May 2025

  Judas Priest has officially unveiled their highly anticipated 2025 tour, dubbed the “Shield of Pain” tour, celebrating the band’s 50-year legacy and the 35th anniversary of their seminal album Painkiller. Kicking off on June 14 in Hamar, Norway, the European leg spans 12 dates across the continent, culminating on July 20 in Oberhausen, Germany…

Netflix is set to release a highly anticipated documentary on the legendary heavy metal band Judas Priest, titled Breaking the Law: The Judas Priest Story. Scheduled for release on November 20, 2025, the film aims to provide an in-depth look into the band’s five-decade-long career, exploring their monumental influence on the heavy metal genre and…

Glenn Tipton in the 1990/1991 Painkiller era was nothing short of legendary—a razor-sharp silhouette of British steel, clad in leather, riffs, and attitude. This was Tipton at peak velocity: aggressive, precise, and electrified by a sense of renewed purpose. Painkiller wasn’t just another Judas Priest album; it was a defiant reinvention, and Tipton’s solos were…

Carmen Jane Plant, born in 1968, is the daughter of legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and his late wife Maureen Wilson. While her father gained global fame as a rock icon, Carmen charted her own artistic journey, focusing on dance and performance art rather than music. From an early age, she demonstrated a strong…

Today in 2003: Led Zeppelin Release How The West Was Won Words: Ian Fortnam / Classic Rock (adapted) May 28, 2003, saw the release of what many consider Led Zeppelin’s definitive live album: How The West Was Won. Capturing the band at the height of their powers in the summer of 1972, this triple-disc epic…

Led Zeppelin Finally Announces Long-Awaited Saturday Show in Greece After years of anticipation, legendary rock band Led Zeppelin has officially announced a much-anticipated Saturday concert in Greece. Fans across the country and worldwide are buzzing with excitement as the iconic band prepares to bring their timeless sound to the historic city of Athens. This announcement…

John Bonham, renowned for his thunderous power and impeccable groove as Led Zeppelin’s legendary drummer, was more than just a master behind the kit—he was a passionate teacher, especially when it came to passing down his craft to his young son, Jason. In those quiet moments together, John’s lessons were infused with pride, love, and…

John Bonham’s drumming was nothing short of revolutionary, blending raw power with subtle finesse to redefine the role of drums in rock music. Known for his massive Ludwig drum kits, Bonham often used a 26-inch bass drum, which delivered a deep, resonant thump that became a signature of Led Zeppelin’s sound. Unlike many of his…

An Open Letter: The Moment Has Arrived The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here. Netflix is set to unveil a groundbreaking documentary that delves deep into the lives and legacies of two of rock music’s most iconic figures: Led Zeppelin and Robert Plant. This is more than just a film—it’s a…