K.K. Downing

In a newly released statement, Judas Priest's former guitarist speculates as to why Andy Sneap was tapped to play guitar in place of Tipton instead of him.

The ex-Judas Priest guitarist's book will take a look at everything behind the scenes from the music to the business to inter-band relationships.

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing made his exit from the band, but he says there are a couple of instances where he would be enticed to return.

With some big shoes to fill, Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner wasn't nervous replacing K.K. Downing and discussed the possibility of another Priest record.

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing uploaded a video playing the solo from 'Before the Dawn' before he broke into some insane improvised shredding.

K.K. Downing talks about leaving Judas Priest and the band's current lineup.

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has launched a new fragrance line.

Despite Priest's active and rejuvenated status, guitarist Glenn Tipton reveals that he truly thought the band was dead after Downing's exit.

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has been relatively quiet since his departure from the iconic heavy metal act in 2011. After 41 years of making heavy metal, Downing put down his axe and bid farewell to Judas Priest, which he recently addressed in a new interview.

After more than two years away from the legendary Judas Priest, guitarist K.K. Downing has become a concert promoter. With the goal in mind of helping young bands reach the heights of iconic acts such as Judas Priest, Downing has created The Future of Heavy Metal promotions.