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Judas Priest’s newest addition fitting in nicely, thank you very much

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Judas Priest brings its ‘Redeemer of Souls’ tour to the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday.By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner indoubtedly had some big shoes to fill when he stepped up to join one of the most iconic bands of British heavy metal. Faulkner stepped into the role left by original guitarist K.K. Downing, who decided to hang up his Gibson Flying V. After playing on the band’s Epitaph World Tour in 2011, Faulkner has joined the writing fray on the band’s latest studio album, “Redeemer of Souls.” The band performs at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods on Saturday, Oct. 11. Faulkner found himself joining the legendary metal band thanks to a mutual friend of his and the rest of Priest, he explained in a phone call from the U.K. where he was taking some time to relax and connect with friends and family. The crew guys for Judas Priest knew Faulkner’s friend and reached out to the friend about taking over for Downing. Faulkner said his friend couldn’t do the gig but he recommended Faulkner in his stead. Faulkner, who had been playing in some cover bands, met with Judas Priest’s guitarist Glenn Tipton and singer Rob Halford (the rest of Priest is bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott […]

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