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[spapad] Friday, April 22, 2011 10:26:10 PM
And I hate when they do that. Joey Belladonna is awesome! Like you said, what is that Rob' band crap? Unless they are speaking of Halford they have no reason to say that. Has to bee dumbed down so kids can figure out it's one of Rob's bands. What an insult, the way it is written.
I got that same feeling, but that is the internet for you. Dummed down for kids. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, April 22, 2011 10:08:06 PM)
spapad wrote:
Anthrax without Joey is like Priest without Rob. But the article just seemed kinda dumbed down for kids.
icecreamman wrote:
I did'nt like how the article called Priest "Rob's band". Great for Anthrax anyway, I am glad to see Joey back with them.
I did'nt like how the article called Priest "Rob's band". Great for Anthrax anyway, I am glad to see Joey back with them. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Becks from Friday, April 22, 2011 9:55:15 PM)
HRMG, out of all of Priest I would consider KK as the planner. He has planned for his "second act" since around 1980 when he bought Astbury Hall. He always had a vision of what he would do when Priest hung up thier collective instruments. Unfortunately, his timeline is a bit off with the rest of the band. But, he's ready to go to his next phase, and I don't think he will look back with regret, at least I hope not. I wish him well.
I wonder if he would consider a special "life long fan of JP" greens fee discount? Reserve a suit room that only JP fans could stay in? lol
I know he's more multidimensional than that, but that place is his passion.
I said it back then after the HALFORD show on December 7th and I'll say it again, Rob was VERY VERY upset. It was obvious to me because I know how he performs, but the rest of the crowd had no idea. Then to top it all off, ROB was the one blamed by many for the farewell tour announcement. I knew it wasn't Rob or Glenn all along. Rob couldn't say anything to defend himself at that point or give us any info, I see that now. They said what they could and left it up to KK to decide when to make the announcement and in hopes that he would change his mind. I knew I was right when I said the "more they had to say" was this big bomb and not that they were writing a new album. Obviously from Scott's interview, KKs heart isn't in it anymore. In Rob's interviews back in December, he kept saying that your heart has to be in it.
My two boys were so upset too Spa, because we are taking them to the show too and they wanted to see KK Downing and Glenn Tipton play like no other twin axe attack can or ever will......
Rob sucked it up for years even though he wanted to leave. He even stayed in a different hotel from the rest of the band during the Painkiller tour. Seems like KK could do the same. But if your heart isn't in it, well, we the fans will see that and it will drag us down as well. I respect his decision. I just hope he doesn't regret it like Rob eventually did. Rob at least had a band to come back to. I fear that Priest will be no more if KK ever looks back and feels he made a mistake.
spapad wrote:
I'm sure most of us were greatful for the news. I can now see why HRMG said when Rob annouced the final JP tour on his Halford tour that he was truly down about it. He already knew what we found out yesterday. How could he not be anything else but sad to loose KK. I wonder if KK's annoucement was not a somewhat double edged sword for him. He did that same thing years ago, and yet this time he had to be the one receiving the bad news. Must have hurt even more to know that feeling from the opposite side.
At last, I'm glad they are all gentlemen and no one is throwing words at each other this time. Sad resolve for all of us.
icecreamman wrote:
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will.
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
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[Head banger] Friday, April 22, 2011 5:37:49 PM
nope. I could share all kinds of bad, but no good [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Budred from Friday, April 22, 2011 1:04:47 PM)
Budred wrote:
So, has anyone heard any good news lately.(LOL)
I wanna be happy again damn it.
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Friday, April 22, 2011 1:21:18 PM
Same here Bud! I wanna be happy again too!!! Maybe the second part of this year will be better and make up for this shitty first part - I can only hope!
So, has anyone heard any good news lately.(LOL)
I wanna be happy again damn it.
[Budred] Friday, April 22, 2011 1:04:47 PM
So, has anyone heard any good news lately.(LOL)
I wanna be happy again damn it.
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Thursday, April 21, 2011 11:30:49 PM
I said it back then after the HALFORD show on December 7th and I'll say it again, Rob was VERY VERY upset. It was obvious to me because I know how he performs, but the rest of the crowd had no idea. Then to top it all off, ROB was the one blamed by many for the farewell tour announcement. I knew it wasn't Rob or Glenn all along. Rob couldn't say anything to defend himself at that point or give us any info, I see that now. They said what they could and left it up to KK to decide when to make the announcement and in hopes that he would change his mind. I knew I was right when I said the "more they had to say" was this big bomb and not that they were writing a new album. Obviously from Scott's interview, KKs heart isn't in it anymore. In Rob's interviews back in December, he kept saying that your heart has to be in it.
My two boys were so upset too Spa, because we are taking them to the show too and they wanted to see KK Downing and Glenn Tipton play like no other twin axe attack can or ever will......
Rob sucked it up for years even though he wanted to leave. He even stayed in a different hotel from the rest of the band during the Painkiller tour. Seems like KK could do the same. But if your heart isn't in it, well, we the fans will see that and it will drag us down as well. I respect his decision. I just hope he doesn't regret it like Rob eventually did. Rob at least had a band to come back to. I fear that Priest will be no more if KK ever looks back and feels he made a mistake.
I'm sure most of us were greatful for the news. I can now see why HRMG said when Rob annouced the final JP tour on his Halford tour that he was truly down about it. He already knew what we found out yesterday. How could he not be anything else but sad to loose KK. I wonder if KK's annoucement was not a somewhat double edged sword for him. He did that same thing years ago, and yet this time he had to be the one receiving the bad news. Must have hurt even more to know that feeling from the opposite side.
At last, I'm glad they are all gentlemen and no one is throwing words at each other this time. Sad resolve for all of us.
icecreamman wrote:
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will.
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
[icecreamman] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:34:50 PM
This will be my first time seeing Priest. I had an opportunity to see them on the metal masters tour, but due to some health problems I had to stay in boring Kinston NC. I have regreted it ever since, especially since Ronnie passed away and KK quiting. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:31:10 PM)
spapad wrote:
I went to the last two tours (after not seeing them for a few years), one on my own and one I met up with Guido. I loved the shows. My daughter however was always off with her father at the times they toured, so I promised her I would take her to this tour come hell or highwater. Really, being there with her and hopefully a few friends from this board, it's going to be a great time, and I will look forward to it.
icecreamman wrote:
I made a promise to myself and to Chelsea ( My girlfriend of 3 years ) that we would see Priest , no matter how much it cost or how far we have to travel. I will see the greatest heavy metal band ever live.
spapad wrote:
I know the feeling. I've seen the the guys all together several times and since Scott has been with them for so many years now he seems the obvious true Priest drummer. I wish it could be different, but no. I will go and support my band I love so much, even KK wants the fans to support the band and his decision. So, that is what I must except, or walk away......................and I won't walk away, so........there ya go. Tour time.
icecreamman wrote:
Yeah I really feel bad for Rob, but it also may be very awkward for Glenn. His parntner in crime for so many years is gone, I really feel for him. I will definitly see Priest and support them in anything they are involved in. I love those guys too much. They are like my best friends that I have never met. I just saddens me that I never experianced the classic line up live.
spapad wrote:
I'm sure most of us were greatful for the news. I can now see why HRMG said when Rob annouced the final JP tour on his Halford tour that he was truly down about it. He already knew what we found out yesterday. How could he not be anything else but sad to loose KK. I wonder if KK's annoucement was not a somewhat double edged sword for him. He did that same thing years ago, and yet this time he had to be the one receiving the bad news. Must have hurt even more to know that feeling from the opposite side.
At last, I'm glad they are all gentlemen and no one is throwing words at each other this time. Sad resolve for all of us.
icecreamman wrote:
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will.
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
[spapad] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:31:10 PM
I went to the last two tours (after not seeing them for a few years), one on my own and one I met up with Guido. I loved the shows. My daughter however was always off with her father at the times they toured, so I promised her I would take her to this tour come hell or highwater. Really, being there with her and hopefully a few friends from this board, it's going to be a great time, and I will look forward to it.
I made a promise to myself and to Chelsea ( My girlfriend of 3 years ) that we would see Priest , no matter how much it cost or how far we have to travel. I will see the greatest heavy metal band ever live.
spapad wrote:
I know the feeling. I've seen the the guys all together several times and since Scott has been with them for so many years now he seems the obvious true Priest drummer. I wish it could be different, but no. I will go and support my band I love so much, even KK wants the fans to support the band and his decision. So, that is what I must except, or walk away......................and I won't walk away, so........there ya go. Tour time.
icecreamman wrote:
Yeah I really feel bad for Rob, but it also may be very awkward for Glenn. His parntner in crime for so many years is gone, I really feel for him. I will definitly see Priest and support them in anything they are involved in. I love those guys too much. They are like my best friends that I have never met. I just saddens me that I never experianced the classic line up live.
spapad wrote:
I'm sure most of us were greatful for the news. I can now see why HRMG said when Rob annouced the final JP tour on his Halford tour that he was truly down about it. He already knew what we found out yesterday. How could he not be anything else but sad to loose KK. I wonder if KK's annoucement was not a somewhat double edged sword for him. He did that same thing years ago, and yet this time he had to be the one receiving the bad news. Must have hurt even more to know that feeling from the opposite side.
At last, I'm glad they are all gentlemen and no one is throwing words at each other this time. Sad resolve for all of us.
icecreamman wrote:
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will.
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
[icecreamman] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:25:27 PM
I made a promise to myself and to Chelsea ( My girlfriend of 3 years ) that we would see Priest , no matter how much it cost or how far we have to travel. I will see the greatest heavy metal band ever live. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:17:55 PM)
spapad wrote:
I know the feeling. I've seen the the guys all together several times and since Scott has been with them for so many years now he seems the obvious true Priest drummer. I wish it could be different, but no. I will go and support my band I love so much, even KK wants the fans to support the band and his decision. So, that is what I must except, or walk away......................and I won't walk away, so........there ya go. Tour time.
icecreamman wrote:
Yeah I really feel bad for Rob, but it also may be very awkward for Glenn. His parntner in crime for so many years is gone, I really feel for him. I will definitly see Priest and support them in anything they are involved in. I love those guys too much. They are like my best friends that I have never met. I just saddens me that I never experianced the classic line up live.
spapad wrote:
I'm sure most of us were greatful for the news. I can now see why HRMG said when Rob annouced the final JP tour on his Halford tour that he was truly down about it. He already knew what we found out yesterday. How could he not be anything else but sad to loose KK. I wonder if KK's annoucement was not a somewhat double edged sword for him. He did that same thing years ago, and yet this time he had to be the one receiving the bad news. Must have hurt even more to know that feeling from the opposite side.
At last, I'm glad they are all gentlemen and no one is throwing words at each other this time. Sad resolve for all of us.
icecreamman wrote:
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will.
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
[spapad] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:17:55 PM
I know the feeling. I've seen the the guys all together several times and since Scott has been with them for so many years now he seems the obvious true Priest drummer. I wish it could be different, but no. I will go and support my band I love so much, even KK wants the fans to support the band and his decision. So, that is what I must except, or walk away......................and I won't walk away, so........there ya go. Tour time.
Yeah I really feel bad for Rob, but it also may be very awkward for Glenn. His parntner in crime for so many years is gone, I really feel for him. I will definitly see Priest and support them in anything they are involved in. I love those guys too much. They are like my best friends that I have never met. I just saddens me that I never experianced the classic line up live.
spapad wrote:
I'm sure most of us were greatful for the news. I can now see why HRMG said when Rob annouced the final JP tour on his Halford tour that he was truly down about it. He already knew what we found out yesterday. How could he not be anything else but sad to loose KK. I wonder if KK's annoucement was not a somewhat double edged sword for him. He did that same thing years ago, and yet this time he had to be the one receiving the bad news. Must have hurt even more to know that feeling from the opposite side.
At last, I'm glad they are all gentlemen and no one is throwing words at each other this time. Sad resolve for all of us.
icecreamman wrote:
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will.
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
[icecreamman] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:13:22 PM
Yeah I really feel bad for Rob, but it also may be very awkward for Glenn. His parntner in crime for so many years is gone, I really feel for him. I will definitly see Priest and support them in anything they are involved in. I love those guys too much. They are like my best friends that I have never met. I just saddens me that I never experianced the classic line up live. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:04:27 PM)
spapad wrote:
I'm sure most of us were greatful for the news. I can now see why HRMG said when Rob annouced the final JP tour on his Halford tour that he was truly down about it. He already knew what we found out yesterday. How could he not be anything else but sad to loose KK. I wonder if KK's annoucement was not a somewhat double edged sword for him. He did that same thing years ago, and yet this time he had to be the one receiving the bad news. Must have hurt even more to know that feeling from the opposite side.
At last, I'm glad they are all gentlemen and no one is throwing words at each other this time. Sad resolve for all of us.
icecreamman wrote:
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will.
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
[spapad] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:04:27 PM
I'm sure most of us were greatful for the news. I can now see why HRMG said when Rob annouced the final JP tour on his Halford tour that he was truly down about it. He already knew what we found out yesterday. How could he not be anything else but sad to loose KK. I wonder if KK's annoucement was not a somewhat double edged sword for him. He did that same thing years ago, and yet this time he had to be the one receiving the bad news. Must have hurt even more to know that feeling from the opposite side.
At last, I'm glad they are all gentlemen and no one is throwing words at each other this time. Sad resolve for all of us.
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will.
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
[icecreamman] Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:49:19 PM
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, April 21, 2011 7:44:10 PM)
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
[spapad] Thursday, April 21, 2011 7:44:10 PM
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
