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 →
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 →
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 →
Marking its 50th anniversary, Judas Priest is released a remixed and remastered version of its debut album, "Rocka Rolla." The digital release is set for Sept. 23, 2024 (pre-save here), with the CD and vinyl release following on Nov. 22. In 1974, Judas Priest was five musicians in their 20s—Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, Ian Hill, KK Downing and John... Continue Reading →
KK's Priest, featuring Judas Priest alumni KK Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals), and veteran metal band Accept will join forces in North America for the Full Metal Assault Tour 2024 Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 9. "It's time!!! Let the full European metal assault commence, KK's Priest/Accept," Downing... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: KK’s Priest, L.A. Guns, Burning Witches—By Greg Maki—The Priest is back! Actually, one Priest (Judas) is back, while the other (KK’s) has just arrived. What a time to be a Judas Priest fan. The mighty metal institution recently released its superb 19th studio album, “Invincible Shield,” and is touring throughout 2024, while erstwhile... Continue Reading →
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KK's Priest—featuring Judas Priest alumni K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals)—has shared an animated video for "Keeper of the Graves," from the band's second album "The Sinner Rides Again" (2023, Napalm Records; get it here). KK's Priest also is set to begin its first U.S. tour on March 7, 2024, with a sold-out show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. L.A.... Continue Reading →
KK's Priest—the band featuring Judas Priest alumni K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums)—has shared a 13-minute documentary filmed July 6, 2023, at the band's first-ever live show at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton, England. The documentary gives a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the... Continue Reading →
KK’s Priest—the band featuring Judas Priest alumni K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums)—has shared "Strike of the Viper," the third single from its upcoming sophomore album, "The Sinner Rides Again" (Sept. 29, 2023, Napalm Records; pre-order here). "Beware—'Strike of the Viper' is now... Continue Reading →
