Richie Faulkner revealed all the Judas Priest's songs he loves to perform.
Although Judas Priest has been around since 1969, Faulkner was not the metal band member not until 2011, when he replaced the original member, K.K. Downing. He was recommended by guitarist Pete Friesen, his friend who he previously worked with in Metalworks.
With over a decade of a career with the band, Faulkner already had his list of favorite songs to perform.
The guitarist recently sat down for an interview with Harley Roxx of Houston's Eagle and Rock Rage Radio, where he was asked to name his favorite Judas Priest song to perform. Instead of giving one, the musician shared several tracks.
He started by declaring his love for "Victim of Changes" and "The Sentinel," as they are among the songs he wrote with Judas Priest. He added "Freewheel Burning," "Night Comes Down," and "Electric Eye" to the list.
"When that intro goes off, 'The Hellion' before 'Electric Eye', that's like a goosebump moment. They're all great," Faulkner said. "But I have to say, if there was one, it would probably be 'Victim Of Changes'. It's just an epic, epic song. 'Painkiller' is great too. It just goes off; the audience goes off. For a guitar player, it's great. It's just a fantastic song."
What K.K. Downing Thinks of Richie Faulkner
Far from what the rumors claim about Downing and Faulkner's feud, the original guitarist recently set the record straight and revealed he has "nothing but respect" for his replacement.
Speaking with Metal Talk, he opened up about Judas Priest's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and receiving the Musical Excellence Award with the band. He revealed that he initially did not want to accept the invitation but eventually agreed to appear.
During the event, he reportedly had an "eye-opening" moment with Faulkner.
"I managed to have a chat with him, and we shared the stage and even jammed together," Downing said. "It could have been awkward, but it wasn't. I've nothing but respect for him, and I know he's working on other projects outside Priest, and I wish him well."
Fans who saw the two on one stage expressed their gratitude and excitement, calling the band's performance "thrilling."
Downing's statement about their alleged feud came after Faulkner shared a similar sentiment during his appearance on the "In The Trenches with Ryan Roxie" podcast. He said that - music aside - members should talk to each other as buddies.
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