Judas Priest

50+ ARTISTS > The Monsters of Rock Cruise have updated their Promo for the 2026 Ocean Festival – Act Now there are Limited Cabins Left!

NEW SITE – Update: We just relaunched the Metal Sludge website to bring you a Brighter, Cleaner and Slicker look going forward in 2026, this included several upgrades and we hope you like it.If you would like to help out… Please do so by clicking one of the Donate Banners. Thank You for your Support! UPDATED: February 14th 2026 There

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WAR PIGS 2.0 … Judas Priest releases charity version of “War Pigs” featuring the late Ozzy Osbourne

THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS — British heavy metal legends Judas Priest have just released a new (charity) version of “War Pigs” featuring the late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne. Judas Priest is fronted by vocalist Rob Halford who like Osbourne‘s Black Sabbath group, both hail from Birmingham England. The singers have long been considered two of the heavy metal era’s

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RIP … Kick Axe Guitarist Larry Gillstrom, Dead at 69

“Larry was truly a wonderful, inspirational person and musician who will be missed by his family, band mates, friends and fans worldwide.” — Kick Axe METAL NEWS — Sad news to report as we learn of the passing of Kick Axe guitarist Larry Gillstrom. The guitarist had been battling Cancer for some time but continued to perform live, write and

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BOOK ALERT … Ex-GUNS N’ ROSES and GREAT WHITE Manager ALAN NIVEN To Publish ‘Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories’

Metal Sludge — Former rock n’ roll manager Alan Niven has decided to publish a book and it is titled ‘Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories.’ The book will include content about Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Alice Cooper and Great White among others. Niven, 67, was the manager for Guns N’ Roses between

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METAL HOF … Inductees include Mick Mars, Sebastian Bach, Carlos Cavazo, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Whisky-A-Go-Go, Biohazard, Cleopatra Records along with Host Eddie Trunk

LOS ANGELES, California — The 7th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala have just announced their 2024 inductees. The list includes bands, rock stars, music venues, record labels, and a radio host. We have shared the official press release as found below. ————————- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDDIE TRUNK, MICK MARS, SEBASTIAN BACH, TIM “RIPPER” OWENS, CARLOS CAVAZO, PENELOPE SPHEERIS, BIOHAZARD,

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