Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest, Elegant Weapons) Plays His Favorite Guitar Riffs

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  • Опубліковано 22 чер 2023
  • #RichieFaulkner of #JudasPriest and #ElegantWeapons takes us through his history of playing guitar, from what first inspired him as a child through today. He also plays his favorite Judas Priest riffs, including classic ones and ones he wrote, as well as some riffs off Elegant Weapons' new album, #HornsForAHalo, which is out now.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 214

  • @59thfsaviation79
    @59thfsaviation79 10 місяців тому +138

    This dude played Painkiller with a torn aorta. Nothing can ever be more metal than that.

    • @PogU_4Life
      @PogU_4Life 4 місяці тому

      did he tear his aorta on purpose ?

    • @grahamfaulkner-rq8zu
      @grahamfaulkner-rq8zu 4 місяці тому +1

      You’re right mate nothing but nothing can ever be more metal. You got it in one! I couldn’t be more proud!!!

    • @Glock_Doc
      @Glock_Doc Місяць тому

      @@PogU_4Lifefuck that would be hard to do mate

  • @kackiman1
    @kackiman1 Місяць тому +12

    he is a gift for priest and the fans....saw him yesterday in dortmund playing.....absolute stagemonster!!!!

    • @Johnny-re9kg
      @Johnny-re9kg 6 днів тому +1

      right? He's the dude carrying them in this next era of Priest. All eyes on his performance at the show. And the new songs on Invincible Shield...fuck me, so good

  • @Rattleheadx86
    @Rattleheadx86 3 місяці тому +17

    Surviving a heart attack while playing Painkiller's solo is the ultimate most metal af thing ever

    • @lucasaiken3978
      @lucasaiken3978 20 днів тому +2

      Not a heart attack, far far worse, a torn aorta, literally a blow out artery, had it been worse he'd have bleed to death internally within seconds

    • @Johnny-re9kg
      @Johnny-re9kg 6 днів тому +1

      @@lucasaiken3978and lucky enough to be 10 minutes proximal to a world class heart hospital in Georgia.

  • @samswales9280
    @samswales9280 11 місяців тому +266

    Lovely to see him doing so well after his health problems. Such a massively underrated guitar player, and he seems like such a genuine geezer

    • @RussBMCSGT
      @RussBMCSGT 11 місяців тому +13

      I was at that show, had no idea until a day or two later & I am very happy it all worked out for him. What a horrible & I’m sure certainly terrifying experience.

    • @rat_king2801
      @rat_king2801 10 місяців тому +6

      do you understand what under rated actually means? he plays for one of the biggest, most influential heavy metal bands. they have millions of fans. no one is saying hes not good enough.

    • @samswales9280
      @samswales9280 10 місяців тому +3

      @rat_king2801 I know perfectly well what underrated means thanks pal. By that, I meant he's not revered in the same sense as say.. players such as Dime, Zakk, Randy, Schenker. When he more than deserves to be

    • @rat_king2801
      @rat_king2801 10 місяців тому +1

      @@samswales9280 he is definitely revered on that level. at least in europe he is. i dont think americans realise there are heavy metal bands outside of their borders. 😴

    • @samswales9280
      @samswales9280 10 місяців тому +4

      @@rat_king2801 I'm British, and I hear absolutely no one talking about him. Whether it's good or bad 😂

  • @OlleForsberg
    @OlleForsberg 9 місяців тому +21

    The guy who blew some life into the band again. Will always be thankful for what he brought to the table.

  • @davidknichal6629
    @davidknichal6629 3 місяці тому +3

    This guy saved my favourite band. God bless you Richie

  • @jdpazmino2010
    @jdpazmino2010 7 місяців тому +14

    The Sentinel riffs melt my face every time I hear it!!!! 🤘🏼 🔥

    • @Pataluhta
      @Pataluhta 5 місяців тому +3

      True that! It always sends chills going on my spine!

    • @paulkarp958
      @paulkarp958 14 днів тому +1

      100% fact, sentinel and the ripper are my personal fave priest tracks to lose myself too. 🤘🤘

  • @emersonmayeaux2482
    @emersonmayeaux2482 10 місяців тому +42

    Richie is an amazing musician. To step in to Glen and KK's shoes is a monumental task in itself. He laid down the jams at every Priest concert I have attended since he joined. My hats off to him. Glad you are healthy again Richie. Take care of yourself and keep entertaining the fans.

    • @PogU_4Life
      @PogU_4Life 4 місяці тому +1

      I have seen Richie 57 times live, and try to shake his hand everytime he tries to go back to his house in Nashville.

  • @escondidoguitar
    @escondidoguitar 11 місяців тому +62

    Richie is a beast, love him!

  • @MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte
    @MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte 11 місяців тому +65

    2:18 Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child
    3:51 Wild Thing
    5:18 Purple Haze
    8:27 Judas Priest - The Sentinel
    10:12 Judas Priest - Halls of Vahalla
    11:27 Elegant Weapons - Do or Die
    12:27 Horns for Halo

  • @wrenchhead6840
    @wrenchhead6840 11 місяців тому +16

    Seems like a genuinely cool guy.

  • @TheChicagoTodd
    @TheChicagoTodd 11 місяців тому +13

    I don't know Ritchie outside off UA-cam and seeing him play live once....but boy....this guy seems so genuine and nice, and has got the chops....how can ya not love him?

  • @brucetungsten5714
    @brucetungsten5714 5 днів тому

    He's right on the "The Sentinel" - a legendary opening... pure Priest.

  • @TheHitmann069
    @TheHitmann069 11 місяців тому +5

    'The Sentinel' my favourite Priest song of all time. 🤘🏻😍😎

  • @kevzed927
    @kevzed927 11 місяців тому +12

    Richie is one of the last true Guitar Heros... His playing is very inspirational. And he Rocks.

  • @gl3605
    @gl3605 10 місяців тому +4

    man I love his signature V's..I will have one someday. I hope.

  • @mesqwa9900
    @mesqwa9900 11 місяців тому +10

    Super humble guy with super playing ability! Love it!

  • @max_blackened
    @max_blackened 11 місяців тому +25

    Richie is just an awesome guitar player. Huge fan

  • @cooperst765
    @cooperst765 10 місяців тому +7

    I give Richie major props for continuing his career after what happened to him while performing. He is in every sense of the word a walking miracle. And he has not lost any of his talent. God bless you Richie!

  • @FUTURESQUASH767
    @FUTURESQUASH767 11 місяців тому +19

    Richie is awesome 🤘🤘🤘

  • @george_2172
    @george_2172 11 місяців тому +21

    Great to see him doing well! He plays amazingly and explains everything so clearly

  • @Alex-ey7wl
    @Alex-ey7wl 11 місяців тому +6

    That Do or Die intro is too good!

  • @metalslingr
    @metalslingr 11 місяців тому +14

    Very well spoken. Thanks.

  • @sharkman4928
    @sharkman4928 11 місяців тому +6

    Great video!!! Richie looks like KK Downing and John 5's DNA was mixed up in a test tube and he is their heavy metal offspring! lol!!! BTW, I LOVE those RF signature Gibson Flying V Customs!!!!! 😍

  • @thedronedownunder3919
    @thedronedownunder3919 7 місяців тому +1

    The Metal Saviour. ❤

  • @vrayonet
    @vrayonet 2 місяці тому

    Love Judas Priest and their music. I was amazed when I saw them for the first time when I was 16. And yesterday I saw them live. Amazing.

  • @panagiotiskaroutas6859
    @panagiotiskaroutas6859 11 місяців тому +4

    One of the most amazing 🎸 players on the planet!

  • @owenschwinn226
    @owenschwinn226 11 місяців тому +5

    elegant weapons is one of the most underrated bands out there rn

  • @pauline_raabe
    @pauline_raabe 11 місяців тому +6

    "If I could play that properly that would be a bonus" that was the most respectful thing at guitar player could ever say about the greatest riffs ever played

    • @user-ft4re3mm7y
      @user-ft4re3mm7y 8 місяців тому +1

      Agree....British musicians have that sense of self awareness

  • @stavrosdrakopoulos7551
    @stavrosdrakopoulos7551 11 місяців тому +6

    Phenomenal guitar player 🤘
    He is an old-school heavy rock guitarist despite his young age!

  • @thebluesrockers
    @thebluesrockers 2 місяці тому

    Richie Faulkner, was a founding member of "Voodoo Six" in 2005. They recorded one album before he left the band. The album "Feed My Soul" and if was a very good album. If you've never gave it a listen, I highly recommend it.

  • @UnsocialGeek
    @UnsocialGeek 11 місяців тому +5

    Awesome guitar player

  • @zachfloyd2192
    @zachfloyd2192 10 місяців тому +3

    Finally was able to figure out the do or die riff after seeing him play it. Definitely has that sentinal vibe!

    • @Yvng.kai17
      @Yvng.kai17 6 місяців тому +2

      Please post a tutorial or tabs because this riff is really good and i really want to learn it but there isnt any tutorials on this song sadly

  • @Benbenbenbenbenbenbenbenben
    @Benbenbenbenbenbenbenbenben 7 місяців тому

    Glad to see Richie value The Sentinel as much as I do. You feel invicible listening to that song.

  • @filip_lund
    @filip_lund 2 місяці тому

    Richie, you rule!

  • @fredriksixtensson7665
    @fredriksixtensson7665 10 місяців тому +2

    Richie is a great guitarist, good thing to hear someone play with feeling and who does not sweep every third second

    • @kenwitherell5750
      @kenwitherell5750 6 місяців тому

      Well freakin said!! Modern "shredders" are revered for their lightening speed and tricks....they've ALL forgotten about the melody!

  • @skatertrev7
    @skatertrev7 11 місяців тому +5

    Sure does love his univibe and reverb! This was a treat. Stellar guitarist and seems, all around dude

  • @Ibaneddie76
    @Ibaneddie76 11 місяців тому +4

    Killer player, hail Priest!

  • @danielellingsen2780
    @danielellingsen2780 11 місяців тому +9

    Richie is my favorite Priest guitarist. Amazing guitar player!

    • @adam2178
      @adam2178 11 місяців тому

      no he isn't Glenn Tipton was

    • @AceCourageRockManiac
      @AceCourageRockManiac 11 місяців тому +3

      @@adam2178 How can you correct somebody´s opinion?

    • @gregdavidson4374
      @gregdavidson4374 11 місяців тому +3

      @@adam2178you are telling him who his favorite player is/was?

    • @adam2178
      @adam2178 11 місяців тому

      @@AceCourageRockManiac it's a fact!

    • @AceCourageRockManiac
      @AceCourageRockManiac 11 місяців тому +4

      @@adam2178 He didn´t say "the best". He said "my favourite". Do you know the difference?

  • @in2rock275
    @in2rock275 10 місяців тому +10

    There are guitar players, rock stars, and humble people in this world. It's rare to get all 3 traits in one person but that's what you get with Richie.

  • @caseyjones952
    @caseyjones952 11 місяців тому +2

    Love to see the Falcon flying…still one of my fav’s…THX RF for sharing your experiences…can’t imagine learning from records! That’s why U A Badass!!🤘👽🎸

  • @augustofernandez1999
    @augustofernandez1999 10 місяців тому

    how do not love the guy!!!!! wellspoken, great player, the axe, the Falcon!! Richie

  • @billybill6150
    @billybill6150 10 місяців тому

    truly amazing

  • @jacktodd3439
    @jacktodd3439 10 місяців тому +1

    Amazing talent.

  • @RJW998
    @RJW998 10 місяців тому +1

    Lovely chap, great player, a real attribute for Priest and Elegant Weapons debut album is a peach.

  • @MrAll300
    @MrAll300 5 місяців тому +1

    WOAW tigers that is a lion! a legend.🚀

  • @theresaessalhi2419
    @theresaessalhi2419 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant guitarist great talent richie

  • @jdkerrmusic
    @jdkerrmusic 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video, man - I love hearing how Rockstars got their motivation - you and your band rocks, too!

  • @michaelorleans5396
    @michaelorleans5396 21 день тому

    Hey Joe was a Leaves composition I was lucky to see the guy from The Leaves jam with Roy Buchanan SF 1978

  • @michaelorleans5396
    @michaelorleans5396 21 день тому

    Fantastique

  • @a1karaoke
    @a1karaoke 6 місяців тому

    Hope to see priest for the first time in march love this guys style .

  • @mattnelson8325
    @mattnelson8325 10 місяців тому +1

    That was cool Richie. Thanks for the insights.

  • @CrushingAxes
    @CrushingAxes 11 місяців тому +3

    Cool man! This guitar is so cool! Awesome!

  • @drdoritoe9152
    @drdoritoe9152 10 місяців тому

    We need more Ritchie!

  • @stevenmaldonado8928
    @stevenmaldonado8928 11 місяців тому +20

    Man Ritchie your guitar sound is so (excuse me) fucking amazing. Dude it's thick and fucking rich bro. Man can you come back to loudwire and share what you have in your pedals or rig with us. You shred brother .

    • @TheFlexXMLG
      @TheFlexXMLG 11 місяців тому +1

      there is a vide of his rig on youtube, dont know how up to date it is tho

  • @CarlBProfile
    @CarlBProfile 8 місяців тому

    Those are sweeeeeet axes, man. Richie is a wicked guitarist

  • @instructor.b.h.o.g.a.n.
    @instructor.b.h.o.g.a.n. Місяць тому

    Thanks Richie ! Love learning from you. I teach computer science and share your genius and methods with university students to learn abstraction and solve differently.
    Thank you for taking the time to share. The more video recording you do of your playing will enable us to keep your learnings and gifts around forever

  • @AlexH8280
    @AlexH8280 11 місяців тому +2

    Jimi Hendrix's playing and all his stylings must have been otherworldly to listeners of the 60's. As a child of the 80's it seemed like the standard by my time. It's easy to take for granted in the ages since but also as easy to listen and think "wow, this is WILD" particularly in the context of music at the time.

  • @paulburrows7908
    @paulburrows7908 7 місяців тому

    I have been privileged with seeing Ritchie live 4 times, once with Lauren Harris and 3 times with Judas Priest. He's so killer and highly underrated.

  • @sebastienjacques2044
    @sebastienjacques2044 9 місяців тому

    What an amazing guitar and how bout the sound. Man You Rock!!

  • @pauline_raabe
    @pauline_raabe 11 місяців тому +1

    Well, I fully enjoyed this
    🎶 🎸 🎶

  • @forddriver8827
    @forddriver8827 10 місяців тому +1

    I didn't think Richie was a victim of learning in the Analogue age, re playing to vinyl. I learnt the same way and you never knew whether it was correct ot not, even when it sounded identical. Life pre internet involved dep commitment to ones chosen interests, cars, guitars and everything in between. Love your work Richie, a true exciting live player, superb timing and feel. Love to see a solo record with some clean tones as well as big valve crunch, which at 54yo, I still cannot work out why I love it and need it so much.

  • @johnfritzenjr.1240
    @johnfritzenjr.1240 11 місяців тому +1

    Great guitarist

  • @totalbullion5882
    @totalbullion5882 10 місяців тому +1

    His clean technique kills me!

  • @larrynoe6162
    @larrynoe6162 11 місяців тому

    Bad azz guitar player. Playing with Judas Priest that was founded 10 years before he was born. Awesome lad.

  • @mht525
    @mht525 11 місяців тому +1

    I first learnt the French horn. Likewise, quick move over to guitar. "Nuisances" well said Ritchie. 👏 Voodoo Child such a influence. RIP Jimi 🙏 The wah and riff ✌️🤘 💀 Metal 4eva We are One 🏴🇦🇺

  • @garycastronova7939
    @garycastronova7939 11 місяців тому +4

    I want that guitar damnit,

    • @zachfloyd2192
      @zachfloyd2192 11 місяців тому +1

      One for sale on reverb for 12k lol

    • @garycastronova7939
      @garycastronova7939 11 місяців тому +2

      @@zachfloyd2192 gee thanks for the info
      What a steal!!

    • @zachfloyd2192
      @zachfloyd2192 11 місяців тому +1

      @garycastronova7939 I tried to get one for 7k they sold out instantly. I want one bad too lol

  • @leRoi10
    @leRoi10 11 місяців тому +7

    Didn't know he was so influenced by Hendrix

  • @leogolive
    @leogolive 6 місяців тому

    Richie Faulkner is cool I like him. Dope player too💯

  • @catindell
    @catindell 10 місяців тому +2

    I certainly Love Ritchie’s playing but I love KK Downing as well!

  • @good__wood9945
    @good__wood9945 4 місяці тому

    Ричи красавчик. шикарный гитарист

  • @stuarttomlinson802
    @stuarttomlinson802 11 місяців тому +1

    More Richie ! !! ! ! !! !!! ! ! ! !\m/\m/

  • @solaris70
    @solaris70 10 місяців тому

    Thank You sO much for
    doing
    The Sentinel
    Richie Faulkner

    very inspirational
    🔸✨⚡🎸⚡✨🔸‼️🎸👩‍🎤
    when we were young in jr high
    during the early '80s -
    it was important for all of us
    so whenever
    we could be getting together to jam or hanging out
    and we each would show our own take on
    that opening
    but just guitar and amp
    no other instruments Bass or Drums
    but we maybe sometimes
    have the
    cassette tape 📼
    player
    going along also

  • @williambordeman1653
    @williambordeman1653 11 місяців тому

    Very cool, neet stuff

  • @PawpawJamz
    @PawpawJamz 11 місяців тому

    Monster player 🤘🤘

  • @BobK5
    @BobK5 10 місяців тому

    Love the Hendrix and the passion 😎

  • @phihelix8777
    @phihelix8777 10 місяців тому

    Great

  • @Wrecktoid
    @Wrecktoid 11 місяців тому +1

    Such a bad ass!

  • @rajeshmoses6763
    @rajeshmoses6763 10 місяців тому

    He's #1, of the best 🤘 He's like rockinroll Jesus

  • @robertcostagliola3741
    @robertcostagliola3741 День тому

    Richie is absolutely amazing!!! I read that he doesn't consider himself a shredder! Nonsense! He's JUST as fast as Zakk Wylde and his solos are definitely his own! The majority of the songs on Invincible Shield are extremely fast! Faster than any Priest song ever written!!! The solo on "Halls of Valhalla" right after Rob's incredible raise in pitch register is absolutely insane!!! I've played electric/classical guitar for 40 yrs and I can't figure out what Richie's doing - what scales he's using, etc. He's all over the place!!!

  • @ElCapitan88
    @ElCapitan88 11 місяців тому

    During covid he would stream a lot and he'd play song requests and I remember he played holy diver when I asked him.

  • @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle
    @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle 11 місяців тому +4

    Randy Rhoads learned a lot of music theory and I think it worked out welll........
    It is surprising he is a Hendrix fan given his age, in the late 70s and early 80s the guitar heroes and guys who took way past Hendrix were van Halen and Rhoads

  • @horrorview
    @horrorview 11 місяців тому

    "That WASN'T Purple Haze." lol. Class dude and great player!

  • @hillrocks
    @hillrocks 4 місяці тому

    Richie would make a awesome teacher, please consider sharing your skills with us hacks

  • @PixieintheMainframe
    @PixieintheMainframe 9 місяців тому +4

    Halls of Valhalla is perfect Priest - That album is the best of the Faulkner era. I wish Downing was allowed to join him when Tipton was no longer able to play the full set.

  • @tokyodarkness3380
    @tokyodarkness3380 7 місяців тому

    top bloke

  • @nicholascorral9598
    @nicholascorral9598 11 місяців тому

    Omg Hendrix wild thing was my first too 😀😀

  • @ponuryzniwiarz
    @ponuryzniwiarz 11 місяців тому

    Horns for a Halo is the best album in 23 for now, Ritchie, you're great, I hear that great early days inspiration in that, Jimi, DP, Sabbath. That is essentials of hard rock and heavy metal.

  • @theolajide
    @theolajide 10 місяців тому

    his signature axe looks good from where I'm sitting. i'd love to check one out in person

  • @reub1565
    @reub1565 10 місяців тому

    So glad to hear that even Ritchie refers to the second half of the intro to The Sentinel as "really fast picking". \m/_ _\m/

  • @trustmeimmexican
    @trustmeimmexican 11 місяців тому

    That hair... ❤

  • @jonlate4581
    @jonlate4581 11 місяців тому +4

    Richie is great. A small correction, Dylan has most definitely performed Hey Joe but didn't write the song. Billy Powell is most often credited as being the writer.

    • @South3West77
      @South3West77 9 місяців тому

      Billy Roberts an ex boy friend of Niela Miller, who claimed while with her 1956 Billy stole the song, adapted from her ,"baby don't go to town" . An interesting story.

  • @debeuleneareko6157
    @debeuleneareko6157 10 місяців тому +2

    admit it, this is just Christan Bale with a blonde wig. very talented guy he is

  • @MusicMotivator
    @MusicMotivator 10 місяців тому +1

    I have the exact same upbringing and history as Richie...oh except he ended up in Judas Priest! hahah Seeing that Richie is such a Hendrix fan and formed his style in formative years I wonder what he thinks of Satriani- who I consider to be the modern Hendrix. if you've seen Joe live you know what I'm talking about. BTW, Dropped down a full step here for the blokes playing along!

  • @blandopher
    @blandopher 10 місяців тому

    First time I saw him playing live he was in Lauren Harris’ band: I was blown away by his playing and thought: Wow, who’s this guy??? Then some years later he joined Judas Priest. Last time I saw them live there was Andy Sneap subbing for Glenn. Richie basically handled with ease 90% of the solos, even those which originally would be split with Glenn. WHAT A BEAST!

    • @tyronedonut8336
      @tyronedonut8336 10 місяців тому +3

      He improvised nearly all solos of Priest.

  • @elonmust7470
    @elonmust7470 17 днів тому

    Piano is a great start

  • @jmagowan12
    @jmagowan12 11 місяців тому +1

    I still can't believe he had a heart attack on stage while playing painkiller (Perfectly as well)!!!! And fuckin lived!!!

    • @ChuckNicholsonTRM
      @ChuckNicholsonTRM 11 місяців тому +1

      He had an aortic aneurysm, not a "heart attack". Its a very different thing that has to have immediate surgical intervention. He was fortunate to have gotten appropriate care right away.

    • @jmagowan12
      @jmagowan12 11 місяців тому +3

      @@ChuckNicholsonTRM Also the power and adrenaline of playing painkiller. Maybe in a sense he became the painkiller! 🤣

  • @michaeljohnson8058
    @michaeljohnson8058 10 місяців тому

    Falcon destroys on guitar and is a groovy & down to earth person. 🤘🏻🦔

  • @JJONNYREPP
    @JJONNYREPP 11 місяців тому

    Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest, Elegant Weapons) Plays His Favorite Guitar Riffs 2215pm 23.6.23 i learnt all my riffs from vic and bob and their air guitarism...

  • @solaris70
    @solaris70 10 місяців тому

    ouR hEavy MetaL universal sØ
    Alive and Well
    Richie Faulkner
    showcase many
    Masterpiece Riff
    thank You sO much
    🔹🎶🎵✳️💠🌌💜‼️👩‍🎤🎸‼️💜