THE Judas Priest thread - v. new album and tour in 2024

[DarkEternalNight]

Judas Rising has the best Metal intro ever 

[wolfking]

Picked up the single cd collection of Single Cuts on the weekend for $10.  Not a bad little compliation of the hits.  The edits of Touch of Evil and Nightcrawler are horrid, but the edit of Turbo Lover is excellent.

[jjrock88]

I was thinking about buying the single cd, but decided to wait and buy the entire single cuts box set that comes out in October.  Now that looks super cool.  Don't think it contains any post Painkiller material though.

[wolfking]

I was thinking about buying the single cd, but decided to wait and buy the entire single cuts box set that comes out in October.  Now that looks super cool.  Don't think it contains any post Painkiller material though.

No, it doesn't.  I was looking into that box last night, and I just don't know if it's worth it.  There isn't anything new that's really worth it IMO.

[Jirpo]

Judas Rising has the best Metal intro ever 

One of my favourite headbanging moments is "Judas is risssiinnggg!!!"

[El Barto]

To paraphrase out own Hef Daddy,  whoever wrote the review calling them tired and uninspired is a stupid fucking bitch.  Those guys were absolutely on fire tonight.  Almost certainly the best show I've seen from them going back 26 years.  The new guy is far more entertaining than KK Downing was,  and he seems to have inspired the other guys quite a bit.  Rob sang everything quite well,  with one unfortunate exception.*  I definitely encourage people to go see this show.  Even if it weren't the last opportunity,  it's an onslaught to behold.


*There wasn't one proper Condemned to Hell during The Sentinel.  That seemed to be the trade-off for being able to sing everything in the second half,  and a reasonable trade-off IMO.  I've seen him belt out The Sentinel countless times,  but I've never heard him scream Blood Red Skies before.

[Jirpo]

Awesome! I can't wait till they come to Aus

[wolfking]

Awesome! I can't wait till they come to Aus

Yeah, I might go and see them if they come out again. I missed them last time but I saw them in 2001 with Ripper and it was fucking amazing!!

[kirksnosehair]

I've seen these guys in concert quite a few times and it was always pretty entertaining, but admittedly I haven't seen them live in well over a decade.

I've been listening to them a bit lately, mostly their classic stuff

[El Barto]

I've seen these guys in concert quite a few times and it was always pretty entertaining, but admittedly I haven't seen them live in well over a decade.

I've been listening to them a bit lately, mostly their classic stuff

Well,  since this will be the very last opportunity,  I'd suggest you catch this tour. 

[kirksnosehair]

I've seen these guys in concert quite a few times and it was always pretty entertaining, but admittedly I haven't seen them live in well over a decade.

I've been listening to them a bit lately, mostly their classic stuff

Well,  since this will be the very last opportunity,  I'd suggest you catch this tour.

I'm not sure that's true.  I just read last month in Rolling Stone that Rob Halford said this is the "last BIG tour" they're going to do, and that they haven't ruled out continuing on and doing more albums  and smaller tours in the future.

In any case, I've seen them quite a few times, so it's not like I'd be missing out on something I've never seen before.

NP:  "Victim of Changes" from _Unleashed In The East_

[wolfking]

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=168392

What a joke, the complete albums collection without Jugulator and Demolition. 

[Zydar]

Hmm interesting, but I can see why they would do that. Halford wasn't on those albums, and they want to release all the stuff with the classic lineup.

[wolfking]

Yes, but it's called "The Complete Albums Collection" which is totally false.

[Zydar]

Yeah, they could have chosen another title.

[jjrock88]

I ordered it.  I agree that it is horseshit to ignore Ripper, and besides the four tracks on Metalogy, his era has been completely forgotten/ignored.  Halford has said that he was willing to sing songs from that era before, but it's never happended and seemingly never will.  But back to the set, I got it because it still looks cool and was a very reasonable price.  RR and SWOD are supposedly remastered and POE has the European cover- so that is what interested me.  Not sure if it's the original's or 2001 remasters though.  Regardless, I'm a sucker for these things lol.

[The King in Crimson]

Goddamnit, I just got done buying half of those albums.

[KevShmev]

Picked up the Live Vengeance DVD from a used CD/DVD store the other day for extremely cheap.  I wasn't even aware it was around until a while back, and I had been meaning to get it, so when I saw it for almost nothing, it was a no-brainer purchase.  Looks pretty great so far (I watched about half of it Tuesday night).  I love now having a live video of them from their prime, when Halford's voice was top notch.

[wolfking]

What annoyed me about that DVD is that when the Metalogy box came out, that DVD was included and wasn't prevously available.  They said the DVD would never be reprinted and you could only find it in the box set.  Nevertheless, after everyone brought the box, they released it and now you can buy it super cheap. 

[jjrock88]

I think Live Vengeance is the ultimate live Halford era Priest show.  I always wanted this show to be released on cd.  All members, especially Halford, is right on the money.

[LCArenas]

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=168392

What a joke, the complete albums collection without Jugulator and Demolition. 

I don't understand the Jugulator hate. I think it's amazing, aggressive, kick-ass, and Ripper does a great vocal work in that album. Come on! Give those albums a chance!

[wolfking]

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=168392

What a joke, the complete albums collection without Jugulator and Demolition. 

I don't understand the Jugulator hate. I think it's amazing, aggressive, kick-ass, and Ripper does a great vocal work in that album. Come on! Give those albums a chance!

Jugulator is my fav Priest album, I don't understand why the band completely disregard it.

[wolfking]

Anyone get the Epitath DVD?

It's pretty good, but I really can't stand Richie.  He is cocky, arragont and constantly tries to steal the show.  He can never just play the song, he adds an uneccesary fill every 2 bars.  Granted his solos are pretty good, but he it over the top and the fills just drive me crazy.  I miss KK.

[abydos]

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=168392

What a joke, the complete albums collection without Jugulator and Demolition. 

I don't understand the Jugulator hate. I think it's amazing, aggressive, kick-ass, and Ripper does a great vocal work in that album. Come on! Give those albums a chance!

Jugulator is my fav Priest album, I don't understand why the band completely disregard it.

Halford fanboys are upset that it features a guy who still has a voice and can sing his parts. Jugulator and Painkiller are my favourite Priest albums by far.

[jjrock88]

Anyone get the Epitath DVD?

It's pretty good, but I really can't stand Richie.  He is cocky, arragont and constantly tries to steal the show.  He can never just play the song, he adds an uneccesary fill every 2 bars.  Granted his solos are pretty good, but he it over the top and the fills just drive me crazy.  I miss KK.

I actually haven't watched any footage of Ritchie yet. Probably wont get this release, just want some new material from the band. Maybe KK will join them for their final farewell final show

[Mosh]

I got the DVD, it's good but the band is obviously tired. It's worth it just for the awesome setlist though (Blood Red Skies!). I don't have a problem with Ritchie, he's obviously having a good time playing with Priest and I didn't feel like he was stealing the show at all.

[Jaq]

What is it about the current generation of metal heads embracing the worst albums a band ever did as their best?

Jugulator is awful. Moronic lyrics that sound like they were written by a first grader, music that's in some weird halfway home between trad metal and thrash metal and doing neither well, some of the worst solos either Tipton or Downing ever put to record-the only highlight is Ripper, and the only song worth mentioning is Cathedral Spires. And since the Halford/Tipton/Downing writing triad wasn't in full time place until the early 80s albums, I know that Tipton and Downing didn't need Halford to write better songs than the utter dreck on Jugulator, so I can only conclude that they wanted to make an album of pseudo-tough guy wanna be thrash metal. The only virtue Jugulator has is that it ISN'T Demolition.

[Zook]

I don't know, I got more enjoyment from Demolition, but neither are very good. In fact, Jugulator is completely forgettable.

[MoraWintersoul]

I got the DVD, it's good but the band is obviously tired. It's worth it just for the awesome setlist though (Blood Red Skies!). I don't have a problem with Ritchie, he's obviously having a good time playing with Priest and I didn't feel like he was stealing the show at all.

^ this, he was pretty awesome when I saw Priest on the Epitaph tour.

[Mosh]

I like about half of Jugulator, all those songs sound much better on the '98 Live Meltdown disc though. Demolition is absolutely fucking horrible.

[Lowdz]

I don't know, I got more enjoyment from Demolition, but neither are very good. In fact, Jugulator is completely forgettable.

I've never heard Jugulator but do have Demolition. I can't remember a single thing about it. I'm no Ripper fan, so don't feel a burning need to check 'em out either.

[Zook]

I don't know, I got more enjoyment from Demolition, but neither are very good. In fact, Jugulator is completely forgettable.

I've never heard Jugulator but do have Demolition. I can't remember a single thing about it. I'm no Ripper fan, so don't feel a burning need to check 'em out either.

I mostly only remember the goofy lyrics.

[jammindude]

I like about half of Jugulator, all those songs sound much better on the '98 Live Meltdown disc though. Demolition is absolutely fucking horrible.

You took the words right out of my mouth.   I really thought JP had a chance with Ripper after Jugalator...which IMO is a very under-rated album.   (you're going to accuse Jugulator of immature lyrics??  I could go down a *LONG* list of Halford tunes (good ones) with lyrics every bit as laughable).   And the feedback Ripper was getting in a live setting was nothing but thumbs up across the board.   (I didn't read a single bad review...and most people were writing "Rob Who?")  And the '98 Metal Meltdown live album is a fantastic capture of Ripper at the top of his game fronting Priest.    I had VERY high hopes moving forward.

But, just like Iron Maiden, it seemed that the rest of the band was almost out to sabotage the new guy.   Demolition is VXI's equal.   A terrible and completely forgettable album.   I guess it would make an easy way to just say, "Sorry it didn't work out...thank you, drive through..." 

[wolfking]

What is it about the current generation of metal heads embracing the worst albums a band ever did as their best?

Jugulator is awful. Moronic lyrics that sound like they were written by a first grader, music that's in some weird halfway home between trad metal and thrash metal and doing neither well, some of the worst solos either Tipton or Downing ever put to record-the only highlight is Ripper, and the only song worth mentioning is Cathedral Spires. And since the Halford/Tipton/Downing writing triad wasn't in full time place until the early 80s albums, I know that Tipton and Downing didn't need Halford to write better songs than the utter dreck on Jugulator, so I can only conclude that they wanted to make an album of pseudo-tough guy wanna be thrash metal. The only virtue Jugulator has is that it ISN'T Demolition.

I've been a Priest fan for about 16 years now, so even if that still makes me the newer generation, Jugulator is still my fav cd from them.  They did something really different and IMO it worked perfectly.  They came back more aggresive and heavier than ever.  Just seeing a band like Priest come back and use tunings in C or even B from a whole career of standard tuning, just itches me right.  I still think people need to not box bands in and be open minded to new things they come out with.

And you want moronic lyrics;

Thousands of cars and a million guitars
Screaming with power in the air
Wešve found the place where the decibels race
This army of rock will be there
To ram it down, ram it down

or

Move a little nearer, you know you got to follow your leaders,
'Cause we need you, like you need us for sure.
We're gonna drive ya, we're gonna ride ya, we're gonna get right inside ya,
And if you wanna keep going, just shout out for more!

Put yourself in our hands, so our voices can be heard,
And together we will take on all the world.

or

I'm feeling good tonight
I'm gonna cruise around
Makin' every head turn
Wind up the radio
I'm in the mood for some lovin'
Cause the night time's comin'

Can you feel the beat
Everybody's rockin' in the summer heat
As the sun goes down
Well deep down inside
You feel your tempature rise

or

Lochness confess your terror of the deep
Lochness distress
Malingers what you keep
Lochness protects monstrosity
Lochness confess to me

You could go on and on.

[Jaq]

I would say being a fan of Priest half as long as I have would qualify as new generation to me, yes, but then I'm an old fucker.  I just can't see how a band with Screaming For Vengeance and British Steel and Painkiller in their discography-let alone their 70s albums, which are to me just as good to better, and are about as far from the standard Priest set in the 80s stylistically as you can get, so I'm not just someone who thinks Priest began and ended with Screaming For Vengeance-could listen to Jugulator and say "this is their best album."

And yes, Jugulator has their worst lyrics. By far. One reading of the lyrics for Decapitate lowers your IQ by 10 points.