Ever wonder why drummer Scott Travis of Judas Priest has been playing with his drumsticks upside down for so long? Unless you happen to be a drummer, that is. Even in that case, you would probably need to be paying rather close attention to notice. Nevertheless, some have noticed this strange peculiarity and have been curious about the cause. You now own those answers, though.
In a video that Judas Priest uploaded on their official Instagram yesterday (which Blabbermouth transcribed), they questioned Travis about his special drumstick technique. To put it mildly, his response is fascinating:
Travis was asked about his unique drumming technique in a video that Judas Priest posted on their official Instagram yesterday (which Blabbermouth transcribed). His response, to put it nicely, is intriguing:
Catch Judas Preist on the second leg of their current album Invincible Shield tour, where they’ll be touring North America with Sebaton and then a select few dates in Japan, if you want to hear Travis’ distinctive drumming style in person.
After the publication of Invincible Shield this year, Judas Priest, whether you think of them as the “architects of heavy metal” or not, are still on the road. Not at all, considering that just today they revealed Sabaton as the new supporting act for the tour’s second leg, which will take place across 25 cities.
The tour is scheduled to begin in Montreal on September 13 and conclude in Irving, Texas on October 26. It will stop at various locations across the United States in addition to two performances in Canada.
The general public can purchase tickets starting on Friday, June 14 at 10 a.m. local time; however, different presales will begin as early as tomorrow, June 12. The whole list of dates is provided below.
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