K.K. Downing, iconic former guitarist of Judas Priest, has revisited the band’s early catalogue with a fresh rendition of “Never Satisfied,” originally released in 1974 on *Rocka Rolla*. Teaming up with fellow Priest alum Tim “Ripper” Owens—who fronted Judas Priest in the late ’90s—the track is now available via K.K.’s currently active project, **KK’s Priest
This latest version breathes new life into a deep cut from Priest’s debut album. Downing’s signature dual-guitar attack remains fiercely intact, but here it’s enriched by Owens’ powerful operatic vocals—an element Downing has repeatedly praised as “the best voice on the planet today” ([blabbermouth.net][1]). Where the original version had a raw, garage-band energy typical of early heavy metal, this updated take is punchier and more polished, benefitting from modern production. It’s a passion project: Downing once commented that revisiting old Priest tracks allows him to “play songs that I wrote on stage because I like them; I’m proud of them”
Fans familiar with Priest lore will appreciate the historical resonance. “Never Satisfied” wasn’t a single and remained obscure until now, but its revival alongside Owens—whose tenure with Priest produced the albums *Jugulator* (1997) and *Demolition* (2001)—offers fans a bridge between eras ([blabbermouth.net][3]). Interestingly, those Owens-era albums aren’t streaming anywhere, a situation Downing described as “a mystery” ([blabbermouth.net][3])—so this new take delivers at least one song from that lineage back to audiences.
KK’s Priest released its debut *Sermons of the Sinner* in 2021, followed by *The Sinner Rides Again* in 2023—both garnering praise for their melding of classic Priest-style riffs, soaring vocals, and contemporary energy . Live, the band is leaning heavily into both discographies—Downing has said they’ll perform Priest-era staples alongside KK’s Priest originals
In sum, this new take on “Never Satisfied” is both a nostalgic nod and a revitalized statement: a testament to Downing’s songwriting legacy and Owens’ enduring vocal prowess, now united once again after nearly three decades of separation.
