New York City protesters speaking out against systemic racism and police brutality were reportedly blasting Judas Priest’s “Breaking The Law” on stolen NYPD radios last night (June 4). A Twitter account, called US Protests: News & Updates, documented the moment: https://twitter.com/USAProtests/status/1268710590589132800 https://twitter.com/USAProtests/status/1268712396304125953 https://twitter.com/USAProtests/status/1268755677872349189 This news comes after songs like N.W.A.’s “Fuck Tha Police,” Wesley Willis’…
As previously reported, this year’s Record Store Day will now take place across three dates (August 29, September 26, and October 24) due to the coronavirus pandemic. The full updated release schedule is available HERE. A list of rock/metal releases can be found below. August 29: August Burns Red – “Bones” (Fearless) (7″) (limited to…
Rob Halford (Judas Priest) has announced that he will be releasing his autobiography “Confess” on September 29 via Hachette Books. The book, which was written with Ian Gittins, can be pre-ordered on Amazon. Here’s a description of the memoir: “Known as ‘The Metal God’ by his devoted, global fan base, Rob Halford has always subverted…
Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head) has shared a quarantine performance of Thin Lizzy’s “Bad Reputation.” The cover finds the guitarist joined by Dave McClain (Sacred Reich, ex-Machine Head), Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest), and Mike Inez (Alice In Chains). Demmel commented: “First in a series. After Marta and I had so much fun…
Judas Priest have postponed their spring/summer European tour due to the coronavirus pandemic. The trek is now scheduled to take place next year. 2021 Tour Dates: 05/28 Helsinki, FIN – Helsinki Ice Hall 05/30 Tallinn, EST – Tallinn Song Festival Grounds 06/02 Gdansk, POL – Mystic Festival 06/04 Kyiv, UKR – Palace Of Sports 06/07…
During a recent appearance on Revolver‘s “The Last Show” series, Rob Halford offered an update on the new Judas Priest album. The singer also revealed that the band are planning to re-team with their “Firepower” production team for the effort. Halford said the following: “I’ve got another great bunch of ideas from Richie [Faulkner] the…
Judas Priest have shared a new lyric video for “Breaking The Law.” This track is from the band’s 1980 album “British Steel.”
More artists have been added to the 2020 Rebel Rock festival. That event will take place at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, FL on September 18-19 and the updated daily lineups can be found below: September 18: Judas Priest (celebrating 50th anniversary), Machine Gun Kelly, Trivium, Sabaton, Sevendust, Fuel, Suicide Silence, Light The Torch,…
The full list of special releases for this year’s Record Store Day (April 18) has been posted. You can find a list of rock/metal releases below and the full list HERE. Record Store Day Exclusives: Asking Alexandria, Stand Up and Scream LP Bayside, “Heaven” 7″ vinyl Black Keys, Let’s Rock. 2LP Cheap Trick, Out to…
Judas Priest will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on a U.S. tour later this year. Sabaton will serve as support. Tour Dates: 09/09 Oxon Hill, MD – MGM National Harbor 09/11 Uniondale, NY – Nassau Coliseum 09/12 Ledyard, CT – Foxwoods Casino Arena 09/14 Philadelphia, PA – The Mann Center 09/15 Newark, NJ – Prudential…
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