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K.K. Downing is “shocked and stunned” he wasn’t asked to rejoin Judas Priest

K.K. Downing is “shocked and stunned” he wasn’t asked to rejoin Judas Priest

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 27, 2018 | Touring, Updates

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing, who was with the group from their beginnings in 1969 until 2011, was “shocked and stunned” that he wasn’t invited to rejoin the band as his original role following Glenn Tipton’s decision to retire from touring due to...
Rob Halford, Ian Hill open up about Glen Tipton’s diagnosis, say he’ll be on road with them

Rob Halford, Ian Hill open up about Glen Tipton’s diagnosis, say he’ll be on road with them

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 13, 2018 | Updates

Judas Priest’s Glenn Tipton revealed yesterday that he’d be missing the band’s Firepower tour due to the fact that he had Parkinson’s Disease that would keep him from performing. The band had known that he’d had the disease since he...
Headbangers Brawl: Is Judas Priest still Judas Priest?

Headbangers Brawl: Is Judas Priest still Judas Priest?

by Metal Insider | Feb 12, 2018 | Columns, Headbangers Brawl

Today we were hit with the disconcerting news that Judas Priest guitarist Glenn Tipton would be sitting out the band’s current tour due to Parkinson’s Disease. It’s another in a long line of musicians aging out of touring. Malcolm Young, Brian...
Judas Priest’s Glenn Tipton sitting out tour due to Parkinson’s Disease

Judas Priest’s Glenn Tipton sitting out tour due to Parkinson’s Disease

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 12, 2018 | Get Well Soon

  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....
Judas Priest show off their “Firepower” with title track of new album

Judas Priest show off their “Firepower” with title track of new album

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 2, 2018 | New Music

Black Sabbath are done. Slayer appear to be calling it quits after one more tour, and rumors suggest Ozzy will be doing the same. Thankfully, Judas Priest are still around, and they’re going stronger than ever. Case in point? Today they released the title track...
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Zetra announce unveil new single “The Spider”
Zetra announce unveil new single “The Spider”

UK synth-rock duo Zetra have announced their upcoming EP, Believe, set for digital release on August 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. The duo has unveiled a haunting new single, "The Spider," blending a mix of shoegaze, post-punk, and vintage synth textures. Known for...

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Baest Drop “Stormbringer” video
Baest Drop “Stormbringer” video

Danish death metal outfit Baest have unveiled a video for their new single “Stormbringer.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, Colossal, scheduled to arrive on August 15, 2025 via Century Media Records. The footage was compiled by the band and edited by...

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Arcadea unveil title track from upcoming album ‘The Exodus of Gravity’
Arcadea unveil title track from upcoming album ‘The Exodus of Gravity’

Arcadea, the synth-driven cosmic trio featuring Brann Dailor (Mastodon), Core Atoms, and João Nogueira (ex-Hiss From the Moat), have dropped a visualizer for the title track from their upcoming album The Exodus of Gravity, scheduled to arrive on August 22 via Relapse...

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New & Noteworthy: Awakening releases – 03/17/2023

New & Noteworthy: Awakening releases – 03/17/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Check out the releases from March 10th & 17th! Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy!   March 17th: ...

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New & Noteworthy: Time Will Take Us to Releases – 03/03/2023

New & Noteworthy: Time Will Take Us to Releases – 03/03/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. March is here! Check out the releases from March 3rd! Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy!   Ace Of Spades,...

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New & Noteworthy: Seriously bad releases – 02/27/2023

New & Noteworthy: Seriously bad releases – 02/27/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The last of February releases arrived on Friday (24th). Which ones did you listen to over the weekend? We were blasting to the...

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