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Judas Priest

Великобритания

Heavy Metal
Hard 'n' Heavy

http://www.judaspriest.com
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/judaspriest
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJudasPriest

10 ноя 2025 :
2 ноя 2025 :	RICHIE FAULKNER: 'I Joined JUDAS PRIEST On The Band's 'Farewell' Tour And I'm Still Here 15 Years Later'
22 окт 2025 :	JUDAS PRIEST Donates $100,000 To Los Angeles Fire Department
21 окт 2025 :	See JUDAS PRIEST Perform In Chula Vista, California During Fall 2025 North American Tour
14 окт 2025 :	JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Is Still Dealing With 'Collateral Damage' On His Right Side After Experiencing Stroke
6 окт 2025 :	ROB HALFORD: OZZY OSBOURNE Was 'Very Happy' With JUDAS PRIEST's Cover Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs'
3 окт 2025 :	JUDAS PRIEST To Record New Studio Album In 2026: 'We've Got A Head Start' With Songwriting, Says IAN HILL
29 сен 2025 :	RICHIE FAULKNER On JUDAS PRIEST 'Pushing Forward' Musically: 'They Were Always Pioneers'
27 сен 2025 :	JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER On Becoming A Successful Musician: 'If I Can Do It, Anyone Can Do It'
26 сен 2025 :	Hear JUDAS PRIEST's 'Charity Version' Of 'War Pigs' Featuring OZZY OSBOURNE
21 сен 2025 :	JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS On LES BINKS: He Has 'Always Been A Big Influence Of Mine'
17 сен 2025 :	JUDAS PRIEST's Version Of 'War Pigs' Featuring OZZY OSBOURNE Will Arrive 'Soon': 'We're Finalizing Some Artwork', Says ROB HALFORD
9 сен 2025 :	ROB HALFORD Says JUDAS PRIEST's Upcoming North American Tour Will Be 'A Roller-Coaster Ride Of Sheer Metal Power'
2 сен 2025 :	JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS On 'Nostradamus' Album: 'I Don't Think It Was Our Strongest Release'
27 авг 2025 :	ROB HALFORD Looks Back On JUDAS PRIEST's 'Turbo': 'When That Album Came Out, Everybody Wanted To Throw It In The Bin'
24 авг 2025 :	SCOTT TRAVIS On TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS-Era JUDAS PRIEST Albums Not Being Available On Streaming Services: 'It's Probably A Delicate Situation'
22 авг 2025 :	SCOTT TRAVIS Says JUDAS PRIEST Will Release A Version Of 'War Pigs' With Vocals From Both OZZY OSBOURNE And ROB HALFORD
28 июл 2025 :	Watch: GLENN TIPTON Rejoins JUDAS PRIEST On Stage In London During Summer 2025 European Tour
25 июл 2025 :	Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE During Scarborough, U.K. Concert
18 июл 2025 :
14 июл 2025 :	Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album In Poland
4 июл 2025 :	Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album At Italy's FERRARA SUMMER FESTIVAL
2 июл 2025 :	JUDAS PRIEST Releases Cover Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs': 'We Are Honored To Show Our Love'
13 июн 2025 :	JUDAS PRIEST Launches 'Shield Of Pain' Tour Celebrating 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album
22 май 2025 :	JUDAS PRIEST Documentary, Co-Directed by TOM MORELLO, Coming From SONY MUSIC VISION
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1 мар 2018

K.K. DOWNING Is 'Shocked And Stunned' He Wasn't Asked To Rejoin JUDAS PRIEST

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing says that he was "shocked and stunned" that he wasn't approached to rejoin the band following Glenn Tipton's decision to retire from the road.

Tipton, who is now 70 and has performed on every PRIEST album since the group's 1974's debut set, "Rocka Rolla", is not quitting the outfit, but simply cannot handle to rigorous challenges of performing live. Joining PRIEST for its upcoming dates will be the band's co-producer and HELL/ex-SABBAT guitarist Andy Sneap.

In a statement released Tuesday morning (February 27), Downing said that he now knows "more clearly than ever" that he did the right thing by leaving the band when he did because he believes that his contributions to PRIEST's legacy are "unappreciated by more than one member."

K.K. said: "The news that Glenn has finally been forced to come to terms with his unfortunate condition long term came with deep regret and sadness for me. Equally, this ending of our guitar duo era is also something that I have to come to terms with. The insatiable appetite that myself and Glenn had for creating inspired and unique music for the world to enjoy for many decades, is something that can never be erased. However, everyone who has witnessed the evolution of our beloved music must come to terms with the fact that things will inevitably change, or just simply end.

"I have to state with great sadness also that I am shocked and stunned that I wasn't approached to step into my original role as guitarist for JUDAS PRIEST. Whether I could have stepped back into the band or not, the potential for this situation arising never entered my head when I departed — although I too am officially and legally still a member of JUDAS PRIEST. However, I know now more clearly than ever that I did the right thing by leaving the band when I did — as it seems that my time spent in the band, and my value in terms of crafting its huge legacy, was and is unappreciated by more than one member. I sincerely hope, for the fans' sake, that the decision not to approach me was not a financial one.

"I know Andy Sneap — and he is one of the greatest contributors to rock and metal that you will ever have the privilege to meet. To that end, I have no doubt that his contribution to the new JUDAS PRIEST album was much more than just as a producer. All that's left is for you the fans to go out and enjoy the band as it is, in order to complete a part of music history in which every one of you has played such an important role."

Downing announced his retirement from PRIEST in April 2011. He has since been replaced by Richie Faulkner, who was once the guitarist in the backing group for Lauren Harris, daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris.

During a 2015 interview with Guitar International, Downing elaborated on his reasons for leaving PRIEST. He said: "I had lots and lots of reasons for not continuing, as I wasn't content with things as they were. I wasn't happy with the band's live performance. I thought it could have been better; not that the fans would notice. To me, PRIEST was always a stealth machine and that's what I liked about it. Even though you get older, you still need to be able to deliver the goods. People came a long way and paid a lot of money to see us, so you've got to make sure you still give 110 percent. I thought that should be inherent and what it should always be."

K.K. also said that he didn't think his return to PRIEST would "ever, ever happen." He explained: "Obviously I'm quite happy for Richie Faulkner to be in the band. But I really wasn't expecting to have someone who had so many familiarities as me, the looks and everything. At a glance, nothing too much has changed for the fans."

It was announced late last month that Da Capo Press has set a September 18 publication date for Downing's memoir, "Heavy Duty: Days And Nights In Judas Priest". The book was co-written by the Scottish author and journalist Mark Eglinton, whose previous collaborations include "Official Truth, 101 Proof" with Rex Brown of PANTERA and "Confessions Of A Heretic" with BEHEMOTH's Adam "Nergal" Darski.

PRIEST's new album, "Firepower", will be released on March 9 via Epic.

The North American leg of the "Firepower" tour will kick off on March 13 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania and will wrap on May 1 in San Antonio, Texas.

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1 мар 2018

Stumme_worte

Дядя, ты же сам ушел, устал, здоровья нет и т.д. а теперь, ах почему не позвали... Логика у дедушки как у бабушки)

1 мар 2018

del06012022

Да ну и нахуй. Новый гитарист в клочья рвет всех дедов гитаристов. Хоть ты и легенда K.K. , но лучше уж не позориться и оставаться легендой.

1 мар 2018

Flashback

Чего то вы чересчур резки, прям как понос. Это же Кей Кей!
он - это Джудас Прист, и Джудас Прист - это он. Ему можно всё.

1 мар 2018

Registrator

О! Понеслось. Теперь год будут друг друга поносить. Этот сам ушел, ушел мирно. Чего сейчас начинать? Поздно самолюбие тешить

1 мар 2018

Jack of Diamonds

Stumme_worte, +1. Просто пиарится, скорее всего, что бы не забыли.

1 мар 2018

Stumme_worte

Кстати да, новый гитарист прекрасен)

1 мар 2018

kircore

Странные рассуждения от чувака, который ушёл из-за творческих разногласий. Действительно, и почему это его не позвали.

6 мар 2018

Demonoid

Что, очередная эпопея типа Уорда? Блин, ну нормально же было, спокойно разошлись и не кидались друг в друга какашками...