Stereogum — Here is the anti-authoritarian classic “Breaking The Law” in the hands of Jona and Claire of YACHT. If you don’t know YACHT and don’t know what to expect, just imagine Judas Priest but substitute the classic guitar riffs for cowbell and the r... more info

Metalsucks — Last month our own Leyla Ford admitted to being a Lady Gaga fan and even declared Uglier Madonna to be “one of us,” and the reaction from the MS readership was something typically calm and reasonable, along the lines of “!?#@$%?!*?!!!!” Which... more info

Metal Injection — Following in the footsteps of Black Label Society’s Zakk Wylde, prolific Grammy-Award-winning metallers Judas Priest appeared on American Idol last night. The band showcased their new guitarist and fellow Brit Richie Faulkner as they accompanied fi... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The grand finale managed to be both an over-the-top spectacle and a great promotional vehicle for the special guests who graced the stage.The grand finale managed to be both an over-the-top spectacle and a great promotional vehicle for the special gu... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Yes an “Idol” was crowned, but Scotty McCreery wasn’t the only person walking away from the Nokia Theatre a winner Wednesday night. The producers of the series should take a moment to pat their own backs after they pulled off... more info

ContactMusic — Music superstars Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Bono rocked the American Idol stage on Wednesday (25May11) as teenage singer Scott Mccreery was crowned the series winner. Acts like Judas Priest and Gladys Knight turned out in force to perform with... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lauren Alaina may have won the hearts of "American Idol" judges with her final performances, but TV viewers were more interested in "Dancing With the Stars," according to early ratings figures for the two big rival shows. more info

Metalsucks — You may agree with MetalSucks stud Axl Rosenberg (pictured here), who expressed today his waning respect for the totally petering-out Judass Priest. He’s right that there’s too much silliness — K.K. Downing’s departure, the half-committal end... more info

Metalsucks — Judas Priest are probably one of the best metal bands in the history of the genre, and certainly one of the most important. And, sure, their post-reunion-with-Halford studio albums haven’t been so great, but they haven’t been unbearably terrible,... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Richie Faulkner has been drafted in to replace guitarist K. K. Downing in heavy metal supergroup Judas Priest. The 31 year old will officially be introduced to fans at a press conference in Hollywood on Tuesday (24May11). Faulkner.... more info