When you think of one of the most influential guitarists in Heavy Metal history, you would be remise not to include Mr. K.K. Downing. A signature part of the fire that help Judas Priest rise to the top between 1970 and 2011, Downing's aggressive and...
A decade ago, K.K. Downing, one of Heavy Metal's most prolific guitarists, shockingly departed from Judas Priest and took somewhat of a hiatus. A double axe attack, Downing shredded some of Metal's most iconic riffs alongside fellow bandmate and Guitarist Glenn Tipton for a memorable...
Spirits of Fire are an intense new Heavy Metal supergroup featuring the brilliance of Savatage/Trans-Siberian Orchestra Guitarist Chris Caffery, Testament/Death Bassist Steve Di Giorgio, ex-Fates Warning/Warlord Drummer Mark Zonder, and ex-Judas Priest Vocalist, the great Tim "Ripper" Owens. One of several new Metal albums this year, Spirits...
As 2019 kicks-off, the new year promises to bring Heavy Metal fans stacks of new music from several veteran acts like Dream Theater and Slipknot. While we love it when our favorite bands release new material, it is always a treat to see fresh faces...
As the wheels of the German Power Metal machine turn, the force of Heavy Metal's ever growing sub-genre multiplies by the minute thanks to compelling acts such as Avantasia, Powerwolf, and, the band we spotlight today, Primal Fear. Back by way of the band's desire...
What do Geoff Tate, Tim "Ripper" Owens, and Blaze Bayley have in common? For one, they are former vocalists of three of the most recognized Heavy Metal bands ever, Tate formerly of Queensrÿche, Owens formerly of Judas Priest, and Bayley formerly of Iron Maiden. Second,...
