Metal Injection — Kenneth Keith "K.K." Downing, one of the founding members of one of the most important and influential metal bands of all time, Judas Priest, has formally announced his retirement after 42 years of shredding. There has been no detailed information r... more info

Metalsucks — Yep, 4/20 gets a real downer with the rather unexpected news that Judas Priest founding member, guitarist K.K. Downing, has quit the band. “It is with regret that Judas Priest announce that K.K. Downing has formally retired from the band and will t... more info

E! Online — Judas Priest fans have another thing comin' all right—a new axe man. K.K. Downing, a founding member and principal guitarist of the legendary British headbangers, has confirmed... more info

ContactMusic — Judas Priest guitarist K. K. Downing has stunned fans by quitting the band after 42 years - just weeks before they head out on a farewell tour. The British rockers, who formed in 1969 and have sold 40 million records worldwide, announced in ... more info

NME — Downing retires after 42 years in the band more info

Altsounds — Californian blues-rockers RIVAL SONS have revealed the track listing for their forthcoming new album, PRESSURE & TIME. RIVAL SONS have been hailed by Classic Rock magazine as "ones to watch" in 2011 and recently headlined a show in London, England ... more info

Altsounds — Following the launch of the UK's new prestige rock festival, in 2010, High Voltage returns in 2011 with exclusive performances from headliners Judas Priest and Dream Theater, UK festival exclusives from Black Country Communion, Jethro Tull, Queen... more info

Guardian Music — From rebel anthems to outlaw ballads, you suggested songs that best chronicle the criminal mindMusic is an area where humans seek to break free of rules, and striking a rebel pose is a favourite theatrical ploy of the musician seeking to make a name ... more info

Metal Injection — Oh God No! Last night on American Idol, some faux-hawk impaired fella decided to cover the Judas Priest classic "You've Got Another Thing Comin'." To be honest, he really didn't do a bad job at all, but the site of Jennifer Lopez getti... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Song choice. It’s a relatively straightforward concept that "American Idol" judges have attempted to drill into contestants’ psyches for the last 10 years. As unnerving as selecting a track and whittling it down to a minute-and-a-half seems, itâ€... more info