Former Judas Priest Guitarist To Release Memoir

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has confirmed the publication of his official memoir, Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest, which was co-written with Mark Eglinton.More »

By on January 31, 2018

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has confirmed the publication of his official memoir, Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest, which was co-written with Mark Eglinton. “As the band approaches its golden anniversary, fans will at last be able to delve backstage into the decades of shocking, hilarious, and haunting stories that surround the heavy metal institution,” the book’s synopsis reads. “Guitarist K.K. Downing discusses the complex personality conflicts, the business screw-ups, the acrimonious relationship with fellow heavy metal band Iron Maiden, as well as how Judas Priest found itself at the epicenter of a storm of parental outrage that targeted heavy metal in the ’80s.” “He also describes his role in cementing the band’s trademark black leather and studs image that would not only become synonymous with the entire genre, but would also give singer Rob Halford a viable outlet by which to express his sexuality. Lastly, he recounts the life-changing moment when he looked at his bandmates onstage during a 2010 concert and thought, ‘This is the last show.’ Whatever the topic, whoever’s involved, K.K. doesn’t hold back.” Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest will be released on September 20. Copyright(c) 2018 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «