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Archive / Les Binks Goes Beyond The Realms Of Judas Priest
Former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks has been active lately with two Priest related projects. Earlier this year he unveiled his new band, Les Binks’ Priesthood, who played a couple of shows in the UK with a set featuring his time with the band between 1976-79, performing tracks from the …

KK DOWNING AND DAVE ELLEFSON’S MEGAPRIEST CREATE METAL HISTORY
On a dark Sunday night at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton the faithful gathered at the temple of the MegaPriest to witness a truly unique night of Heavy Metal. Beyond The Realms Of Deth Words: Johnny Churchill, Pictures: Steve Ritchie KK Downing, David Ellefson, Les Binks, Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens and …

Competition / Win a pair of Rock N’ Roll Colouring books
Officially endorsed by both Motörhead and Judas Priest, Rock N’ Roll Colouring have produced two Heavy Metal colouring books and you can win a set to help beat the COVID-19 blues by creating your own versions of the iconic artwork from two of Metal’s greatest bands. Each book contains artwork …

Breaking News: Judas Priest and Ozzy tour put back to 2022
This afternoon Judas Priest announced that their tour with Ozzy is now postponed until 2022. A statement read: “Unfortunately due to the ongoing issues with COVID-19 the Ozzy Osbourne/Judas Priest UK/European 2020 tour has had to be rescheduled to 2022. “As soon as we have all the dates finalized we …

Confess / Rob Halford on Waving The Rainbow Flag of Metal
Rob Halford, the Metal God has spoken. Confess, his new autobiography, is a unique and deeply revealing insight into the extraordinary life he has led; from a Walsall council estate through personal tragedy, addiction and disastrous sexual escapades, to the summit of Heavy Metal stardom and contentment. Rob Halford – Confess …

Judas Priest / To release Official 50 Heavy Metal Years history book
Judas Priest are to release an official coffee table book, through Rufus Publications, documenting their history over the last 50 years. The book will ship in early December, in time for Christmas. Glenn Tipton told MetalTalk: “We spear-headed the visual image of Metal – breathing new life into it and …

Rob Halford / The Metal God to Confess all next month
The Metal God Rob Halford has promised to “expose every facet” in his long awaited autobiography which is due for release 29 September, with the book slated to be full, frank and shocking. Halford tells us: “Confess is a unique once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me to expose every facet of myself. …

Learn Guitar with ‘Riff Lords’ Phil X and Richie Faulkner
Gibson, the iconic brand formally launched in 1902, have announced that a new original series, ‘Riff Lords’, will be launched for free. Hosted on the Gibson website and YouTube, ‘Riff Lords’ is a ‘how to’ series offering a exquisite chance to learn from the professionals themselves. The two current episodes …

KK DOWNING ISSUES STATEMENT ON LEAVING JUDAS PRIEST. ROB HALFORD ALSO SPEAKS…
Former Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing has made a statement via his official website regarding his departure from the band earlier this week. You can read the full statement below. Benjamin Baudelot of Rock Hard magazine spoke to Rob Halford yesterday (Thursday 21st April). Halford said; “K.K. leaving was his …

KK DOWNING RETIRES FROM JUDAS PRIEST. RICHIE FAULKNER IS NEW GUITARIST
Richie Faulkner. Metal God. Sensational news from the Judas Priest camp this morning. KK Downing has retired and Richie Faulkner has replaced him. The band have released a full statement which you can read below. “It is with regret that Judas Priest announce that KK Downing has formally retired from the …