Richie Faulkner's Judas Priest Audition WASN'T What He Expected

[@gibson]

▶ Watch the FULL Richie Faulkner Tone Masterclass HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poPYc5mZqZqjeMU

[@Haroun-El-Poussah]

Will the Triaxis be back, maybe as an even better Triaxis i.e with full access to the 5 band EQ programming rather than a few presets and 12 or 16 channels and more memory storage? Maybe all heaters running on 12.6V DC?

[@stinkstank5177]

In my opinion he has pushed Priest to be the best band it can be in the twilight of its life! The new album is a masterpiece.

[@saturnskull1242]

Agreed, but the new album is mediocre. Only a couple of songs would make it into painkiller

[@brade85]

Your first statement is 100% correct! Your second is nonsense.

[@rightnowiseverything2521]

Their new album rocks and represents what Judas is today, not 1987.. Painkiller is an awesome album in it own right..

[@greg-warsaw4708]

After regrettable departure of K.K., the band had enormous fortune to have met and adopted Richie. In a similar way like after having had dismissed Dave they had real luck to get Scott Travis. I think Richie is the best that could've happened to them that late into their career.

[@damianhealy300]

@@saturnskull1242 ha, it blows Painkiller (the album) away

[@1rmrider]

Nothing is more metal than finishing the solo of Painkiller as your aorta is filling your chest with blood. Legend

[@michaelpate6700]

1000000000000%

[@mitchellferre1652]

Richie Faulkner is so humble. There are not a million other guitar players better than him. There is no better player than him for Priest . He is a perfect fit.

[@Feilerthefox]

Yes there is: KK.

[@deanlockamy2087]

I can never understand why KK or anyone would ever leave Judas Priest, but there is only one replacement and its Richie, I seen Priest with KK and with Richie and it was each time epic awesome.

[@scooter29]

This guy has rejuvenated Priest.

[@bikeman1x11]

preiest is done - halfords voice is shot

[@scooter29]

@@bikeman1x11 yeah that’s why they just came out with the metal album of the year.

[@bikeman1x11]

@@scooter29 metal is dead and new priest sucks - in the 80's awesome now theyre just another dinosaur act- i saw them on friday and halford was awful - faulkners played well ill give him that - but Sabaton blew them away'

[@scooter29]

Wow the hate on here is unreal

[@PickettMusic]

​@@bikeman1x11and yet here you are in the comments...😅😅😅 'Firepower' is up there with the greatest Priest albums.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Richie is living his dream and making the most of it. Good on him.

[@Johnny-re9kg]

Richie is the perfect bridge of youth and talent that brings Priest through this latest era. Him and Sneap's production are so important to the whole thing.

[@221b-l3t]

Yeah Andy makes the albums sound amazing and I saw them couple of weeks ago. Andy is one hell of a guitarist too

[@thefrogking481]

I guess compared to Halford he's young....but Richie is 45.....he's not young.

[@Johnny-re9kg]

@@thefrogking481well ya, relatively speaking. If Tipton 76, Hill, 72, Halford 72. then Richie at 44 yrs old is youth.

[@MrKennyanders]

What an honor to have Glen's approval

[@terrycolletti6793]

This is one of those rare times where a legend has been replaced and most people are happy and excited about the new member. I'm so happy they didn't take the "hired gun" approach with Ritchie and let him be a true member because that would have been an awful waste of talent. Myself I think he's EXACTLY what Priest needed and I hope he stays with them till the end.

[@RobertSmith-lg7jp]

Richie seems so grounded, hes a perfect fit for this legendary band. Creativity seems to be underrated and Richie has plenty of that.

[@jmgmarcus808]

That is a gorgeous flying V.

[@gibson]

It really is!

[@infinidominion]

The new Explorer looks amazing too

[@infinidominion]

@@jmgmarcus808 i think yesterday was first time we've seen it in action 😎 just beautiful

[@Skoora]

It looks good but I would prefer the regular pick guard to see more of the Pelham Blue.

[@221b-l3t]

@@gibson Make more Epiphones please, they're already as expensive as Gibson used... Blue too!! The Flying V market may be small but Richie is working on that. I saw with 10k people and I'm confident everyone wanted that guitar by the end. I certainly did.

[@kitman9894]

Richie is a very nice and humble person.All the best.

[@timp1051]

Humble man, great guitar player!!! For him to survive the 10 and a half surgery he had to endure was truly a blessing.

[@221b-l3t]

Saw him live 3 weeks ago. Amazing show. Rob was fantastic too.

[@Street_Degree]

Saw him CT a few nights ago. Was thrilled he was on my side of the stage. His energy and guitar playing is exceptional and he’s very interactive with the crowd!

[@mikthemik69]

Thank God they hired him. Best thing that's happened to them since Scott Travis joined

[@valdicaster]

"is not the notes you play, is how you play the notes"... awesome

[@jensunray1]

I saw Richie play in a metal covers band in Camden 20 odd years ago! There is nothing that compares to a brilliant guitarist up close owning every note..he was exceptional...his tone and performance was always a joy! No suprise he joined JP...Les Paul ..Marshall..and maybe some pedals inbetween in the right hands is heavenly!

[@seethroughhead505]

Metalworks at The Fusilier And Firkin. I saw him play in a few London pubs, he was leagues ahead of anyone else you could see in those venues.

[@Elixium]

Yep same, saw them at the Caernarvon Castle a few times and he was amazing. Singer was awful though lol

[@renekeldorff7864]

You made Judas Priest great again!!

[@crazywisdom2]

Love Ritchie, and the current lineup ! ❤

[@ColtonBeasleyMusic]

This is the kinda content I like to see props. Faulkner is perfect for Priest and seems like all round standup guy...I stumbled upon Ritchies covers on his channel years ago and have loved his playing and tone since then

[@mortaljorma69]

Richie is one of the most talented guitarists that i have ever seen. This new album is a masterpiece. Every track hits so hard and those riffs and solos are top notch. Previous Priest album where i really felt like there is something very special going on is defenders of the faith. This invisible shield goes right up there with that one for sure. Amazing record from legendary band.

[@umitanonymous3400]

Good point that he mentioned they were also looking for a decent band mate that they can hang out tours with not just only a technical guitar player or showman

[@PiecesOfPatrick]

I think he’s underestimating his capabilities if he believes there are a million better guitarists than him out there. He’s an exceptional guitarist.

[@gibson]

He's incredible!

[@allbushnocraft3031]

his attitude is what got him the gig

[@greg-warsaw4708]

Recently there is a flood, a locust swarm of incredibly crafty technical players, some of them in their teens. But for the real talent, musicianship, human inventiveness, imagination and emotion, 99% of those shredders fall short whereas Richie delivers.

[@PeteVinniePlay]

Love listening to Richie! One of the coolest guitar stories ever!

[@gibson]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ponuryzniwiarz]

He pushed new energy to Judas Priest. He have a beautiful so clasic and vintage sound. He is better and better over the years....new album is great, and also his "Horns for a Halo" from 2023 was a great essentials of hard rock and heavy metal. I'm a big fan. Greetings from Poland 🤘

[@rightnowiseverything2521]

Richie is awesome and belongs in Judas..

[@MikeWiest]

Thank you Richie!

[@wickedcrypto6004]

Thank you Richie 😭🤧🤘

[@terrycolletti6793]

I've listed to that new Priest album about 500 times in a row and it gets better every fucking time I hear it.

[@gibson]

Favorite track?

[@terrycolletti6793]

@@gibson Devil in Disguise but I love every song. There's not a bad song on the album

[@221b-l3t]

@@terrycolletti6793 Yeah I don't even have favourites anymore. All of them. But Gates of Hell is such a classic heavy metal song and the solos as on every song make my Flying V look at me with envy. I can't play them like he does...

[@love4steel]

I wanted to not like KK’s replacement.. but no such luck. Now he’s my favorite guitarist and I feel he’s the best metal guitarist alive.

[@gibson]

He’s a legend for sure!

[@theodosios2615]

If you take the blinders off and really compare the two players, they're not even in the same league.

[@mattmurray517]

@@theodosios2615 Youre right. Richie is much better, and doesn't gripe as much

[@love4steel]

@@mattmurray517 Richie is technically MUCH better.. but could HE have written/co-written allllll those killer old songs and riffs ??? Everything worked out great. Let’s not forget KK tho..

[@greg-warsaw4708]

no way :-) literally no way to dislike RF

[@billybobhammer]

Pure class. He's a credit to Judas Priest.

[@palliare-carpediemz.u.pall569]

I would like to personally thank Richie at the Masters of Rock Festival for their new LP Invincible Shield, because he is the main character behind the scenes and there are still a-holes who call him a replacement. Richie is Judas Priest right now.

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

I have that same Gibson Explorer but mine is a 1983 custom shop korina with gold hardware.

[@matthewschmidt9735]

Richie was an excellent choice for Judas Priest. It would be hard to have done any better. He's an amazing guitarist with a personality that seems to blend well with the other band members

[@batphink2655]

LOOK at that 'checkerboard' flooring, can we say Freemason much? Love Ritchie's playing !He seems a very cool guy for sure! I met the entire band i 2005 they all seemed very down to Earth and friendly!

[@dvaoa2910]

Priest were on fumes before Richie kickstarted them back to life. Between the poor management, the internal bickering and the beginning of Glenn’s slow descent into his own personal Parkinson’s tragedy, they were as good as finished. I would have never bet that in the twilight of their respective careers, between Priest and Maiden, Priest would be the more compelling band in 2024.

[@williamfoster1034]

I have the Richie Faulkner Epiphone V. I love it. Gibson, please release an actual Gibson Faulkner V. I love the Epi but nothing says cool like an actual USA made Gibson.

[@thefrogking481]

If you wanna pay Gibsons inflated prices....

[@patmayer7222]

NOT JUST THE GREAT INTERVIEW,,,,OH,,,THE TOYS THEY HAVE,,,AND SURROUNDED BY,😮😮😮😮❤

[@Old-Skull.]

Is the Gibson guy wearing extensions ?

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Where did you see the advert and how did you get the interview lol

[@gibson]

ha! In the full interview he said he got an email and actually thought it was FAKE! Imagine NOT replying to that!

[@robertcostagliola3741]

Faulkner was the perfect person to replace KK. He's totally taken over Priest since he joined! The new album is totally amazing!!! And Glenn's playing has drastically changed since Ritchie joined the band. Glenn is now just as fast as Ritchie and his solos are more intricate than ever! I've played electric/classical guitar for 45 years and I can't figure out what Ritchie is doing - he's all over the place!!!

[@VicGuitarman]

Good player is Richie. The real deal.

[@Music-qt3ok]

Ian Hill co-founded Judas Priest, and he's not even involved in the selection of KK's replacement?

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

Preparation meets opportunity.

[@LordVulcan93]

I'm by no means a decent guitar player. I wouldn't even call myself good. I own an 86 Gibson V. I've played around with a Faulkner Sig and it's a beautiful guitar. If I could come across one at a steal I'd get it. And honestly? Richie Faulkner is one of the nicest guys in Rock. I've met him on more than one occasion.

[@TerribleCovers11]

Great guitarist. I love his albums with Priest. Also, if you close your eyes he sounds exactly like Christian Bale.

[@kingwickens8457]

I'm nervous just by watching Richie's account lol

[@robertgladstein]

❤❤❤❤

[@Feilerthefox]

I think KK won this game. KKs Priest its a much better band that this last Priest, what tells us a lot about their history.

[@koonsickgreen6272]

Gibson needs to make more floyd rose Vs. Do more, guys

[@guitarslim56]

A wise person once told me that rule number one is "fresh breath."

[@pitster]

See Richie 3 times in the last few years....I said it before and I'll say it again, I don't think he knows how actually good he is.

[@gibson]

He's a humble dude, and super nice!

[@AdrianJeffreys-fj2fv]

Priest has kept nup with the Joneses they are a great power metal band now and with the addition of Andy Sneap it's all fantastic To Richie must be from the east end cause if you close your eyes itt sounds like Steve Harris talking

[@lalalol36]

Not to be mean but the interviewer was confusing both Richie and me about what Richie meant.

[@TheBFN]

😈🔱👿..seems like a nice guy ..despite the thumb ring 😂

[@yannis41]

Great interview. The interviewer needs to be more attentive though

[@huahuar]

Hair extensions??

[@deanlockamy2087]

Riddle me this batman how many flying v guitars is enough? the answer is you can never ever have too many flying v's.

[@jeffholt9437]

Still can't afford socks though Richie - ask Rob for a pay rise? 😊

[@liberty4all885]

There is more soul and Control with fingers. Period

[@CaptainRon1913]

How do you not destroy the neck of your guitar wearing that hipster thumb ring?

[@stevenbazan9681]

at those levels you need to get alone w people than just a hired gun

[@allknight7905]

Borrowing bus money to go audition for Judas Priest how rockstar is that ❓❓

[@4578a]

They couldn't get someone better to talk to him?

[@ischi8368]

They tried to call you to do it, but you were too busy annoying people on the internet.

[@daveg4236]

And you are whom? A nobody

[@joehitz5613]

you musty rat wasting time on comments

[@lukewarmwater5320]

You should have played "Rapid Fire" and traded solos with yourself...

[@rushshukla4636]

I lost interest after KK left. Tbh I've hated everything they've done since Rob rejoined. I was expecting them to take off after Painkiller and carry that style fwd but they retrogressed. Glenn is fucked and should just hang it up and enjoy his retirement. Andy Sneap standing in for him takes the biscuit. Its a cabaret act. Same with Rob. He's past his prime and should just retire. Ritchie is a great guitar player and top bloke but why is he wasting his life with these dinosaurs? He should've started his own band. KK on the other hand is still kicking ass with KK's Priest and has ensembled a young band that can really deliver the goods.

[@taomahNEGEV]

Have you listened to Invincible Shield at all?

[@SkelatorRevisited]

Wrong

[@michaelkilbride6420]

I’m ashamed to admit I thought Faulkner was American

[@theodosios2615]

The British accent didn't raise any flags?

[@michaelkilbride6420]

@@theodosios2615 tThis is the first time I ever heard him speak

[@michaellazor5667]

He's great, but he's not KK great.

[@condocord7544]

really boring

[@chrisvaughn6381]

Richie the Main Man withoutADoubt So my question is Satchel from STEELPATHER was in Fight wondering why know heads up on Satchel Halford Fight was Tight LOL Halfords The Top lives in my neighbor hood San Diego LOL Faulkner Faulkner Getting Fans Laid GoodMan PantherPantherPanther

[@chrisvaughn6381]

Richey and Gus G KeepinTheFireHot

[@NikkiRiegler]

Still can’t believe this dude played through painkiller on stage while suffering an aortic dissection!! True rock God. 🤘🏻🫶🏻🔥