From beginning to end, Glenn's lead from Beyond the Realms of Death is also my favorite lead, ever. It's very soulful. It's like a song within a song. A true masterpiece.
Unleashed in the East is what got me into Priest. The raw power of that album was awesome back in the early 80's. Diamonds and Rust...get some! Thanks DB!
Without a doubt, the Glenn and K.K. twin guitar attack refined heavy metal forever. Both guitarists pushed themselves and one another throughout the 70’s and early to mid 80s. Witness their progression by listening to any solo on Sad Wings and then listen to any solo on Stained Class. Not only were their leads getting more sophisticated, their songwriting greatly improved as well. Glenn began to assert himself as a good songwriter in his own right, a good example being the song, “Exciter”. Lyrics and music by Glenn Tipton.
This group is beyond influential, they forged their thing where others were going alone with the crowd. Love the Priest! Thanks for doing this episode David. :)
Thanks David !!! Been waiting for this. Glenn Tipton was the reason I wanted to play guitar. He’s one of the most clever and underrated guitarists out there. Late 80’s and especially Painkiller he was a monster....
Glenn Tipton is one of my fav guitarrist of all time, in my honest opinion is way better than many guitarrists that got a lot of fame and recognition, i feel like he is too underrated. Btw that 2nd like is brutally insane. Feels like EVH like u said. Ice cream man
As a lifelong Priest fan I never thought Tipton & Downing received enough credit especially Tipton. To their credit they kept getting better blasting thru with Painkiller. Unleashed in the East imho is a guitar masterpiece. As always thanks 🍺’ski!🤘
The Fact that so many People don't realize Glenn Tipton's Awesome Skills on Guitar means they a Ignorant/Big Metal Dummy!! Lol🤔😆😆 as it takes only a couple listens of "Unleashed In the East" and you Quickly Realize that Both Guitarist' Guitar Sound~ is Either on the Left or Right Speaker...then you Realize that ONE Of Them Guitar Player's on "Unleashed" is a Bit More Jammin'/Ripping! Few More Skills!, and That PRIEST Guitarist your Noticing is Glenn Tipton!!
I know it's not at all one of their most popular songs, and probably one of their simplest to play, but I still love _Desert Plains._ That song always took me somewhere no other song did. In fact, I haven't heard it in years, so gonna listen to it now.
I say this with all due respect: You have to be one of the best guitar instructors on this platform. There are plenty of good guitar instructors on here, but you possess both the technical skills and phrasing goods. It’s very much appreciated (and you explain things clearly). As for this video specifically; Glen Tipton has been UNDER-rated as a guitar God by many for unknown reasons. His phrasing as you mentioned, was as beautiful melodically as it was powerful and full of attack. It’s rare to find guitarists in metal that can literately make their guitars “sing.” EVH was obviously one of those who could do it, Clapton yes, but in that same vain, so too could Tipton… and in many ways he is better at it (since he was blues based and had many classical skills as well). Truly a guitar God, and it is cruel that Parkinson’s Disease robbed him of the one thing he loved doing his entire life. Not to start a KK vs Tipton war, as I know KK has many loyal fans as well… but there never really was any doubt as to who was really the better of the two; KK fully admits Glen was simply way more refined and skilled than he ever could be. KK was always entertaining, and a pleasure to watch live on stage. I’ve gone to many Priest shows and KK (like you mentioned) IS a wild man, while makes for a truly entertaining event! He did break a string during one show I was at during Sinner… so it happens lol. KK & Glen balanced each other out on stage in a way many other bands tried to copy, but never managed to equal. Even in terms of “tone”, Glen had the more mid-scooped tone which was buttery smooth, and KK had more mids and treble boosted sounds which again, just balanced things out. I pity kids today that missed the Priest experience in its heyday.
Rock and roll was one of my favorite albums early early stuff...Rocka Rolla is the debut studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, released on 6 September 1974 by Gull Records. It was produced by Rodger Bain, who had made a name for himself as the producer of Black Sabbath's first three albums. It has some killer guitar work
You Sir, have absolutely nothing to apologize for! We mere mortals shall wait patiently for your words of wisdom and the killer licks of our heroes! Best damn channel out there Dave🤘 Shame on those who complain...shameful indeed!
Great video. Totally classic licks from JP. Very tasteful and underappreciated leads from both guys. I'm also into the more classic and older years of their material. Thanks for posting this! Great job!
Thanks again Dave!! One of my fave all time shows was Defenders of the Faith tour. They were just gods. Shows were louder back then too. You didn’t hear “You Got Another Thing Comin”, you FELT it lol. Happy to say newer stuff holds up well too. And Priest has LOTS of problems. Gonna happen over 50 years!!
I’m going to enjoy this one! As a British fan I grew up with Priest and with the NWOBHM. Unleashed in the East is one of my all time favourites, as well as Stained Class. I lost touch with them for a while but I think their latest album Firepower is the best thing they’ve done since British Steel. Waiting for some Richie Faulkner, thanks for the video 😃👍 Oooooh, Maiden...from my home town, yes please!!
Perhaps it’s tough to do this David, but... if it’s possible would you do an expanded video of the EVH Late Night Lessons segment about his rhythm playing. IMO, at least, his always in the pocket groove, use of triads, inventive drop D chords and MUCH more is, like, his secret sauce. And you’re among the best at getting to the essence of guitarist’s “chordplay.” ✌️
@ 13:38, K.K.'s neck is scalloped. Very interesting. I didn't know he played a scalloped neck. Saw them in concert back in the 80's. Awesome show. I'll never forget when Rob Halford drove his motorcycle on stage, decked out in his studded leather outfit. Great J.P. Licks Lesson David.
I'm baffled why "Reckless" (From Turbo) wasn't more popular or played live when it came out. That solo is so expressive and feel to it. SFV, DOTF, are my two most favorites, altho I like them all. Each album got better than the last one. More respect now for Glenn, what a sleeper, non flashy player. If anything, way laid back, he looks like he's playing slow and effortless. Thanks again B🐓!!
When "Turbo" came out, a lot of folks were scratching their heads a little and thinking it was kind of a mellow album. Then "Painkiller" came along and blew the whole Metal World away!
shame "Reckless" didn't make it into 'Top Gun' like it was supposed to :/ had that song been written by the likes of Ratt or Dokken it would've been a hit for sure!
KK Downing has a VHS video lessons on youtube, make a lesson from taking licks from that VHS video but also early 1974-1980 priest KK downing and Glenn Tipton use some unique chords and lead line. Been nice to have a video lesson on there licks in the 70's
Thanks for the video. I watched them tour in the 70s and always wondered when they might get their due. But when they did, it worked out quite well (something of an understatement). I lost contact with them in the late 80s (got busy with life and other things) but reconnected when Painkiller hit the scene - man, that was a brutal (in a good way) song.
Awesome Dave. Been waiting for this. Next time around please do some actual chordplay. They had some awesome powerchord riffs too! British Steel is a perfect example. I remember a show starting with Halford driving onto stage on a Harley! Glen and KK were smokin'.
Tipton is an absolute monster, completely unique lead style (the perfect blend of blues and classical) with insane chops/technique for days and taste more than anything, great songwriter too. The perfect example of a guitarist who only got better with age. His solo album shows it all off, as does every Priest album for that matter. Check out the lead work he did for the Brutal Legend video game back in 2009, he was already diagnosed with Parkinson's and plays every lick perfectly. Pound for pound the greatest metal guitarist of his era, and one of the all time greats.
The undisputed metal gods will always be Priest. KK and Tipton are hugely influential and brilliant guitarists who set the benchmark so high that every other band after them wanted to be and sound like them. For ex, every thrash band. Yes, I'm also a fan of Adrian Smith and Dave Murray. Nothing comes close to the harmonic solos and twin dueling of KK and GT in metal. This is a fantastic video btw! Thank you!
Love Glen, KK is my favorite, preferred his looser playing, where he blended his technical proficiency with off the wall flavor, outro solo on Beyond the Realms of Death prime example.
David you are a star. Would it ever be possible for you to make a lesson regarding practical applications of modal theory in a metal/rock context? Literally the thought process of why the *insert scale* is used here or just a simple guide type lesson where you explain what influences your decisions when making note choices where you have multiple available scales over any/current chord that's playing in the background? I know this might be a very vague description, but best I can come up with right now is the note choices (and how to get better at it) that portray certain emotions in YOUR or others music or improvisation?
Just got Halford's Confess yesterday, I'm 180 pages in and loving it, a lot better than KK's book. Judas Priest's early songs are most responsible for my developing my playing. Learning the solo to Beyond the Realms of Death was able to lead me on to other songs I wanted to tackle, like Orion by Metallica and Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Iron Maiden.
just not really what i prefer. i didn't mind some of Rob Halford's solo stuff in the 90's , like Fight or Two. i respect the influence that Judas Priest and similar bands had , but was just not my taste
Some Adrian Smith with Roy Z ,guitars on Bruce Dickinson's Chemical Wedding is well worth checking out. Some sweet riffs, solos and Bruce air raiding vocals, this album has been overlooked I reckon
Cool Priest demo! I really like those two as a team to trade leads. Because their styles are so different. I think Glenn has a background in piano whereas Ken is a little more primeval. I love those KxK guitars Ken was using with the double ball floyds and the scalloped boards. That classic stuff in a song like Rapid Fire when they're trading back and forth. I'm just going to take your word for it on those stretch licks though haha!
I just like your relaxed and at the same time so fascinated way of dealing with music. Great technique and tone. Yes, I also don't like these internally fighting bands.
With learning so much from other players, do you find your style is changing through these lessons? Thanks, Priest is and will always be my favorite band.
KK's part was from a song called The Rage off of British Steel. That footage was from 30th anniversary tour for the album. Another interesting bit of info about KK. He has played scalloped necks since a hand injury around 85. I've never played a scalloped neck but there is some claims that they can be easier to play if you have suffered a hand or wrist injury?
Priest are sounding the best they have in years with Richie Faulkner. K.K. can sling insults all he wants, Glenn played circles around him. He had the chops to play the crazy stuff like the solo in All Guns Blazing and the stuff you showed here but he also knew when to pull back and has some of the most tasteful, restrained, emotive soloing in songs like Invader and Solar Angels. His licks and runs had this weird kind of legato slur that would sometimes have this momentum where they would start slow and end fast but was never sloppy and is instantly identifiable as Glenn. As much as they were innovators, they also had their ear to the ground. From Defenders of the Faith through to Ram It Down you can hear their playing takes a quantum leap and I'm sure they were taking stripes from bands like Racer X who of course they poached Scott Travis from and the singer was friends with Rob Halford. If you're going to continue with guitar duo's for next metal month, I implore you to look into the most underrated guitar duo in metal, Gary Holt and Rick Hunolt from Exodus
If by chance you do more priest could you please include your interpretation of Hellion ' Electric Eye' I have seen other's do both Glenn' and K.K's part's together but there is almost always something that doesn't sound quite right. I think you would be the one to just nail it Dave.
Hi, i see you from Argentina and i learn so much about yours videos. You hear "My bloddy Valentine" ? Is of genere of shoagaze... I like you hear it. (Sorry if i write wrong haha )
I often wonder if the Tipton/Downing tandem haven’t been somewhat overlooked. Specially Glen was always a low profile discreet dude, and none of them really acquired the status of virtuoso. But their legacy is undeniable, and their playing slain!
Dave...I’m surprised you haven’t done anything on the passing of the King...maybe a “Brewster’s Rant”...however, I understand, what is there to say that hasn’t already been said...rock on my brother!!!!!
My Eddie tribute(s) will be coming next month. I did make a post about this on TH-cam/FB, but I wanted to focus on finishing "Metal Month" and take a little time to wrap my head around his passing - which was shocking. It seems everybody and their grandma has posted tributes/videos, so I wanted to take a moment and respect his life/legacy before I added my two cents and created more EVH-themed lessons. There's more EVH coming, but let's wait until next month. \m/ VAN HALEN FOREVER \m/
@@LateNightLessons Ben Eller did a good tribute a few days ago. His tribute was good b/c he had a couple of days to suss his feelings out. I think that's what you're doing with your eventual video and it's a good move. Very much looking forward to it. Awesome content as always, bro.
You're welcome and thank you! It's actually a mutt of a Frankenstrat - it was originally a 1996 Fender American Floyd Rose Classic Stratocaster, but it's been heavily modified and altered since those days. I got rid of the Floyd and it used to have DiMarzio pickups and a maple neck. It doesn't even look (or play/sound) like the same guitar - it's totally a "regular Strat" now. Thanks and rock on! : )
i have been a priest fan for about 25 years.... but I had NO CLUE that prior to their first CD, they were a completely different band with completely different members.
2:33 I hear ya on that one. But on the positive side, it does give us a chance to see how such things spoil relationships and how destructive it can be to a community overall, so that maybe we can avoid doing those things ourselves. Wishing all of my fellow Earthlings, peace and prosperity. ^-^
3 years late but cmon... The second lick is from the first solo on their song Painkiller! A shorter version anyway, in the song it gets repeated in a second position. It's not a random lick!!!
Hey James and sorry for the delay! I do make the notation/tab files available for Patreon supporters to this channel. There are currently over 90+ PDF/Guitar Pro notation/tab files posted/shared on Patreon that go along with most of these video lessons, in addition to my latest instructional method "Fretboard Fitness" (an exercise/warmup guide) which is available exclusively to Patreon supporters. It's only $5 a month to join and you'll have access to everything once you become a supporter, and you can cancel at any time. Check it out and thanks for watching! Here a link ---> www.patreon.com/latenightlessons
If I wanted to send you $$$ to help support the channel , where would I send it ........ And where are you in ?? N .Y. C.? Thanks pm would work . I'm in Boston . I loved the Vito Brata post . I thought he never was given the recognition he worked hard for & deserved . Dave , keep up the good , R & R posts !!
Glenn is pure gold. Completely unique approach to leads. Unorthodox and original on almost an EVH level.
5:23 aa
Glenn’s solo from “Beyond The Realms Of Death” is one of my all-time favorite guitar solos. 🤘🏼
@Call me however tu préfères, Amigo. Maybe the solo from Hotel California. 🏨
From beginning to end, Glenn's lead from Beyond the Realms of Death is also my favorite lead, ever. It's very soulful. It's like a song within a song. A true masterpiece.
True ,its so well constructed ,and fits the song so well ,just great,the note feeding back at the end ,awesome.
Exactly.
Exactly @@GodsTruthMinistries
Unleashed in the East is what got me into Priest. The raw power of that album was awesome back in the early 80's. Diamonds and Rust...get some! Thanks DB!
Without a doubt, the Glenn and K.K. twin guitar attack refined heavy metal forever. Both guitarists pushed themselves and one another throughout the 70’s and early to mid 80s. Witness their progression by listening to any solo on Sad Wings and then listen to any solo on Stained Class. Not only were their leads getting more sophisticated, their songwriting greatly improved as well. Glenn began to assert himself as a good songwriter in his own right, a good example being the song, “Exciter”. Lyrics and music by Glenn Tipton.
I am 59 I saw priest so many times I lost count. Absolutely a Great band. Glenn and K K are on my top 10 list all day.
Me too what a great combo With KK and Tipton!
OMG, I HAVEN'T CLICKED ON SOMETHING SO QUICK IN MY WHOLE LIFE!!!
Alright B🐓👍👍👍👍
Thank you!
The first metal/hard rock album I ever listened to was Hell Bent For Leather! Loved it ! still do.
This group is beyond influential, they forged their thing where others were going alone with the crowd. Love the Priest! Thanks for doing this episode David. :)
Thanks David !!! Been waiting for this. Glenn Tipton was the reason I wanted to play guitar. He’s one of the most clever and underrated guitarists out there. Late 80’s and especially Painkiller he was a monster....
Glenn Tipton is one of my fav guitarrist of all time, in my honest opinion is way better than many guitarrists that got a lot of fame and recognition, i feel like he is too underrated.
Btw that 2nd like is brutally insane. Feels like EVH like u said. Ice cream man
As a lifelong Priest fan I never thought Tipton & Downing received enough credit especially Tipton. To their credit they kept getting better blasting thru with Painkiller. Unleashed in the East imho is a guitar masterpiece. As always thanks 🍺’ski!🤘
The Fact that so many People don't realize Glenn Tipton's Awesome Skills on Guitar means they a Ignorant/Big Metal Dummy!! Lol🤔😆😆 as it takes only a couple listens of "Unleashed In the East" and you Quickly Realize that Both Guitarist' Guitar Sound~ is Either on the Left or Right Speaker...then you Realize that ONE Of Them Guitar Player's on "Unleashed" is a Bit More Jammin'/Ripping! Few More Skills!, and That PRIEST Guitarist your Noticing is Glenn Tipton!!
You said it Denny!🤘
Love Priest, and how both their styles meshed so well together.
Next, we need a Dave Murray lesson!
Glad they persevered . Judas Priest in my top 5 bands of all time .
Next time you cover Priest, please cover Bloodstone from the Screaming For Vengeance album. It is such an epic guitar intro.
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I know it's not at all one of their most popular songs, and probably one of their simplest to play, but I still love _Desert Plains._ That song always took me somewhere no other song did. In fact, I haven't heard it in years, so gonna listen to it now.
@@aylbdrmadison1051 add Solar Angels to the queue!
Yeah, I was gonna say the "Song" Bloodstone itself, is a little Boring, But that Intro IS indeed AWESOME!
Tipton and KK are as to metal what Richards and Wood are to rock n roll
I say this with all due respect: You have to be one of the best guitar instructors on this platform. There are plenty of good guitar instructors on here, but you possess both the technical skills and phrasing goods. It’s very much appreciated (and you explain things clearly). As for this video specifically; Glen Tipton has been UNDER-rated as a guitar God by many for unknown reasons. His phrasing as you mentioned, was as beautiful melodically as it was powerful and full of attack. It’s rare to find guitarists in metal that can literately make their guitars “sing.” EVH was obviously one of those who could do it, Clapton yes, but in that same vain, so too could Tipton… and in many ways he is better at it (since he was blues based and had many classical skills as well). Truly a guitar God, and it is cruel that Parkinson’s Disease robbed him of the one thing he loved doing his entire life.
Not to start a KK vs Tipton war, as I know KK has many loyal fans as well… but there never really was any doubt as to who was really the better of the two; KK fully admits Glen was simply way more refined and skilled than he ever could be. KK was always entertaining, and a pleasure to watch live on stage. I’ve gone to many Priest shows and KK (like you mentioned) IS a wild man, while makes for a truly entertaining event! He did break a string during one show I was at during Sinner… so it happens lol. KK & Glen balanced each other out on stage in a way many other bands tried to copy, but never managed to equal. Even in terms of “tone”, Glen had the more mid-scooped tone which was buttery smooth, and KK had more mids and treble boosted sounds which again, just balanced things out. I pity kids today that missed the Priest experience in its heyday.
Rock and roll was one of my favorite albums early early stuff...Rocka Rolla is the debut studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, released on 6 September 1974 by Gull Records. It was produced by Rodger Bain, who had made a name for himself as the producer of Black Sabbath's first three albums.
It has some killer guitar work
Im lovin the 2nd lick. Thanks David for your incredible lessons!
You Sir, have absolutely nothing to apologize for! We mere mortals shall wait patiently for your words of wisdom and the killer licks of our heroes! Best damn channel out there Dave🤘 Shame on those who complain...shameful indeed!
Painkiller always a classic metal album. Riffs,solos and Halford screaming/screechinglouder than ever it serms
Great video. Totally classic licks from JP. Very tasteful and underappreciated leads from both guys. I'm also into the more classic and older years of their material. Thanks for posting this! Great job!
Thanks again Dave!! One of my fave all time shows was Defenders of the Faith tour. They were just gods. Shows were louder back then too. You didn’t hear “You Got Another Thing Comin”, you FELT it lol.
Happy to say newer stuff holds up well too.
And Priest has LOTS of problems. Gonna happen over 50 years!!
I’m going to enjoy this one! As a British fan I grew up with Priest and with the NWOBHM. Unleashed in the East is one of my all time favourites, as well as Stained Class. I lost touch with them for a while but I think their latest album Firepower is the best thing they’ve done since British Steel. Waiting for some Richie Faulkner, thanks for the video 😃👍
Oooooh, Maiden...from my home town, yes please!!
Awesome lesson my man!
Perhaps it’s tough to do this David, but... if it’s possible would you do an expanded video of the EVH Late Night Lessons segment about his rhythm playing. IMO, at least, his always in the pocket groove, use of triads, inventive drop D chords and MUCH more is, like, his secret sauce. And you’re among the best at getting to the essence of guitarist’s “chordplay.” ✌️
Imho, Sabbath & Priest are the architects and Godfathers of metal.
Don’t forget iron maiden!!!!!
Oscar Fernandez Jr. you are right!
Oscar Fernandez Jr. and the Scorpions ....
yes this is very true the archetypes
I’d add KISS
I just now discovered your "3 Licks" series. What a wealth of information!
@ 13:38, K.K.'s neck is scalloped. Very interesting. I didn't know he played a scalloped neck. Saw them in concert back in the 80's. Awesome show. I'll never forget when Rob Halford drove his motorcycle on stage, decked out in his studded leather outfit. Great J.P. Licks Lesson David.
Three great licks! You had so many to choose from.
I'm baffled why "Reckless" (From Turbo) wasn't more popular or played live when it came out. That solo is so expressive and feel to it. SFV, DOTF, are my two most favorites, altho I like them all. Each album got better than the last one. More respect now for Glenn, what a sleeper, non flashy player. If anything, way laid back, he looks like he's playing slow and effortless.
Thanks again B🐓!!
When "Turbo" came out, a lot of folks were scratching their heads a little and thinking it was kind of a mellow album. Then "Painkiller" came along and blew the whole Metal World away!
shame "Reckless" didn't make it into 'Top Gun' like it was supposed to :/
had that song been written by the likes of Ratt or Dokken it would've been a hit for sure!
@@Grayjacket11 Was it really??
The first I heard of this. Dam, that would be cool.
@@Scottocaster6668 yeah Priest stupidly turned them down so they used "Danger Zone" instead
@@Grayjacket11 Reckless is too good for that movie anyway. I guess they didn't want to "Sell out"
Right on David...Right on...
IMO, the most uderrated JP Track is the bonus track "thunder road" from point of the entry album. A killer track !
KK Downing has a VHS video lessons on youtube, make a lesson from taking licks from that VHS video but also early 1974-1980 priest KK downing and Glenn Tipton use some unique chords and lead line. Been nice to have a video lesson on there licks in the 70's
Thanks for the video. I watched them tour in the 70s and always wondered when they might get their due. But when they did, it worked out quite well (something of an understatement). I lost contact with them in the late 80s (got busy with life and other things) but reconnected when Painkiller hit the scene - man, that was a brutal (in a good way) song.
Awesome Dave. Been waiting for this. Next time around please do some actual chordplay.
They had some awesome powerchord riffs too! British Steel is a perfect example.
I remember a show starting with Halford driving onto stage on a Harley! Glen and KK were smokin'.
Thank you so much🙂been waiting a long for this lesson🤘
Tipton is an absolute monster, completely unique lead style (the perfect blend of blues and classical) with insane chops/technique for days and taste more than anything, great songwriter too. The perfect example of a guitarist who only got better with age. His solo album shows it all off, as does every Priest album for that matter. Check out the lead work he did for the Brutal Legend video game back in 2009, he was already diagnosed with Parkinson's and plays every lick perfectly. Pound for pound the greatest metal guitarist of his era, and one of the all time greats.
13-year-old me heard "Breaking The Law" on a German radio station in 1980. That's when it all started. :-)
The undisputed metal gods will always be Priest. KK and Tipton are hugely influential and brilliant guitarists who set the benchmark so high that every other band after them wanted to be and sound like them. For ex, every thrash band. Yes, I'm also a fan of Adrian Smith and Dave Murray. Nothing comes close to the harmonic solos and twin dueling of KK and GT in metal. This is a fantastic video btw! Thank you!
Ahh yeah loved this lesson!! Thank you!!
Maiden !!! 😍😍😍
Love Glen, KK is my favorite, preferred his looser playing, where he blended his technical proficiency with off the wall flavor, outro solo on Beyond the Realms of Death prime example.
David you are a star. Would it ever be possible for you to make a lesson regarding practical applications of modal theory in a metal/rock context? Literally the thought process of why the *insert scale* is used here or just a simple guide type lesson where you explain what influences your decisions when making note choices where you have multiple available scales over any/current chord that's playing in the background? I know this might be a very vague description, but best I can come up with right now is the note choices (and how to get better at it) that portray certain emotions in YOUR or others music or improvisation?
YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!
Just got Halford's Confess yesterday, I'm 180 pages in and loving it, a lot better than KK's book. Judas Priest's early songs are most responsible for my developing my playing. Learning the solo to Beyond the Realms of Death was able to lead me on to other songs I wanted to tackle, like Orion by Metallica and Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Iron Maiden.
Awesome! 😊🤘🇵🇷
very cool, I will learn some of these licks , awesome video
Thank-you, Dave!
So enjoyable. Thank you. Yuma,AZ.
i'm not really a fan of judas priest or some of the similar bands from that era, but i appreciate the diversity of material that you go through
How can someone know Judas Priest and at the same time not be a fan of Judas Priest!?
just not really what i prefer. i didn't mind some of Rob Halford's solo stuff in the 90's , like Fight or Two. i respect the influence that Judas Priest and similar bands had , but was just not my taste
Awesome dude!!🤘🤘
Some Adrian Smith with Roy Z ,guitars on Bruce Dickinson's Chemical Wedding is well worth checking out. Some sweet riffs, solos and Bruce air raiding vocals, this album has been overlooked I reckon
Cool Priest demo! I really like those two as a team to trade leads. Because their styles are so different. I think Glenn has a background in piano whereas Ken is a little more primeval. I love those KxK guitars Ken was using with the double ball floyds and the scalloped boards. That classic stuff in a song like Rapid Fire when they're trading back and forth. I'm just going to take your word for it on those stretch licks though haha!
I always assumed Tipton’s lick from the Heavy Metal intro was a tapping sequence 😂 . Never saw him play it!
Right on Brewski you kill it everytime, love the delay man....🗿
Amazing!
so much amazing priest stuff you could do:victim of changes,the ripper,bloodstone,fever anything really as long as its painkiller and back
I just like your relaxed and at the same time so fascinated way of dealing with music. Great technique and tone. Yes, I also don't like these internally fighting bands.
Wolf Hoffman and Jorg Fischer or Wolf and Herman Frank of Accept would be an awesome lesson lead wise
awesome kk and glen were staples that me and my brothers grew up on
yes legends for sure
That live performance was on a show called "The Old Grey Whistle Test" around i think 1975 .
Ram it Down solo is an absolute masterpiece!
Saw the title and was “yeah I’m gonna learn some Priest!!!”
Two mega stretchy licks later I’m like “no, I’m never gonna be able to reach that!”
A match made in heaven.
Awesome! Thanks...you should have more subscribers.
With learning so much from other players, do you find your style is changing through these lessons? Thanks, Priest is and will always be my favorite band.
Wow. My fingers hurt... Great riffage in this one.
Don't think we didn't notice the addition of the VH logo on your speaker
KK's part was from a song called The Rage off of British Steel. That footage was from 30th anniversary tour for the album. Another interesting bit of info about KK. He has played scalloped necks since a hand injury around 85. I've never played a scalloped neck but there is some claims that they can be easier to play if you have suffered a hand or wrist injury?
Your not pressing as hard and you can/have to use lighter strings. I have a yngwie model that stock has .08 gauge strings.
That first clip was recorded in Studio B at BBC Pebble Mill in Birmingham , I used to work there
Priest are sounding the best they have in years with Richie Faulkner. K.K. can sling insults all he wants, Glenn played circles around him. He had the chops to play the crazy stuff like the solo in All Guns Blazing and the stuff you showed here but he also knew when to pull back and has some of the most tasteful, restrained, emotive soloing in songs like Invader and Solar Angels. His licks and runs had this weird kind of legato slur that would sometimes have this momentum where they would start slow and end fast but was never sloppy and is instantly identifiable as Glenn. As much as they were innovators, they also had their ear to the ground. From Defenders of the Faith through to Ram It Down you can hear their playing takes a quantum leap and I'm sure they were taking stripes from bands like Racer X who of course they poached Scott Travis from and the singer was friends with Rob Halford. If you're going to continue with guitar duo's for next metal month, I implore you to look into the most underrated guitar duo in metal, Gary Holt and Rick Hunolt from Exodus
your pinky looks detached !! love it.
If by chance you do more priest could you please include your interpretation of Hellion ' Electric Eye' I have seen other's do both Glenn' and K.K's part's together but there is almost always something that doesn't sound quite right. I think you would be the one to just nail it Dave.
Okay, I really expected a slide to pop up at one point "Bands With Inner Toil and Arguing" LOL
Great vid, David. Loving October so far!!
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Defenders of the Faith is Awesome! Still . Definitely one of the best Guitar players Ever!!
Priest and Maiden! Yes!!!
Hi, i see you from Argentina and i learn so much about yours videos. You hear "My bloddy Valentine" ? Is of genere of shoagaze... I like you hear it.
(Sorry if i write wrong haha )
British Steel and Screaming for Vengeance were their best imo.
Saludos desde méxico
Metal month effin' rules.
I often wonder if the Tipton/Downing tandem haven’t been somewhat overlooked. Specially Glen was always a low profile discreet dude, and none of them really acquired the status of virtuoso. But their legacy is undeniable, and their playing slain!
Dave...I’m surprised you haven’t done anything on the passing of the King...maybe a “Brewster’s Rant”...however, I understand, what is there to say that hasn’t already been said...rock on my brother!!!!!
My Eddie tribute(s) will be coming next month.
I did make a post about this on TH-cam/FB, but I wanted to focus on finishing "Metal Month" and take a little time to wrap my head around his passing - which was shocking.
It seems everybody and their grandma has posted tributes/videos, so I wanted to take a moment and respect his life/legacy before I added my two cents and created more EVH-themed lessons.
There's more EVH coming, but let's wait until next month.
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@@LateNightLessons Ben Eller did a good tribute a few days ago. His tribute was good b/c he had a couple of days to suss his feelings out. I think that's what you're doing with your eventual video and it's a good move. Very much looking forward to it. Awesome content as always, bro.
Cool, bring on the Smith/Murray!
I was thinking..... The Maiden guys gotta follow up after the Priest guys during Metal Month!!!!
Chris DeGarmo & Michael Wilton another great guitar duo
Dude how long is your pinky!?!!! Thanks for the lesson!
thx for that lesson..great! Which Statocaster model is that?
You're welcome and thank you!
It's actually a mutt of a Frankenstrat - it was originally a 1996 Fender American Floyd Rose Classic Stratocaster, but it's been heavily modified and altered since those days. I got rid of the Floyd and it used to have DiMarzio pickups and a maple neck. It doesn't even look (or play/sound) like the same guitar - it's totally a "regular Strat" now.
Thanks and rock on!
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I did not know K.K. used scalloped fretboard wow
i have been a priest fan for about 25 years.... but I had NO CLUE that prior to their first CD, they were a completely different band with completely different members.
grew up with these guys 79 got unleashed and hell bent followed by british steel and point of entry
Good StuFF! Thanks! edit: subscribed
2:33 I hear ya on that one. But on the positive side, it does give us a chance to see how such things spoil relationships and how destructive it can be to a community overall, so that maybe we can avoid doing those things ourselves.
Wishing all of my fellow Earthlings, peace and prosperity. ^-^
you are great ! :D
3 years late but cmon... The second lick is from the first solo on their song Painkiller! A shorter version anyway, in the song it gets repeated in a second position. It's not a random lick!!!
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I was wondering where are the tabs???They help so much!!!James Scott Nicholson Ontario Canada
Hey James and sorry for the delay!
I do make the notation/tab files available for Patreon supporters to this channel. There are currently over 90+ PDF/Guitar Pro notation/tab files posted/shared on Patreon that go along with most of these video lessons, in addition to my latest instructional method "Fretboard Fitness" (an exercise/warmup guide) which is available exclusively to Patreon supporters.
It's only $5 a month to join and you'll have access to everything once you become a supporter, and you can cancel at any time.
Check it out and thanks for watching!
Here a link ---> www.patreon.com/latenightlessons
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If I wanted to send you $$$ to help support the channel , where would I send it ........
And where are you in ?? N .Y. C.?
Thanks pm would work .
I'm in Boston .
I loved the Vito Brata post .
I thought he never was given the recognition he worked hard for & deserved .
Dave , keep up the good , R & R posts !!
do you broadcast from inside a shipping container?? asking for a friend? great content thou!
How about Tipton ala Trapeze Medusa?
Great channel, check out the oc band Media Blitz- Burn the world album.