KK’s Priest, the band featuring K.K. Downing (ex-Judas Priest), Tim “Ripper” Owens (ex-Judas Priest), Les Binks (ex-Judas Priest), Tony Newton (Voodoo Six), and A.J. Mills (Hostile), are currently mixing their new album. Owens confirmed the news in the below tweet: Mixing 🤘🏾🤘🏾 https://t.co/mJjCIgmWbt — Tim 'Ripper' Owens (@TimRipperOwens) September 1, 2020
A new Flying V guitar documentary, simply titled “Flying V,” will be available on DVD on September 11. The film was directed by Peter Hansen and it is being released as part of the “Inside Metal” series. Here’s a description of it: “The Flying V! Stories Told In Black & White is a documentary film…
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has released a cover of Judas Priest’s “Freewheel Burning.” This track is from his guest-filled covers album “No Cover,“ which will be released on October 2. This cover features Thom Hazaert, Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, etc.), Andy Martongelli, Gus G. (Firewind), Andy James, and Dave McClain (Sacred Reich).
The first 10 bands have been announced for the 2021 Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. The event will take place on July 29-31 and it will feature: Judas Priest, Hämatom, Dropkick Murphys, As I Lay Dying, Rose Tattoo, Tarja, Lordi, Death SS, Venom, and Moonspell.
Super7 are planning to release a new action figure of Judas Priest’s Rob Halford. The 3 3/4-inch “ReAction” figure will include a classic stage outfit, microphone, and whip. [via Blabbermouth]
The lineup has been confirmed for the 2021 Hellfest Open Air festival in Clisson, France. The event will take place on June 18-20, 2021 and it will feature a majority of the bands that were previously booked for the scrapped 2020 edition. Lineup: June 18: Mainstage 01: Deftones Dropkick Murphys Opeth Leprous Soen Ego Kill…
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, many people are still refusing to wear masks to help slow the spread of the virus. With this in mind, Decibel have decided to launch a “Get Behind The Mask” gallery full of notable metal musicians wearing masks to encourage others to do the same. Over 140 artists participated…
Judas Priest have rescheduled a number of the dates on their U.S. 50th anniversary tour, while cancelling others. The new dates will take place in summer/fall 2021. Here’s the new dates for 2021: 09/13 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion 09/17 Youngstown, OH – Covelli Centre 09/22 Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theater 09/25…
Over 1,500 artists, including Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Bullet For My Valentine, etc., have voiced their support for UK Music’s #LetTheMusicPlay campaign. The musicians have signed an open letter to the government in an effort “to get the public and financial support the industry needs to survive.” The #LetTheMusicPlay campaign says the following: “UK live…
Tim “Ripper” Owens (ex-Judas Priest), Ted Kirkpatrick (Tourniquet), and Bruno Sa (Geoff Tate) have teamed up for a cover of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Gethsemane” from “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Kirkpatrick commented: “‘Gethsemane’ has been a favorite of mine from the very first time I heard it in the early ’70s. I’ve wanted to cover it for…
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