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Rob Halford Suffers Back Injury, Promises 'The Metal God Will Be Bouncing Back'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:52:58 +0000

If Judas Priest had scheduled a film premiere 30 years ago, Rob Halford would have showed up on a Harley. But time stands still for no one -- not even a Metal God -- and Halford was rocking a decidedly different set of wheels at the New York screening of the band's 'Epitaph' DVD on May 14.

Rob Halford on Judas Priest's New Guitarist: 'He's Adding Some Dimensions'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:15 +0000

The departure of founding guitarist K.K. Downing obviously left a major hole in Judas Priest's lineup, but according to frontman Rob Halford, Downing's replacement, Richie Faulkner, is doing just fine.

25 Years Ago: Judas Priest's 'Ram It Down' Album Released

Eduardo Rivadavia — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:39:20 +0000

When Judas Priest released their 11th album, ‘Ram It Down,’ 25 years ago today, few people outside of the band’s inner circle had an inkling that the storied British heavy-metal institution was standing at a crossroads. The band’s previous record, 1986’s ‘Turbo,’ was as successful as it was divisive, simultaneously broadening Judas Priest’s audience and [...]

Rob Halford Joins Metallica Onstage for Judas Priest Cover

Jeff Giles — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:27:44 +0000

'Revolver' magazine's fifth-annual Golden Gods Awards, held last night, featured Metallica as the night's headliners. They were joined onstage by special guest Rob Halford, who led the metal giants through a surprise performance of Judas Priest's 'Rapid Fire'.

Sam's Jam Preview at 6pm

Sam Talkington — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:49:17 +0000

Make sure you tune in every day for the Traffic Jam, where I’ll play the songs you just never hear anywhere else. Unless you’re dropping the needle on a vinyl at home or shoving in an 8-track, or course! Here’s a little taste of what you’ll hear on The Traffic Jam today…

Judas Priest Reveal Release Date For Live 'Epitaph' DVD

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:40:07 +0000

Just in case metal fans needed a reminder of precisely how long Judas Priest have been slaying the masses, the band is gearing up to release ‘Epitaph,’ a live retrospective of the past four decades of their massive recording career. Celebrating 40 years, 14 studio albums, and one final gigantic “large-scale” world tour, ‘Epitaph’ catches [...]

Sam's Traffic Jam Preview 3/5

Sam Talkington — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:12:22 +0000

35 Years Ago: Judas Priest's 'Stained Class' Released

Eduardo Rivadavia — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:00:55 +0000

When Judas Priest released its venerable fourth album, ‘Stained Class,’ 35 years ago, the British heavy metal standard-bearers could never have dreamed its musical merits would one day be co-opted and the album’s legacy almost destroyed by a hideous tragedy. Back in early 1978, the members of Priest were simply concerned with establishing their career. [...]

Sam's Traffic Jam Preview 2/8

Sam Talkington — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:16:34 +0000

SAM'S FAVORITES : JUDAS PRIEST

Sam Talkington — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:29:04 +0000

Hey everybody!!! It is time for me to share one of my favorites with you. Every day I cruise the internet looking for whatever tune floats my boat at the moment! Today my favorite is Judas Priest.
I would love to hear your suggestions, and who knows maybe I will post one of your favorites right here on The Hawk's website

SAM'S FAVORITES : JUDAS PRIEST

Sam Talkington — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:30:54 +0000

Hey everybody!!! It is time for me to share one of my favorites with you. Every day I cruise the internet looking for whatever tune floats my boat at the moment! Today my favorite is Judas Priest. I would love to hear your suggestions, and who knows maybe I will post one of your favorites right here on The Hawk's website

Sam's Traffic Jam Preview 11/2

Sam Talkington — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:13:35 +0000

Judas Priest Excited to Write Songs with New Guitarist

Dave Lifton — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:30:04 +0000

Having recently gotten off the road from their ‘Epitaph’ world tour a few months ago, Judas Priest will soon begin the process of writing and recording the follow-up to 2008′s ‘Nostradamus.’ Lead singer Rob Halford told Billboard that he and guitarist Glenn Tipton have already “a tremendous amount of material in the vaults already,” and [...]

Sam's Traffic Jam Preview 8/7

Sam Talkington — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:20:03 +0000

Judas Priest's 'Screaming for Vengeance' Returns in September as 30th Anniversary Edition

Chad Childers — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:30:08 +0000

We may have just celebrated the 30th anniversary of the classic Judas Priest album ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ earlier this week, but the band have something special in store concerning the release a little later this year.

SAM'S FAVORITES : JUDAS PRIEST

Sam Talkington — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:10:30 +0000

Hey everybody!!! It is time for me to share one of my favorites with you. Every day I cruise the internet looking for whatever tune floats my boat at the moment! Today my favorite is Judas Priest. I would love to hear your suggestions, and who knows maybe I will post one of your favorites right here on The Hawk's website

Metallica, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest Competing in 'March Metal Madness' Competition

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:00:42 +0000

32 of the most important metal bands in music history, including Metallica, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and many more, are being thrust into NCAA-style competition against each other via Loudwire‘s March Metal Madness.

Judas Priest Complete Albums Box Set Coming Soon

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Want all of Judas Priest‘s albums under one roof? Well, your wish will come true on Jan. 24, as the band will release a whopping 17-CD box dubbed ‘The Complete Albums Collections.’ It will, as the title suggests, include each and every studio and live album that the classic line up of Rob Halford, Glenn [...]

Dio Tribute Album Will Feature Judas Priest, Deep Purple Stars

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:15 +0000

Since early 2011, there’s been plenty of talk about a star-studded Ronnie James Dio tribute album.

Well, it looks like 2012 will be the year it finally arrives. And the list of artists lined up to honor the late solo singer and onetime Black Sabbath and Rainbow frontman is quite impressive: Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Ian Gillan (Deep Purple), Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead) and Dave Grohl (Nirvana and Foo Fighters), among others.

Rob Halford Answers Questions About Judas Priest's Next Album, Their Current Tour and How Much His Coats Weigh

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:00:32 +0000

Rob Halford of Judas Priest was kind enough to phone us up for an interview recently, and despite all the talk about the band’s current trek being the last major Priest tour, it’s obvious from the energy and passion the singer spoke with about their future plans that the “Metal Gods” aren’t going away anytime soon.