PLEASE DON’T CALL THE CULT “CLASSIC ROCK”
The Cult’s frontman Ian Astbury does not like the term classic rock and says it has marginalized certain bands. The outspoken frontman is preparing for a North American tour with The Cult, but does not want to be branded a classic rock band. The singer tells the Vancouver Sun, “I despise the term classic rock. […]
THE EDDIE TRUNK PODCAST DEBUTS ON PODCASTONE; JUDAS PRIEST ARE THE FIRST GUEST
Eddie Trunk premiered the Eddie Trunk Podcast today on PodcastOne.com, the leader in audio on-demand programing and a division of Courtside Entertainment Group. Trunk’s weekly podcast debuted with English Heavy Metal band, Judas Priest. Eddie Trunk, the most well known name in hard rock and metal music, brings his insight, commentary, reviews and in-depth, unfiltered […]
STEEL PANTHER TAPPED TO OPEN FOR JUDAS PRIEST ON THEIR UPCOMING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Steel Panther continues their musical attack on the United States this Fall playing alongside heavy metal icons Judas Priest. The band comprised of Michael Starr, Satchel, Lexxi Foxx and Stix Zadinia was tapped to open the upcoming North American tour for what is sure to be an unforgettable evening of heavy metal. The 20 city […]
AC/DC FRONTMAN BRIAN JOHNSON SAYS THE BAND’S NEW ALBUM IS COMPLETE
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has revealed the band has completed work on the follow-up to Black Ice. The Geordie hero returned to his hometown of Newcastle to pick up his Doctorate in Music from the city’s Northumbria University and he confirmed AC/DC’s new album is done following a series of quickfire recording sessions in Vancouver. […]
KISS IN TALKS TO LAUNCH A TV TALENT SHOW TO FIND REPLACEMENTS FOR BAND MEMBERS PAUL STANLEY AND GENE SIMMONS
The manager of KISS has confirmed the group are in talks to launch a TV talent show to find replacements for frontman Paul Stanley and guitarist Gene Simmons – when the duo eventually retire. It has long been rumored that founding members Stanley and Simmons hope to keep the band running when they decide to […]
JUDAS PRIEST MEMBERS DISCUSS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF “REDEEMER OF SOULS” AND “DISSIDENT AGGRESSOR”
Greg Prato of Songfacts spoke with Judas Priest members Rob Halford (vocals) Glenn Tipton (guitar) and Richie Faulkner (guitar). Excerpts from the interview appear below. Songfacts: How does the songwriting work in Judas Priest? Glenn Tipton: It can be anywhere around. What we normally do is go and get our own bunch of ideas together […]