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Judas Priest – Rocka Rolla
As hard as it is to believe Judas Priest have been around now well over 50 years. While their debut album “Rocka Rolla” was perhaps never destined to become ultimate metal classic, it is still worth exploring as part of one of the most revered heavy metal institutions’ never-ending legacy. www.judaspriest.com
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 2: The 40th Anniversary of “Jawbreaker” and “Defenders Of The Faith”
40 years ago Judas Priest unleashed its masterpiece “Defenders Of The Faith”. The Fuel Of The Furnace dives in to the origins of the record and the song “Jawbreaker”, with K.K.’s comments included: http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/TheFueloftheFurnace/jawbreaker/
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 2: The 40th Anniversary of “Jawbreaker”
By 1984 Judas Priest were superstars. With their previous album “Screaming For Vengeance” the band had broken the US market and lengthy tour across the stadiums of America had cemented their position as the leading group of the NWOBHM. Everyone was now watching their next step with bated breath.
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Judas Priest – Defenders Of The Faith
Judas Priest‘s 1984 release “Defenders Of The Faith” might be their best LP. In fact, it might just as well be the greatest heavy metal album ever released. Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, Ian Hill, Glenn Tipton and Dave Holland were at the top of their game. The world was ready and willing, metal ruled the…
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AC/DC – Flick Of The Switch
AC/DC released one of their most underrated records “Flick Of The Switch” 40 years ago in the summer of 1983. Yet it’s one of their best ever efforts with its back to basics riffs, down to earth production, hard as a rock rhythm by Phil Rudd for his last album with the band for a…
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Chris Caffery Interview: “Cards are falling into place”.
On his way to tour with Doro in Europe, Chris Caffery, guitarist for Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and his own amazing solo albums, took some time out to talk with Heather Williams and Steel Mill. Chris gave us insight on possible new Savatage -album, memories of Criss Oliva and Paul O’Neill, unreleased Doctor Butcher -material, his…
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Chris Caffery: “Cards are falling into place.”
On his way to tour with Doro in Europe, Chris Caffery, guitarist for Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and his own amazing solo albums, took some time out to talk with Heather Williams and Steel Mill. Chris gave us insight on possible new Savatage -album, memories of Criss Oliva and Paul O’Neill, his new solo single and…
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Metal Grinder presents: Iron Kingdom from Canada.
“Hail a long-forgotten sound” as the lyric from Iron Kingdom’s “Legions Of Metal” so truthfully states. This poetic musical tome known as Iron Kingdom certainly brings back that forgotten sound of true heavy metal. In today’s modern times that sound is all but lost or at least hidden but Iron Kingdom brings it back to…
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Legions Of Metal: Iron Kingdom.
“Hail a long-forgotten sound” as the lyric from Iron Kingdom’s “Legions Of Metal” so truthfully states. This poetic musical tome known as Iron Kingdom certainly brings back that forgotten sound of true heavy metal. In today’s modern times that sound is all but lost or at least hidden but Iron Kingdom brings it back to…
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt.11: The 40th Anniversary of “Screaming For Vengeance”
Judas Priest’s classic “Screaming For Vengeance” celebrates 40th anniversary! Check out Steel Mill’s tribute to the album and its fast and furious title track from link below. 40 years after its release “Screaming For Vengeance” and the title track are still a rousing call to arms for metal heads around the world. The album is…