Allmusic Blog — 1980 isn't necessarily considered one of the all-time great years in music, not in the way that 1956, 1967, 1971, or 1977 are. Once again, an initial impression proves to be misleading, as 1980 was something of a watershed year, generating a mountain... more info

411 Mania — In part two, 411’s Dan Haggerty takes a look at the second half of the catalog of one of heavy metal’s all time classic bands. It’s 1986 to 2008 as we review and remember the path of the metal gods as well as Rob HalfordÃ... more info

Rolling Stone — New Kids on the Block follow up their cruise with another round of tour dates, Judas Priest perform their entire 1980 heavy metal classic British Steel in amphitheatres this summer and Metric set out in June in support of Fantasies. Full dates for al... more info

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Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Judas Priest [ tickets ] will take to the road again this summer to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic album "British Steel."... continued more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Black Bubblegum Possibly my favorite Judas Priest album, and one of the records that introduced me to heavy metal, is following the Don't Look Back model. Judas Priest have announced that they will perform all of British Steel on... more info

411 Mania — In part one of a special feature, 411’s Dan Haggerty takes a look at the catalog of one of heavy metal’s all time classic bands. It’s 1974 to 1984 as we review and remember the path of the metal gods. Check out the full co... more info

MTV.com News — Frontman hopes his band's induction will pave the way for Motorhead, Kiss, Ted Nugent.By James Montgomery Metallica's James Hetfield Photo: MTV News AUSTIN, Texas — To hear him tell it, Metallica's James Hetfield wasn't even aware that h... more info

Guardian Music — They wear scary masks, and their disco funk is based on a fictional Victorian rogue, but Marmaduke Duke are oddly appealing, discovers Sarah BodenWith their top hats, silky breeches and exotic masks, Marmaduke Duke look like dastardly characters from... more info

All About Jazz — The Greek Theatre and the Gibson Amphitheatre have announced their forthcoming summer concert series for 2009, along with an expanded edition of their Premiere Marquee Club perks package. Among the notable headliners this season at the Greek are a... more info