Q&A

From Jean: What is the secret to be a rock to star? I saw you in Argentina K.K., great!!!!!!!!! The show was incredible!!!!!!!!!! Hi Jean. There’s no secret, you just have to really want to play and perform for people. Regards K.K. From T’gra Althizer, North Carolina: Hi Ken.
 
I have loved and admired your work since…

From Kenny, Sweden: Hello guys, got a question about K.K.’s microphone settings, does he use his EMG 81 in the neck or the 85 in neck position? 🙂 And what FX and amplifier does he really use for the nice sound of Judas Priest? Hi Kenny. I use the 85 in the neck position and…

From Tim Couturier: Howdy there K.K. I first was introduced to JP back in 1982 when “Screaming For Vengeance” first came out. My best friend at the time got the vinyl for his birthday from his brother and came over to my house and we dropped the needle on the disc and heard the opening…

Tasos, Athens, Greece: Hello K.K…first time talking here…You and the steelmillers have done a great job. I’m a long time big fan of your playing and your sound. I also agree with something that I red here about the lead work on “One Shot At Glory.” Truly amazing, perhaps the best example of your chemistry!…

Benjamin, Chile: Hello K.K. First of all allow me to thank you for all these years of pure metal because you and your team mates have been the inspiration for my band and myself. We started a Judas Priest tribute band named Hellion over the early nineties when we got the “thrash metal” explosion in my country.…

Jane T., Minnesota USA: Hi Ken! First off…have to say I just saw you recently at The Myth in Minnesota.  What an awesome show!! Well worth the wait. You guys always amaze me. All the energy and a few different songs tossed in that I’ve not heard live before. Also, have to say I love the…

Rob, Starling Cheltenham, UK: Hi K.K. Congratulations on the Steel Mill’s first anniversary! You have a cool site. Now I have been a Priest fan for a long time and therefore over the years have heard a few rumours and stories about the band.  I want to know how true these stories are. Firstly, regarding the song “Eat Me Alive”: did the…

Mathie, Quebec: Hello K.K. 

I’m a big fan of your guitar playing. I would like to know what was your guitar distortion sound on the Painkiller era? Did you use the same sound both in the studio and live? Was it from Marshall heads? You seemed to have a very particular sound. At this time, did you still…

Magnus: Hi Kenneth! Here is a hard question for you. I’ve always wondered why Priest pitched the Unleashed In The East album up a half in tune? Was it just for a more instinct sound or for a more brighter production? Because when I am tuning the guitar normally, it’s out of tune with that album…

Craig Crofoot, Rochester, Minnesota: My question has to do with the song “Death Row”. Whose voice is it that we hear indicating the man’s death sentence is to be carried out? Hi Craig, happy new year! It Is Glenn’s voice. Regards K.K. Chelsea, Honolulu Hawaii: I’m only 17 years old, but I’ve been a fan of…