Elegant Weapons From Judas Priest Richie Faulkner Breaks It Down

About this episode

Richie Faulkner discusses the evolution and collaborative spirit of his band Elegant Weapons.

We evolve over the course of a lifetime. Depending on how much work we actively put in, the process may slow down or speed up, but it never stops. Since emerging in 2023, Elegant Weapons have rapidly progressed in real-time. This quartet of lifelong musicians—guitarist Richie Faulkner [Judas Priest], vocalist Ronnie Romero [Rainbow, MSG], bassist Dave Rimmer [Uriah Heep], and drummer Christopher Williams [Accept]—have rallied around a collective vision. Of course, their peerless musical pedigree provides endless fodder for creativity, but the band’s commitment to collaboration is really what detonates their sonic arsenal. They’ve architected a signature style sealed tightly by unforgettable riffing, surgically precise solos, bold grooves, and skyscraping hooks. Exhibiting both a craftsman’s attention-to-detail and an innate knack for arena-ready anthems, they push forward again on their second full-length offering, the aptly titled Evolution. “Finding a voice of your own as a technical player and as a songwriter is a never-ending journey,” Richie observes. “You’re always trying to strike the elusive balance between thrilling listeners and communicating with them. All of us are in…

People in this episode

Host: Arroe Collins

Guest: Richie Faulkner

Topics covered

• music evolution
• band collaboration
• songwriting
• musical creativity
• rock music

Keywords

• Elegant Weapons
• Richie Faulkner
• music collaboration
• rock band
• songwriting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Elegant Weapons, Judas Priest, Rainbow, MSG, Uriah Heep, Accept

Books & works: Evolution, Horns For A Halo

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