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In a lesser band, this would have been a disaster. Instead, Epitaph serves as Faulkner’s audition tape to the world. Playing a signature Flying V, Faulkner didn't mimic Downing; he channeled the spirit while injecting his own legato phrasing and dive-bombs. His chemistry with Tipton is palpable, especially during the dueling solos in "The Sentinel." Epitaph proved that Priest could survive the loss of a founding member—a prelude to the even greater resilience they’d show a decade later.

narrative, proving the band could still roar with fresh blood in its veins. A Career-Spanning Setlist Recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo in London on May 26, 2012, the Judas Priest - Epitaph -2013-

But as any true metalhead knows, the story of Epitaph is not just about a concert recording. It is a document of resilience, a celebration of legacy, and ultimately, a promise broken for the right reasons. In a lesser band, this would have been a disaster