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Marc Sasso Interview
From creating brilliant artwork for metal gods to doing stunning illustrations for Star Wars Roleplaying Games, Mark Sasso is an artist who is indeed MAGICAL. Heather Williams chatted with Marc to find out more about his inspiration, technique and work with Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford and others.
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Judas Priest – Killing Machine
Another classic Priest -record turned 40 this past year. The somewhat cold soundscapes of “Stained Class” were now replaced by a much heavier, sharper sonic wall. “Killing Machine” in many ways was Priest’s first pure heavy metal album in all essential areas: songs, delivery and production. Of course with “British Steel” the metallic horizons would…
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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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The Fuel Of The Furnace Pt.6: “Before The Dawn” on “Killing Machine”
Judas Priest released “Killing Machine”-album (later re-titled “Hell Bent For Leather”) 40 years ago. Read Steel Mill’s article on “Before The Dawn” with K.K.’s comments and a video of him playing the classic solo in 2015 included! http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/The%20Fuel%20of%20the%20Furnace/before-the-dawn/
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 6: The 40th Anniversary of “Before The Dawn”
The punk rock revolution had reached its zenith as Judas Priest prepared to record their fifth studio album in the summer of 1978. For the album – the last one for 12 years not to be produced by Tom Allom – Priest gave reins to James Guthrie. Guthrie had produced the song “Better By You,…
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt 14: “Never Satisfied” on “Rocka Rolla”
The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 14 focuses on the beginning of Judas Priest’s recording career nearly 45 years ago. 1974’s “Rocka Rolla” and its heaviest track “Never Satisfied” dissected with K.K.’ comments included: http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/The%20Fuel%20of%20the%20Furnace/the-fuel-of-the-furnace-pt-14-never-satisfied/
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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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Pre-order K.K. Downing’s upcoming “Heavy Duty” book!
K.K. Downing’s long-awaited biography “Heavy Duty – Days And Nights In Judas Priest” will be published in 18.9.2018. Pre-orders are now available from this
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The Man, The Myth, The Music – Judas Priest’s “Nostradamus”
Judas Priest released their most ambitious work to date, a double concept album ”Nostradamus” ten years ago. Read Steel Mill’s article on The Man, The Myth and The Music below! http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Other%20Special%20Reports/nostradamus/