KK Downing
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Judas Priest – Painkiller
Amazingly Judas Priest’s classic “Painkiller” celebrated its 30th anniversary in September 2020. While many correctly praise Priest’s earlier efforts as cornerstones of the heavy metal genre, it is important to point out how much influence “Painkiller” has had on several successful metal bands in this millennium. The waves caused by the record in 1990 are…
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt.3: The 30th Anniversary of “One Shot At Glory” and “Painkiller”
The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 3 focuses on the 30th anniversary of Judas Priest‘s legendary “Painkiller” and its closing track “One Shot At Glory”. Check out in-depth article with K.K.‘s comments included: http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/The%20Fuel%20of%20the%20Furnace/one-shot-at-glory/
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 3: The 30th Anniversary of “One Shot At Glory”
“Painkiller” – possibly the fiercest and in its time one of the heaviest albums Judas Priest had ever released, is amazingly approaching its 17th anniversary later this year. Furthermore it was the album that introduced their current drummer Scott Travis formerly in US- speed rockers Racer X.
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Monsters Of Rock 40th Anniversary: Donington Special
In the history books of rock 1980 is a pivotal time, it was the crowning year for New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. Many classic records were unleashed during that period of time. It was also the birth of Monsters Of Rock, the biggest heavy metal festival in the world. Judas Priest played first Monsters…
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Monsters Of Rock 40th anniversary: Donington Special
In the history books of rock 1980 is a pivotal year, it was the crowning year for New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. Many classic records were unleashed during that period of time. It was also the birth of Monsters Of Rock, the biggest heavy metal festival in the world.
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt.4: The 40th Anniversary of “Steeler” and “British Steel”
The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 4 focuses on the 40th anniversary of the greatest album of the NWOBHM -era, Judas Priest‘s legendary “British Steel” and its closing track “Steeler”. Check out in-depth article with K.K.‘s comments included: http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/The%20Fuel%20of%20the%20Furnace/steeler/
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KK`s Priest – details of K.K.´s new band!
Los Angeles, CA – February 18, 2020 – K.K Downing, founding member of Judas Priest, today announces the name of his new band KK’s PRIEST. This all new band features some very familiar faces. With Downing on guitar, KK’s PRIEST features ex-Judas Priest members Tim “Ripper” Owens on vocals, who fronted the band for eight…
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K.K. signs global deal with Explorer1 Music Group!
LEGENDARY GUITARIST K.K. DOWNING SIGNS GLOBAL DEAL WITH EXPLORER1 MUSIC GROUP VETERAN ROCK MANAGER ANDY GOULD JOINS E1 Los Angeles, CA – January 30, 2020 – Explorer1 Music Group (E1) is proud to announce a global partnership with legendary guitarist K.K. Downing, founding member of GRAMMY® Award winning, multi-platinum selling metal icons Judas Priest, with veteran…
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt.15: “Alone” on “Nostradamus”
The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 15 focuses on 2008’s impressive and challenging “Nostradamus” and its key track “Alone”. Check out in-depth article with K.K.’s comments included: http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/The%20Fuel%20of%20the%20Furnace/the-fuel-of-the-furnace-pt-15-alone/
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The Fuel Of The Furnace pt. 15: Alone
[three_fourth] “In years to come, you’ll hear my name …” Origins HISTORY of heavy metal concept records is varied and colourful one. In its path lie many great victories and epic failures. From 1970’s onwards and through the last couple of decades, there have been countless efforts especially in the symphonic and progressive metal genres…