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

[Seventh Son]

How on earth is Dreamer Deceiver bland?

Because I find it bland. Nothing about it attracts me.

This is like calling Octavarium (The song) bland, it boggles the mind 

[El Barto]

Which one was the pedophile?

None of them.  Dave Holland is an alleged rapist.

[TAC]

Which one was the pedophile?

None of them.  Dave Holland is an alleged rapist.

...umm..of children..no?

[El Barto]

Which one was the pedophile?

None of them.  Dave Holland is an alleged rapist.

...umm..of children..no?

Only in California.  Dude was 17. 

[King Postwhore]

Which one was the pedophile?

None of them.  Dave Holland is an alleged rapist.

...umm..of children..no?

I've heard that before too.  Listened to Point of Entry last week.

[Birch Boy]

I agree with whoever said that Iron Maiden is better than Judas Priest, but I think that Rob is a better singer. I don't really need to explain that in this thread, I'd think, as one can listen to any old album and hear why (not taking anything away from Bruce though).

[zxlkho]

Yeah, I think Rob is clearly a better singer. But, I still prefer Bruce though, and Iron Maiden has been more consistent throughout their career, imo.

[Birch Boy]

Yeah, I think Rob is clearly a better singer. But, I still prefer Bruce though, and Iron Maiden has been more consistent throughout their career, imo.

I agree with this. I should've said more in my post, because I also like Bruce better.

[Seventh Son]

Maiden is my all time favorite band, so I'm definitely not offended by that.

And Maiden does have a much stronger discography. I mean, I legitimately enjoy 11 of their 14 albums, that says quite a bit, don't you think?

[TAC]

I've always though Point Of Entry was very weak. After Heading Out To the Highway and Desert Plains, I really don't remember anything else off of it.

[Birch Boy]

Maiden is my all time favorite band, so I'm definitely not offended by that.

And Maiden does have a much stronger discography. I mean, I legitimately enjoy 11 of their 14 albums, that says quite a bit, don't you think?

Yes. I've never heard a Maiden album I don't like. It's hard for me to not like an album by a band that I love, hence my love for St. Anger by Metallica.

[El Barto]

I've always though Point Of Entry was very weak. After Heading Out To the Highway and Desert Plains, I really don't remember anything else off of it.

Solar Angels is a great song.

[MykeHavoc]

There's no hiding the fact that Priest is my favorite band ever. From the bald head to the head-voice screams, I've got the Halford thing down to a T. In fact, I've been meaning to start a Priest tribute for some time, but it always falls through.
I'm a huge fan of Ripper of course, and am proud to be buddies with him.
As far as albums go, Sad Wings, Stained Class, Defenders and Painkiller take the cake.

[KevShmev]

Yep, I was gonna mention "Solar Angels," too.  Good call there, El Barto.  But I do agree that most of the rest of POE is pretty weak.  "Hot Rockin'?"  No thanks.

[Seventh Son]

Sin After Sin needs more love imo

[Zydar]

Point Of Entry was a weak follow-up to British Steel. But they remedied that with Screaming For Vengeance

[KevShmev]

Sin After Sin needs more love imo

That record lags a bit in the middle, but the first few and last two songs are all terrific.

[EPICVIEW]

Priest is awesome...fan since seeing them on the Hell Bent tour..

[El Barto]

Point Of Entry was a weak follow-up to British Steel. But they remedied that with Screaming For Vengeance

British Steel doesn't do a whole lot for me, either.  A couple of great songs and a lot of crap. 

[King Postwhore]

I've always though Point Of Entry was very weak. After Heading Out To the Highway and Desert Plains, I really don't remember anything else off of it.

It is but it's one of thise cd's that I haven't listened to in ages so it was fun to hear.

[zxlkho]

I really like Judas Priest but sadly have not listened to them very much. British Steel is probably my favorite album.

I'm revising my opinion from earlier....  Screaming For Vengeance is the best them.

[Mladen]

And Maiden does have a much stronger discography. I mean, I legitimately enjoy 11 of their 14 albums, that says quite a bit, don't you think?

I enjoy 12. Best band ever.

I've always though Point Of Entry was very weak. After Heading Out To the Highway and Desert Plains, I really don't remember anything else off of it.

Point Of Entry is an awkward album. It's listenable, entertaining all the way through, and it contains some really catchy bits. However, only a couple of songs work on their own, which is strange. My favorites: the first three, All the way, and maybe Solar angels.

[wolfking]

wolfking, you have Turbo above Stained Class, British Steel, Screaming for Vengeance and Sad Wings of Destiny?  I am literally at a loss for words.

Okay, maybe I'd swap Turbo beneath Stained Class.  I just really enjoyed Turbo, definite sellout but a fun album with some great grooves, leads and melodies.  Reckless and Hot For Love are killer.

All Priest album though are stellar.  Point of Entry is a great one also.

[Dream Team]

Point Of Entry was a weak follow-up to British Steel. But they remedied that with Screaming For Vengeance

British Steel doesn't do a whole lot for me, either.  A couple of great songs and a lot of crap. 

I agree with this. I like the heavier tunes like Rapid Fire, Grinder, and Steeler but the rest is pretty meh.

IMO, British Steel is the most overrated JP album and Killing Machine & Ram it Down are the most underrated. Oh, and Demolition is an abomination.

[Zook]

BLOOD SUCKERS. HOW CAN THEY SLEEP AT NIGHT?! BLOOD SUCKERS. NOTHING BUT PARASITES!

[Seventh Son]

So, is it a universal consensus that Unleashed In The East is the greatest live album ever?

[Dream Team]

So, is it a universal consensus that Unleashed In The East is the greatest live album ever?

Yup

[zxlkho]

I raise you Anesthetize.

[Seventh Son]

I raise you Anesthetize.

But its not Unleashed In the East 

[zxlkho]

I re-raise you Rock in Rio.

[Seventh Son]

I re-raise you Rock in Rio.

I love Maiden more than Priest, but its still not Unleashed In the East.

[zxlkho]

Damn. I guess I have to check this one out then.

[El Barto]

So, is it a universal consensus that Unleashed In The East is the greatest live album ever?

Yup

I'd probably have to rate it as such.  If there's one I could consider ranking higher it'd be Live at Leeds, but I honestly think Unleashed is better. 

[Seventh Son]

Halford's performance on Victim of Changes is just.... orgasmic.

[KevShmev]

So, is it a universal consensus that Unleashed In The East is the greatest live album ever?

Probably not universal, but a lot of people probably think that.  It is definitely a hard one to beat.