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What Makes A Song A Good Song? JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Weighs In

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner, who is promoting the debut album from his ELEGANT WEAPONS project, was asked what, in his opinion, makes a song a good song. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That can be different things for different son...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Reveals The Best Piece Of Advice He Ever Got From ROB HALFORD

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked to name the best piece of advice he ever got from PRIEST singer Rob Halfo...

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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH: 'All The Rules Were Broken' On METALLICA's 'Kill 'Em All' Album

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You know,...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Announces July 2023 West Coast U.S. Guitar Clinic Tour

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt is hitting the road on behalf of ESP Guitars throughout July, giving you the opportunity to see firsthand what his powerful and unique playing style is all about. It's a huge opportunity for any serious guitarist, and it's absolutely free. Says Holt: "Come hang out, hear s...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Covers BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs' At Spain's RESURRECTION FEST

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),performed a cover of BLACK SABBATH's "War Pigs" during its June 29 concert at the Resurrection Fest in Viveiro, Spain. Fan-filmed video of the rendition can be seen below. ELE...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'There Really Isn't' Any Kind Of Beef Between Me And METALLICA

In a new interview with Liz Barnes of Planet Rock's "My Planet Rocks", Dave Mustaine was asked about the 40th anniversary of MEGADETH. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think [we lasted this long by] just trying to be the best that [we] can be. And we've had adversity against us...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says ELEGANT WEAPONS Will Be 'Natural' For Him To Continue With If And When JUDAS PRIEST Calls It Quits

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about a possible second album from his ELEGANT WEAPONS project, also featuring singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've already started. We've...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: I Was A 'Huge Component Of METALLICA's Success'

In a new Twitter Spaces discussion with RattleheadsNFT, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked how his band first got discovered and got signed to a record label. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, MEGADETH had a little bit of a following before we got discovered by the recor...

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GARY HOLT Is Working On Opening Song For EXODUS's Next Album: It Is The 'Most Brutal Crushing Thing Ever'

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has commenced the songwriting process for the band's next studio album. The LP will be the follow-up to "Persona Non Grata", which arrived in November 2021 via Nuclear Blast. On Sunday (June 25),Gary shared an Instagram photo of his home guitar setup, and he included the...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Partners With GIBSON To Create Flying V Custom

For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to introduce the next global release in its partnership with Richie Faulkner, co-lead guitarist JUDAS PRIEST...

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How Has RICHIE FAULKNER's Mindset Changed Since He Joined JUDAS PRIEST? He Responds

In a new interview with Everyone Loves Guitar, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner, who joined the band in 2011 as the replacement for K.K. Downing, was asked what the biggest change has been for him, over the last 12 years, in his life, particularly as it relates to his mindset. He responded (as...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Hopes To Do The 'Right Thing' When It Comes To JUDAS PRIEST's Legacy

In a new interview with the YouTube channel of Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, Richie Faulkner was asked how he finds his role within the JUDAS PRIEST legacy and what he hopes to leave as a lasting contribution to the band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a good q...

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EXODUS Signs With NAPALM RECORDS: 'It's Time For A New Chapter For The Band'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers EXODUS have signed a worldwide contract with the Austrian record label Napalm Records. EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt comments: "EXODUS are extremely excited to announce that we are joining the family at Napalm Records! "It's time for a new chapter for the ba...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Makes First Two European Festival Appearances

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),made its first two festival appearances over the weekend: on Friday, June 16 at Hellfest in Clisson, France and on Sunday, June 18 at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium....

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'It Was Honorable That KIRK HAMMETT Took My Solos And Did His Best To Play Them As I Did'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, who was a member of METALLICA for less than two years, from 1981 to 1983, before being dismissed and replaced by Kirk Hammett, was asked if he has heard METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons". He responded: "No, I have not...