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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.

Metal Titans Metallica + Rob Halford Close Out 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Ceremony

Chad Childers — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:41:51 +0000

The performance everyone had been waiting for was Metallica's show-closing set, and the band came ready to rock. A blistering performance of 'Disposable Heroes' brought a standing ovation, with Lars Ulrich perhaps the only person on his seat at the end of the song whe

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'.

Rob Halford Explains 'Incredibly Decadent' 'Turbo Lover' Era

Dave Swanson — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:36 +0000

There is no debate about the fact that Judas Priest are one of heavy metal’s pioneers. There is no second guessing the fire of songs like ‘Hell Bent For Leather,’ ‘Livin After Midnight,’ or ‘Breaking The Law.’ 1986′s ‘Turbo Lover,’ however, is a different kettle of stew. Even the most die-hard Priest fan would have to admit that this particular synthesizer-aided song wasn’t quite cut from the same cloth as most of the band’s early material.

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.

Judas Priest, Rob Halford Sued by Longtime Manager

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:00:21 +0000

Not even the Metal God is immune to lawsuits. Judas Priest‘s leather clad vocalist Rob Halford is being sued by his longtime personal manager John Baxter. Baxter is suing Halford, other members of Priest and the band’s management team. It’s a legal clusterf— if there ever was one.

Indestructible Metal

Tommy B — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:33:29 +0000

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford recently discussed the staying power of metal. In an interview with Wales Online, the singer spoke to the genre’s longevity. “I think it’s because metal is the working man’s bread and butter,” he said. “With metal, it’s not about how slim you are, how beautiful you are and doesn’t have [...]

Judas Priest Didn't Sell Out For American Idol

Sam Talkington — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:29:23 +0000

I don’t like American Idol as much as the next guy but Rob has a point! “It’s just amazing. We’d like to say thank you to James and to American Idol for putting heavy metal music into 30 million homes week after week. He’s become a hero of ours. He is right! James Durbin who [...]

K.K. Downing Leaves Judas Priest

The Hawk — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:10:42 +0000

As classic rockers Judas Priest prepare to embark on what’s been labeled their “final” tour, the band’s guitarist K.K. Downing has stepped down and reportedly will not be taking part. A statement posted on the band’s website read “It is with regret that Judas Priest announce that K.K. Downing has formally retired from the band [...]