Richie Faulkner Guitar Solo (EPITAPH DVD) - Judas Priest

Richie Faulkner blasting his guitar at Hammersmith Apollo, may 2012.
An unbelievably amazing guitar solo, very close to Randy Rhoads!!!

[@sandblastedsk1n]

Extremely underrated guitarist. He's what new metal guitarists need to be like! So much energy soul with that straight up rock and roll vibe.

[@aimfuldrifter]

That's true. Check out Joel Hoekstra from Whitesnake :) He's replacing Doug Aldrich.

[@zenarrrow]

Word

[@roccohitch7316]

I liked him instantly. 100% Agree with u.

[@Stevo_Drums]

How is he underrated? He’s in Judas Priest

[@sandblastedsk1n]

@@Stevo_Drums You do realise this comment is 7 years old right? This is when he was quite new to the scene, and damn well doing a great job at the start.

[@MrManalishi]

"Ladies & Gentleman, on the Heavy Metal guitar..."

[@tonypoore440]

That's how you introduce your new guitarist! Rob showing some love and respect for Ritchie. Class act.

[@jujuanimal1995]

So coooool

[@sablyptical]

Mr. Richie…Faulkner!!

[@singularismo]

True hero

[@Photiification]

F*ck Richie is the Heavy Metal Guitar

[@iluvkochikame]

This guy is a combo of Randy Rhoads, Dave Murray and Michael Schenker. You can literally hear his influences.

[@HiredGoonage]

And Zakk Wylde.

[@aimfuldrifter]

And I can hear some fast picking Paul Gilbert in it too! Incredible guy.

[@omaati]

And Doug Aldrich

[@tylerdees4850]

And,zakk wylde.

[@kall3nat0r]

Nate Gold Yep, and he makes no secret about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/amalmWR-oMmZa7M

[@daveellcey]

The Best Most Creative Lead Guitar Solo .....Since Eddie Van Halen! You Rock Richie!!!

[@veenanitai]

Richie is not underrated guitarist, in fact he is very much appreciated guitarist. He enjoys his time with Judas priest and shouldn't be compared to K K Downing as he is unique and one of his kind. His skills are incredible and he learned that through his own hard work. Richie you are awesome, very talented musician

[@Vaz__]

1:01 perfection

[@Dziadoo17]

need tab to this :o

[@boghospayaslian914]

@@Dziadoo17 plzzzz

[@tunguyenanh4981]

that riff tho. Amazing

[@antoinevannoote1018]

I don't care of which is better between KK and Faulkner, they are both amazing, just different. KK was a killing machine, but Ritchie gots his own style, and he's really an incredible guitarist.

[@VutecVision]

I'm 55 years old, and I feel I was born just at the right time to experience some fantastic music... Rock being the best!

[@inthere]

I envy you!

[@mrhyde2484]

I saw Priest a couple months ago and I remember thinking it's to bad KK isn't with them. I couldn't keep my eyes of this Faulkner kid. So energetic and appreciative to be part of Priest. It was cool watching Glen sit back and give the kid the spotlight. I came away really impressed.

[@159Bronze]

mrhyde2484 Kid? He's almost 40 lol

[@FierceMusicGroup]

Mummyxmas

[@picassoboy52]

change was inevitable....things change and people come and go....you cant stop it....but no way KK could play like this

[@RICCARDOREARDON]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VIDEO.. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MR.RICHIE FAULKER.. HE IS SO,SO INCREDIBLY UNDERRATED.. I LOVE HIS GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM...

[@blackstars26]

There are an overwhelming number of people referring to Richie as a "Kid". People he is 36 and long past puberty.

[@thekout]

tho he is younger than the rest of them so yeah :/

[@majav15mg]

I’m 38, I’m still a Virgin, live with mom and play with LEGOs. So fuck you. I’m still a kid. Call Children & Family. I don’t care.

[@louiscarrollmusic-lcm5331]

You can see how he's been influenced by Zakk Wylde. The stance, the head positioning. Such an amazing guitarist, drawing from an amazing source.

[@tomclancy9574]

When i close my eyes all i hear is randy rhoads.

[@Thegamer10113]

He's better than Wylde because he actually plays the notes and not pinch harmonics every 5 seconds

[@rrguitar1]

He is s great player. Articulate and understands that he does not need to over saturate his tone. Really nice licks in there. A great fit for this great band. How anyone can think otherwise is beyond me.

[@brianmjones6792]

People forger that K.K? Left Judas Priest.

[@richgagnon513]

The guy is a total beast of a player. Melodic, fast, great tone... the total package.

[@JayT851]

I hear some Zakk Wylde/randy rhoads influence in here.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

He's a devoted fan and student of both their styles :)

[@billmurley1752]

Some John Sykes too for sure

[@babkzimi7665]

Exactly, me too

[@scottmorrison3505]

Richie's one of the few guys who can play a solo that's intelligent, not just a bunch of notes or sounds.

[@callummorgan3059]

Those licks from 01:00 onwards are just pure perfection

[@brazillianmetalhead]

Man, this guy is outstanding!

[@profilen5181]

that was so 80's I love it

[@mdguthro]

yes i totally agree, came to the comments section to see if someone else appreciated it as well

[@Fabianorocknwood]

Pure heavy metal!

[@metalioncovers]

that's for damn sure. i love how robs says after the solo "lady's and gentlemen, on the HEAVY METAL GUITARRRR, RICHIE FAULKNER!

[@JimiiBee]

I love what he plays from 1:00 onwards, sounds like it could be an amazing riff aswell. I must learn it

[@aimfuldrifter]

I think it's something similar to irish scale. Did you learn it? :)

[@gabrielsimunec1678]

I heard this solo now...Gotta learn lick at 1:00

[@lajjvo]

Check my other post. Simple tab is now online again ;)

[@gabrielsimunec1678]

lajjvo where did you post it?

[@elizamt1994]

According to an interview Priest did fairly recently, one of Richie/Rob/Glenn, actually said that this exact solo in the video we're watching inspired the main riff for "Spectre" off Firepower, and I imagine that this portion of the solo is where they took the individual notes and reworked it for Spectre

[@rbagel55]

Jesus-somebody better pour some water on that guitar,I think the fretboar d is on fire

[@raultejedor]

Closest I´ve heard to Randy Rhoads since he died.

[@tomclancy9574]

Check out alexi lahi solos he also passed away sadly.

[@preciousmetals7114]

Huh? not even close

[@raysmetaltracks6782]

Ah yes, this was the very first I had ever seen of Richie. I was sour grapes at first. Aint nobody going to take KK's place!! (I'm an old dude, The Priest was the band that got me into music back in the very early 80's. Okay, I guess I'll see about this Richie kid, I thought. After watching this solo of his, I was SOLD. So much style, but humble at the same time. He keeps that Priest history sacred, but also brings his own flair to the band. Safe to say I'm a huge Faulkner (or Falconer, as Rob calls him) fan.

[@morejake0391]

He reminds me so much of Randy Rhoads.

[@StueyDoo]

A lot of people's new favorite guitarist

[@grahamlangford4031]

We need a band with Richie and Marty Friedman as lead guitarists, Richie is unbelievably good!!

[@Ogscottyp]

I thought i was watching a Doug Aldrich solo. Dude definitely expresses his influences all in a tasteful barrage of chops and licks.

[@aimfuldrifter]

That's true.

[@gmr9701]

Mix Aldrich, Wylde, Rhoads, Murray and Smith, and you got Richie

[@aimfuldrifter]

B.A.M.F Spot on.

[@yansdgr]

loll haters gonna hate is playing is really smooth and clean everybody talk shit about is a copy of rhoads or wylde but no one can even dream about getting a gig like this so keep calm and shred your pathetic life :) and ohhh remember zakk and rhoads have influences like hendrix and other and no one talk shit about it !!!

[@SARGE994ROCK]

Well said dude

[@get1rocstartim5]

About time we get someone with some real energy. Playing his own stuff no copycat guitar. Fucking ROCK N ROLL LIVES

[@albarosantana7050]

So articulate! Wish Richie would get more recognition.

[@J1Z06]

Richie rocks!!!!

[@lefterispanos9543]

What a beast what a "FAULKING" BEAST Love your playing man

[@zigzageyes5902]

Ozzy should definitely make his next album with Richie on guitar. Now that would be awesome. Someone please introduce Richie and Ozzy. Watt can stay as a sound engineer. He did his shot.

[@gregdavidson4374]

Awesome. That was just awesome.

[@pauloczarjunior]

Best live solo I`ve seen

[@NIRVANA13702]

so badass

[@TheOceanMan-xc7qp]

Richie is the absolute bomb!!!!!

[@elcee4556]

Fun fact. 1:02 is now the intro riff of the new song “Gates of Hell”. Richie put that riff into good use

[@torkelsvenson6411]

Yeah, I reacted to that the first time I heard it. Same with one of his solos for EMG TV from 2012 being alot like the solo in that song

[@steveb9151]

2:33 Glenn: I feel confident passing the baton to this bloke. Carry on, my son!

[@jackslayers]

I admire kk but richie is something else.... Bringing judas priest a new soul...... And i like it.....

[@lpc90]

That guitar tone is just perfection.

[@sirusyes5833]

INCREDIBLE !!!!

[@the_zmoker963]

Richie IS the best! No doubt about that.

[@dascarter1]

Who ever tabs this solo will keep me going for the rest of my life.

[@Kaziriasatalve.]

Ladies and gentlemen , on the heavy metal guitar Mr Richie Faulkner!!

[@jasonsheppard93]

sick! i love k.k. but there's no denying that this guy is a beast.

[@JohnBruceGuitars1]

Wowzer Richie is the biz just stunning solo so much tone and feel there so impressed !!

[@elimarsilvanikock7818]

wild stringdom performed by richie faulkner. Amazing talent.

[@ElderMisanthropy1990]

Amazing.

[@karolinasokoowska8979]

Love this!!!!

[@robertmccartin2025]

An absolute beast

[@zsone65]

New guitar genius

[@AlexisMG1234]

It's always good to watch Randy Rhoads playing live

[@MeandtheOwls]

Zakk and Randy's influence is truly evident.

[@mrviciousspiegel4317]

No robot shit in here... Not only a virtuosic presentstion with a classic style and influences but raw energy and heart as true rock and metal should be.

[@ferox965]

What a player.

[@VTX666]

This guy is amazing, I really enjoyed this solo. :)

[@dannymcmince]

Great player...sort of reminds me of Doug Aldrich!

[@qiqimusicstudio]

love it

[@6stringgamer227]

1:01 i swear to god i thought that was kk it made me cry as a huge kk fan it gave me chills richie has surpassed him but he will always be missed in priest

[@milanprochazka5927]

Super!!

[@tomdipietro8814]

Priest is lucky to have him

[@GuitarRulezd00d97]

looks exactly like randy rhoads, his stance, guitar positioning, hair. plays good too

[@soundthesirens4886]

Get well soon Falcon 🙏🙏

[@4R4D34]

KK is Great, I Love him , but I Think Richie is "The Only Right Choice" as a replacement for KK

[@ericvitelli7113]

Steve Harris knows bad asses when he hears them! Get well - Rock on Jedi!

[@johnnymarlin819]

He is so cool.

[@gbscorner7354]

Dude is so damn good

[@JohnBruceGuitars1]

Very impressive awesome playing!

[@jeannieandthree]

hey kk left the band lets just be glad the music continues it happens

[@nsc217]

Wow, didn’t realize how good Judas Priest’s guitarist was

[@C0mm0nS3ns3]

Cant compare guitarists they have their own spirit they put into their craft.

[@ShaunaMarieSings]

That was phenomenal!!!! 💗💗💗

[@minogts]

this guy sure knows how to use pentatonic scales, big like!

[@vesamnn]

Richie must be the next super guitarist like Vai, Satriani, Malmsten,Petrucci,Wylde etc.

[@vincegedeon6583]

Hes impeccable check his emg solos omg he's a beast go watch them they blow this solo away

[@intermilan7413]

몇번을 봤지만 오늘도 지리고 갑니다ㄷㄷㄷ 하아 1분2초 부터는 귀르가즘 그자체ㅠ

[@elimarsilvanikock7818]

Deserves more views

[@paulhanwetbe212]

Phenomenal !!! 🔥🐉

[@PersonOfBook]

Seems like the next Judas Priest album would be fantastic!

[@user-cu5ln7xc1k]

I think he is the best of now.

[@cameronclark1289]

Way to keep in time with the drummer...

[@LandingNow]

Right? I always prefer the Guitarist playing by himself in these solos because he'll be going up and down the tempo and wont keep up with the band

[@gilessteve]

The bass drum sounds like someone being slapped on the arse with a wet towel.

[@seanm6311]

Go, RITCHIE!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome Heavy Metal!!!!

[@coldbastard6859]

Rhandy Rhoads of the 21st century.

[@michaelgirard3626]

I just caught this concert on Palladia last night and holy crap, does this guy rule or what? I had to come to YT and see if I could find this solo again. Wow.

[@rockmama56]

eargasm ....waaauuuw !!

[@JuniorColanzi]

get well soon Richie, the Falcon Faulkner!

[@oscarvalentin3431]

porn can wait for now...

[@jojoofficial3586]

RANDY :""""

[@alexhill8150]

Super-impressive!

[@Renamed_user.]

Genius, I have tears when I hear this solo. Zakk does not cause such feelings. Richie is a fine fellow, he does not spit on his beard))

[@Metalsupernatural]

Holy crap 🤘

[@Tomfuckingful]

Sawyer from "Lost" on the guitar. :p

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

F**k he is really good.

[@MDC249]

Randy lives!!

[@mattoman2010]

IAN ! ! ! Layin down the bottom...

[@dibbo9264]

Fuck yeah Richie Faulkner Kicks Ass

[@elimarsilvanikock7818]

the day ritchie faulkner joined priest was a marriage made in heaven by the metalgods!!!!!

[@IGORQWERTY555]

God dam

[@judaspriestlife]

amazing

[@intermilan7413]

크으...오늘도 또 지리고 갑니다 후달달달 1분2초 부터 시작 되는 그 특유의 감성 솔로는 너무 멋있는 듯 ㅠㅠ