Concert Review: Judas Priest Unleashes 50 Years of Metal
The crowd singalong to the piston-pumping “Turbo Lover” proved to be a memorable moment as the houselights illuminated the swaying audience to the obvious delight of a grinning Halford.
Interview: Rob Halford Phones to Deliver the Goods (Again!)
“We were all on the crazy train, as Ozzy says, and it was a fabulous time to be in rock and roll,” Halford says of the debauched 1980s.
Judas Priest, Saxon unleash British metal classics in front of San Antonio faithful
Elite metal titans Judas Priest and Saxon received a roaring, gladiator’s welcome at San Antonio’s sold-out Freeman Coliseum.
Judas Priest: Still Defending the Faith with Expanded Re-Issue of Classic 1984 Album
Studded with such soon-to-be, fan-favorites as “Freewheel Burning,” “Jawbreaker,” “The Sentinel,” “Some Heads Are Gonna Roll” and “Love Bites,” “Defenders of the Faith” proved a formidable follow-up to Priest’s now-classic 1982 breakthrough album, “Screaming for Vengeance.”
Judas Priest: Screaming for Fun, Fun, Fun
Rob Halford has been sober since 1986, but that won’t stop him from scoring a fix when he lands in Austin this week. Worry not, however, as he won’t be breaking the law.
Ask Down: Which Albums Stole Your Souls?
By Metal Dave It’s always cool when one of your own slugs his way into the rock-roll Big Leagues. It’s even cooler when the gig is awarded after years of proven loyalty and tested behind-the-scenes service. Ladies and gents, please give a hearty hoot-n-howdy to Down guitarist Bobby “Rock” Landgraf, a veteran of the Austin…
Yakking with Dangerous Toys’ Scott Dalhover
By Metal Dave Glessner Scott Dalhover has come a long way since his days of terrorizing Denny’s restaurants. In fact, even he can’t count the miles between then and now. Best known as the longtime lead guitarist for Austin-based hard rockers Dangerous Toys, Dalhover is now a ridiculously fit cycling enthusiast who probably has less…
Saxon: An exclusive interview with Biff Byford
“I think the first gig we ever played in America was in Baton Rouge or maybe Jacksonville with Rush in 1980 on their ‘Moving Pictures’ tour. I remember walking out onstage in front of 20,000 people and it was a bit awe-inspiring.”
Anthrax 1991: My Private Afternoon Concert
By Metal Dave Glessner The above photo was taken at San Antonio’s Hemisfair Arena (RIP) when I snuck into soundcheck on the afternoon of an Iron Maiden/Anthrax gig in 1991. Armed with a stack of records, I literally walked into the empty arena and found Anthrax on stage performing Judas Priest songs. Pressing my luck, I…
Ask Rob Halford: What’s Your Favorite Album and Why Did it Make Such an Impact?
Where do you start when Rob Halford grants you an interview? The better question is where do you stop? When the answers are coming from the Metal God himself, it’s tempting to not only ask about Judas Priest, but also about his pets, shoe size and favorite recipes. Hell, he’s Rob Halford!!! How could he possibly bore us?
Rewind: KK Downing Reveals Shady Secret
Sunglasses hold a lofty perch atop the list of rock-star accessories, but for Judas Priest guitarist Kenneth “KK” Downing, they also helped hide a nasty secret.
Yakking with …. D’Toys bassist Mike Watson
ABOVE: Ten Boots Stompin: Dangerous Toys in 1989 with Watson far right. By Metal Dave It seems a lifetime of rock’n’roll has turned Mike Watson into a stark, raving, uhhhh … miniature tree enthusiast! Say wha? It’s true, but more on that later. More pressing is welcome news that Watson and his hard-rocking Dangerous Toys are…