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KK’s Priest – The Sinner Rides Again (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 9, 2023

A founder member of Judas Priest, K. K. Downing is unquestionably one of the most influential guitarists in Heavy Metal history. Departing from the band which he helped build in 2011, Downing has kept busy outside Judas Priest; collaborating with others, and releasing his autobiography Heavy ... Read More

Interview – K. K. Downing

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 8, 2022

When you think of one of the most influential guitarists in Heavy Metal history, you would be remiss not to include Mr. K.K. Downing. A signature part of the fire that helped Judas Priest rise to the top between 1970 and 2011, Downing’s aggressive and ... Read More

KK’s Priest – Sermons of the Sinner (Album Review)

Vito TanziVito TanziOctober 1, 2021

A decade ago, K.K. Downing, one of Heavy Metal’s most prolific guitarists, shockingly departed from Judas Priest and took somewhat of a hiatus. A double axe attack, Downing shredded some of Metal’s most iconic riffs alongside fellow bandmate and Guitarist Glenn Tipton for a memorable ... Read More

Judas Priest – Screaming for Vengeance 35 Years later

Diane WoodchekeDiane WoodchekeJuly 17, 2017

In 1982, times were beginning to change in the world of technology, and with the launch of the Commodore 64, computers were now available for home use. A life-changing event, the first Compact Disc players were being sold in Japan, and for the first time ... Read More

Judas Priest’s Sad Wings Of Destiny – A Classic 40 Years Later

Diane WoodchekeDiane WoodchekeApril 5, 2016

Back in 1976, The Heavy Metal scene in the United Kingdom was being taken over by a strong presence of Punk Rock. So when Judas Priest released their second album, Sad Wings of Destiny, on March 23rd of that year, it unfortunately did not ... Read More

Judas Priest’s Point of Entry 35 Years Later

Diane WoodchekeDiane WoodchekeFebruary 26, 2016

Paving the way for the Heavy Metal scene in the early 1970s, five hardcore headbanging rockers, wearing a lot of leather and metal studs, called themselves Judas Priest. The British band, formed in Birmingham, England in 1969, had several personnel changes before recording their ... Read More

KK Downing

KK’s Priest – The Sinner Rides Again (Album Review)

Interview – K. K. Downing

KK’s Priest – Sermons of the Sinner (Album Review)

Judas Priest – Screaming for Vengeance 35 Years later

Judas Priest’s Sad Wings Of Destiny – A Classic 40 Years Later

Judas Priest’s Point of Entry 35 Years Later

KK’s Priest – The Sinner Rides Again (Album Review)

Interview – K. K. Downing

KK’s Priest – Sermons of the Sinner (Album Review)

Judas Priest – Screaming for Vengeance 35 Years later

Judas Priest’s Sad Wings Of Destiny – A Classic 40 Years Later

Judas Priest’s Point of Entry 35 Years Later

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