Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest plays 'Dark Embrace' on EMGtv

Richie Faulkner took a break from his touring schedule with Judas Priest to play over some backing tracks written by fellow EMG artist, Andy James (provided by Jam Track Central). Richie came in having never heard the tracks before and showed us why he has the gig with the iconic metal band. Hear Richie using the EMG 57/66 set running through a Dunlop Wah and chorus pedal. Subscribe to EMGtv for updates on our weekly videos.

[angelblackworldwide]

He saved Judas Priest in my mind. He gave them a shot in the arm, that was so badly needed. He's a very talented player... When he decides one day to go on his own, He will be on everybody's short list... You could hear his influence on Redeemer Of Souls!

[Icedsymphony]

Richie is like combination of all classic rock metal guitarist but on steroids he is so good the phrasing and technique is in perfect balance

[fattystools]

Criminally underrated guitarist and a helluva nice guy to boot. That is the first green Flying V I've ever seen, (although I'm surprised it wasn't red and smoldering in flames at the end of that jam....) Incredible job Mr. Faulkner

[Patrickkokujin]

Wow...Faulkner has the the chops nailed down tight. He has it all down. The scales, modes, techniques. He effortlessly blends scales and modes together with perfect timing....unbelievable.!! Great guitar playing.

[davesmusicmania]

If he is jamming im blown away...if its written Im even more blown away....this is underrated greatness

[DarkFire]

I would totally buy this as a solo album. This chap is destined to be a real guitar legend.

[patriciacolombini]

It's now oct 15 and Richie just got discharged from the hospital. Sending prayers for healing to Richie
Appreciate you more now than before.

[femkacchan]

When he opens the "wha" acts 2:46 to 2:49 is simply spectacular, the control hold the bend along with "Wha" is too beautiful

[MetalHayd]

Richie is going to be the next big thing in guitar legend history!

[scrutinizer]

Shredding absolutely shredding!!!
With the heavy Arabian minor licks all over his scales--
That flying V was about ready to start smoking!!!
Great Job 'Falcon'

[hondared]

I love how Richie is now a member of Judas Priest and Andy James who wrote the backing track is now a member of 5 finger death punch...both hard working musicians who have found their ways to become included in highly successful bands. Much success Gentlemen...certainly appreciate your talents!

[warichardharris]

Stumbled on this guy by accident, wow what a player . Truly awesome

[davidclapper]

Like they said in the good, the bad, and the ugly, there are only two kinds of, guitar players, those who play like this guy, and,those who sit and wish they could play like this guy !

[MAXIMUSISADOG]

Saw this guy at the Judas Priest concert at the Hard Rock he is Priest all the way, imagine his face when he got the job as a Priest guitarist,

[dickjones]

Yea he is very impressive. With all the "rock star" talent out there, how does Rich slide by the radar..? Not only doesnt get the recognition he deserves but the appreciation as well. Very clean, spot on at that speed.

[AlexVillaStudios]

This guy is incredible!!! Saw him for the first time in 2009 with the Lauren Harris He blew my mind!!!! Keep on rocking,

[stevebastel]

I'm starting to think that Ritchie Faulkner is one of the best metal guitar 🎸 🤘😎🤘

[Aizix_]

Amazing as always. My favourite modern guitarist.

[mrmen]

I love the ending where he just looks at the camera like, yeah, I just did that.

[陳先生-njk]

He is the reason why people wants to play guitar.