following statement: "There has recently been some nonsense and propaganda posted on the Internet, including on Rob's [Halford, JUDAS PRIEST singer] web site, regarding the band and management. (Rob currently is not controlling his web site...August 12, 2011
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Granted Permission To Put Up Marquees For Weddings
According to Shropshire Star, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has been granted permission to put up marquees for weddings and other functions at his home at Astbury Hall in Shropshire, England. It has been claimed if the marquees idea proves successful it would boost plans to bu...August 10, 2011
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Seeks Permission To Put Up Marquees For Weddings
According to Shropshire Star, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing is seeking permission to put up marquees for weddings and other functions in the grounds of his home at Astbury Hall in Shropshire, England. Downing, who owns 18- and nine-hole golf courses on the property, has permis...August 5, 2011
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New JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says He Did 'Not Really' Feel Any Pressure Replacing K.K. DOWNING
Geeks Of Doom recently conducted an interview with new JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Geeks Of Doom: Were you welcomed into the band? Richie Faulkner: Absolutely. They've been nothing short of welcoming on every front, really on a personal le...July 28, 2011
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