Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner is reportedly in a stable condition after undergoing emergency heart surgery earlier this week.Faulkner was hospitalised on Monday (September 27) due to “major heart condition issues”, which led to the band postponing the remainder of their 50 Heavy Metal Years US tour dates.According to a post from Faulkner’s partner Mariah Lynch, the guitarist is resting following his surgery.“Richie underwent major emergency heart surgery. He is stable & resting.