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“This is one more shot at glory for me. I know the things I’ve been denied. I shouldn’t have to build it up all over again”: K.K. Downing on reclaiming his legacy with KK’s Priest – and what his one-off reunion with Judas Priest was really like

By Jon Wiederhorn published 2 November 23

The original “Sinner” takes you behind the scenes of his dramas in and out of Priest and their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction – and why his turbo-charged new album is “about the fight and the victory”

K.K. Downing and Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest, onstage in 2022

“I gave them one last chance”: KK Downing says he won’t be making another appearance with Judas Priest

By Matt Parker published 4 September 23

The guitarist says he asked about rejoining before forming KK’s Priest: “I was expecting to be back in the band when there was an opening”

Judas Priest perform with guitarist KK Downing for the first time in 13 years

Watch K.K. Downing play live with Judas Priest for the first time in 13 years at the 2022 Rock Hall induction ceremony

By Sam Roche published 7 November 22

Richie Faulkner describes being part of a guitar trio with Downing and Glenn Tipton as “an experience I'll never forget”

K.K. Downing (left) and Glenn Tipton perform live onstage with Judas Priest on June 11, 1984 in Chicago

K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton dissect 17 of Judas Priest's loudest, fastest and toughest tracks

By Jeff Kitts published 25 October 22

In this classic GW interview, one of rock's all-time greatest guitar duos discuss Judas Priest's greatest hits, including the song they see as the band's Stairway to Heaven

K.K. Downing (left) and Rob Halford performing together

K.K. Downing says he will be performing with Judas Priest at Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony: “It's what I've done so many times”

By Matt Parker last updated 18 October 22

The guitarist says he’s looking forward to the chance to get onstage with his old bandmates

Richie Faulkner returns to the stage as Judas Priest kick off rescheduled 50 Heavy Metal Years tour dates

By Sam Roche published 7 March 22

The guitarist suffered an aortic aneurysm onstage back in September, leading to the postponement of the tour's North American leg

[L-R] K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest

Glenn Tipton fires back at K.K. Downing: “His accusations have gotten sillier and sillier – and I deserve to respond”

By Sam Roche published 22 February 22

Downing insinuated he was the driving force behind Judas Priest until his departure in 2011. Tipton says this was not the case in a new Guitar World interview

K.K. Downing: “I don’t want to discard my heritage, my legacy, who I am, what I sound like and my style of writing”

By Jon Wiederhorn published 10 December 21

The Metal God opens up about his Judas Priest exit and rebirth in KK's Priest, and explains why he is a Priest for life

K.K. Downing (left) and Tim "Ripper" Owens in the music video for KK's Priest's Raise Your Fists

KK’s Priest want you to Raise Your Fists to their new single

By Jackson Maxwell published 26 August 21

The rabble-rousing song "totally rejoices in everything rock and metal," K.K. Downing says

K.K. Downing says “I should have put my foot down” and “played more guitar solos” in Judas Priest

By Matt Owen published 13 August 21

The KK's Priest guitarist has promised to rectify these regrets in his band's upcoming album, Sermons Of The Sinner

KK’s Priest deploy dual Gibson Flying Vs in new single Brothers of the Road

By Matt Parker published 6 August 21

Judas Priest alumni show off the latest track from Sermons of the Sinner

K.K. Downing says Judas Priest threatened him with legal action over KK's Priest name

By James Turner published 29 June 21

The former Priest guitar hero also revealed singer Rob Halford approached him about starting a new project shortly after his departure in 2011

KK's Priest bring scorching six-string leads and pounding palm-muted fury with new single, Sermons of the Sinner

By Sam Roche published 17 June 21

The group – which features former Judas Priest members KK Downing and Tim “Ripper” Owens – are gearing up to release their debut album of the same name

KK Downing of Judas Priest performs on the main stage during Day 1 of the Download 2008 Festival at Donington Park in Castle Donington, England on June 13, 2008.

KK’s Priest, featuring former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing and singer Tim “Ripper” Owens, announce debut album, Sermons of the Sinner

By Richard Bienstock published 12 May 21

Listen to the Priest-y first single, Hellfire Thunderbolt, now

Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi’s green Tele fetches more than $150,000 at auction

By Richard Bienstock published 18 December 19

Other instruments on the block included a KK Downing Hamer Mini V and George Harrison Zemaitis acoustic

Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing’s 1967 Gibson Flying V Sells for Close to $189,000 at Auction

By Richard Bienstock published 13 December 18

The winning bid was more than $150,000 above the original estimate.

Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing to Auction Instruments and Other Gear

By Richard Bienstock published 27 November 18

The sale will take place December 11 at Bonhams in London.

Ken “K.K.” Downing Discusses His New Autobiography, ‘Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest’

By James Wood published 11 September 18

The former Priest guitarist tells all about his more than 40 years in the iconic metal band.

K.K. Downing Shows Off His Gibson Flying V's and Vintage Judas Priest Gear

By Damian Fanelli published 12 August 16

K.K. Downing: How to Play Judas Priest's "Before the Dawn" Solo

By Damian Fanelli published 22 March 16