Ernie Ball: String Theory featuring Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest

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  • Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
  • "The longer you're with Priest, it becomes more about what we are doing, what can we do to make this bigger, better. But at the core of that is the guitar. That's still what drives me every day." In the latest episode of String Theory, we talk with Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest about some of his early musical influences and career highlights.
    Richie Faulkner uses Ernie Ball Power Slinky strings: www.ernieball.com/guitar-stri...
    String Theory is a web series from Ernie Ball that explores the sonic origins of some of music's most innovative players. Watch additional episodes of Ernie Ball: String Theory here: ernieb.al/1QtdTx9
    #judaspriest #ernieball #stringtheory
    00:00 Intro
    00:46 Learning to play guitar
    04:15 Interpreting influences
    05:18 Discovering Ernie Ball strings
    06:43 Early music career
    08:10 Joining Judas Priest
    11:20 Rob Halford motorcycle story
    13:32 Playing with Judas Priest
    15:38 What keeps you interested in playing guitar?
    16:52 Fitting into Judas Priest as a guitar player

КОМЕНТАРІ • 85

  • @essteefyou5756
    @essteefyou5756 5 місяців тому +20

    Invincible Shield screams Richie. It’s aggressive, cuts hard, and blends neo-classical with blues into incredibly satisfying metal.
    Priest upped their game when Scott took over for Les and I feel the same about Richie replacing KK. They’re delivering phenomenal metal and I love it. Long live The Priest.

  • @pharris125
    @pharris125 5 місяців тому +22

    Always been a fan of Richie Faulkner, he just seems like such a genuine guy. Always giving 100% of himself back to the music and back to the fans. Also, still a fan himself, which I really like!

  • @MontaguStudios
    @MontaguStudios 5 місяців тому +11

    While I was sad that K.K. Downing left Judas Priest in 2011, I always believe things happen for a reason because having Richie Faulkner as his replacement is one of the best things to have ever happened.

  • @kikir6033
    @kikir6033 4 місяці тому +8

    Richie not only saved Priest but saved heavy metal DNA that makes it great , never met him but he seems like a great genuine person , there's no one else I'd want representing metal in the new age but him . I also feel a certain friendship toward him since I too have a chest full of mechanicals keeping me above the dirt , long live the Falcon .🤘

  • @grandmasterplank
    @grandmasterplank 2 місяці тому +2

    What a bloke Richie is. Humble, honest, grounded, loyal, but also cool AF and simply an awesome guitarist. He indeed saved Priest, but has done so much more for British, and World, Heavy Metal. Long may he rock!!

  • @bigjermboktown6976
    @bigjermboktown6976 5 місяців тому +8

    He is definitely one of the best guitar players ever!

  • @expeditionhistoria
    @expeditionhistoria 5 місяців тому +17

    He is a wonderful player and person. One of the greatest and has brought new energy and ideas to a legendary band I have loved for 40 years. Firepower is one of the best Priest albums ever made, along with painkiller and screaming for vengeance.

  • @butchjones3497
    @butchjones3497 5 місяців тому +11

    I've met & hung with Richie alone before and he is a fabulous Bloke. He's a Fanboy that has done good! Just a really good guy...and he GETS IT!

  • @wandcfirst
    @wandcfirst 5 місяців тому +5

    Richie is great, and he absolutely has his own sound/style. Sure, you can hear the Schenker/Zakk influences, but his tone and vibrato are his.

  • @skatertrev7
    @skatertrev7 5 місяців тому +6

    17:21 "The spotlight's on youuuuuuuuuu!!!... Evening staaaarrrrr!"

  • @crazywisdom2
    @crazywisdom2 5 місяців тому +11

    Love what Ritchie does. Such a good player. Love his signature guitar. Love how he plays. One of my favorites in the game.
    AND a solid chap to boot. Yesssssssssssss !!~

  • @ittybitty2112
    @ittybitty2112 4 місяці тому +2

    He is a true Metal Guitar God......he proved that

  • @davidknichal6629
    @davidknichal6629 5 місяців тому +61

    Richie Faulkner saved Judas Priest. Thanks to him Judas Priest release better albums than Iron Maiden

    • @spaceshifterstereogunmachine
      @spaceshifterstereogunmachine 5 місяців тому +15

      True. Firepower is great.

    • @davidknichal6629
      @davidknichal6629 5 місяців тому +9

      honestly can't wait for the rest of Invincible Shield!

    • @shinodazopar222
      @shinodazopar222 5 місяців тому +7

      Priest was way better from day one,not just with the influence of richie

    • @teevandy
      @teevandy 4 місяці тому +4

      Firepower is a 2018 masterpiece!!

    • @davidknichal6629
      @davidknichal6629 4 місяці тому +1

      @@teevandy For me the 3rd best rock/metal album of the whole 2010's era

  • @dangolguitartech
    @dangolguitartech 5 місяців тому +3

    Richie is a really great guitar player but with every interview I’ve seen he seems to be an even better person. At 53 years old, I’ve never been a huge Judas Priest fan but I am a fan of Richie and his overall persona… Really great interview.

  • @RolanTHUNDER
    @RolanTHUNDER 5 місяців тому +5

    Great how Richie came up as a player and got a gig with one of the greatest heavy metal bands ever seemingly out of the blue! That's just incredible and something I as a fan have dreamed of 😌 Cheers Richie!

    • @user-lv7ph7hs7l
      @user-lv7ph7hs7l Місяць тому

      And he ignored their emails, thinking it was spam, until they called him on the phone

  • @andrewbecker3700
    @andrewbecker3700 5 місяців тому +9

    Ernie Ball strings have gone through "Trial By Fire" and are Richie Faulkner approved! Great little interview. Hope the new album is a future classic.

  • @silvanikock3512
    @silvanikock3512 5 місяців тому +2

    One of today greatest metal
    Axe player , the priest savior 🤘🏻🔥

  • @SmS-hk8gw
    @SmS-hk8gw 7 днів тому

    Without mentioning ritchie at first seeing his flying V's is already iconic ❤

  • @Greenriver842
    @Greenriver842 5 місяців тому +17

    I really love these series, so inspiring 👏🏻

  • @skatertrev7
    @skatertrev7 5 місяців тому +11

    His tone is fairly unique. Pretty processed sounding, but it works perfectly for Defenders era Priest and the band's newest records he's played on. Such a tight player with a great sense of rhythm.

    • @dougiemanross
      @dougiemanross 5 місяців тому +2

      Just sounds like a British amp and a chorus pedal stuck in front to me. Pretty thick tone!

    • @GeorgeZimmermen
      @GeorgeZimmermen 2 місяці тому +1

      @@dougiemanrosssounds like Zakk wylde

    • @user-lv7ph7hs7l
      @user-lv7ph7hs7l Місяць тому +1

      ​​@@dougiemanross Yes he has an MXR chorus always on except one or two songs.

    • @mitchellferre1652
      @mitchellferre1652 13 днів тому +1

      ​@GeorgeZimmermen yes very similar and both sound great. Amazing players

  • @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec
    @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice bloke. He is the true Painkiller. BTW - was a huge Ernie Ball fan for years, but lately have gone to GHS Boomers. The Ernie Ball strings had a tendency to rust even inside the packet before you put them on the guitar. Rock on, Richie!

  • @policyjunkie3312
    @policyjunkie3312 5 місяців тому +2

    He’s right 70s and 80s had great pop music even Ritchie Blackmore loved pop music

  • @warmoth
    @warmoth 5 місяців тому +7

    Great interview. Richie it tops in my book. Can't wait for Invincible Shield!

  • @cicimbello
    @cicimbello 5 місяців тому +3

    Richie..my friend you deserve every bit of this magic moments with JP,you are great guy and amazing player!The minute I saw your covers of Hendrix on you tube I knew what a tastefull and inspiring musican you are.All the best from Croatia.Max

  • @beeemm2578
    @beeemm2578 5 місяців тому +1

    3:33 spot on shout out to the great pop music of the early 80s and 80s in general. Hell yeah.

  • @MetalManiac1911
    @MetalManiac1911 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for everything Richie.

  • @chrisjude8794
    @chrisjude8794 5 місяців тому +5

    Great interview . Richie came over so well
    Can totally relate to everything he said 🎸👍💯😎

  • @creativehqyoutube
    @creativehqyoutube 5 місяців тому

    Thank you Ernie Ball for investing in these stories and videos. Not everyone gets it, most companies are too cheap or are just crunching sales numbers.. Ernie Ball gets it. Great quality video and interview. Reminds me, I need to get some strings! 🤗

  • @SkunkBearTK
    @SkunkBearTK 4 місяці тому

    One thing rarely mentioned is that Ernie Ball has unmatched Customer Service. Top notch, even for no-name's like us.

  • @FLuffsDaPIG
    @FLuffsDaPIG 5 місяців тому +3

    Finally!!! This was long overdue

    • @teevandy
      @teevandy 4 місяці тому

      This guy is IT right now!

  • @davedobson9801
    @davedobson9801 5 місяців тому +3

    Awesome interview! Richie has such a great attitude about the band, the music, and guitar. Yes, every minute of every day has some thought of guitar in it. :)

    • @MetalHeart8787
      @MetalHeart8787 5 місяців тому +2

      He is actually one of the Few Replacement Guitar Players I Like, many times a new guitarists will NOT do Good on a new studio Album
      example Vivian cambel - Def Leppard, & Tommy thayer - KISS. Fire power Really show cases Faulkner Talents.

  • @ukaszjagowski4581
    @ukaszjagowski4581 2 місяці тому

    We wait for new elegant weapons album Richie you Rock man 🤘one of greatest

  • @Metalman2189
    @Metalman2189 Місяць тому

    My new favorite Metal guitarist!

  • @brownsfan7753
    @brownsfan7753 5 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic player!!!

  • @leogolive
    @leogolive 5 місяців тому +1

    I like Richie he seems like a cool dude.

  • @cheebsgod
    @cheebsgod 5 місяців тому +2

    Yay richie! Love you and all the cool stuff you've done and will do.

  • @markblackwell9486
    @markblackwell9486 5 місяців тому +1

    Monster talent.

  • @Jackie_Rosewood
    @Jackie_Rosewood 5 місяців тому +4

    Richie is boss🎸🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻🎸

  • @natron1908
    @natron1908 5 місяців тому

    Excellent interview, keep the torch lit!

  • @RalphGrimes
    @RalphGrimes 5 місяців тому +1

    Dude is just cool.

  • @CrushingAxes
    @CrushingAxes 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome viideo! Richie is great! This guitar looks awesome!

  • @panagiotiskaroutas6859
    @panagiotiskaroutas6859 5 місяців тому

    Great player! great strings!

  • @thepriest98
    @thepriest98 5 місяців тому +1

    Ritchie has fast become one of my fav's to listen to. He does have his own sound and style and it easy to pick out. He raised Priest up higher since he's joined. Great stage presence, great player and when Priest does call it a day I look forward to still having the Falcon to enjoy listening to!

    • @426baron
      @426baron Місяць тому +1

      His work on stage is rarely acknowledged. I've seen JP 5 times now, Ritchie watches his part of the crowd like a hawk. He communicates a lot, makes and/eyes gestures to make sure everyone is ok, gives smiles, guides the hand clapping and now even does backing vocals. This Guy is becoming more of a stage presence than Rob himself 😊

  • @hobojungle1
    @hobojungle1 5 місяців тому

    I’m not even remotely a guitar player but I fkn love this series.

  • @leddygee1896
    @leddygee1896 5 місяців тому

    More Rock and Roll artists from the 60s to the present have played Ernie Ball Strings, and probably the string of choice on more hit records than any other brand. They have quite a roster of players from the last 50+ years. Pretty Impressive...

  • @davroshalfbeard8368
    @davroshalfbeard8368 5 місяців тому

    Great player and good to see some British player ripping it up nice one . slinkys all the way for me lol.

  • @polypolar
    @polypolar 5 місяців тому

    I used to break strings often but then I switched to Ernie Balls. Best strings ever Regular Slinky 👍 all my guitars have regular slinkys, all but my mij Fender Tele I used Fender strings to try and wish I put EBs

  • @tumbamarch89
    @tumbamarch89 5 місяців тому +1

    One of the best players right now. He's the Michael Schenker of this Generation.

  • @crucibleagain
    @crucibleagain 3 місяці тому

    I thought the Priest vibe would change slightly after Ken left but fortunately you are the perfect replacement and extra punch, I think Priest needed. Been a fan since 1979 and play many priests covers on guitar, especially Firepower. Love it, love the power and the whole feel of the album. Redeemer was just as awesome. Thank you, Richie, for your major contribution. PS. I'm here if Glen ever needs a humble replacement to keep Priest alive! Cheers and God Bless. studio.ua-cam.com/channels/wl_bOKZI-0zflcahtwDwMg.htmlvideos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D

  • @MrSpike7590
    @MrSpike7590 5 місяців тому

    @falconfaulkner Thank You!!!

  • @AndrewKahnn
    @AndrewKahnn 5 місяців тому +1

    Cool

  • @gearhead2017
    @gearhead2017 5 місяців тому +1

    He said a guy coming in sounding like zakk wylde,yeah he's telling the truth,he's influenced by zakk

  • @gab.lab.martins
    @gab.lab.martins 5 місяців тому

    Such thicc tone.

  • @aerodyneghost4835
    @aerodyneghost4835 5 місяців тому +1

    FIRST! Richie "Korvgubben" Faulkner for PRESIDENT!

  • @balmain2496
    @balmain2496 5 місяців тому

    THE MASTER HIMSELF

  • @rustiikkiruksi8763
    @rustiikkiruksi8763 5 місяців тому

    🤘🎸🔥

  • @rogercardenas111
    @rogercardenas111 5 місяців тому +1

    Ritchie Rich and the Flying V 💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲🤘🍺🍻🍺🤘🧙‍♂️🧙‍♂️ Zakk Wylde,Doug Aldrich should get together with Ritchie and do an instrumental record. It would be interesting.

  • @mattfowler6072
    @mattfowler6072 5 місяців тому +1

    I didn't know Christian Bale was such a great player! Haha!

  • @revolutionar
    @revolutionar Місяць тому

    I hear a lot of Zakk Wylde sound. Nice!

  • @kellyrsmith9011
    @kellyrsmith9011 5 місяців тому

    🤘😎

  • @beeemm2578
    @beeemm2578 5 місяців тому

    His guitars are boss as hell. Great player, obviously . You get the JP gig on guitar...lol um yeah.

  • @TCMFate
    @TCMFate Місяць тому +1

    Why does Richie reminds me of Christian Bale o.O

  • @MrNinja913
    @MrNinja913 5 місяців тому

    Hes married to george Lynch's daughter

  • @gitbox6924
    @gitbox6924 5 місяців тому

    I really like this dude , but his guitar is way TF out of tune.

    • @2204JCM
      @2204JCM 5 місяців тому +1

      Its actually in tune. It’s the flanger that’s doing that “out of tune” sound. It’s a cool sound. But it’s like eating nothing but sugar after a while.

    • @teevandy
      @teevandy 4 місяці тому

      Flange