September 11, 2020 will see the release of the new DVD, ‘Flying V.’ Issued as part of the popular ‘Inside Metal’ series, ‘Flying V’ was directed by Peter Hansen and produced by Hansen and Michael Denner, and features in-depth interviews with countless renowned metal guitarists who have helped make this…
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David Ellefson on New Covers CD, No Cover – We’re All Part Of The Same Rock & Roll Playground!
Interview by Robert Cavuoto Bassist and co-founding member of Megadeth, David Ellefson, has announced the release of a new cover CD, entitled, No Cover, due out 10/2/20 via Combat Records. While recording cover songs for B-Sides and bonus tracks for his upcoming Ellefson solo LP (due out in the Spring…
K.K. Downing – Heavy Duty: Days and Nights In Judas Priest
K.K. Downing, with Mark Eglinton. – Heavy Duty: Days and Nights In Judas Priest Released: 2018, DaCapo Press Rating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob Where to begin? When I first read that K.K. was releasing a book, I was psyched to say the least. In my 40 odd years I have…
K.K. Downing’s statement about Glenn’s retirement
“The news that Glenn has finally been forced to come to terms with his unfortunate condition long term came with deep regret and sadness for me. Equally, this ending of our guitar duo era is also something that I have to come to terms with. The insatiable appetite that myself and…
K.K. Downing’s (Ex-Judas Priest) golf and leisure resort plan come to an end
According to The Times out of the UK, former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing – who left the band in April 2011 – has had his estate at Astbury Hall in south Shropshire, England, collapse into administration. It was immediately put up for sale with an asking price of more…
Judas Priest, Sarcofagus & Burzum Guitarists Interviewed for Guitargument on Peacedogman
Three legendary heavy metal guitarists KK Downing (Judas Priest), Kimmo Kuusniemi (Sarcofagus) and Varg Vikernes (Burzum) were interviewed for an extensive US rock webzine Peacedogman “Guitargument” article. www.peacedogman.com/gtrgriff.htm This in depth interview makes comparisons between three generations of influential metal guitarist – KK Downing from the 60’s, Kuusniemi from the…