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K.K. Downing shares his feelings about participating in Black Sabbath’s farewell show

Author Benedetta Baldin - 9.7.2025

At last Saturday’s “Back To The Beginning” event at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom, former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing performed Priest’s “Breaking The Law” and Black Sabbath’s “Snowblind” with Billy Corgan on vocals, Tom Morello and Adam Jones on guitar, Rudy Sarzo on bass, and Danny Carey on drums. Earlier, Downing posted a few concert photos on social media.

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K.K. Downing being part of Black Sabbath’s final concert: “I am deeply honored”

Former Judas Priest and current KK’s Priest guitarist Kenneth “K.K.” Downing has shared his thoughts on participating in Black Sabbath‘s upcoming farewell concert, scheduled for July 5 in Birmingham, the band’s birthplace. The historic event will feature Ozzy Osbourne joining original members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward for their first performance together in...

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Tim “Ripper”Owens’ extraordinary journey could hit bookshelves

Former Judas Priest and current KK’S Priest singer Tim “Ripper” Owens was asked if he has any plans to publish an autobiography in a recent interview with Australia’s “Everblack” podcast.  I’ve never been offered it. I’m not writing a book unless I get paid money, ’cause they loosely made a movie about me; I didn’t...

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KK’s Priest drops official music video for “The Sinner Rides Again” track

This past Saturday at the legendary Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles, CA, heavy metal kings KK’S Priest – featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) – and Teutonic metal originators Accept kicked off the most iconic metal tour of the season. The tour is stopping in a slew of major cities in the USA...

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A celebration on Holy Ground: Day 2 at Wacken Open Air 2024

A palpable sense excitement filled the atmosphere set the stage for an unforgettable celebration on Holy Ground. With the inviting breeze whispering through the crisp air, fans across the world gathered in anticipation of witnessing performances by some of their favourite artists, like homeland legends Scorpions, Sweden’s renowned proggers Opeth, and the resplendent Accept. Plus,...

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Accept’s founding members to join on 50th anniversary tour?

German heavy metallers Accept have just announced that they intend to organize a 50th anniversary tour starting in late 2015 and finishing in 2016, featuring songs that they want to release in a retrospective album coming up in 2026. It’s still a mystery if Accept‘s founding members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals) and Peter Baltes (bass) will...

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Scorpions rocked Wacken like a hurricane – report of the second day 01.08

If the first day at Wacken was a mixture of historical bands and new acts, for the second day the groups that made the history of the genre are taking a big advantage. Our day was filled with amazing music, meetings with extraordinary people and the unique atmosphere that only this place on Earth has....

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Video footage available of KK’s Priest complete set at Rock Hard Festival

WDR Rockpalast has uploaded professionally filmed footage of KK’s Priest‘s complete performance from May 18th at the Rock Hard Festival in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. This fall, KK’s Priest will team up with German/American metal legends Accept for an unmissable North American tour. Both bands are promoting their brand-new albums, which are available now via Napalm Records....

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KK’S Priest announces first European headline tour and massive festival shows this summer

KK’S Priest – featuring Judas Priest alumni K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) – are set to launch their very first European headline tour. Joining them will be special guests including Burning Witches, Xandria, DIETH and Tailgunner. Additionally, the band will perform live at major European festivals, including the legendary Wacken Open Air, for...

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