JUDAS PRIEST’S ROB HALFORD, AND IAN HILL, DISCUSS THEIR ROCK HALL NOMINATION, DOWNING’S PRESENCE AT THE POSSIBLE INDUCTION, AND THEIR MISTAKE AT CONSIDERING TOURING AS A QUARTET; HALFORD TAKES OWNERSHIP OF THAT ERROR
Gary Graff of Billboard spoke with iconic Judas Priest frontman/Metal God Rob Halford, and bassist Ian Hill, about the band, once again, being considered for a possible nomination into the Rock N’ Roll of Fame. Excerpts from the article appear below. …First eligible in 2000 and long considered one of the Rock Hall’s most significant […]
SAXON’S NEW ALBUM “CARPE DIEM” OUT TODAY, LISTEN TO SONGS “THE PILGRIMAGE” AND “REMEMBER THE FALLEN”
Saxon have released the third single, The Pilgrimage (see below), from their upcoming album, Carpe Diem, out today (February 4th) through Silver Lining Music. “Pilgrimage is a fantastic word,” says singer Biff Byford. “People go on pilgrimages all the time, not just in a historical or religious sense, but it’s about going and visiting either a place that you feel is […]
MEGAFORCE RECORDS FOUNDER JONNY Z PASSES AT AGE 70
Adrenaline PR mourns the loss, yet celebrates the remarkable life, of a legend and champion in the world of heavy metal and hard rock music. Jonathan David Zazula, a.k.a. Jonny Z died February 1st at his home in Florida surrounded by his daughters, family and dearest friends. Predeceased by his wife and partner, Marsha, Jon is survived by […]
W.A.S.P. ADD ADDITIONAL SEVEN SHOWS TO “40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR” WITH ARMORED SAINT
W.A.S.P. and Armored Saint, Hollywood’s prodigal sons, are coming home to end their U.S. tour at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. After selling out the first California show of the U.S. tour in Anaheim, W.A.S.P. has announced a concert at The Wiltern on December 11th. In addition, new shows in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Baltimore, Norfolk, Charlotte and […]
2022 POTENTIAL ROCK HALL INDUCTEE LIST ANNOUNCED, JUDAS PRIEST NOMINATED ONCE AGAIN
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame announced today the following nominees for 2022 induction: Beck Pat BenatarKate BushDevo Duran DuranEminem EurythmicsJudas Priest Fela KutiMC5 New York Dolls Dolly Parton Rage Against The Machine Lionel Richie Carly SimonA Tribe Called QuestDionne Warwick Judas Priest was previously on the ballot for Rock Hall induction in 2020, but failed to receive enough votes to make that year’s class. Having been eligible […]
THE CULT ANNOUNCE SPRING TOUR DATES
The Cult will embark on a U.S. tour this spring, see the tour itinerary below. April 21 – St. Petersburg, FL – Duke Energy Center For The Arts (Mahaffey Theatre) April 23 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle April 26 – Memphis, TN – Graceland Live- The Soundstage At Graceland April 28 – Biloxi, MS – Hard Rock Hotel And […]
