heavy metal
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 7: The 50th Anniversary of “Tyrant” and “Sad Wings Of Destiny”
For their second album for Gull Records Judas Priest knew they were in a crucial position. And with “Sad Wings Of Destiny” they delivered. The Fuel Of The Furnace focuses on the classic track “Tyrant.” Check out in depth article on the song, “Sad Wings Of Destiny” and its legacy. How do you view “Tyrant”…
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Judas Priest – Sad Wings Of Destiny
Can’t believe this masterpiece is already 50 years of age. By that time many rockers have been long dead and gone but Judas Priest still persist. All credit to Black Sabbath for starting the genre but songs like “Victim Of Changes,” “The Ripper” and “Tyrant” were light years ahead of everything else done in 1976.…
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 14: The 50th Anniversary of “Never Satisfied” and “Rocka Rolla”
50 years have passed since Judas Priest’s debut album “Rocka Rolla”. As the band celbrates it with a new remix by Tom Allom, it’s right time to delve back into backgrounds, impact and tales of the album and one of its highlights “Never Satisfied”. Check out Steel Mill’s The Fuel Of The Furnace article with…
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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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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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Silver Bullet – Bruno Proveschi interview
Silver Bullet, a power metal band with symphonic elements, are releasing their excellent 3rd album, Shadowfall, and – after the dark pandemic years and postponed tours – things are finally looking bright for the band. Steel Mill had a pleasure to have a chat with the frontman, Bruno Proveschi. http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/silver-bullet-bruno-proveschi-interview/
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Silver Bullet – Bruno Proveschi interview
Interview by Kimmo Tattari Photos by Hannu and Riku Juutilainen Silver Bullet, a power metal band with symphonic elements, are releasing their excellent 3rd album, Shadowfall, and – after the dark pandemic years and postponed tours – things are finally looking bright for the band. Steel Mill had a pleasure to have a chat…
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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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Judas Priest – Screaming For Vengeance
Judas Priest’s classic “Screaming For Vengeance” celebrates 40th anniversary in the summer of 2022. Four decades after its release “Screaming For Vengeance” is still a rousing call to arms for metal heads around the world. The album is one of the benchmarks of heavy metal and a release we Priest fans should be rightfully proud…