Latest Judas Priest News
Muse To Replace Foo Fighters At Aftershock
Muse will replace Foo Fighters at this year's Aftershock festival. The music extravaganza will return to Discovery Park in Sacramento, California from October 6th to 9th 2022, and the British rockers will step in for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 May 2022
Duran Duran To Reunite With Ex-guitarist Andy Taylor At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
Duran Duran will reunite with former guitarist Andy Taylor at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.The 'Wild Boys' hitmakers are set to be honoured alongside the likes of Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 May 2022
Judas Priest Pull Massachusetts Gig Due To 'Non-covid Related Illness'
Judas Priest cancelled their concert in Massachusetts at the last minute on Monday night (04.04.22), due to "non-COVID related illness".The heavy metal band was due to perform at the Paul E Tsongas Arena in Lowell,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 April 2022
Dionne Warwick Doesn't 'Give A Damn' About Her Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nod
Dionne Warwick doesn't "give a damn" about being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.The 'Heartbreaker' singer, 81, has insisted she is "not a rock and roller" and has called for the Ohio...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 March 2022
Judas Priest: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Would Be A Win For Metal
Rob Halford says Judas Priest being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame would be a "win for heavy metal".The 'Breaking the Law' group have been nominated for the third time, and frontman...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 March 2022
Foo Fighters, Slipknot, Kiss, Rob Zombie To Headline Aftershock Festival
Foo Fighters, Slipknot, KISS, Rob Zombie and My Chemical Romance are to headline Aftershock festival. The music extravaganza will return to Discovery Park in Sacramento, California from October 6th to 9th 2022 bigger than ever...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 February 2022
Dolly Parton Plans Rock Album If Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Dolly Parton plans to make a rock album if she's inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.The 76-year-old country music legend is nominated for the first time alongside the likes of Eminem, Lionel...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 February 2022
Judas Priest Reinstate Andy Sneap As Touring Guitarist In U-turn
Judas Priest have reinstated Andy Sneap as their touring guitarist.Just days after Rob Halford and co announced the departure of the 52-year-old rocker - who co-produced the heavy metal group's last studio effort, 2018's 'Firepower'...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 January 2022
Judas Priest Announce Departure Of Touring Guitarist Andy Sneap
Judas Priest have announced the departure of touring guitarist Andy Sneap.Rob Halford and co are due to hit the road in March and they've announced that they will be without the 52-year-old rocker - who...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 January 2022
Judas Priest Won't Quit Making Albums
Judas Priest have no plans to stop making albums.Frontman Rob Halford has insisted recording new music and performing it live is what "sustains" the heavy metal band.Although there is no release date for the follow-up...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 January 2022
Rob Halford's Cancer Is In Remission
Rob Halford's cancer is in remission.The Judas Priest frontman was diagnosed with prostate cancer amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year, and he is grateful to still be here and doing what he "loves the most".In...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2021
Judas Priest Delay Rest Of Tour After Richie Faulkner Is Hospitalised With Heart Issues
Judas Priest have postponed the remaining dates of their US tour, as guitarist Richie Faulkner is being treated at hospital for "major medical heart condition issues".The Rob Halford-fronted heavy metal legends last performed at Louder...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 September 2021
Judas Priest Singer Rob Halford Felt Free After He Came Out As Gay
Judas Priest singer Rob Halford felt an "enormous feeling of freedom" when he came out as gay on MTV in 1998.The heavy metal legend admits he never planned to announce to the world that he...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 June 2021
Judas Priest Return With Spring Release 'Firepower'
Judas Priest are back after four years with another inspired heavy metal record. 'Firepower' is set to arrive this Spring ahead of the North American leg of their world tour, and the epic first single...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 05 January 2018
Judas Priest Hit The Road In Spring 2018 With 'Firepower'
With their new album 'Firepower' coming next year, Judas Priest announce a 25-date North American tour for Spring 2018. Tickets are on sale this week, with the tour kicking off before the release of their...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2017
The Zombie Apocalypse Hits London During 2015 Relentless Kerrang! Awards
As the zombie apocalypse took over the Relentless Kerrang! Awards last Thursday, many acts stumbled away with an award or two in tow. In true rock fashion, the black carpet was laid awaiting the arrival...
By Sophie Brannon in Music / Festivals on 17 June 2015
Slipknot Set To Raise The Proverbial Roof At Download Festival 2015
Download festival sponsored by Zippo is now approaching its twelfth year and it keeps on going from strength to strength, and this year is looking to be the biggest and best to date. The festival...
By Sophie Brannon in Music / Festivals on 03 June 2015
Judas Priest Warned Over Gay References In Russia
British rockers Judas Priest were banned from any making gay references during a show in Russia following a stern warning from local officials.Frontman Rob Halford, who 'came out' as homosexual in 1998, has revealed staff...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 01 October 2014
Rob Halford: 'There Will Be No Judas Priest Tell-all Book'
Judas Priest singer Rob Halford insists there will never be a group tell-all - because he and his bandmates have too much respect for each other to open up about dark days and embarrassing moments.The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 July 2014
Lady Gaga Planning Judas Priest Collaboration
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is holding out hope for a collaboration with Lady Gaga after meeting the pop superstar backstage at a recent gig.The Breaking the Law rocker met Gaga for the first time...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 July 2014
Rob Halford To Undergo Hernia Operation
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is to undergo hernia surgery before the group's upcoming world tour.The rocker is keen to get himself fixed and healthy before the band hits the road to promote new album...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 May 2014
Judas Priest Star To Appear On The Simpsons This Weekend
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford will appear in an episode of The Simpsons in America this weekend (05Jan14).The rocker has been animated for the cult cartoon series and will appear in an episode alongside director...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 January 2014
Judas Priest To Front First Las Vegas Metal Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp
Judas Priest have signed up to 'teach' fans all they need to know about heavy rock at Las Vegas' first all-metal Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp.Frontman Rob Halford, guitarist Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 August 2013
Rob Halford Recovering From Back Strain
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is recovering from a back injury sustained after years of rocking out onstage.The 61 year old has been hobbling around with the aid of a walking stick in recent weeks,...
By WENN on 14 May 2013
Downing Planning Ambitious Hotel And Resort Complex
Enterprising former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing is planning to build a hotel and leisure complex on land he owns in the English countryside.The rocker, who already boasts a golf course on his sprawling Astbury...
By WENN on 24 January 2012
Judas Priest Promise New Music After Farewell Tour
Rockers Judas Priest have assured fans their global farewell tour does not spell the end of the band - they have vowed to release a new album next year (12).The heavy metal legends, who formed...
By WENN on 01 September 2011
Rocker Downing Keen To Turn Home Into Wedding Site
Former Judas Priest star K. K. Downing is making big plans to turn his stately home in Shropshire, England into one of Britain's top wedding destinations.The guitarist has applied for permission to erect marquees for...
By WENN on 07 August 2011
Faulkner To Replace Downing In Judas Priest
Rocker Richie Faulkner has been drafted in to replace guitarist K.K. Downing in heavy metal supergroup Judas Priest.The 31 year old will officially be introduced to fans at a press conference in Hollywood on Tuesday...
By WENN on 23 May 2011
Anthrax Dedicate Song To Judas Priest
The stars of heavy metal band Anthrax have dedicated a new song to rock rivals Judas Priest to mark the group's imminent retirement from live music.Judas Priest will bow out of touring after the completion...
By WENN on 24 April 2011
Downing Opens Up About Decision To Leave Judas Priest
Guitarist K.K. Downing quit Judas Priest after 42 years because of "an ongoing breakdown" in his working relationship with the band's management.Downing stunned fans earlier this week (begs18Apr11) by announcing his decision to leave the...
By WENN on 22 April 2011
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