Judas Priest is heavy metal personified. The most important innovator in the genre’s progression after Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, Judas Priest’s influence looms immensely on not only heavy metal’s music, but its visual presentation as well. Historically, the Birmingham band fits neatly in the genre’s s...

Drummer also has his own pick for next year: Deep Purple

STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson asked DEEP PURPLE legend Don Airey five questions recently for the earMUSIC website. Here is an excerpt from the chat: Johansson: "You worked with some of the biggest characters in the business. And when I say 'characters' I mean that 99% in a nice way, but without mentioning na...

Nominations for this year's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame have been announced.

Deep Purple, Cat Stevens and The Zombies have also been recognised