From Mark, Virginia:
Judas Priest is my favorite band. With songs like "Riding on the Wind" and "Painkiller", you sure can back up your claim to being "the Ultimate Heavy Metal Band." Here are my quick questions for a fanzine that I'd like to start if you have time. Any chance of you playing "Screaming for Vengeance" or "Painkiller" in their entirety in the near future? Will their be a "Nostradamus" production in 2010 or 2011? What are your most memorable concert performances? US Festival? Dortmund? Madison Square Garden? Which new Metal bands do you like the best? Thanks.
Hi Mark. I guess doing those albums is a possibility after the success of “British Steel.” We are still to decide what is next for Priest and all of the gigs you mention were incredible gigs for us although i guess the US festival was by far the biggest.
Regards K.K.
From Josh, Ontario Canada:
Hi K.K.! Not that I'm trying to rush you guys along or anything, but I was wondering if you had any idea when you were going to start writing the next Priest record? Hopefully we won't have to wait as long as we did for ”Nostradamus” but I know you can't rush perfection. Thanks for your time, saw your the last two shows in Toronto and man you guys seem to kick more and more ass every time.
Hi Josh. Just catching our breath at the moment after so much touring. We will be sure to let you know when we get started.
Regards K.K.
From Chris:
Hi K.K. I saw Judas Priest in Concord California in July 2009 and you once again rocked...Thanks for another awesome performance. Here are my two questions...
Will Judas Priest ever consider recording their next masterpiece (album) in the good old fashioned analog way? I love your last few albums but it seems to me the energy and especially guitar tone hasn't quite matched the perfection of British Steel, Point of Entry and Screaming for Vengeance. Please consider going for the live energy sound in the studio by recording analog.
Also will you please write (and record) songs without sound effect intros.
The fan base these days and society in general definitely likes and expects instant gratification...I think you, Glenn and Rob should just keep it simple and write rock and roll songs that start out like Grinder, Screaming For Vengeance, Hot Rockin, Rapid Fire, Heading out to the Highway,
Hell Patrol, Leather Rebel, Tyrant, Devil's Child, Running Wild, Rock Forever. Just go right into the kick ass riff. Keep it simple and heavy and I know you, Glenn and Rob will once again Deliver the Goods. Also I think you should work with Louis Austin and Tom Allom again. I am already looking forward to buying your next album. Thanks for considering my suggestions. Have a Happy Holiday Season.
Hi Chris. Thanks for your suggestions, all of which are worthy of some thought. Seasons greetings to you too.
Regards K.K.
From Ronen Elbaz, Israel:
Hi K.K. I am really interested to know this: when Judas Priest finished the “Point of Entry”- album at the same time came the first album of Venom. What did you think about this band when you first heard their music? I think during that time it was really hard to listen to that music, because when you hear different lyrics with satan and hell, during that time I was even scared to play this in my tape player. Because of Venom there are a lot of black metal bands today and I think people are destroying the good taste of heavy metal. One more, I hope I will see Priest in Israel.
Hi Ronen. I was not aware of the band Venom until much later than “Point Of Entry”. You are probably right saying the band were the forerunners with the new metal that was to come. It would be very cool if we could make it to your great country one day to play some gigs and who knows what inspiration we might have from the experience? Until then thank you for your support.
Regards K.K.
From Mindy Deitz, Warren Mn:
Dear K.K. I am planning a trip to England for about 2 or 3 weeks and I was just wondering where is a good place to stay and pubs and also where to eat? I also like old buildings and of course Big Ben. I have been dreaming to go to England since I was 8 years old. A lot of my ancestors went to England and got married there. And plus England has the most hot looking guys there. I won't say who. And that is where Judas Priest was born. And also Black Sabbath. And more. Thanks for the concert at Moondance Jam, hope to see you there again. Keep rockin and enjoy your vacation, you guys deserve it.
Hi Mindy. For sure London is a great city with tons of things to do and it has got everything you are looking for. You can literally spend a year there and not see it all. If you make it in the summer there are some good festivals, of course if you want to visit the birthplace of Metal you have to travel 120 miles north to Birmingham. Who knows you might even catch me in one of those old music shops trying out some new gear. Any way have a great trip.
Regards K.K.
From Chris Davey:
Hi K.K. I hope you're enjoying the fall season in the Midlands. Have you ever heard this quote by Angus Young?
I'm sick to death of people saying we've made 11 albums that sounds exactly the same, In fact, we've made 12 albums that sound exactly the same.
~ Angus Young
I keep thinking about your next album... I hope you write songs similiar to the songs on ”British Steel” and “Ram it Down!!”
”British Steel” because it is straight ahead rock and roll. No intros... simple custom sound effects during the songs...etc.
”Ram it Down” because Rob sounds so unique and original singing songs like Heavy Metal, Love you to Death, Come and get it and Love Zone... Give Ram it Down another listen to hear Rob's vocals... simply brilliant. Also your guitar solos are insane. There is also a simple rock and roll vibe on Ram it Down... The songs aren't totally serious and dark. Also Judas Priest writes the best rock and roll anthems!!!!!!!! Songs like Living after Midnight, You don't have to be old to be wise and I'm a Rocker are three of the best metal anthems ever written. Wheels of Fire is the type of song that has a sorta Ram it Down album feel to it. PLEASE WRITE A FEW METAL ANTHEMS ON YOUR NEXT ALBUM.
Thanks for reading my email K.K. Best Wishes.
Hi Chris. Great quote by Angus! Please do not worry, I hear what you and many others are suggesting. I will certainly pass it on to the band.
Regards K.K.
From Mindy Deitz, Warren, Mn:
Dear K.K., I have been watching the BBC News and I’m really worried about you , Glenn, and Ian. I hope you guys are ok. That river really looks bad. I’m also worried about the other people there. I hope they are ok. My prayers are with you guys and take care. Are you going to be playing live again next year and if so will you be playing more of “Nostradamus?” I cant stop listening to eat. The guitars in it are awesome. Take care.
Hi again Mindy. Yes every year it seems to get worse but I think now after recent years people are more prepared than they were. As for me I live in a very elevated position, it’s gale force winds that I worry about. We still consider that the “Nostradamus” album will grow in strength and would love to play more of it in the future.
Regards K.K.
From Andreas Johansson, Sweden:
Hello K.K. and the rest of the staff on the Steel Mill! My name is Andreas Johansson and I'm a 19 year old guy from Sweden. I've already mailed a question I had but I hope it's alright to ask you one more. I'm just wondering if it's possible to buy a replica or something of the leather jacket that you wore on the "Priest...Live!" concert film? I'm trying to find a leather-jacket at the moment, but it's almost impossible to find one that's "metal" enough, if you know what I mean? I'm a proud fan of the metal genre and I want to show it!
Thank you for taking your time to read my mail, and please come to Sweden again next year - you rocked the Globe in Stockholm 2009!
Hi Andreas. I know what you mean! I was all over London the other day looking out for some cool metal stuff for guys. There was some great things for girls but I can’t understand why no one is providing us guys with what we want. As you know I have to have my clothes especially made. I still have that jacket but I am sorry I don't know where you could get one from, good luck anyway.
Regards K.K.
From Kym:
Hey K.K., my questions are
1. Are you guys going to ever do a studio recording of Mother Sun? (I've heard the live 1975 version on Youtube, and fell in love with it completely)
2: Will you be putting up tutorial videos in guitar playing at all? (Being a huge fan of your playing, I'd love to pick up more tips on playing myself from you)
3. Do you have a favourite song or album by Budgie? (Heard you were a big Budgie fan, and I'm also really into them! Also heard the guys and Burke would show up to you and Ian's place in the middle of the night!)
With love from a curious fan.
Hi Kym. There are no plans at the moment to do that song. I have thought of a tutorial ,maybe I will if I get some time. Budgie were always a great band to me, I love all of their albums. It’s true, because we lived about 100 miles apart we would often doss down on each others floors when we were to tired to drive home from gigs.
Regards K.K.
From Steve Lawrence:
Well, let me start off with what everyone else says, you guys are the greatest band of all time. I have been a fan for over 32 years and have seen you guys at least 20 times. I have 2 questions for you:
1)I know you played Hamers (and I think you still do) for a long time but what made you change to ESP'S? 2) There was talk about doing a tour playing the whole “Nostradamus” CD. Is that still something you guys are thinking about doing? I think that would be awesome. Thanks.
Hi Steve. I can’t exactly recall how I hooked up with ESP but they offered to make me a guitar to my specification so I said yes. The guitar was really cool and I still play it. Yes we would love to play the whole album live ,we talk about it a lot so let’s wait and see.
Regards K.K.
From Chris, California:
Hi K.K. I gotta tell ya ... I love the way You and Judas Priest play the "Blues"... songs like Evil Fantasies, Hot for Love, Wild Nights Hot and Crazy Days, Heavy Duty, Love Zone. I hope you write a couple songs similiar to those on your next studio album!!!
Here's my questions... Have you ever heard of producer Andy Sneap?
Have you ever considered working with him?
The United States just celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday and I want to thank you for being so talented and making awesome music for decades! Have a fantastic Holiday Season K.K. and I hope it's not too cold to play a round or two of golf. Cheers.
Hi Chris. Yes I recently hooked up with Andy and went to his fabulous recording studio to check it out. He is very talented, it would be great to do something with him if the opportunity arose. Hope you had a great thanks giving.
Regards K.K.
From Devon Tucker, Burleson, Texas:
K.K. I’ve been a big fan for years now and see you every time you come thru my area, I’ve even travelled to see a show. My first show was from the front row on the Screaming For Vengeance Tour, from there I was hooked. My question is this, I recently bought a new guitar with the EMG 81/85 combo. But I can`t seem to get as bright as a sound as Glenn and yourself. I played passive pickups for years with great tone, but just can’t seem to get the tone I want from the EMG`s, Any non-secret tips you could share? Thanks.
Hi Devon. Not really, it depends what you are playing through. You do have to work at it with EMG’s but what you get back is virtual noise free and high output. And they don't suit all styles, but for Metal you should be able to make them work.
Regards K.K.
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