ROB HALFORD ON JUDAS PRIEST RECEIVING THE ROCK HALL’S “MUSICAL EXCELLENCE” AWARD, “[WE’RE] THE RODNEY DANGERFIELD OF HEAVY METAL, [WE] GET NO RESPECT”
[Iconic vocalist and Metal God] Rob Halford was thrilled to learn that Judas Priest had once again been nominated for induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — a third time he had hoped would be a charm. “It’s a buzz,” Halford told The Arizona Republic in March… …In May, Halford learned that Judas Priest had gotten […]
SINGER GLENN HUGHES TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID, THE DEAD DAISIES ANNOUNCE TEMPORARY REPLACEMENTS
Current The Dead Daisies frontman Glenn Hughes has tested positive for Covid, and as a result, he is being replaced on the band’s summer 2022 European tour. Filling in for Hughes will be vocalist Dino Jelusick (Whitesnake) and bassist Yogi Lonich. The Dead Daisies said in a statement, “We’re sad to have to announce that the dreaded virus […]
GUITARIST STEVE MORSE ANNOUNCES HIS DEPARTURE FROM DEEP PURPLE TO CARE FOR HIS AILING WIFE
Deep Purple have posted the following message, regarding guitarist, Steve Morse, to their Facebook page: “Deep Purple announces that Steve Morse will be stepping back from the band, having been its guitarist for more than a quarter of a century. Steve’s personal circumstances have made it impossible for him to commit to the band’s schedule […]
THE DEAD DAISIES TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, “RADIANCE” ON SEPTEMBER 30TH
The Dead Daisies will release their sixth studio album, Radiance, on September 30th According to a press release, the LP contains “ten tracks of pure unadulterated brilliant rock. The power of Doug Aldrich and David Lowy‘s dual guitars provide a wall of sonic nectar. Frontman Glenn Hughes‘s rock-solid bass grooves and unmatched vocal intensity, still among the greatest rock singers of […]
QUEENSRŸCHE RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR NEW SONG, “FOREST,” SEE IT HERE
Queensryche has released their second single, Forest, from their upcoming album, Digital Noise Alliance, out October 7th. The band comments, “The ballad of the album, Forest embodies the sorrow of losing a loved one, trying to cope with such a profound loss, while occasionally feeling that person’s presence around you and asking for a sign. It is a […]
MEGADETH RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SONG, “NIGHT STALKERS,” NEW ALBUM “THE SICK, THE DYING…AND THE DEAD!” DUE SEPTEMBER 2ND
Megadeth is streaming their sophomore single, Night Stalkers, from their forthcoming album, The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!, which is scheduled for release on September 2nd. The song features Ice-T, and can be heard below. To watch a video from the band’s first single, We’ll Be Back, please click here. The Sick, The Dying… […]