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RICHIE FAULKNER Says Next JUDAS PRIEST Album Has 'The Influence Of '70s' In The 'Progressive Sense'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the overall sound of the band's upcoming follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said: "It's sounding great. I was in Phoenix with [producer and touring guitarist] Andy Sneap and [singer] R...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Picks JIMI HENDRIX As His 'Rock God'

JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Richie picked Jimi Hendrix and stated about his choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I still remember, as most of us do, the first time the sonic psychedelia lea...

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K.K. DOWNING Looks Back On JUDAS PRIEST's Performance At US FESTIVAL: 'I Would Love To Do That All Over Again'

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has reflected on the band's appearance at the US Festival exactly four decades ago. Sponsored by Steve Wozniak, formerly of Apple computer, the US Festival (US is an acronym for "Unite Us In Song"),held on Memorial Day of 1983, was a massive thre...

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ROB HALFORD Has Finished Recording Vocals For New JUDAS PRIEST Album: 'It's Sounding Fantastic'

Richie Faulkner has confirmed to Planet Rock that JUDAS PRIEST has finished recording the follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. After previously stating that Rob Halford had yet to complete the vocals for PRIEST's new LP, the guitarist has now told "My Planet Rocks" host Ian Danter that the singer...

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Photos: RICHIE FAULKNER Signs Copies Of Debut ELEGANT WEAPONS Album At Nashville Record Store

Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) signed copies of ELEGANT WEAPONS' debut album, "Horns For A Halo", on Saturday, May 27 at Grimey's in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. Photos of the session can be found below. "Horns For A Halo" was released on May 26 via Nuclear Blast. The LP was recorded with s...

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RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Shares Music Video For 'Horns For A Halo' Title Track

The official Lief Thomason-directed music video for "Horns For A Halo", the title track of the debut album from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),can be seen below. The LP, which is being released today (Frida...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On New JUDAS PRIEST Album: 'We're Excited To Get It Out To The World'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if the songwriting process within the band gets easier with each successive album release. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Easier in...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER: 'JAMES HETFIELD Is The Integrity Of METALLICA'

In a new interview with RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program "Wired In The Empire", JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked when he first discovered METALLICA's music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it was [in my] early teens. When I was get...

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KURT COBAIN's 'Nevermind'-Era Smashed Guitar Sells For $595,900

Julien's Auctions, the acclaimed auction house to the stars, held on Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 the industry's premiere music auction event "Music Icons", featuring a spectacular line-up of over 1,200 pieces of music history from rock royalty owned and used by the likes of Kurt Cobain, NIRV...

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RICHIE FAULKNER To Sign Copies Of Debut ELEGANT WEAPONS Album At Nashville Record Store

Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) will sign copies of ELEGANT WEAPONS' debut album, "Horns For A Halo", on Saturday, May 27 at 5:00 p.m. at Grimey's in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit Grimeys.com. "Horns For A Halo" will be released on May 26 via Nuclear Blast. The LP...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS Was An Influence On His Stage Presence

In a recent interview with Darren Paltrowitz, host of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz", JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the inspiration for his energetic and engaging stage presence. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was out with Lauren Harris, who's Steve Ha...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Names His Favorite JUDAS PRIEST Album He Didn't Play On

In a new interview with Niclas Müller-Hansen of Sweden's RockSverige, Richie Faulkner, who joined JUDAS PRIEST in 2011 as the replacement for K.K. Downing, was asked to name his favorite PRIEST album that he didn't play on. The guitarist responded: "My favorite PRIEST album is 'Defenders Of The Fait...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Understands Why Some JUDAS PRIEST Fans Didn't Initially Embrace Him As K.K. DOWNING's Replacement

During a brand new chat with That Metal Interview, Richie Faulkner was asked if he got any pushback from JUDAS PRIEST fans when he was initially recruited to replace Kenneth "K.K." Downing in the band more than 12 years ago. The guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, of course, ye...

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Watch LITA FORD Perform At 2023 Edition Of M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of Lita Ford's May 6 performance at the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland can be seen below. Last September, Lita spoke to "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" about the status of her long-awaited new solo album. The follow-up to 2012's "Liv...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says 'It's Amazing To Hear' ROB HALFORD's Voice On New JUDAS PRIEST Tracks

In a new interview with Pat Calamari of Pat's Soundbytes Unplugged, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked about a possible timeline for the release of the band's follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I don't have any definitive an...