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How the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal was born, by those who were there
By Dave Everley published
In the late 70s, rock music was given a steel-booted kick up the backside by a new breed of band. The NWOBHM would go on to rule Britannia – and the world

The story of the historic day heavy metal killed new wave
By Joe Daly published
It's memorial weekend in 1983, and the US Festival is about to change the musical landscape forever, with a little help from Van Halen

The best metal albums of 2024 so far
By Rich Hobson published
From legends like Bruce Dickinson, Judas Priest and Kerry King to modern heavy hitters like Knocked Loose, OU and DOOL, these are the metal albums ruling 2024

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford reflects on the PMRC: “It was a political hack job”
By Matt Mills published
The Metal God has some stern words for the US government committee that named Judas Priest’s Eat Me Alive as one of its “filthy 15” songs

“As far as the 80s are concerned, we’re in for some very good heavy metal years”: Judas Priest’s Rob Halford predicted the future of metal in 1979
By Matt Mills published
45 years ago, Judas Priest’s Metal God explained why people love heavy metal. What he said is still accurate in 2024.

Every Judas Priest album ranked from worst to best
By Dom Lawson, Rich Hobson published
Judas Priest are the ultimate defenders of the faith: here's how we ranked their incredible, storied back catalogue

Judas Priest on awards shows, Invincible Shield and the beauty of cats
By Dave Everley published
With Invincible Shield their third genuinely great album in a row, Judas Priest's late-career purple patch continues

“We’re proud metal fans and this music is like an invincible shield!” Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner explains how their new album helped him recover from heart issue
By Matt Mills published
Faulkner suffered a life-threatening aortic aneurysm while onstage with Judas Priest in 2021

The Judas Priest album title that became heavy metal's definitive statement of intent
By Dave Ling published
Where do you go once you’ve crafted one of the finest heavy metal albums of all time?

“I’m always ready for a kitty cat!” We gave Judas Priest legend Rob Halford a load of kittens to play with and asked him about heavy metal, becoming a gay icon and (sort of) being Dolly Parton's BFF
By Joe Daly published
Rob Halford, a room full of kittens and a leather codpiece - what more could you ask for?
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