In this episode of The No Cover Charge Podcast, Tyler Larson ( @MusicisWin ) and Jared James Nichols ( @JJNicholsMusic ) sit down with Richie “The Falcon” Faulkner of Judas Priest @judaspriest . Richie opens up about his journey in one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time, his approach to guitar playing, tone, gear, and what it means to carry the torch of legendary riffs.Expect stories from the road, deep guitar talk, and insight into what makes Richie one of the most exciting guitarists in modern metal. Fun fact–Richie has only changed his guitar strings once in nine years. Lol.🎸 If you love Judas Priest, heavy metal, guitar gear, and shred, this episode is for you!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Richie Faulkner, the firepower of Judas Priest1:02 - Jamming with The Falcon2:36 - Richie changed his strings once in 9 years3:14 - Testing an electric guitar unplugged reveals its secrets5:14 - Richie’s touring guitars with Judas Priest6:47 - EMGs are always the answer9:41 - Why a guitar player’s ear is their most important asset15:46 - The “clone” comparison of yourself to other guitarists18:08 - Richie’s sausage selling days23:53 - The “Breaking the Law” riff26:54 - The “Breaking the Law” solo29:57 - Nightmare stage moments35:04 - Richie’s incredible feature on his first Judas Priest run38:45 - Richie’s advice to guitar players everywhereEmail the show at
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