Judas Priest
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Judas Priest’s debut was recorded on a shoestring budget in the dead of night. 50 years later, it’s finally been revived
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist says the new version helps the band reclaim the baby they'd left on the doorstep in ‘74
"It's a very weird situation, and I don't think I'll ever understand it." Guitarist K.K. Downing updates his status with Judas Priest as he tells the story behind the song that defined the group's heavy-metal image
By Joe Matera published
The guitarist —who celebrates his birthday today — says he wrote "Run of the Mill" to show off Rob Halford's remarkable vocal range
“It Was Pretty Obvious It Was a Song That Was Going to Go a Long Way”: Glenn Tipton Explains How John Lennon’s Home Inspired Judas Priest’s 1980 Classic “Living After Midnight”
By Mark McStea published
“It was just born from nothing and worked immediately,” recalls the guitarist
“It’s About Celebrating People’s Skills, Experience and Depth of Knowledge”: Cesar Gueikian on Gibson’s Groundbreaking Master Artisan Collection
By Rod Brakes published
The iconic firm’s brand president discusses their new Leo Scala Super ‘58 Flying V guitars.
Gibson Releases the Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP
By Rod Brakes published
Megadeth’s thrash metal guitar hero gets his own take on the golden era design.
Kirk Hammett’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos
By Guitar Player Staff published
Metallica’s shredmaster general recommends these lesser-known gems.
“I’m Literally Made of Metal Now”: Richie Faulkner on Surviving Emergency Heart Operation
By Rod Brakes published
The Judas Priest guitarist bounces back after suffering aortic dissection on stage.
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