Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest, Elegant Weapons) Plays His Favorite Guitar Riffs

#RichieFaulkner of #JudasPriest and #ElegantWeapons takes us through his history of playing guitar, from what first inspired him as a child through today. He also plays his favorite Judas Priest riffs, including classic ones and ones he wrote, as well as some riffs off Elegant Weapons' new album, #HornsForAHalo, which is out now.
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[@59thfsaviation79]

This dude played Painkiller with a torn aorta. Nothing can ever be more metal than that.

[@PogU_4Life]

did he tear his aorta on purpose ?

[@grahamfaulkner-rq8zu]

You’re right mate nothing but nothing can ever be more metal. You got it in one! I couldn’t be more proud!!!

[@Glock_Doc]

@@PogU_4Lifefuck that would be hard to do mate

[@george_2172]

Great to see him doing well! He plays amazingly and explains everything so clearly

[@gl3605]

man I love his signature V's..I will have one someday. I hope.

[@UnsocialGeek]

Awesome guitar player

[@augustofernandez1999]

how do not love the guy!!!!! wellspoken, great player, the axe, the Falcon!! Richie

[@Ibaneddie76]

Killer player, hail Priest!

[@forddriver8827]

I didn't think Richie was a victim of learning in the Analogue age, re playing to vinyl. I learnt the same way and you never knew whether it was correct ot not, even when it sounded identical. Life pre internet involved dep commitment to ones chosen interests, cars, guitars and everything in between. Love your work Richie, a true exciting live player, superb timing and feel. Love to see a solo record with some clean tones as well as big valve crunch, which at 54yo, I still cannot work out why I love it and need it so much.

[@catindell]

I certainly Love Ritchie’s playing but I love KK Downing as well!

[@johnfritzenjr.1240]

Great guitarist

[@davidstock2713]

Riffs Jimi had under wrap, but lacked within extraordinary thorough runs. Schon, Faulkner, Tipton, Kk, Schenker, as example extraordinary runs.

[@granpatriarcadelsantuario2178]

“…The Sentinel no tiene rival…”

[@Ironbrood4426]

Do you use a lot of reverb? It sounded like that in the a few of the first riffs, besides the wah and univibe

[@dmitryowens]

Hey Richie - Bob Dylan didn't write Hey Joe, Billy Roberts did 😎

[@JamesBrambor]

Fuck, Richie replaced KK and now he looks like KK, time flies.

[@MarkTurner-vs7uc]

Don't get anymore shots

[@hinjurock70]

Richie rocks, but not a fan of Elegant Weapons - terrible band name and the singer is cheesy.

[@tyronedonut8336]

Richie's guitar solos and riffs suck, he doesn't use legatos or sweeps and his style is so stock and tame compared to KK

[@hinjurock70]

@@tyronedonut8336 Lol Sweep-picking sucks, dude, and so does too much legato playing. Also, KK rarely uses sweeps - that was Glenn. Learn a little about guitar before commenting, kid.

[@tyronedonut8336]

@@hinjurock70 lmao you're clueless, KK does sweep on solos like Hot For Love and Hard as Iron, know your stuff little guy

[@hinjurock70]

@@tyronedonut8336 I saw Priest in 1981 and '82, fool - you're the one who's clueless. And I didn't say he never uses sweep-picking - I said he rarely does. Learn how to read. It's not what he's known for and those are far from his most known solos. Go listen to his great leads from Sinner, Beyond The Realms Of Death (outro lead), Riding On The Wind, Bloodstone and other killer Priest songs from the late 70's/early 80's - hear any sweeping? No, because metal guitarists didn't do that lame shit back them. You sound like you're 15.

[@tyronedonut8336]

@@hinjurock70 i'm gonna bet you edited your comments to "rarely uses" from "doesn't use" you hypocrite twisted donky, sweep picking doesn't suck you probably think kirk Hammett is a good guitarist lmao, advance your guitar skills, all of this dudes solos sound the same wax your ears

[@Rattleheadx86]

Surviving a heart attack while playing Painkiller's solo is the ultimate most metal af thing ever

[@lucasaiken3978]

Not a heart attack, far far worse, a torn aorta, literally a blow out artery, had it been worse he'd have bleed to death internally within seconds

[@Johnny-re9kg]

@@lucasaiken3978and lucky enough to be 10 minutes proximal to a world class heart hospital in Georgia.

[@samswales9280]

Lovely to see him doing so well after his health problems. Such a massively underrated guitar player, and he seems like such a genuine geezer

[@RussBMCSGT]

I was at that show, had no idea until a day or two later & I am very happy it all worked out for him. What a horrible & I’m sure certainly terrifying experience.

[@rat_king2801]

do you understand what under rated actually means? he plays for one of the biggest, most influential heavy metal bands. they have millions of fans. no one is saying hes not good enough.

[@samswales9280]

@rat_king2801 I know perfectly well what underrated means thanks pal. By that, I meant he's not revered in the same sense as say.. players such as Dime, Zakk, Randy, Schenker. When he more than deserves to be

[@rat_king2801]

@@samswales9280 he is definitely revered on that level. at least in europe he is. i dont think americans realise there are heavy metal bands outside of their borders. 😴

[@samswales9280]

@@rat_king2801 I'm British, and I hear absolutely no one talking about him. Whether it's good or bad 😂

[@kackiman1]

he is a gift for priest and the fans....saw him yesterday in dortmund playing.....absolute stagemonster!!!!

[@Johnny-re9kg]

right? He's the dude carrying them in this next era of Priest. All eyes on his performance at the show. And the new songs on Invincible Shield...fuck me, so good

[@OlleForsberg]

The guy who blew some life into the band again. Will always be thankful for what he brought to the table.

[@davidknichal6629]

This guy saved my favourite band. God bless you Richie

[@scooter29]

I believe you’re right. Because the Priest is back.

[@emersonmayeaux2482]

Richie is an amazing musician. To step in to Glen and KK's shoes is a monumental task in itself. He laid down the jams at every Priest concert I have attended since he joined. My hats off to him. Glad you are healthy again Richie. Take care of yourself and keep entertaining the fans.

[@PogU_4Life]

I have seen Richie 57 times live, and try to shake his hand everytime he tries to go back to his house in Nashville.

[@escondidoguitar]

Richie is a beast, love him!

[@wrenchhead6840]

Seems like a genuinely cool guy.

[@leRoi10]

Didn't know he was so influenced by Hendrix

[@jdpazmino2010]

The Sentinel riffs melt my face every time I hear it!!!! 🤘🏼 🔥

[@Pataluhta]

True that! It always sends chills going on my spine!

[@paulkarp958]

100% fact, sentinel and the ripper are my personal fave priest tracks to lose myself too. 🤘🤘

[@sharkman4928]

Great video!!! Richie looks like KK Downing and John 5's DNA was mixed up in a test tube and he is their heavy metal offspring! lol!!! BTW, I LOVE those RF signature Gibson Flying V Customs!!!!! 😍

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

2:18 Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child 3:51 Wild Thing 5:18 Purple Haze 8:27 Judas Priest - The Sentinel 10:12 Judas Priest - Halls of Vahalla 11:27 Elegant Weapons - Do or Die 12:27 Horns for Halo

[@TheChicagoTodd]

I don't know Ritchie outside off KZbin and seeing him play live once....but boy....this guy seems so genuine and nice, and has got the chops....how can ya not love him?

[@max_blackened]

Richie is just an awesome guitar player. Huge fan

[@metalslingr]

Very well spoken. Thanks.

[@PixieintheMainframe]

Halls of Valhalla is perfect Priest - That album is the best of the Faulkner era. I wish Downing was allowed to join him when Tipton was no longer able to play the full set.

[@FuturesquashArchive4Concerts]

Richie is awesome 🤘🤘🤘

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Randy Rhoads learned a lot of music theory and I think it worked out welll........ It is surprising he is a Hendrix fan given his age, in the late 70s and early 80s the guitar heroes and guys who took way past Hendrix were van Halen and Rhoads

[@kevzed927]

Richie is one of the last true Guitar Heros... His playing is very inspirational. And he Rocks.

[@mesqwa9900]

Super humble guy with super playing ability! Love it!

[@Wingersux]

He's the first guy I've ever seen that can solo on & on & on without repeating himself... love it

[@thebluesrockers]

Richie Faulkner, was a founding member of "Voodoo Six" in 2005. They recorded one album before he left the band. The album "Feed My Soul" and if was a very good album. If you've never gave it a listen, I highly recommend it.

[@debeuleneareko6157]

admit it, this is just Christan Bale with a blonde wig. very talented guy he is

[@marcoubagoleardini5770]

“hey Joe” is NOT a Dylan tune! I wish I knew how to play it as good as Richie instead of this useless trivia

[@TheHitmann069]

'The Sentinel' my favourite Priest song of all time. 🤘🏻😍😎

[@TheSmashingDoc1]

you can learn to play, you cant learn talent and you cant learn to grow good hair

[@stevenmaldonado8928]

Man Ritchie your guitar sound is so (excuse me) fucking amazing. Dude it's thick and fucking rich bro. Man can you come back to loudwire and share what you have in your pedals or rig with us. You shred brother .

[@TheFlexXMLG]

there is a vide of his rig on youtube, dont know how up to date it is tho

[@cooperst765]

I give Richie major props for continuing his career after what happened to him while performing. He is in every sense of the word a walking miracle. And he has not lost any of his talent. God bless you Richie!

[@countrygrandpa]

Wouldn't it be cool to sit in on a jam session with Richie and his father-in-law George Lynch?

[@stavrosdrakopoulos7551]

Phenomenal guitar player 🤘 He is an old-school heavy rock guitarist despite his young age!

[@thunderdrummer1]

I think he likes Hendrix. Not sure though.

[@MusicMotivator]

I have the exact same upbringing and history as Richie...oh except he ended up in Judas Priest! hahah Seeing that Richie is such a Hendrix fan and formed his style in formative years I wonder what he thinks of Satriani- who I consider to be the modern Hendrix. if you've seen Joe live you know what I'm talking about. BTW, Dropped down a full step here for the blokes playing along!

[@danielellingsen2780]

Richie is my favorite Priest guitarist. Amazing guitar player!

[@adam2178]

no he isn't Glenn Tipton was

[@gregdavidson4374]

@@adam2178you are telling him who his favorite player is/was?

[@adam2178]

@acecourage1487 it's a fact!

[@adam2178]

@acecourage1487 His favorite is Tipton he just doesn't know it.

[@garycastronova7939]

I want that guitar damnit,

[@zachfloyd2192]

One for sale on reverb for 12k lol

[@garycastronova7939]

@@zachfloyd2192 gee thanks for the info What a steal!!

[@zachfloyd2192]

@garycastronova7939 I tried to get one for 7k they sold out instantly. I want one bad too lol

[@owenschwinn226]

elegant weapons is one of the most underrated bands out there rn

[@MrAll300]

WOAW tigers that is a lion! a legend.🚀

[@skatertrev7]

Sure does love his univibe and reverb! This was a treat. Stellar guitarist and seems, all around dude

[@Alex-ey7wl]

That Do or Die intro is too good!

[@jonlate4581]

Richie is great. A small correction, Dylan has most definitely performed Hey Joe but didn't write the song. Billy Powell is most often credited as being the writer.

[@South3West77]

Billy Roberts an ex boy friend of Niela Miller, who claimed while with her 1956 Billy stole the song, adapted from her ,"baby don't go to town" . An interesting story.

[@panagiotiskaroutas6859]

One of the most amazing 🎸 players on the planet!

[@vrayonet]

Love Judas Priest and their music. I was amazed when I saw them for the first time when I was 16. And yesterday I saw them live. Amazing.

[@JorgeVillarrubiaInglan-uc9iz]

es una bestia tocando metal este chaval ...like a BEAST!!!

[@AlexH8280]

Jimi Hendrix's playing and all his stylings must have been otherworldly to listeners of the 60's. As a child of the 80's it seemed like the standard by my time. It's easy to take for granted in the ages since but also as easy to listen and think "wow, this is WILD" particularly in the context of music at the time.

[@michaelorleans5396]

Hey Joe was a Leaves composition I was lucky to see the guy from The Leaves jam with Roy Buchanan SF 1978

[@caseyjones952]

Love to see the Falcon flying…still one of my fav’s…THX RF for sharing your experiences…can’t imagine learning from records! That’s why U A Badass!!🤘👽🎸

[@robertcostagliola3741]

Richie is absolutely amazing!!! I read that he doesn't consider himself a shredder! Nonsense! He's JUST as fast as Zakk Wylde and his solos are definitely his own! The majority of the songs on Invincible Shield are extremely fast! Faster than any Priest song ever written!!! The solo on "Halls of Valhalla" right after Rob's incredible raise in pitch register is absolutely insane!!! I've played electric/classical guitar for 40 yrs and I can't figure out what Richie's doing - what scales he's using, etc. He's all over the place!!!

[@PiratePrincessYuki]

Some parts I thought I was hearing a Robin Trower influence.

[@CrushingAxes]

Cool man! This guitar is so cool! Awesome!

[@hillrocks]

I have a question Richie, I’m a new player like I started in 2020, now that I can play the whole song “breaking the law” does that make me an intermediate player now?

[@LeviMcCaw]

You are the guitarist that made me get into playing the Electric Guitar. Richie your the best guitarist ive ever known. Keep it up!!! 🤘

[@zachfloyd2192]

Finally was able to figure out the do or die riff after seeing him play it. Definitely has that sentinal vibe!

[@Yvng.kai17]

Please post a tutorial or tabs because this riff is really good and i really want to learn it but there isnt any tutorials on this song sadly

[@in2rock275]

There are guitar players, rock stars, and humble people in this world. It's rare to get all 3 traits in one person but that's what you get with Richie.

[@Wingersux]

He's the first guy I've ever seen that can solo on & on & on without repeating himself... love it

[@hillrocks]

Is it me, or do you wish Richie was your brother? I for one would like to see him giving lessons on KZbin, could be a million dollar idea, what do you think Richie?

[@squeelerjakeaxcradle7095]

As much as l love these musicians. I just don’t buy the no guitar lessons but piano and then there happens to be a guitar and drums vacant and then they play guitar. I just wish these players would just be totally honest and admit they are taught professionally from the get go. Or I guess they do this to make the listeners think wow you learnt everything by ear and yes some possible but definitely not Richie and to top if all off he is married to George Lynches daughter 🤫 hmmm just one of those coincidences 😅

[@hillrocks]

Richie would make a awesome teacher, please consider sharing your skills with us hacks

[@pauldavis6356]

Your life would have taken a completely different path if you had stuck with the piano. Rock-on man! 🤘🤘

[@thedronedownunder3919]

The Metal Saviour. ❤

[@newmexicosaint]

Ritchie will you PLEASE set up my rig for me? 😂

[@mht525]

I first learnt the French horn. Likewise, quick move over to guitar. "Nuisances" well said Ritchie. 👏 Voodoo Child such a influence. RIP Jimi 🙏 The wah and riff ✌️🤘 💀 Metal 4eva We are One 🏴🇦🇺

[@RJW998]

Lovely chap, great player, a real attribute for Priest and Elegant Weapons debut album is a peach.

[@bigmaxy07]

Sentinel and Heads are Gonna Roll from the same record, both so badass !

[@FortessofShred]

That guitar is such a joke for the asking price. The entire top of it is cheap ass plastic too!

[@jdkerrmusic]

Great video, man - I love hearing how Rockstars got their motivation - you and your band rocks, too!

[@pauline_raabe]

Well, I fully enjoyed this 🎶 🎸 🎶

[@pauline_raabe]

"If I could play that properly that would be a bonus" that was the most respectful thing at guitar player could ever say about the greatest riffs ever played

[@RafaPalou]

Agree....British musicians have that sense of self awareness

[@orokusaki7595]

I really regret not picking up one of those Epiphones

[@margix1172]

Best Priest riff BY FAR : DESERT PLAINS

[@huahuar]

What he did to his hair, have more density than before.

[@mattnelson8325]

That was cool Richie. Thanks for the insights.

[@stuarttomlinson802]

More Richie ! !! ! ! !! !!! ! ! ! !\m/\m/

[@holysmoke7887]

damn wish he talked about schenker and played some schenker

[@fredriksixtensson7665]

Richie is a great guitarist, good thing to hear someone play with feeling and who does not sweep every third second

[@kenwitherell5750]

Well freakin said!! Modern "shredders" are revered for their lightening speed and tricks....they've ALL forgotten about the melody!

[@qrod_9286]

First

[@catturd2]

miss graham :(

[@jmagowan12]

I still can't believe he had a heart attack on stage while playing painkiller (Perfectly as well)!!!! And fuckin lived!!!

[@ChuckNicholsonTRM]

He had an aortic aneurysm, not a "heart attack". Its a very different thing that has to have immediate surgical intervention. He was fortunate to have gotten appropriate care right away.

[@jmagowan12]

@@ChuckNicholsonTRM Also the power and adrenaline of playing painkiller. Maybe in a sense he became the painkiller! 🤣

[@scottcrawford4148]

Jim Hendrix was a legend!

[@michaelorleans5396]

Fantastique

[@totalbullion5882]

His clean technique kills me!

[@good__wood9945]

Ричи красавчик. шикарный гитарист

[@elonmust7470]

Piano is a great start

[@markzim8295]

is this "Spinal Tap"?

[@jacktodd3439]

Amazing talent.

[@tokyodarkness3380]

top bloke