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RICHIE FAULKNER Says ELEGANT WEAPONS Will Be 'Natural' For Him To Continue With If And When JUDAS PRIEST Calls It Quits

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about a possible second album from his ELEGANT WEAPONS project, also featuring singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've already started. We've...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: I Was A 'Huge Component Of METALLICA's Success'

In a new Twitter Spaces discussion with RattleheadsNFT, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked how his band first got discovered and got signed to a record label. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, MEGADETH had a little bit of a following before we got discovered by the recor...

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GARY HOLT Is Working On Opening Song For EXODUS's Next Album: It Is The 'Most Brutal Crushing Thing Ever'

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has commenced the songwriting process for the band's next studio album. The LP will be the follow-up to "Persona Non Grata", which arrived in November 2021 via Nuclear Blast. On Sunday (June 25),Gary shared an Instagram photo of his home guitar setup, and he included the...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Partners With GIBSON To Create Flying V Custom

For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to introduce the next global release in its partnership with Richie Faulkner, co-lead guitarist JUDAS PRIEST...

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How Has RICHIE FAULKNER's Mindset Changed Since He Joined JUDAS PRIEST? He Responds

In a new interview with Everyone Loves Guitar, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner, who joined the band in 2011 as the replacement for K.K. Downing, was asked what the biggest change has been for him, over the last 12 years, in his life, particularly as it relates to his mindset. He responded (as...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Hopes To Do The 'Right Thing' When It Comes To JUDAS PRIEST's Legacy

In a new interview with the YouTube channel of Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, Richie Faulkner was asked how he finds his role within the JUDAS PRIEST legacy and what he hopes to leave as a lasting contribution to the band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a good q...

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EXODUS Signs With NAPALM RECORDS: 'It's Time For A New Chapter For The Band'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers EXODUS have signed a worldwide contract with the Austrian record label Napalm Records. EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt comments: "EXODUS are extremely excited to announce that we are joining the family at Napalm Records! "It's time for a new chapter for the ba...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Makes First Two European Festival Appearances

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),made its first two festival appearances over the weekend: on Friday, June 16 at Hellfest in Clisson, France and on Sunday, June 18 at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium....

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'It Was Honorable That KIRK HAMMETT Took My Solos And Did His Best To Play Them As I Did'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, who was a member of METALLICA for less than two years, from 1981 to 1983, before being dismissed and replaced by Kirk Hammett, was asked if he has heard METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons". He responded: "No, I have not...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Performs JUDAS PRIEST's 'Painkiller' At First-Ever Headlining Concert

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),played its first-ever headlining concert last night (Thursday, June 15) at Alhambra in Paris, France. The band's 11-song set included a version of the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Pa...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Performs In Berlin

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),played its second-ever concert last night (Tuesday, June 13) at the Verti Music Hall in Berlin, Germany at the as the support act for PANTERA. Fan-filmed video of the performa...

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DEATH ANGEL And SACRED REICH Announce 'Night Of The Living Thrash' Fall 2023 European Co-Headlining Tour

DEATH ANGEL and SACRED REICH have announced the "Night Of The Living Thrash" European co-headlining tour with special guest ANGELUS APATRIDA. DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda comments: "DEATH ANGEL is excited to share the news that we are coming back to Europe this fall! We are doing a co-headlining...

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THE CULT Announces Fall 2023 U.S. Tour

THE CULT has announced a slate of Western U.S. tour dates for this fall, with the iconic rock band trekking across the region following their Aftershock festival performance. "We are thrilled to announce these shows," singer Ian Astbury shares. "As we close the circle from '83 to '23, we are enterin...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Performs Live For First Time

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),made its live debut last night (Monday, June 12) at O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic as the support act for PANTERA. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. E...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Picks JIMI HENDRIX As His 'Rock God'

JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Richie picked Jimi Hendrix and stated about his choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I still remember, as most of us do, the first time the sonic psychedelia lea...