Steel Mill News
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 4: The 40th Anniversary of “Steeler”
As the 1980’s dawned there was a rumble in the jungle as punk gave away to a new ferocious movement hailing from United Kingdom. New Wave Of British Heavy Metal stepped up to take the crown. Hundreds of bands had already made their stance at stardom and while most of them would not make it…
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt.4: The 40th Anniversary of “Steeler” and “British Steel”
The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 4 focuses on the 40th anniversary of the greatest album of the NWOBHM -era, Judas Priest‘s legendary “British Steel” and its closing track “Steeler”. Check out in-depth article with K.K.‘s comments included: http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/The%20Fuel%20of%20the%20Furnace/steeler/
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KK`s Priest – details of K.K.´s new band!
Los Angeles, CA – February 18, 2020 – K.K Downing, founding member of Judas Priest, today announces the name of his new band KK’s PRIEST. This all new band features some very familiar faces. With Downing on guitar, KK’s PRIEST features ex-Judas Priest members Tim “Ripper” Owens on vocals, who fronted the band for eight…
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K.K. signs global deal with Explorer1 Music Group!
LEGENDARY GUITARIST K.K. DOWNING SIGNS GLOBAL DEAL WITH EXPLORER1 MUSIC GROUP VETERAN ROCK MANAGER ANDY GOULD JOINS E1 Los Angeles, CA – January 30, 2020 – Explorer1 Music Group (E1) is proud to announce a global partnership with legendary guitarist K.K. Downing, founding member of GRAMMY® Award winning, multi-platinum selling metal icons Judas Priest, with veteran…
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Angel Sword interview
Deep from the underground of Finnish heavy metal rises Angel Sword with their second full length album. Steel Mill had a chat with the frontman Jerry Razors, as we talked about the band and their new album, Neon City. http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/angel-sword-interview/
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K.K.Downing press release
”First of all, I want to once again express my huge appreciation to all fans worldwide for the overwhelmingly positive response to my Bloodstock appearance in August and the Wolverhampton gig in early November. I am truly humbled and grateful. I am also taken aback with the compelling fan outcry for me to participate in…
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt.15: “Alone” on “Nostradamus”
The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 15 focuses on 2008’s impressive and challenging “Nostradamus” and its key track “Alone”. Check out in-depth article with K.K.’s comments included: http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/The%20Fuel%20of%20the%20Furnace/the-fuel-of-the-furnace-pt-15-alone/
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 15: Alone
[three_fourth] “In years to come, you’ll hear my name …” Origins HISTORY of heavy metal concept records is varied and colourful one. In its path lie many great victories and epic failures. From 1970’s onwards and through the last couple of decades, there have been countless efforts especially in the symphonic and progressive metal genres…
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Diamond Head interview
Diamond Head, one of the pioneers of NWOBHM, got a great new album Coffin Train out now. The band are also having a gig at KK’s Steel Mill on 7th of December 2019. Prior to that Steel Mill had an honour to have a chat with the founding member, guitarist Brian Tatler. http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/diamond-head-interview/
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William from Newfoundland
Check our latest Fan Profile, William from Newfoundland …and the story of the vest K.K. just recently signed! http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Fan%20Profiles/william-from-newfoundland/