heavy metal
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt.16: “Blood Red Skies” on “Ram It Down”
The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 16 takes us back over 30 years to 1988’s “Ram It Down” and its epic centerpiece “Blood Red Skies”. Check out in-depth article with K.K.’s comments included: http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/TheFueloftheFurnace/the-fuel-of-the-furnace-pt-16-blood-red-skies/
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 16: Blood Red Skies
[three_fourth] “You’ll never take me alive…” Origins THROUGH late 1980’s, a wind of change blew across the field of metal. And we are not talking about the Scorpions-hit which followed couple of years later. The era of hair metal bands was all but over. The sound which Judas Priest embraced and ran home so brilliantly…
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt.3: The 30th Anniversary of “One Shot At Glory” and “Painkiller”
The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 3 focuses on the 30th anniversary of Judas Priest‘s legendary “Painkiller” and its closing track “One Shot At Glory”. Check out in-depth article with K.K.‘s comments included: http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/The%20Fuel%20of%20the%20Furnace/one-shot-at-glory/
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 3: The 30th Anniversary of “One Shot At Glory”
“Painkiller” – possibly the fiercest and in its time one of the heaviest albums Judas Priest had ever released, is amazingly approaching its 17th anniversary later this year. Furthermore it was the album that introduced their current drummer Scott Travis formerly in US- speed rockers Racer X.
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Monsters Of Rock 40th Anniversary: Donington Special
In the history books of rock 1980 is a pivotal time, it was the crowning year for New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. Many classic records were unleashed during that period of time. It was also the birth of Monsters Of Rock, the biggest heavy metal festival in the world. Judas Priest played first Monsters…
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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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K.K. Downing dedicated copy of “Heavy Duty – Days And Nights In Judas Priest” available for Christmas!
K.K. Downing dedicated copy of “Heavy Duty – Days And Nights In Judas Priest” available for Christmas! Check out K.K.’s new video message below and order yours HERE.
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Thomas Jensen Interview
At the 29th edition of the biggest heavy metal festival in the world Wacken Open Air, Steel Mill sat down with Thomas Jensen, leader and heart and soul of the event. We touched on Wacken’s past, present and future, Thursday 2.8. headliners Judas Priest and festival’s 30th anniversary next year. http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/thomas-jensen-wacken-open-air-interview/
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Thomas Jensen: Wacken Open Air Interview
At the 29th edition of the biggest heavy metal festival in the world: Wacken Open Air, Steel Mill sat down with Thomas Jensen, the leader, heart and soul of the event. We chatted on Wacken’s past, present and future, Thursday 2.8. headliners Judas Priest and festival’s 30th anniversary next year.
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Andy LaRocque – A Steel Mill Interview
Guitarist Andy LaRocque has been a constant partner and creative force with King Diamond since the band’s origins 32 years ago. Here he talks to Heather Willliams about his lengthy career, past projects with Death and Falconer among others, gear and the status of upcoming long awaited King Diamond -studio album. http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/andy-larocque-interview/