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KK's Priest Debuts "Keeper Of The Graves" Video
The wait is almost over! KK's Priest - featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) - will kick off their very first USA headline tour tonight at a sold out show in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Along for the wild ride is L.A. Guns and Napalm Records label mates Burning Witches, so get your tickets now and don't miss this stellar line-up!
In celebration of tomorrow's tour kick off, KK's Priest have dropped a dark, visually eerie new video for the menacing "The Sinner Rides Again" track "Keeper Of The Graves." The high energy track provides a taste of what fans can expect on stage this month!
From May on, KK’s Priest will play their first ever headline tour and shows in Europe, as well as several festival appearances, including legendary Wacken Open Air!
K.K. Downing says:
"The Keeper of The Graves is the defender, the sentinel and the protector of all of the dead. This ageless being, throughout many centuries, has fought many battles with marauders that seek to prey on the souls of the buried and entombed. But alas, it would be inevitable that one day the kiss of Judas would land on his lips and the cold steel of the evil ones would thrust forward and penetrate the heart drawing the blood of death. As the moon turns red, no one will be saved. Who will avenge the Keeper of The Graves?"
The tour dates are as follows: More...
KK’s Priest Premiere New Music Video
KK’s Priest has premiered the music video for their latest single, “Sons Of The Sentinel” online. The band, which includes former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing and Tim “Ripper” Owens, previously featured the track on their latest album, “The Sinner Rides Again.”
Downing shared his thoughts on the latest single: More...
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KK's Priest Brings Their Sermon To London
Some lineups just can't be missed. With the recent release of their sophomore album, "The Sinner Rides Again" (you can find our review here,) it was inevitable that KK's Priest would be hitting the road in support of the record. The legendary guitarist of Judas Priest fame wasn't alone with his highly skilled band however, as joining the group on their European tour are the superb Swiss traditional metal outfit Burning Witches, and for the UK dates only, former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di'anno. With these three names on one bill, it was essential to get to one of these gigs. But could the show deliver on such a promising night of metal? I think we all know the answer to that.
The Shepherds Bush Empire, located a very short walk from the tube station, is a wonderful venue, it must be said. It's relatively small with a capacity of 2000 and has hosted acts from Charlie Chaplin to the Rolling Stones to Amy Winehouse (and Kid Rock, but we don't talk about that) and feels quite grand upon entry, while the staff were particularly friendly and helpful. This all helps put the attendee at ease as they prepare for the evening, which tonight was kicked off by the heavy metal flag bearers Burning Witches.
With five albums under their belts now, the band appropriately chose one song from each album to represent them in their short set. Burning Witches can work in any environment it seems, from smaller venues like The Dome or The Underworld to the bigger stages such as these, they put in a hell of a performance. Vocalist Laura Guldemond was not only in fine voice, but she understood the audience perfectly and did a great job of getting everyone excited, winning over fans who hadn't heard of them before and delighted those who were already anticipating their set. The quintet tore through the likes of "Wings Of Steel" and "We Stand As One," as well as the brilliant "Hexenhammer," before closing with their eponymous song. Burning Witches continues to be one of the premier young heavy metal bands in the world today with such electric live shows. More...
KK's Priest Unveils "Hymn 66" Video
KK's Priest - the iconic heavy metal group of Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) - release new album, "The Sinner Rides Again," today via Napalm Records. In celebration of today's release, the band has revealed another blistering new music video, this time for the menacing track "Hymn 66." The weighty riff-fest boasts slow and low, metallic-soaked punches of heavy metal fire. Watch the video below.
K.K. Downing says about "Hymn 66" and today's album release: "It’s time to take a look into another world - a world where the most powerful have to succumb to enduring their penance for all eternity. So best beware, as those of the highest power may one day gather to summon you as their victim, and be certain there will be no escape as your presence will be demanded by singing 'Hymn 66'!
"I am truly excited that the time has come to release our second album, 'The Sinner Rides Again.' I hope that fans all over the metal world will enjoy it, and I am looking forward to playing these songs for you on our upcoming world tour." More...
KK's Priest Premieres Short Documentary
KK’s Priest - the iconic heavy metal group of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) - will proudly reveal their new sophomore offering, "The Sinner Rides Again," on 29th September 2023 via Napalm Records.
Today, in anticipation of the approaching album release, the band has revealed a brand new, 13-minute documentary film directed by up and coming British filmmaker Sam Singer. The piece was filmed at the first official KK’s Priest show on 6th July 2023 at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton, England. The documentary gives a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the band preparing for the concert, and includes exclusive live footage as well as personal commentary from K.K. Downing, Tim "Ripper" Owens, and the band. You can check it out below. More...
KK's Priest Shares "Strike Of The Viper" Video
KK's Priest, the iconic heavy metal group of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) - will proudly reveal their new sophomore offering, The Sinner Rides Again, on September 29, 2023 via Napalm Records!
Following up on the release of their blistering newest singles "One More Shot At Glory" and "Reap The Whirlwind", KK’s Priest have just unveiled a third new track - the unrelenting "Strike Of The Viper." The undeniable barnburner proves itself as one of the album’s most unforgettable tracks - featuring a hooky chorus, dynamic rhythms and of course, a searing solo!
K.K. Downing says about "Strike Of The Viper":
"Beware - 'Strike Of The Viper' is now here... These demons can sting and bite their way into your brain, what world are they from? I would very much like to see this one send all mosh pits spinning into a blur as KK’s Priest deliver up some fast and furious metal. Strike after Strike — just like the viper." More...
KK's Priest Replaces Helloween At Bloodstock 2023
German power metal legends Helloween has announced that they will no longer be performing at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival. The band stated:
"The heavy storms in Slovenia (our thoughts are with the flood victims) and cloudbursts in Wacken couldn’t harm us - we played all our scheduled shows and celebrated together with our loyal fans. Much more difficult for us is now to inform you that we have to cancel the upcoming festival gigs at the Hellsinki Metal Festival in Finland and Bloodstock Open Air in the UK due to an acute laryngitis our singer Michael Kiske is suffering of. We did make this decision with a lot of consideration and with heavy hearts but Michael’s condition unfortunately does not leave us any other choice. Thanks for your understanding."
Stepping in to replace them will be KK's Priest, the band led by former Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing and fronted by Tim "Ripper" Owens, who will release their sophomore album, "The Sinner Rides Again" on September 29th.
"KK and the band are extremely delighted to be able to add Bloodstock to our summer 2023 European festival run and we consider it a real bonus to play in front of our English fans. We're certain it's going to be a great evening of metal. We're very much looking forward to it and we'll see everybody there ready to rock!" —KK's Priest
KK's Priest Unleashes New Music Video
KK's Priest - the heavy metal amalgamation of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) - recently announced the upcoming release of their savage sophomore offering, "The Sinner Rides Again," out September 29, 2023 via Napalm Records. On the heels of their highly-lauded 2021 debut album, "Sermons Of The Sinner" - which debuted within the Top 20 on charts in the United States, the UK, Germany, Sweden, Finland and more - KK's Priest return to sin again!
Following up on the release of their blistering first single "One More Shot At Glory," today, KK’s Priest have unleashed another new track, this time entitled "Reap The Whirlwind," alongside another new music video! The electric opus is a classic heavy metal power thrust of soaring leads, hair-raising harmonics and earworm vocal hooks.
K.K. Downing says about "Reap The Whirlwind":
"'If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind’ - this is a common phrase that has been familiar with me from a very young age. Obviously it’s very meaningful - it’s a warning that if you mistreat people, or really whatever you do in life, you need to be very careful, because whatever sufferance you inflict on anyone, it could come back to haunt you, and your suffering could be even more severe. Everyone knowingly or unknowingly has made the mistake of thinking they can get away with small misdemeanors to suit their selfish pursuits, but if justice is to be served, you will reap exactly what you sow. That is the message of this song." More...
KK's Priest Reveals New Album Details
On the blazing heels of their highly-lauded 2021 debut album, "Sermons Of The Sinner" - which debuted within the Top 20 on charts in the United States, the UK, Germany, Sweden, Finland and more - KK’S Priest return to sin again with their savage sophomore offering, "The Sinner Rides Again," out September 29, 2023 via their new label home, Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records.
With The Sinner Rides Again, the powerhouse heavy metal amalgamation of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums), double down on the ripping melodic force of their debut - which Metal Hammer UK dubbed “hugely enjoyable” and Metal Injection cited as boasting “catchy hooks and plenty of guitar wizardry.” "The Sinner Rides Again" wields nine tracks of pure hellfire, produced and written by Downing and mixed/mastered by Jacob Hansen.
Today, fans can experience an early taste of "The Sinner Rides Again" via the blistering first single "One More Shot At Glory." The track evokes a high-stakes battle with heroic chants and double bass, setting the stage for a spine-tingling guitar solo! The track is accompanied by an intense, high quality music video.
K.K. Downing says about "The Sinner Rides Again":
"To continue the legacy of the traditional rock and metal that I have been so fortunate to be a part of for over 50 years, this latest album, The Sinner Rides Again, has been created to take the listener on a journey that is both real and fictional with its characters, although sometimes ambiguous. These songs allow the imaginations of all fans of this wonderful genre of music to escape reality and join with us to continue our heavy metal experience into the future." More...
KK's Priest Announces UK Tour With Paul Di'anno
KK's Priest, the band featuring former Judas Priest members KK Downing and Tim "Ripper" Owens, has announced that they will be embarking upon a tour of the United Kingdom in October, dubbed the "Priests, Killers & Witches" tour. Joining them on the trek will be former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di'anno, delivering a set comprised of songs from his Maiden days, and Swiss heavy metal flag bearers Burning Witches.
The tour dates are as follows:
7 October - Birmingham - O2 Institute
8 October - Glasgow - SWG3
10 October - Nottingham - Rock City
11 October - Manchester - O2 Ritz
12 October - London - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
New KK's Priest Album In Mixing Stage
In a recent interview with Danny Stoakes, former Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing gave an update on the status of the second KK's Priest album. Speaking to Stoakes, Downing said:
"It's imminent, for sure. Everything's gonna be sticky-taped and glued together, and we'll fire it out very soon. It's more than well on the way; we're in the mixing process. It's great. I can't wait. It's so frustrating. You just want it out now. But it will happen. So I'm looking forward to that."
KK's Priest released their debut album, "Sermons Of The Sinner" in October of last year. The lineup not only features Downing, but fellow Priest alumni Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals,) Voodoo Six bassist Tony Newton, Nihilist drummer Sean Elg and guitarist AJ Mills of Hostile. More...
KK’s Priest Premiere New Animated Music Video
KK’s Priest - lead by ex-Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing and frontman Tim “Ripper” Owens - premiere a new animated music video for “Return Of The Sentinel”. The song is off their debut full-length, “Sermons Of The Sinner“. You can stream that 9-minute clip via YouTube below.
Says Downing of it: More...
KK’s Priest (Ex-Judas Priest) Premiere Music Video
A new official music video for KK’s Priest‘s latest advance track “Brothers Of The Road” has premiered online streaming via YouTube for you below. The group is led by former Judas Priest members guitarist KK Downing and singer Tim “Ripper” Owens. Their debut full-length “Sermons Of The Sinner” will drop on October 01st, 2021.
KK’s Priest (Ex-Judas Priest) Premiere Single
KK’s Priest - the band led up by ex-Judas Priest members KK Downing (guitars) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) - premiere their new advance track, “Brothers Of The Road“. This single will be featured on the group’s debut full-length “Sermons Of The Sinner“, which is scheduled for an October 01st release by Explorer1 Music Group/EX1 Records.
KK's Priest Releases New Music Video
KK's Priest, the band featuring former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing, is ready to unleash the title track of the upcoming release, "Sermons Of The Sinner."
The hard-charging second single from "Sermons Of The Sinner," is available today and features a stunning new music video. In the video for the title track, K.K. is seen regaining his position of strength by re-taking the book of sermons that allows him to fend off the demon that threatens to extinguish our musical legacy. Both storyline and performance can be seen in the clip.
Of "Sermons Of The Sinner," Downing says "The song and title track 'Sermons Of The Sinner' epitomizes the whole album in one just song. It is all-encompassing with its tribute to the history of our beloved genre of music, while updating the details for today’s audience. In the song and video we not only extend our humble gratitude to loyal fans of classic rock and metal but also present a subtle warning about the future of the genre. We are very hopeful that the song and album Sermons of the Sinner will inspire young and older musicians alike to pick up their instruments and keep alive the rock music that so many of us have become a part of, and that has become such a part of us." More...
KK's Priest Unveils Debut Album Details
KK's Priest, the new project from Judas Priest alumni KK Downing, Tim "Ripper" Owens and Les Binks, as well as Voodoo Six bassist Tony Newton and Hostile guitarist A.J. Mills, has revealed the tracklisting and cover art for their debut album, "Sermons Of The Sinner." Both can be found below, along with the group's first music video for the song, "Hellfire Thunderbolt." The album is scheduled to be released on August 20th and can be pre-ordered here.
Downing: "We are delighted to finally be able to release our first track to the world. It gives a real flavour of the sound and showcases the amazing players I've got in this band. We can't wait for the fans to hear the record."
Tracklisting:
1. Incarnation
2. Hellfire Thunderbolt
3. Sermons Of The Sinner
4. Sacerdote Y Diablo
5. Raise Your Fists
6. Brothers Of The Road
7. Metal Through And Through
8. Wild And Free
9. Hail For The Priest
10. Return Of The Sentinel More...
KK's Priest Reveals Debut Album Title
KK's Priest, the new project from former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing, have announced their debut album, "Sermons Of The Sinner." Pre-orders for the album will launch on Wednesday, May 12. Watch a teaser video below.
In addition to Downing, KK's Priest includes former Judas Priest members Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals) and Les Binks (drums), as well as guitarist A.J. Mills (Hostile) and bassist Tony Newton (Voodoo Six). The band's debut will be released globally by Explorer1 Music Group as a part of the partnership K.K Downing signed in early 2020.
Downing previously stated: "We are incredibly excited and totally ready for the launch of what we consider to be an exceptional and important record; we sincerely hope that you will agree!"
More information will be available soon. More...