Elegant Weapons, featuring Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner, to release second album ‘Evolution’ on April 24

Elegant Weapons, the hard rock/heavy metal band led by Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, has released the new single "Bridges Burn," from its upcoming sophomore album, "Evolution," due April 24, 2026, via Exciter Records. Watch the lyric video below, and pre-order/pre-save the album here. In addition to Faulkner, Elegant Weapons features vocalist Ronnie Romero (Rainbow,... Continue Reading →

Record Store Day 2026 to include vinyl releases from Sleep Token, Meshuggah, Motorhead

The new, limited vinyl releases set to be available on Saturday, April 18, at independent record stores for Record Store Day 2026 include offerings from Sleep Token, Meshuggah, Motorhead, Judas Priest and Look Outside Your Window, the "lost" album recorded years ago by members of Slipknot. Find participating stores here. Notable hard rock and metal releases... Continue Reading →

Tailgunner shares new single ‘War in Heaven’ featuring Adam Wakeman

British metal band Tailgunner has shared "War in Heaven," the latest single from its sophomore album, "Midnight Blitz" (Feb. 6, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). The song, a ballad, features Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple), who just won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance (with Yungblud) for his appearance at Black Sabbath’s Back to... Continue Reading →

Tailgunner shares ‘Blade Runner’-inspired ‘Tears in Rain’ from upcoming album ‘Midnight Blitz’

British metal band Tailgunner has shared the new song "Tears in Rain," inspired by a famous monologue from the 1982 sci-fi classic "Blade Runner." Named after a phrase the movie’s antagonist, Roy Batty, uses in his last words, the song is from the band's upcoming second album, "Midnight Blitz" (Feb. 6, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order... Continue Reading →

British metal band Tailgunner to release second album ‘Midnight Blitz’ on Feb. 6

British metal band Tailgunner, recently signed to Napalm Records, will release its second album, "Midnight Blitz," on Feb. 6, 2026. Pre-order the album, produced by guitar legend K.K. Downing (Judas Priest, KK's Priest), here, and watch the music video for the record's title track below. “Whilst touring our debut album, we shared stages with members... Continue Reading →

KK Downing-approved British metal band Tailgunner signs with Napalm Records

Having earned the rare endorsement of KK Downing as the next big thing in metal and touring the U.K. supporting KK's Priest, British metal act Tailgunner has signed with Napalm Records. Further endorsing the band, the Judas Priest guitar legend now has taken on a new role of producer for Tailgunner's upcoming sophomore album. “Tailgunner... Continue Reading →

Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne unite on charity version of Black Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’

Metal legends Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne have united on "War Pigs" (Charity Version), a new rendition of the Black Sabbath classic, out now via Sony Music. All profits will be donated to the Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s. This release unites the titans of British heavy metal one last time in a project born... Continue Reading →

Corrosion of Conformity sets headline shows amid Alice Cooper/Judas Priest tour

Corrosion of Conformity has scheduled a handful of headline shows amid its fall 2025 tour supporting Alice Cooper and Judas Priest. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-city run with the two legends will kick off Sept. 16 at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi, and wrap Oct. 26 at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in... Continue Reading →

Alice Cooper and Judas Priest to team up for fall 2025 North American co-headline tour

Shock rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal trailblazers Judas Priest will share the stage in fall 2025 on a co-headline tour across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-city run will kick off Sept. 16 at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi, and wrap Oct. 26 at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas.Coming off... Continue Reading →

Record Store Day 2025 to include vinyl releases from Judas Priest, Motorhead, Stone Temple Pilots

The new, limited vinyl releases set to be available on Saturday, April 12, at independent record stores for Record Store Day 2025 include live albums by Judas Priest and Motorhead, B-side collections from A Day to Remember and Black Stone Cherry, and special anniversary editions of records by The Sword, Saxon and more. Find participating... Continue Reading →

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