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KK’s Priest in concert on October 31st, 2026, by Don Adkins

For this year’s WASP 1984 to Headless tour they chose the perfect opener — KK’s Priest! Already a headliner act of their own KK’s Priest added a serious double metal dose to this tour. Fronted by former Judas Priest guitarist & Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee KK Downing who has been on his…

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For this year’s WASP 1984 to Headless tour they chose the perfect opener — KK’s Priest! Already a headliner act of their own KK’s Priest added a serious double metal dose to this tour. Fronted by former Judas Priest guitarist & Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee KK Downing who has been on his own for twelve years. The contributions to that legacy are not overlooked as this show is full of Priest favorites. On lead vocals we get Tim Ripper Owens who had also fronted Judas Priest during the years when Rob Halford stepped away. Powerhouse vocalist Owens was inducted into the Metal Hall Of Fame in 2024.  The rest of the Downing chosen band members is a great slate of talent which masterfully delivers the metal.  Staring off with the classic Another Thing Coming the performance maintains a high level of energy for the entire hour with the twelve song set, a metalhead delight.

KK’s Priest hits the road again in the Spring for show in South America. When they again swing through North America they’re worth checking out.

Gallery of images below.

The Band

KK Downing – lead guitar

Tim Ripper Owens – vocals

A Mills – guitar

Tony Newton – bass

Sean Elg – drums

KK’s Priest website

https://kkdowningofficial.com

Story & Images by Don Adkins

https://donadkinsphoto.com

Two heavy metal guitarists performing on stage under red lighting, with a drummer visible in the background.
Heavy metal band performing onstage under bright lights, with the audience reaching toward the musicians.
Pink concert setlist featuring KK’s Priest, Noth­er Thing Comin’, Breaking, Livin’ After Midnight, Hellfire, Highway, and other songs
Long-haired guitarist performing on stage under blue and white concert lights.
Long-haired guitarist performing on stage under blue and white lights, raising one arm while playing an electric guitar.
Two heavy metal musicians in studded leather vests playing electric guitars under colorful stage lights
Drummer performing on a large drum kit under blue stage lights
Heavy metal band performing onstage under blue lights, with two guitarists, a drummer, and a vocalist.
Long-haired guitarist performing on stage under blue lighting, wearing black leather clothing and arm coverings.
Rock musician performing on stage with arms raised under blue concert lights
Rock band performing on stage under blue lights, with a guitarist, vocalist, and drum kit visible.
White-haired musician in black leather clothing playing guitar under blue stage lighting.
Bald singer performing into a microphone with one fist raised on a green-lit stage
Long-haired guitarist performing on stage under blue and purple lighting.
Musician playing bass guitar on stage under blue concert lights
Long-haired guitarist in a studded leather vest performing on stage with a drummer in the background

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