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Dolly Parton Was 'Tickling And Cleaning' Rob Halford's Beard In Studio
Dolly Parton started "tickling and cleaning" Rob Halford's beard when they were rehearsing. The Judas Priest frontman, 72, found it "so surreal" meeting the 78-year-old music legend for the first time and her stroking his...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 March 2024
Judas Priest Pull Massachusetts Gig Due To 'Non-covid Related Illness'
Judas Priest cancelled their concert in Massachusetts at the last minute on Monday night (04.04.22), due to "non-COVID related illness".The heavy metal band was due to perform at the Paul E Tsongas Arena in Lowell,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 April 2022
Judas Priest: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Would Be A Win For Metal
Rob Halford says Judas Priest being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame would be a "win for heavy metal".The 'Breaking the Law' group have been nominated for the third time, and frontman...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 March 2022
Judas Priest Reinstate Andy Sneap As Touring Guitarist In U-turn
Judas Priest have reinstated Andy Sneap as their touring guitarist.Just days after Rob Halford and co announced the departure of the 52-year-old rocker - who co-produced the heavy metal group's last studio effort, 2018's 'Firepower'...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 January 2022
Judas Priest Announce Departure Of Touring Guitarist Andy Sneap
Judas Priest have announced the departure of touring guitarist Andy Sneap.Rob Halford and co are due to hit the road in March and they've announced that they will be without the 52-year-old rocker - who...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 January 2022
Judas Priest Won't Quit Making Albums
Judas Priest have no plans to stop making albums.Frontman Rob Halford has insisted recording new music and performing it live is what "sustains" the heavy metal band.Although there is no release date for the follow-up...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 January 2022
Ronnie James Dio Documentary Gets 2022 Release Date
The Ronnie James Dio documentary is set to be released this year.It was announced in 2020 that a tell-all documentary about the late heavy metal icon was in the works with Don Argott and Damian...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 January 2022
Rob Halford's Cancer Is In Remission
Rob Halford's cancer is in remission.The Judas Priest frontman was diagnosed with prostate cancer amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year, and he is grateful to still be here and doing what he "loves the most".In...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2021
Judas Priest Delay Rest Of Tour After Richie Faulkner Is Hospitalised With Heart Issues
Judas Priest have postponed the remaining dates of their US tour, as guitarist Richie Faulkner is being treated at hospital for "major medical heart condition issues".The Rob Halford-fronted heavy metal legends last performed at Louder...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 September 2021
Judas Priest Singer Rob Halford Felt Free After He Came Out As Gay
Judas Priest singer Rob Halford felt an "enormous feeling of freedom" when he came out as gay on MTV in 1998.The heavy metal legend admits he never planned to announce to the world that he...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 June 2021
Rob Halford: 'There Will Be No Judas Priest Tell-all Book'
Judas Priest singer Rob Halford insists there will never be a group tell-all - because he and his bandmates have too much respect for each other to open up about dark days and embarrassing moments.The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 July 2014
Lady Gaga Planning Judas Priest Collaboration
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is holding out hope for a collaboration with Lady Gaga after meeting the pop superstar backstage at a recent gig.The Breaking the Law rocker met Gaga for the first time...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 July 2014
Rob Halford To Undergo Hernia Operation
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is to undergo hernia surgery before the group's upcoming world tour.The rocker is keen to get himself fixed and healthy before the band hits the road to promote new album...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 May 2014
Judas Priest Star To Appear On The Simpsons This Weekend
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford will appear in an episode of The Simpsons in America this weekend (05Jan14).The rocker has been animated for the cult cartoon series and will appear in an episode alongside director...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 January 2014
Rob Halford Recovering From Back Strain
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford is recovering from a back injury sustained after years of rocking out onstage.The 61 year old has been hobbling around with the aid of a walking stick in recent weeks,...
By WENN on 14 May 2013
Halford: 'Arizona Lawmakers Are Racist'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman ROB HALFORD has become the latest celebrity to protest Arizona's controversial new immigration laws, insisting the legislation is "racist".The rocker is a part-time Phoenix resident and he's appalled by the new law,...
By WENN on 11 May 2010
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