The final performance of Judas Priest’s “Epitaph World Tour” in May 2012 provided the perfect opportunity to offer a live video celebration of 40 years of metal. You May Also Like: Judas Priest, June 1, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget Judas Priest – Defenders of the Faith: 30th Anniversary EditionRead More

It will come as no surprise to many Queensryche fans that the weakest link in Geoff Tate’s version of the band may be Tate himself. You May Also Like: Sweet Oblivion [Featuring Geoff Tate] – ‘Sweet Oblivion’ (2019) Queensryche – Condition Human (2015) Why Queensryche’s ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ is Still OneRead More

Here are five times when a replacement singer upped a metal band’s game.

I can’t imagine a world without “Breaking the Law,” “Electric Eye” or “The Ripper.” But for me, ‘Painkiller’ will always be the pinnacle of Judas Priest’s power.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAkZzoVVLCc&w=500&h=305] What do you get when you mix the three original members of Dokken who were not named Don Dokken with drummer Brian Tichy and guest shots from a few of the best singers in the hard rock realm? A surprisingly solid and vibrant record. You May Also Like:Read More

The intrigue of compilations like this is when seemingly incongruent artists successfully combine, or when somebody turns a familiar tune inside out.