Q&A 2008

  • December 2008

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    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.…

  • October 2008

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    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…

  • July 2008

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    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…

  • April 2008

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    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…

  • March 2008

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    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…

  • February 2008

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    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…

  • January 2008

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    Shawn: Do you ever take any submissions for songs? I know Judas Priest has done songs from other writers. I have four songs written which were influenced by JP.  Hi Shawn. We won’t be requiring any more material for our upcoming album but I personally am happy to listen to other material. Lots of people…