So reagiert K.K. Downing auf eine Judas Priest-Reunion | Interview | Rockpalast 2024

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Die Band KK's Priest des legendären Gitarristen K.K. Downing (Judas Priest) ist seit 2020 aktiv und gibt zur Freude des Publikums live nicht nur neue eigene Songs, sondern auch Priest-Klassiker zum Besten.
Nach jahrzehntelanger Arbeit mit Judas Priest verließ K.K. Downing mit Verweis auf „einen andauernden Zusammenbruch der Arbeitsbeziehungen zwischen mir, Teilen der Band und dem Management“ 2011 die britischen Metal-Pioniere um Rob Halford. 2019 trat Downing erstmals wieder beim Bloodstock Festival gemeinsam mit dem Manowar-Gitarristen Ross The Boss auf. Im November desselben Jahres spielte er eine Show in Wolverhampton gemeinsam mit den ehemaligen Judas-Priest-Mitgliedern Tim "Ripper" Owens (Gesang) und Les Binks (Schlagzeug), dem damaligen Megadeth-Bassisten David Ellefson und dem Hostile-Gitarristen A.J. Mühlen.
Im Januar 2020 unterschrieb Downing einen Label-Deal und kündigte neue eigene Songs an. Im Februar gab er bekannt, dass er mit Mills, Owens, Binks und dem Bassisten Tony Newton die neue Band KK's Priest gegründet habe.
Im Oktober 2021 erschien das Debütalbum "Sermons Of The Sinner". Binks wurde im Lauf der Aufnahmen durch Cage-Schlagzeuger Sean Elg ersetzt. Später trat Binks gelegentlich live mit KK's Priest auf. Im Jahr 2023 veröffentlichten KK's Priest ihr zweites Album "The Sinner Rides Again".
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[@WDRRockpalast]

Für wie wahrscheinlich haltet ihr eine Priest-Reunion mit K.K. Downing?

[@WinterInTheForest]

Not going to happen. They're too old now. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if this would be the last Judas Priest album/tour, unless they just continue with the name. It was a great band. KK is always going to be a major part of that.

[@Juppi13]

Vollkommen ausgeschlossen, jenseits von Einzelauftritten wie bei der Hall of Fame. Zumal er m.W.n. rechtlich ohnehin noch Teil von Priest (also Unternehmen) ist. Ansonsten bekriegen die sich halt gegenseitig mit Anwälten für alles mögliche.

[@mumu-ib5vk]

Wenn priest aufhören, dann soll der letzte gig mit kk sein

[@umfister3562]

Richie Faulkner ist ein großartiger Gitarrist und passt perfekt zu Judas Priest. Ich sah die Band am 1.4.2024 in der Wiener Stadthalle und es war ein geiles Konzert mit Saxon und Uriah Heep. K.K Downing und Tim Ripper Owens sind genauso großartig. Ich liebe beide Bands ❤

[@user-bj6rl5he1g]

It's a wonderful blessing to see the joy , on his face to talk about his music career, retirement is not an option, for a beautiful soul, long life and more happiness to a great legend ❤️

[@metalslaveband9966]

KK'S PRIEST SOUND AMAZING 🤟😈🤟👍👍👍👍

[@Federico.el.Noruego]

Legend🤘🏽🍺

[@cosmocopus156]

KK's Priest is killin it with old school classic metal!

[@tomasocasiojr9748]

We Miss you KK🎉🎉 Priest isn’t Priest without you.

[@michaelwynne622]

It's like Sepultura without Max. .

[@tgraalthizer561]

KK'S Priest is the greatest metal band out there right now. Go to one of their shows, you won't be disappointed!

[@toonsthatrock]

Superjam 1980 July St. Louis Priest! KK just killed it.

[@Paargento]

KK TRUE METAL GOD 🎸🤘

[@kkdii]

Maybe they should do it like Maiden with 3 guitarists. But due to the circumstance that Glenn doesnt play all the shows i think Richie and KK would be a fantastic twin axe attack.

[@AntonioGazzaneo91]

So sad how they treated him, KK was full of personality in Judas Priest and a great writer too

[@erwocoolis9451]

Richie ist perfekt, da wo er ist. Und KK kann eh besser mit dem Ripper, als mit Halford. Die neue Priest ist astrein. Lasst es wie es ist. Oder macht wie Helloween und geht alle Mann zusammen auf Tour.

[@kanal5296]

Das war eine große Kapelle. Nun gibt es KK's Priest und Judas Priest und das ist gut so. Ich liebe KK, aber ich liebe auch JP

[@Vinylfiend60]

Sad. KK was a big part of priest. I think he’d go back to Judas Priest in a heartbeat but sadly that ship has sailed. It appears there’s tension inside the priest camp over KK returning. Possibly the issue is between him and Glenn Tipton? From what I’ve read there’s some major issues between priests management and KK? Not sure but these things happen. I support both bands and hope to see them both on tour sometime.

[@Aeonblade10]

Currently reading K.K's book. Seems he's had problems with Glenn from the very beginning and it only got worse over time. The band's manager being Glenn's wife doesn't help either.

[@mercatorjubio3804]

@@Aeonblade10 That kind of reminds me of Max and the rest from Sepultura back in the day, with his wife being the manager there as well. With pretty much the same result, just the other way round.

[@indiecrust]

I don’t think the issue is only with Glenn. If you read Rob’s book, it’s pretty obvious Rob has issues with KK as well.

[@Vinylfiend60]

@@indiecrust yes Rob probably does have issues with KK. But it was Rob that felt that it was only right that Kk and Les Binks should be at the rock n roll hall performance. Makes me think Rob would like to move past the issues.

[@optimalsettings]

die frage ist doch warum kk judas priest auf der epitath tour hängen lassen hat? warum macht man die abschlusstournee nach so vielen tourneen nicht mit? dann darf man sich nicht wundern raus zu sein!

[@user-he3yt1zn2l]

JP now is not as same as 80's. They are name only different band. It is nice to see him back in the action.

[@mercatorjubio3804]

It's "Rob Halford & Band", essentially.

[@olegyd]

yes more true name for Current JP is Robs Priest. Im happy KK back with Tim, at least part of Classic JP sounds with is again!

[@J.A.Hansen]

It is what it is ! Things have changed so much that I don't believe that this will ever happen ! KK has his own band and Priest carry on like KK was never a member of the band.The fact is 》All the classic Judas Priest Album are done with KK,Glen,Rob,Ian while drummers often changed unti Scott became the drummer of the band ! Now you got 2 new guitarist in the band and it seems to work.But...No matter how great it is,it is not the same.But I have to shut my mouth.However》Things have changed,and when it comes to Judas Priest nothing compares to the classic Priest lineup ! But thats just my personal opionen🙇‍♂️

[@olegyd]

KK rules. JP is borung now. Real Priest legacy stay with KK Priest

[@MetalPersonJ]

KK would have more people on his side if he wasn't doing stupid shit like "One More Shot At Glory" and "Return of the Sentinel." Fact of the matter is Firepower and Invincible Shield are god tier records.

[@HaraldEngels]

KK's Priest is a fantastic band. Nowadays I do not like the vibe of Judas Priest. KK's Priest is much more a continuation of the "classic" Priest (before Rob Halford left the band). I still remember when I have seen Judas Priest as the opening act for AC/DC (still with Bon Scott). I truly wish that KK could come to an emotional closure because on the factual side (seen from the music writing perspective) he seems to be doing much better now that Judas Priest (without him). He and Ripper are a great combo and I expect to see more great records from them.

[@PixieintheMainframe]

I think the positive thing is that you get two opportunities to see the band (although split) and twice as much music. Pleased I got to see them all on the Nostradamus tour, but I do think it's a wank ending to the band - Really has taken the shine off. Same for WASP, Jethro Tull etc etc.

[@lemmykilmister8673]

They were simply assholes to him. He was a strong part of the band and they disrespected his position.

[@socalairshowreview7410]

for god's sake please stop whining to Blabbermouth about Priest!!!