Why K.K. Downing Always Wanted Judas Priest to Sound ‘Heavier’Why K.K. Downing Always Wanted Judas Priest to Sound ‘Heavier’Band's former guitarist favored the "darker" side of the band's songwriting and also wished for it to be "more meaningful."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Why K.K. Downing Is ‘Surprised’ by Judas Priest’s Recent OutputWhy K.K. Downing Is ‘Surprised’ by Judas Priest’s Recent Output"We never had the luxury of doing two albums in 10 years when I was in the band," group's former guitarist says.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
K.K. Downing Says It’s ‘Strange’ Judas Priest Blocked ReunionK.K. Downing Says It’s ‘Strange’ Judas Priest Blocked Reunion"You have to listen to the fans, really," notes band's former guitarist.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
K.K. Downing Proud of Grabbing Jimi Hendrix’s Empty Coke BottleK.K. Downing Proud of Grabbing Jimi Hendrix’s Empty Coke BottleFormer Judas Priest guitarist calls sneaking backstage at Isle of Wight Festival a life highlight.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Could K.K. Downing Rejoin Judas Priest After Festival Appearance?Could K.K. Downing Rejoin Judas Priest After Festival Appearance?Former Manowar guitarist Ross the Boss says he has “ulterior motive” for U.K. guest spot in August.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner Slams K.K. Downing’s ‘Wage’ ClaimJudas Priest’s Richie Faulkner Slams K.K. Downing’s ‘Wage’ ClaimReplacement guitarist denies former member’s suggestion that he’s not a full member of the band.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
K.K. Downing Reveals Sentence That Ended Iron Maiden RivalryK.K. Downing Reveals Sentence That Ended Iron Maiden RivalryFormer Judas Priest guitarist says “ugly” chapter was closed after conversation with Paul Di’Anno.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
K.K. Downing Knows Why He Wasn’t Asked to Rejoin Judas PriestK.K. Downing Knows Why He Wasn’t Asked to Rejoin Judas PriestFormer guitarist blamed “angrier” resignation letter that followed his original quit notice.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
K.K. Downing ‘Shocked’ He Wasn’t Invited to Rejoin Judas PriestK.K. Downing ‘Shocked’ He Wasn’t Invited to Rejoin Judas PriestWith the touring retirement of Glenn Tipton, Judas Priest shows have lost both halves of the twin guitar attack long mounted by Tipton and former bandmate K.K. Downing, who left the lineup in 2011.Jeff GilesJeff Giles