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K.K Downing Returns To Stage For First Time 10 Years; Smashes Classic JUDAS PRIEST Songs

Holy Sh*t! KK Downing is on fire. Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing joined Ross “The Boss” Friedman for four songs at this year’s Bloodstock Open Air festival. Fan-filmed video footage of Downing‘s appearance — consisting of the PRIEST classics “Green…

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K.K. Downing On JUDAS PRIEST 50th Anniversary Tour: “They Want Me Out Of The Way, Every Speck Of Me”

Ex-JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing is excited for band’s upcoming 50th anniversary. When asked by “Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen” that whether he has been contacted about returning to the group for next…

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. Downing To Perform For The First Time In A Decade

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing will join ex-MANOWAR axeman Ross “The Boss” Friedman for several songs at this year’s Bloodstock Open Air festival on August 11 at Catton Park, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. This will be K.K.‘s first public…

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K.K. DOWNING Says Ever Since He Left JUDAS PRIEST, The Remaining Founding Members Have Been Trying To Oust Him

In a new interview with “Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen,” Ex-JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing discussed his relationship with his band members. When asked whether some of his comments in the media have…

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KK Downing Slams JUDAS PRIEST For Not Allowing Richie Faulkner ‘To Be His Own Person’

During a conversation with Landy Audio, classic Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing – who left the band in 2011 – talked about his successor Richie Faulkner. [metalwani_content_ad] KK…

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K.K. DOWNING Says Some Of His JUDAS PRIEST Bandmates Were ‘Going Through The Motions’

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing was recently interviewed on the “Unchained” show, which airs on the 101.8 WCR FM Wolverhampton Community Radio station in Wolverhampton, England. [metalwani_content_ad] Asked why he made the decision to quit JUDAS…

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KK Downing Remembers JUDAS PRIEST’s ‘Ugly’ Rivalry With IRON MAIDEN

During a recent conversation with SiriusXM, classic Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing was asked about the band’s rivalry with fellow heavy metal icons Iron Maiden. He replied (via Blabbermouth):…

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K.K. DOWNING Tried Talking To GLENN TIPTON About His Drinking: “That Didn’t Get Me Anywhere”

In a brand new interview with Rolling Stone, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Ken “K.K.” Downing was asked if he ever tried talking things out with Glenn Tipton to let his bandmate know what was bothering him…

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KK Downing Reveals the Only Member of JUDAS PRIEST Who Contacted Him After He Left the Band

Classic Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing said on the Focus on Metal Podcast that drummer Scott Travis was the only member of the fold who had contacted him since…

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K.K. Downing Says He Can Play And Perform JUDAS PRIEST’s ‘Sinner’ Better Than RICHIE FAULKNER

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has once again dismissed bassist Ian Hill’s explanation for why he wasn’t invited to rejoin the band following Glenn Tipton’s decision to retire…

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K.K Downing Returns To Stage For First Time 10 Years; Smashes Classic JUDAS PRIEST Songs

K.K. Downing On JUDAS PRIEST 50th Anniversary Tour: “They Want Me Out Of The Way, Every Speck Of Me”

Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. Downing To Perform For The First Time In A Decade

K.K. DOWNING Says Ever Since He Left JUDAS PRIEST, The Remaining Founding Members Have Been Trying To Oust Him

KK Downing Slams JUDAS PRIEST For Not Allowing Richie Faulkner ‘To Be His Own Person’

K.K. DOWNING Says Some Of His JUDAS PRIEST Bandmates Were ‘Going Through The Motions’

KK Downing Remembers JUDAS PRIEST’s ‘Ugly’ Rivalry With IRON MAIDEN

K.K. DOWNING Tried Talking To GLENN TIPTON About His Drinking: “That Didn’t Get Me Anywhere”

KK Downing Reveals the Only Member of JUDAS PRIEST Who Contacted Him After He Left the Band

K.K. Downing Says He Can Play And Perform JUDAS PRIEST’s ‘Sinner’ Better Than RICHIE FAULKNER

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Former VAN HALEN Singer DAVID LEE ROTH Returns With Massive North American Solo Tour

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ROB HALFORD Celebrates 40 Years Of Sobriety With Heartfelt Message

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