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Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner is reportedly in a stable condition after undergoing emergency heart surgery earlier this week.Faulkner was hospitalised on Monday (September 27) due to “major heart condition issues”, which led to the band postponing the remainder of their 50 Heavy Metal Years US tour dates.According to a post from Faulkner’s partner Mariah Lynch, the guitarist is resting following his surgery.“Richie underwent major emergency heart surgery. He is stable & resting.

Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner has been hospitalised as a result of “major heart condition issues”, with the band postponing the remainder of their current US tour as a result.“It is with deep regret that we have to postpone the rest of our US tour.

Judas Priest‘s Rob Halford has marked Pride month by reflecting on the moment he came out as gay on television.The frontman of the metal icons revealed his sexuality during a 1998 interview with MTV, and said the “beautiful” moment was totally unplanned.He told Apple Music’s Hattie Collins: “It was one of those things where I’m at MTV in New York, I’m talking about a project that I was working on called Two, with myself and John 5, the amazing guitar player.“I was doing the rounds in New York

Black Sabbath, Motörhead and Judas Priest, the #ILoveMetal prize draw aims to raise funds for Stagehand, a charity providing hardship funding and mental health support for workers in the live music industry.Via a £5 entry on this crowdfunder page, fans can enter the prize draw multiple times until the draw ends on June 11.

Judas Priest have formed a new band.K.K.

Judas Priest drummer who played on the band’s debut album, ‘Rocka Rolla’, has died aged 73.The musician’s death was confirmed by Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford, who shared a photo of his former bandmate on his Instagram Story with the caption: “RIP.”“His style was strong, direct and unique,” Halford recalled to Loudwire. “I’ll be blasting ‘Rocka Rolla’ today!”Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K.

Judas Priest‘s Rob Halford has urged heavy metal fans to get the coronavirus vaccine so that live music can return.The frontman took to Instagram yesterday (April 10) to share a video encouraging people to get vaccinated in order to “get those amazing vibes and feelings back faster”.“Hi everyone.

This Is Spinal Tap.The Judas Priest frontman recalled seeing the 1984 film with his bandmate Glenn Tipton, which both musicians remarked was a mirror image of their classic rock star antics.“I love satire. Glenn loves satire,” Halford told The Horn 104.9 & AM 1260.

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford has revealed the best piece of advice he’s ever received was from Kiss‘ Gene Simmons.Speaking in a new interview, Halford talked about the wisdom he’s collected over the years, including the time Simmons offered him some gems about the music industry.“We have a great friendship with Gene [Simmons] and Paul [Stanley] from Kiss,” Halford told Twisted Sister‘s Jay Jay French on The French Connection podcast.

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford has said that he “can’t wait” to hear Miley Cyrus‘ forthcoming Metallica covers album.The ‘Midnight Sky’ pop star revealed last month that she’d been working on her own versions of tracks by James Hetfield and co.

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford has spent over 50 years at the vanguard of rock. Now, aged 69, he’s releasing his autobiography, Confess – a funny, forthright and unexpectedly poignant account of his journey from a Walsall council estate to metal deity status.But, while it is packed with rock stories to burn, as its title suggests, his memoir lays bare his life with unflinching candour.

Audrey Cleo Yap On stage, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is the self-proclaimed “metal god” but off, he’s a mere mortal, and ready to confess to all of his sins in a new autobiography. In “Confess,” co-written with Ian Gittins and out Sept.

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford thinks the English heavy metal giants “deserve to be in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”.Discussing his and the band’s eventful past in a new interview with NME, Halford talked about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and how he feels it needs to include more metal acts.“I’ve always admired it,” Halford said of the Hall.

Judas Priest singer Rob Halford has confirmed he is currently working on a blues album.Speaking to the Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz podcast, the metal icon confirmed the album would be recorded with the same team he collaborated with for his 2019 Christmas LP ‘Celestial’, including his brother Nigel and the son of bassist Ian Hill.Halford has spoken about writing a blues album in the past, and was asked by Paltrowitz if it was still a possibility.

Judas Priest singer Rob Halford’s fervently awaited autobiography ‘Confess’ will be released on Tuesday 29th September 2020 via Hardline books.

Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner has slammed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a “total joke” after the band was overlooked for induction for a second time.