Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner claims someone tried to copyright one of his original riffs By Richard Bienstock “It's things like that that ruin it for everyone,” the guitarist says in riff challenge screed
Top British artists including the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest call on the UK government to help save the live music industry By Richard Bienstock The open letter, signed by more than 1,400 acts, is part of the wider #LetTheMusicPlay campaign
Phil X teaches Bon Jovi classics including Wanted Dead or Alive and Bad Medicine in debut episode of Gibson’s Riff Lords By Richard Bienstock Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner also sits down to demonstrate how to play Hell Bent for Leather, Electric Eye and more
Watch members of Judas Priest, Halestorm, Alice in Chains and more absolutely nail Thin Lizzy’s Bad Reputation By Richard Bienstock Former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel assembled the group for his Collab-A-Jam #1
George Lynch: “I wish Judas Priest would call me up and hire me” By Richard Bienstock The Lynch Mob and Dokken shredder wants to rocka rolla with the metal gods
The 25 greatest metal guitar tones of all time By Jonathan Horsley We chart the rise of heavy guitar tones, from Sabbath to stoner, Swe-death to djent, thrash to doom…
Judas Priest, Queen, Cheap Trick and Neil Young: Four Killer Live Albums Turn 40 By Mark McStea Behold four 1979 releases that have aged a lot more gracefully than Steve Martin's 'The Jerk.'
Watch Richie Faulkner Talk Gibson “Original Collection” Flying V, Jam Judas Priest Riffs By Richard Bienstock “It’s unique and I think it’s a sign of innovation,” he says of the design.
Watch Judas Priest Play "Rapid Fire" Live in the Studio By Guitar World Staff A great opportunity to see the metal legends up-close-and-personal.
Discovering Phrasing Alternatives Via Melodic Sequences By Richie Faulkner When applied properly, "go-to" shapes can serve as a tool box when developing solos or song riffs.
Watch Judas Priest Perform "Killing Machine" for the First Time in 40 Years By Richard Bienstock The band pulled out the deep cut at the kickoff to their European 'Firepower' tour.
Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing’s 1967 Gibson Flying V Sells for Close to $189,000 at Auction By Richard Bienstock The winning bid was more than $150,000 above the original estimate.
Watch Glenn Tipton Join Judas Priest Onstage for “Metal Gods,” Breaking the Law” and More By Richard Bienstock The guitarist made a surprise appearance at the band’s recent Tokyo gigs.
How to Build a Creative, Emotive Guitar Solo By Richie Faulkner In his latest GW lesson, Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner teaches you how to draw the listener in and to tell a story with your solos.
Judas Priest Announce New North American 'Firepower' Tour Dates By Richard Bienstock The band will head out on the road with Uriah Heep beginning in May.
Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing to Auction Instruments and Other Gear By Richard Bienstock The sale will take place December 11 at Bonhams in London.
Get Experienced: Studying the Playing of the Great Jimi Hendrix By Richie Faulkner In his latest lesson, Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner analyzes the guitar work of the great Jimi Hendrix.
Watch Judas Priest Tear Through “Electric Eye” at the US Festival in 1983 By Richard Bienstock A classic performance from the band's commercial peak.
Watch Two Kids Absolutely Nail Slayer's "Raining Blood" on Guitar and Bass By Richard Bienstock Audrey and Kate also tackle Judas Priest, Pantera and more.
Ken “K.K.” Downing Discusses His New Autobiography, ‘Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest’ By James Wood The former Priest guitarist tells all about his more than 40 years in the iconic metal band.
