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

Guardian Music — With the 'big four' thrash bands all playing sonisphere, Louis Pattison steels himself for a summer of metalHeavy metal is back. Of course, true metalheads would say that it has never been away. Metal isn't a trend that comes and goes – it's sturdy... more info

Metalsucks — Judas Priest are moving forward with their farewell tour (they’re calling it the “Epitaph Tour,” strongly suggesting they don’t know what an epitaph is) despite the fact that guitarist K.K. Downing is calling it quits. And now they’ve relea... more info

Metalsucks — One of you recently sent us the video for “No Salvation” by the band Hostile (and I lost your e-mail so I apologize for not properly crediting you by name), pointing out that the band was noteworthy because their bassist, Alex Hill, is the offspr... more info

ContactMusic — The stars of heavy metal band Anthrax have dedicated a new song to rock rivals Judas Priest to mark the group's imminent retirement from live music. Judas Priest will bow out of touring after the completion of their 2011 dates, which are due to ki... more info

NME — Thrash veterans pay tribute to Rob Halford's band more info

ContactMusic — Guitarist K. K. Downing quit Judas Priest after 42 years because of "an ongoing breakdown" in his working relationship with the band's management. Downing stunned fans earlier this week (begs18Apr11) by announcing his decision to leave the l... more info

Guardian Music — Metal band will go ahead with tour using stand-in guitarist Richie Faulkner after founding member leaves for undisclosed reasonsAfter 40 years with Judas Priest, KK Downing has quit the band. The English heavy metal group will complete their farewell... more info

The Music Fix — KK Downing calls it a day more info