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Hi everyone!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just returned from a great week in Japan. It was great to play the Loud Park festival for the first time, pity I was unable to see all of the great bands. In fact I only managed to see half of the Megadeth performance, although I did manage to bump into Kerry King, George Lynch and also Scott Ian to exchange a few words. It was amazing to see so many bands in such a far off place, but that\u2019s the power of metal.<\/p>\n

It was whilst I was in Japan that I was reminded that we had also just passed the 30th anniversary of \u201cUnleashed In The East.\u201d It really did seem like yesterday that we recorded the album in Japan – how the time has gone by so fast. Please check out Ville\u2019s column to read some cool stuff about this, our first live album.<\/p>\n

As you might know we have toured the world extensively in the last two years so now we are looking to a well earned break, and then decide what the next chapter of Judas Priest will be.<\/p>\n

It seems that for the first time in our careers we have a lot of options open for us where in the past it was always a familiar cycle: write, record, tour! So maybe we will hook up around Christmas time for a festive drink and way up our many options. Pity we can\u2019t tour and record at the same time. Anyway, we will keep you informed.<\/p>\n

On a sad note I would like to say farewell to Gungi who passed away recently. He was a great guy and great sound engineer. Although he was with Priest for many years, he went on to Def Leppard, Megadeth and many others. He will be missed by many.<\/p>\n

On a happier note I would like to congratulate Jari and Mari and Andy, my guitar tech for new additions to their families – both had baby girls.
\nAs always my thanks goes out to the hard working Millworkers and to all of you metal fans everywhere. I hope that you had a wonderful summer metal festival season and also hope to see you all again soon somewhere in the world.<\/p>\n

Keep feeding the flames!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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