Posted by Mark Zapata on January 11, 2022
Ex Judas Priest touring guitarist, Andy Sneap, stated that he is “incredibly” disappointed by the band’s decision to perform as a quartet on their upcoming tour. Sneap co-produced Judas Priest’s most recent album, Firepower, began touring with the band four years ago in place of guitarist Glenn Tipton. Tipton, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s […]
Posted by Jeff Podoshen on March 19, 2018
As I wrote not too long ago, Judas Priest has returned to the metal world with an amazing new album, Firepower. Firepower, is the band’s highest charting record ever in the US and it’s no surprise why as its one their strongest in their entire catalog. The band recently launched a tour of North America […]
Posted by Jeff Podoshen on March 12, 2018
Judas Priest is like the opposite of a box of chocolates. You always know what you’re going to get. Unless, of course, you’re talking about Turbo or Nostrodamus. Of course, I love both Turbo and Nostrodamus so we can get that out of the way. This month the Metal Gods return with their latest full-length, […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on February 12, 2018
Aside from Rob Halford’s leather-lunged vocals, Judas Priest’s iconic sound was defined by the twin guitar attack of KK Downing and Glenn Tipton. In 2011, KK Downing stepped away from the band, with Richie Faulkner admirably filling his shoes. Today, it was announced that Glenn Tipton will be sitting out the band’s current tour, […]
Posted by Jeff Podoshen on February 5, 2018
I finally got to listen to the new Saxon record, Thunderbolt and all I can say is “Wow!” While I was expecting a good record from these British vets I frankly wasn’t expecting something so incredibly fresh as I received. This record immediately grabs you with the quality in its production and the clear […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on March 14, 2017
We’ve known since last year that Judas Priest would be returning to the studio this year to record a follow-up to 2014’s Redeemer of Souls. The band’s eighteenth album should be on track to be released sometime this year, and now we know who will be behind the boards. Tom Allom, Andy Sneap and Mike Exeter […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on June 30, 2013
[youtube width=”500″ height=”344″]http://youtu.be/nSsrKl6HtAw[/youtube] Back in May, the reformed Carcass announced plans to release its new album Surgical Steel via new label home Nuclear Blast. And this weekend, our first taste of material from the extreme metal legends first album in seven years has made its way online. As Carcass confirmed via Facebook, the song titled “Captive Bolt […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on May 23, 2013
The reformed Carcass has been teasing Surgical Steel, the group’s first album since 1996’s Swan Song, since the beginning of the year. And even last Monday the UK extreme metal icons were teasing their new label deals via Facebook. Now it’s official: Carcass’ new album will be released by Nuclear Blast worldwide (excluding Japan). While […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on March 27, 2013
[youtube width=”500″ height=”344″]http://youtu.be/q0YHdMY-2G8[/youtube] Last night (March 26), Carcass performed for the first time with its new lineup at the Underworld in London. While we knew that guitarist Bill Steer and bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker had been joined by drummer Daniel Wilding of Trigger The Bloodshed, the show confirmed that Carcass’ new touring second guitarist is Ben […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on January 30, 2013
Earlier today, it was announced that Rob Zombie would be receiving the “Golden God Award” at Revolver Magazine’s 5th annual award show. However, Zombie also let some key information about his new album slip out, including its name and release date. Titled Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor, Zombie’s new album will be released on April 23 […]
