From dealing with the death of a close friend to working the indie game, 2016 was a trying year for Walter Reed. But anyone whoβs even remotely familiar with his music knows that nothingβs going to be able to stop Priest for long. Due to an eternally positive outlook and a strong sense of spirituality, Priest is armed for whatever comes his way. We reconnect in this interview to talk about his latest projects, his outlook on the next four years, politically, his writing process, legacy, aliens, and much more.