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ROY Z Interviewed For K.K. DOWNING's Web Site
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's Steel Mill web site has been updated with an exclusive interview with guitarist/producer/songwriter Roy Z who co-produced 2005's "Angel of Retribution", JUDAS PRIEST's first album in a decade and a half with Rob Halford on vocals. Among other things, Roy talks a...April 24, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST: More Tour Dates Announced
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic album "British Steel" this summer (it was originally issued in April 1980) by performing the LP in its entirety for the very first time ever live on stage! In addition they will be playing some old favorite...April 23, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST 'Going Retro With The Look Of The Band' On 'British Steel' Anniversary Tour
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic album "British Steel" this summer (it was originally issued in April 1980) by performing the LP in its entirety for the very first time ever live on stage! In addition they will be playing some old favorite...April 17, 2009
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VIOLENT STORM To Play New Brunswick This Month
VIOLENT STORM — the band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino — will play three shows in New Brunswick, Canada this month. Suport on the dates will come from New Brunswick's own BIGG MEDICINE. The details are as follows: April 24 - Saint John, NB - Imperial Theatre Ap...April 10, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST's DOWNING, TIPTON Talk To TOAZTED; Video Available
Holland's Toazted conducted an interview with K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST when the band played Amsterdam on March 23, 2009 as part of the "Priest Feast" European tour with MEGADETH and TESTAMENT. Watch the chat in two parts below. JUDAS PRIEST will celeb...April 2, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST: Performing Entire 'British Steel' Album Is 'A Dream Come True'
For the past few years, JUDAS PRIEST has unquestionably ruled the U.S. summer concert scene, having been a part of both the top-grossing Ozzfest and Metal Masters tours. And this summer, PRIEST has done it again, by uniting with WHITESNAKE for a series of stateside shows. PRIEST will be celebrating...March 27, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST: More North American Dates Announced
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced the following North American dates: Jul. 01 - The Family Arena - St. Charles, MO Jul. 02 - Summerfest, Harley Davidson Stage - Milwaukee, WI Jul. 03 - Taste Of Minnesota at Harriet Island - St. Paul, MN Jul. 07 - Comcast Center - Mansfield, MA...March 27, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST: European Tour 'Went Amazingly Well'
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have issued the following update: "We have just finished our ['Priest Feast'] European tour [with MEGADETH and TESTAMENT] and it went amazingly well. The audiences everywhere were absolutely fantastic — amongst others Stockholm, Madrid and Paris were really c...March 25, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING's New Signature Guitar Unveiled
KxK Guitars as unveiled the brand new K.K. Downing signature guitar model. With years of R&D refinement, KxK has delivered a guitar that satisfies the needs of one of metals most iconic guitarists. The original two were in K.K.'s hands just in time for the 2008 world tour and now they are availa...March 24, 2009
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MEGADETH Mainman Checks In From Amsterdam
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update from the "Priest Feast" European tour, also featuring JUDAS PRIEST and TESTAMENT: "So the last day of the 'Priest Feast' tour is upon us, and last night was the first night that I actually got a chance to talk to Rob Halford, and beside...March 24, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST: Footage From Last Night's Paris Concert Available
Fan-filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST performing the song "Living After Midnight" on March 21, 2009 at Zenith in Paris, France can be viewed below (courtesy of "nfbeer"). A new audio interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing can be streamed on Italian news blog Musica Metal at this locat...March 22, 2009
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MEGADETH Mainman Checks In From Paris
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update from the "Priest Feast" European tour, also featuring JUDAS PRIEST and TESTAMENT: "Well, we are within a week of ending the tour for the 'Priest Feast'. Oddly enough, I have not spent any time with the guys from JUDAS PRIEST, whereas Sha...March 21, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST: Footage From Last Night's Barcelona Concert Available
Fan-filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST's March 19, 2009 concert in Barcelona, Spain as part of the "Priest Feast" tour with MEGADETH and TESTAMENT can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "GUMERBCN"). A new audio interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing can be streamed on Italian news blog...March 20, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'British Steel' Next Year
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic 1980 album "British Steel" by embarking on a special tour next year featuring a performance of that LP in its entirety. This information was revealed by the band's guitarists, K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton,...March 16, 2009
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K.K. DOWNING Says JUDAS PRIEST Should 'Absolutely' Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing as part of a new series entitled "Hit The Lights." Topics of discussion included the "Priest Feast" tour with MEGADETH and TESTAMENT, the group's recent Grammy nominations, how JUDAS PRIEST ch...March 14, 2009
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