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

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