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Best Metal Albums of 2018 So Far
by Heavy Consequence Staff
on August 15, 2018, 2:25pm
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.
on August 05, 2018, 9:49am
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.
by Alex Young
on April 26, 2018, 6:25pm
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.
on March 30, 2018, 12:00am
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.
by Alex Young
on March 15, 2018, 11:47pm
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.
by Ben Kaye
on February 12, 2018, 10:30am
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.
by Alex Young
on January 25, 2018, 10:43am
The 10 Most Anticipated Metal Albums of 2018
Legends and descendants unite to forge an unforgettable year for the genre.
by Andy O'Connor and Zoe Camp
on January 11, 2018, 12:00am
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.
by Lake Schatz
on January 05, 2018, 11:45am
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
by Dan Weiss
on December 13, 2017, 10:18pm
Radiohead come in 12th place in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote
Bon Jovi came in first — by a considerable margin.
by Ben Kaye
on December 06, 2017, 12:41pm
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.
by Alex Young
on October 05, 2017, 12:06am
