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KK Downing Interview on Judas Priest, new album, Iron Maiden, Al Atkins & more
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- Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
- In this interview episode the legendary KK Downing - the guitar player and the co-founder of Judas Priest and KK's Priest speaks about the new KK's Priest album Sermons of the Sinner and how was it writing an entire album by himself, without Glenn Tipton and Rob Halford. KK Downing also discusses how he felt after he left Judas Priest, what kept him busy during the past decade and wether he has any regrets for leaving Judas Priest back in 2011.
KK Downing also shares his thoughts on David Ellefson and wether he ever invited him to join KK's Priest, as well as how KK decided to invite Tony Newton to the band, who has previously played together with Richie Faulkner in Deeds and Voodoo Six. In addition KK Downing talks about rivalry between the Heavy Metal bands, mainly talking about Iron Maiden, Steve Harris and Paul Di'Anno, and opens up about wether he would accept the invitation for KK's Priest to share the stage with Iron Maiden at some point. While speaking about live tours with KK's Priest KK also talks about Les Binks and wether the fans can expect Al Atkins (Judas Priest's first vocalist) to perform with the band live.
KK also reflects on his career in Heavy Metal and shares some of the funniest stories which happened to him with Judas Priest on tour during his 50-year-long career. And of course, remembers the favourite riffs and solos he's written during this time.
Please share YOUR thoughts and expectation about the upcoming debut album by KK's Priest Sermons of the Sinner in the comments section below, and wether you plan on seeing KK's Priest live on tour some time next year. And please remember that this interview is part of the Defenders of the Faith Series in which we explore some lesser known interesting facts about Judas Priest, the band's albums, current and past band members and all things Judas Priest.
00:00 - Intro / Sermons of the Sinner
03:45 - Regrets
05:29 - The thrill
07:12 - No rules
10:36 - Favourite child
12:43 - Les Binks & Al Atkins
14:09 - Rivalry
16:26 - Tony Newton & Dave Ellefson
19:32 - If not Priest
21:53 - KK's Priest live
24:28 - What happens on tour...
27:09 - To all the Metal Pilgrims
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*Do you plan to purchase KK's Priest Sermons of the Sinner? What do you think of KK's new music so far?*
It is ordered
Love what I heard so far. Want the album to come out now !!
Hearing KK's Priest bring me back to the times of Defenders of the Faith. Not exactely of course..but like hearing that missing ingredient of JP. It sounds like welcoming back an old friend (meaning that part of JP I missed hearing and havent got from current JP) Love it!
Already ordered.
I already ordered the limited edition signed metal LP. I love what I've heard so far: "Hellfire Thunderbolt" and "Sermons of the Sinner". Ken has always been my favourite member of Judas Priest, due to his energy, passion and enthusiasm. I'm looking forward to the album, which will be great just based on the two songs I've already heard.
First I saw the Halford interview, now I am watching Mr Downing. I am not choosing sides, I am simply enjoying both and embracing all the Priest!😄
KK is a legend of legends! He is Judas Priest in my book. He cannot or will never be replaced. No disrespect at all to Richie because he is spectacular. Judas Priest will always be Rob -KK - Glenn - Ian and Scott in my opinion. Priest will never have the same "Firepower" without KK & Glenn and their twin guitar attack. There will never be any substitute for that supreme team of legendary metal - period! Enough said.
What about Dave Holland? Or have you left him out because of his other activities?
@@henrytheeightheist8091 him and Les Binks too
@@henrytheeightheist8091 I include Holland, his jail time has nothing to do with a decades worth of Priest's prime years.
I would say Les Binks was the best drummer Judas Priest ever had.
@@petermcallister8489 your opinion is nutz! Lol scott travis for me!
I still remember in 8th grade back in 2014 when I first listened to Judas Priest. Electric Eye came on while I was sitting in class and little did I know, that song would open a whole world to me.
Just watch this performance at 1983's US Festival. It is stunning! Without the annoying reverb effect that you can hear on the studio LP.
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KK Downing a LIVIN LEGEND, we need KK in PRIEST AGAIN!!!!!!!!
KK´s music proves that he is still in very good shape and its sad that he is not in the official Judas Priest anymore. But I am very glad that he has launched another Priest.
KK's autobiography is a great read. Respect.
Ken is the sound of Priest. If you know anything about them, you'll understand.
He's been on of my Icons for the past 30 years.
Yep and as much as I loved Halford over the years, I didn't care for Firepower - it was meh. This album is outstanding.
By the time he left, he was just going through the motions though.
Lozza from oz ,, yes u couldn't have put it better,,priest rule ,kk is the most exciting GH guitarist on stage,when he is plugged ,he's plugged,,kk ur a legend
So far the music I’ve heard off the coming album is awesome! And glad that ripper is part of it. I’ve always stood up for him
The entire album is pretty amazing. I’ll make sure to post an early review of it around a week before the release
When I chose Heavy Metal as my genre of music, I knew in my heart that all of my favourites would be metal until they died and not stop playing it until they just cannot do it anymore physically. Jesus they are all 60-70+ years ood and still banging their heads. Absolutely incredible dedication to their chosen craft.
Good interview and great news that KK Downing is on the road again!! Hope the guys get down to South America soon!! 🤟🤙👍
Thanks for the feedback! It was an honour to have KK on the show!
Cathedral Spires needs to be played live.
Yeah
And also the Jugulator song.
@@danielwildeboer1382 YES
And Bullet Train
WATCHING AS THE WORLD EXPIRES.
Great that KK is back 🤘🤘
I started listening to these guys in the 80s and love them. I listened to them non-stop back then and saw them live. Great band.
KK sure is a lively and funny guy (and a legend ofcourse).. exactely the same like he has always been during al those interviews in the 70's-90's. Good to see him in good spirits. Looking forward to all that KK's Priest will bring! Bring on the dual guitar-attack! (AJ also rips it up)
KK's Priest has triple-attack as the bass player also shreds. :-)
K.k ur a legend,one of the most exciting guitar player to hit theworld stage.from all priest fans ,we miss u,k.k.....lozza in oz
Maiden with support KK's Priest. I would be there in a heartbeat attending!!! (Although hope KK's Priest will do a lot of headlining themselves and thus play a full set)
I think they have equal or more value to offer than JP at the moment and deserve the same venues of playing. KK'priest songs, check. JP songs: check. JP Ripper era songs: check. Hight pitched vocals: check. Dual guitar leads: check. KK Downing: check.
I seen them in Portland Oregon do you know how long it took you to see him half of my life
It was a very interesting, but short interview, and also obvious what a gentleman this man is. He never badmouthed anybody, no bitterness, no crap.A great artist through and through with lots of class! Respect! I have his book, now looking forward to the album: if the whole album is going to be like the two tracks released so far, then it could easily be considered as one of the best metal releases from 2021. He is one of the architects of the legendary Judas Priest sound so nobody can take that away from him or doubt his competence. K K Downing is a Defender of the Faith...I hope they get some dates with Al Atkins, who is also an excellent guy (loved his Atkins-May Project stuff!)
Thank you! It was an honour for me
It's clearly obvious you haven't been following anything KK has been doing since he left the band! lmfao
@@omniken66 I think you have been caught up in all the click-bait headlines. Besides some minor critisisms KK has always been very respectfull talking about his former bandmembers and just wants to set te record straight. Even in his book he talks fondly about them. Yes he lays some blame with Glen and management but at the same time reflects on what he could have done better himself. To me KK is the only straight-talking guy of JP. (Considering every JP member including KK is very secretive bunch)
It's incredible the low number of likes !! Damn this is a great interview from KK !!! thanks for all you've done
Thank you so much for the feedback! It was an honour to welcome KK on the show! Hope more people will get to see it 🤘😉
Such a legend and class. K.K is such a talent, his riffs and solos the legacy he left in the industry. Irreplaceable...
KK Downing IS THE SPIRIT OF THE REAL JUDAS PRIEST and He has Proven it Here and Now!!!!!!!
On "favorite child", I really really love what he did on 'Judas Rising', live from that time you could see KK having a blast playing it. Never again we'll have a duo like KK/Glenn both bringing something magical
Absolutely superb interview. What a great guy KK is.
Thank you so much for the feedback! It was an honour to welcome KK on the show
KK, when you were out of JP, my desire to ever see the band live just evaporated, because it didn't feel the real band anymore. When Glenn had to retire and you weren't called back to save the band, it simply astound me, and seemed to me to come from stubborness and blindness.
JP was never JP without you and Glenn in the front.
You guys are a guitar duo legend, and guitar playing legends each.
Not often I hear Blood Red Skies mentioned, which for one, it puzzles me, because this is one of JP's epic masterpieces.
And the fact it was never recorded played live by the full real Priests, is a riddle.
I'd be delighted to see you play it. It would be a dream comes true.
Wish you all the best.
Love from 🇮🇱
Save the band? Firepower album is one of their best in years.....There's two sides to a story , your only hearing KK's side which is riddled with inconsistencies and outright lies!
without kk downing, the only original member of judas priest is ian hill. your feeling of "something missing" without him is spot on
@@omniken66 Actually no, everything KK has said has been very consistent and mostly backed up by Robs book as well. Furthermore it's always KK aswering questions and most of JP dodging them. Calling someone a liar without delivering proof just makes your words meaningless.
@@basroemer6764 They aren't "dodging" questions. Maybe just maybe they're past this now...the more and more KK makes mention to it..the more it takes away from what he's doing now and cheapens it. The more it makes him sound like he's holding a deep resentful grudge.
I remember when Queensryche tossed out Geoff Tate and it went on for a couple of years and now it's over. Unfortunately KK hasn't come to the realization that regardless of what party is right or wrong...he's gotta bring it to a close already and move on.....his time with Priest is no more.
More than likely the Next Priest album will be their last...and the tour will run its course and they'll celebrate the 50 years and wrap it up..
KK has a band now....if Priest said come back for the tour is he just suppose to say sorry guys it's been fun????
Both sides were right and wrong....don't make it sound like KK was some kind of victim......he wasn't!
@@omniken66, it's not about who's the victim and who's right.
KK says that if the offer came from JP he would come back.
That's it. So why not?!
He is one leg in the 3-legged essence called Judas Priest.
Having lost Glenn, his coming back would mean saving the band (the band's undisputadly nucleous of the guitar section which makes JP -> well, JP), AND making more genuine new JP material, a viable thing.
K.K.Downing is the worlds best heavy metal Lead Guitarist in United Kingdom & the worlds.
Yo KK he da man!
This is a great interview! Not just the subject matter of KK, but also the quality of the questions and there’s some substance to it, not just a few fluffy questions. The warmth and enthusiasm is great! Cheers. 🇨🇦 🇺🇦
I always preferred KK over Glenn and in hearing these KK's Priest songs, I hear so much of KK's sound and I've realized how much he actually brough to Priest.
This conflict aside, the two songs I've heard from "Sermons Of The Sinner" are actually pretty damn good. Sounds very Painkiller.
When I bought the Screaming For Vengeance cassette it was the first time the hackles in my mind and spirit stood straight up and helped me move towards leaving the abusive situation I was in when I was a kid, it sounds melodramatic but it was the soundtrack of my own personal rebellion and subsequent liberation...
This is amazing! Btw, this Saturday I’ll release an episode on Screaming For Vengeance🤘
@@MetalPilgrim Very cool! I'll be 80 years old and always remember the raw power of Judas Priest...
Don't even start that she with me guys you guys are f****** so top-notch I don't give a s*** anybody says this do your part and everything go through life fantastic
Absolute love and respect for KK!
would have loved KK with Faulkner in Priest. Faulkner would learn Glenn's parts in an afternoon (the ones he's not playing live already). And as a writing team Faulkner-Rob-KK-Glenn could have been either magic or just too many cooks and too much talent to get along.... But I'll gladly take KK's Priest as a consolation.
Ur definitely right ,couldn't have put better myself ,well said..lozza
We love you KK, salute from Brazil!
What an amazing interview man! and KK obviously rules! what powerful and magnificent album!
Look forward to see KK priest live.
Honestly though.
Whether it's Judas Priest or K.K. Priest
I've been wanting to hear nearly all of the songs off of the 70s albums live that we haven't gotten to hear yet. 50 years in and Priest still havent covered them all het
Yep 👍 I ordered multiple copies and merchandise. I can’t wait for the album release.
I remember seeing Priest with KK on their Priest Feast tour live. Poor KK slipped on stage during song break. Well, Testament played before and Chuck Billy spit on stage like a freaking lama so I assume he slipped on his snot -.-
We love ya KK ❤
If I had to choose a favorite KK lead break, it would have to be his solo on Out in The Cold. The phrasing, and approach was within the flow of the song, yet ended aggressively to build up toward Glenn's break. I realize there are tons of other KK Downing solos that can be held in contention, but that one was how I would have done it. Painkiller is also an amazing example of his prowess no matter the tempo of the song. Well done.
I am extremely happy that KK is back where he belongs. I preordered KK's Priest Sermons Of The Sinner the day it was availablea . I do like the first single Hellfire Thunderbolt alot, but I love the second single Sermons Of The Sinner way more. It is a MASTERPIECE in my opinion. KK is an extremely important figure when it comes to Heavy Metal music. I do still think it is a huge mistake for Judas Priest not taking KK back. The 50th anniversary tour that Judas Priest is about to do would have been way more special if KK was part of it. It would have been awesome to see Richie Faulkner and KK playing together since Glenn Tipton can't do it due to his Parkinson's.
The guy chose to retire and quit the band.
@@hugolafhugolaf He didnt retire and has been trying to set the record straight on that since 2011. He quit the band under the premise that is was their last tour before the whole band was going to retire. Btw Rob also quit the band for a very long period. And the ironic part is that one of the first persons Rob talked to about returning was KK. Shame Rob can't or won't return the favor.
I saw maiden support priest at the Rainbow theatre in north london around 1980. What a great gig it was. Rob halford dropped his trousers on stage and Paul Dianno was brilliant singing with maiden that night. Both bands were red hot on top form. What a great night. Another rock gig i remember was van halen on their first tour at hammy odeon and Hawkwind with ginger Baker on drums. That was great, ginger really was at another level with the sticks, a bit like Neal Peart or Simon Phillips.
KK is the real METAL GOD !!!!...MY HEAVY METAL HERO.
Correct yot are my friend... The heart and soul of JP
Perfect guitariste and Glenn
Iron Maiden and Judas Priest were are the best, they should tour together.
And on the British Steel Tour
Спасибо за интересный контент! Ждем новых интервью !
Дуже дякую за відгук! Сподіваюсь, що скоро будуть!
Judas Priest, KK's Priest ... the one thing I know for sure, is you can never have enough Priest :)
The new album is fantastic, and I will gladly say my favorite singer is neither Rob nor Tim... It's both
Glad this band exists and I sincerely hope they enjoy playing as much as we enjoy listening!
EDIT: Can't agree more, KK Rules!!!
Whats ironic is , Kk was in Judas Priest before Glen and Rob.. I think K.K. was the founding member. Him and Ian i think.
Ian was the founding member.
@@rhondaevans5435 ok cool .Ian just sits in the back ground.. Doesn't have a huge ego..i like that.
KK & Ian started a band called Freight which was later renamed Judas Priest after singer Al Atkins joined. Judas Priest was the bandname of Atkins dissolved previous band, which accidentally KK also auditioned for before starting Freight.
A true Legend
You know I seen all your country times I see an Ozzy Osbourne three times Portland Oregon I seen Judas Priest and Iron Maiden
What a great interview!
Thank you so much! It was an honour for me to welcome KK on the show
LOVE U KK..... GOD BLESS... U
Un salut de France, on vous aime Mr Downing!!
Excellent interview, thanks and will definitely buy this album
Thank you so much for the feedback! It was an absolute honour to welcome
KK on the show!
LOVE YOU KK!!!!
Kk 70 years old and still kicking ass KK Downing is a Legend
Damn. All my heroes are old men now. KK and Glenn rocked my youth, hard to see
You must be old now too bro
Great interview...:)
Thanks man! It was an honour to welcome KK on the show!
Hope you’re doing well in Kyiv. Hope Ken had a good birthday too!
KK = Legend!
Great interview and chanel
Thank you so much for the feedback! And it was an honour to welcome KK on the show!🤘
Haha Vlad, you were annoying him at the hotel to come and get a pic with him, now you are interviewing him, awesome, kk is such a gentleman and a legend 🤘
Not a criticism but I wish KK had kept the Steel Mill name. Even more so as he said he didn't want the band to be a Judas Priest offshoot but that's exactly the "KK's Priest" make makes it look like.
Man, Metal Pilgrim, you get to talk with about every Priest guy. :)
I was so honoured to welcome them! Hope
We won’t stop there!😉🤘
EXITER!!!!!
I was keeping track of how many times KK said you know. Wow, that was a long count.
A new driking game? :)
I'm sure there is no Judas Priest fan on this planet who doesn't want KK back into Priest.
KK won't be back. With every interview of whining and blaming (like Glen drinking a few beers?? WTF) he's sabotaged his chances of getting back.
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that doesn't change what I've said
@@mysterions13 Actually there nothing worse when playing in a band when one of your band mate doesnt play in time. Glens playing on the Epitaph tour wasnt great btw. Of course we all didnt know about his condition. Rob in his book also mentions the decline of the performance and how KK was frustrated by it. So its all not a suprise for the band, just KK stating the facts at that time.
Well, I'm one. Priest is fine as they are. Let KK do his thing with his wannabe Priest band.
@@mysterions13 Yes, KK burned that bridge and now cries and blames others for consequences of his own decisions. The man has issues to work on.
Keep up the great work!
Fun Fact:
KK Downing is so metal, that he used an actual guitar pickup to transmit the sound of his voice during this interview.
I hope he will play lots of J. Priest classics live on stage. I mean, having Ripper Owens on board l think everything would be possible!
Damn, he looks like my gran just before she passed
Already have!
It’d be nice if KK and Judas Priest would bury the friggin hatchet already and reunite
Супер!!!!. чекаємо на гостей)
О так! Дуже й дуже чекаємо!🤘
@@MetalPilgrim ruclips.net/video/ySYN5RFI3ZI/видео.html&ab_channel=JudasPriest
Блін… треба замовляти)) але колеться))) може якщо патреон підійму😂
@@MetalPilgrim не те слово, як колеться))
KK and I share the same birthday
Thats the difference between Ken and Rob and the other former JP members, he doesn’t talk about the bush and speaks plain text! ok it's a shame that they can't find each other anymore, but now we have 2 judas priest, which is also good. But let's be honest, without Ritchie, JP has not existed for a long time. As a songwriter and live performer, he keeps JP alive. And that's the difference to KKS Priest, the new songs sound more like JP than the last two JP albums, which I found good by the way. Just like the live performance of KKS Band, no comparison to the lame JP performance of the last 15 years.
No, KK's new songs don't "sound more like JP than the last two JP albums".
To me they sound like a mix between Ripper era Priest and Halford's "Fight".
@@matsemoto5301 Different ears hear different things I guess. But I would disagree. Jugulator/Demolition/Fight were very much influenced by 'then' modern metal like the trash and groove metal of the 90's. The songs Kk's Priest put out sound like classic metal aka Priest or better said it sounds like KK Downing.
@@robveldhuis1443 Thats right! Painkiller with 70ies KK Vibes. This is one of the less bands to bring back 80/90 real Heavy Metal!
You don't believe that "Firepower" sounds like Priest?
Okay...
@@bf1lv this I never said. I said i liked them, but the new KKs songs sound more like old school Priest to me, with much more enthusiasm and freshness!
They have to do "Raw Deal", be a real raw deal if they don't!
No Rob, no Priest !!
K.K.'s Priest is putting out the best new metal I have heard since Jason Newsted released his album; too bad he disappeared from the metal genre.
Give it a rest, kk, they don’t like you. Richie is doing great and fans love him…
"You know..."
I wonder if they nevertheless have a good relationship. Because he left the band (maybe the record company forced them to bring Richie Falckner in). But they have a life outside their bands as well.
If memory serves KK invested heavily in a few companies/property (golf related I think?) which didn't do too well which I suspect why he returned to the music business. Trouble is too much mud has been thrown by both sides for a reconcilliation. I suspect there may be more that took place with his departure than we have been told which we'll never know.
I want to listen to this, but kk always says “ya know” quite frequently in every interview, and it drives me crazy!
No Ken, no Glenn, no Priest.
Kk is the most famous and original heavy metal pioneers from the UK and Eddie Van Halen is the main man in usa metal. I followed them from my early teenage years at school in the mid 1970s. With Ripper they have it all to be as good as before with priest as he wrote the riffs etc and Ripper has a great voice but how do you replace Rob or Ozzy as its their identity that makes priest and sabbath.
Спасибо за интервью, как всегда, очень интересно! Нет в планах интервью с Каем Хансеном? С Helloween пока все достаточно понятно, но многих интересует судьба Gamma Ray. В любом случае, спасибо за контент!
Дуже дякую за відгук! Поки що не планував, але спробую організувати! З Helloween в мене нещодавно був Саша, але дійсно цікаво із Каєм буде поговорити. Спробую організувати
So it sounds like Tim didn't get to contribute to the writing process for KKs Priest, just like he didn't for Jugulator/Demolition. Hopefully that was just the nature of how this developed and next time round he'll be involved in the writing process, the dude deserves it.
They're great interviews but I find those little soundbites of the 2 second guitar riff and the noise when comments appear in the bottom left really distracting.
Thank you so much for the feedback! Will try to work on those to make them less distracting!🤘
Rob Halford acts as if he originated Priest and was there since the beginning.
Well, let's face it. Kk was indeed a far better guitarist than Glenn. They worked well together. But, what Rob did in the 70's has never been matched. What he did on Dreamer Deceiver alone was what set them apart.
I don’t think better is a fair analysis. Both are great players with very different styles that meshed together brilliantly. My own preference is for their music in the Sad Wings/Sin after Sin/Stained Class era.
I've never heard Halford say anything like that in the interviews I've seen.
@@FreeMTrider It's not what he says outright, it's the way he's acting nowadays.
Did you ever find out the name of the German band that did the lederhosen prank?
No, I still do not know why exactly KK. left JP. What do you mean by "declining quality of performance'?
He doesn't want it to seem like an offshoot of Judas Priest yet calls the band "KK's Priest"
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Why did he leave and why did he let go the band and name he created.
Priest Signature Style Is Glen& IanSre Thunder And kenK K Brings Lightning
Should join Saxon
Its kk downing not kiki
Or just call him Ken.
I've read KKs book and Rob's book. What inglesnwd from those books is that Kk continually whined and cried aboiht everything.. I get the impression that they were all relieved when he quit. That's why they wouldn't allow him back in... Besides Ritchie is a much better player and easier to get along with... There I said it...
Ritchie is Not the better player. KK is a legend, Ritchie is good but not KK.
Why didn’t you ask why kk is so motherly in counting the number of beers Glenn consumed?
I like KK more than Priest..
He needs fans like you.
@@rhondaevans5435 He doesn't need fans like you.
@@barrysmith839 Very true. I could not agree more! 😊