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Two elderly men escape German nursing home to attend Wacken metal festival
Billed as the biggest heavy metal festival in the world, Wacken Open Air featured Judas Priest, Ghost and more.
Deep Purple and Judas Priest announce co-headlining tour
The 25-city trek kicks off August 21st in Cincinnati, Ohio and runs through the end of September.
Top 10 Songs of the Month: Rae Sremmurd, Pearl Jam, and Lucy Dacus
March didn’t disappoint as we return to share our favorite cuts of the month.
Graspop Metal Meeting’s 2018 lineup is a mecca for hard rock and heavy metal fans
Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, Judas Priest, A Perfect Circle, and Megadeth are just some of the big name acts playing the Belgium festival.
Judas Priest guitarist Glenn Tipton reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis, won’t tour with band
“I don’t rule out the chance to go on stage as and when I feel able to blast out some Priest!” says the metal legend.
Dave Holland, former Judas Priest drummer, has died at 69
Disgraced drummer was later convicted of the attempted rape of a 17-year-old boy.
The 10 Most Anticipated Metal Albums of 2018
Legends and descendants unite to forge an unforgettable year for the genre.
Judas Priest announce new album, Firepower, share “Lightning Strike” video: Watch
Plus, the heavy metal legends will support their 18th LP with a massive world tour.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Isn’t Getting Out of Its Own Way Anytime Soon
The white, American, guitar-based mainstream continues to find an edge on ballots
Radiohead come in 12th place in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote
Bon Jovi came in first — by a considerable margin.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame 2018 nominees: Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Kate Bush
Nina Simone, Depeche Mode, and Judas Priest are among the other finalists.