K.K. Downing
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The 40th Anniversary of “Unleashed In The East”
Judas Priest’s “Unleashed In The East” was originally released back in September 1979, exactly 40 years ago. It marked an end to an era both for Priest and for heavy metal. The punk reign had all but ended while NWOBHM was just about to begin. “Unleashed In The East” showed the way to a revolution,…
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Green Manalishi: The 40th Anniversary of “Unleashed In The East”
Live albums are a strange animal. For a long time nobody believed they could be a success of any kind. Especially double live albums now regarded as essential for any band, were still in late 1970’s seen as a risky business. Adding the risk was the musical climate, in 1979 punk movement had reached its…
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K.K. reports from Bloodstock !
Hi All Just checking in after saturday gig at Bloodstock festival It was a big thrill to see such a large crowd of metal fans face to face again after so long , Ross and the band played a phenomenal set with some of their well-known classics and at one point I thought that this…
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Judas Priest: ” Unleashed In The East “
Recorded 1979, still very relevant and timeless sounding metal masterpiece capturing 70´s fury- Judas Priest live perfection keeps the momentum intense and holds listener in a firm grip. “Fall to your knees and repent if you please”
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K.K. Downing joins Ross The Boss as Special Guest at Bloodstock Festival!
Excitement for the UK’s finest heavy metal festival just got ramped up to the next level! K.K. Downing will be appearing as Special Guest for several songs with Ross The Boss on the Main Stage at Bloodstock, Sunday 11th August. The meeting of these two greats on stage heralds what will be an incredible performance…
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K.K.´s blog 2019
Hi Everyone, I sincerely hope and trust that you are all well,I just wanted to touch base to give a special thank you, especially to everyone who has acquired and read my book “Heavy Duty” Days and Nights in Judas Priest, I have to say how appreciative I am for such a great response to the book.…
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Jozef from Slovakia
Our latest Fan Profile: Jozef from Slovakia. Check his interesting stories about being a metalhead behind the Iron Curtain! http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Fan%20Profiles/jozef-from-slovakia/
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Jozef from Slovakia
Tell us about your history as a Judas Priest fan? How did it start? I discovered Heavy Metal in the year 1985, even though in Czechoslovakia this genre was not accessible, and that was true for every part of the western culture. But even the regime didn’t stop people from sharing music, through MC recording…
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Judas Rising Northwest Chapter Tribute Interview
Judas Rising are dominating the Northwest US Judas Priest tribute field with fierce and dynamic shows, strapped in leather from head to toe. Here’s their story and accolade to the greatest metal band ever. Read Steel Mill’s Tribute feature from link below! http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/judas-rising-northwest-chapter-tribute-interview/
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Judas Rising Northwest Chapter Tribute Interview
Judas Rising are leading the Northwest US Judas Priest tribute field with fierce and dynamic shows, strapped in leather from head to toe. Here’s their story and accolade to the greatest metal band ever.