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

[El Barto]

I've always hated songs that became what a band were most known for when they don't actually reflect what the band does. BS is popular because of LAM and BtL, and they're both pretty cheesy songs. You ask any real Priest fan what the best song on the album is and they'll say Steeler, RF or Grinder. You ask any casual fan and they'll say LAM, and because of that we have to hear the thing every single time they play, without fail. That's why it just bugs me when people (including Priest who toured for it's anniversary (great show, though)), treat it like their masterpiece.

[NotePad]

I agree that Halford is a very impressive vocalist. I have yet to listen to Priests last 2 records, but I'm curious how he is on them. Does he still go as high pitched and scream like he did in the past? And can he pull it off live?

Singers like Halford are very impressive. I'm a fan of Nevermore, and when I went back to listen to a Sanctuary album i couldn't even recognize Warrel Dane. And then I watched an interview with him and was surprised by how deep his voice was. It's crazy for someone with such a deep voice could sing so high. Of course he was younger, and in Nevermore he never screams like that. But he claims he still can.

[adace]

"The wait is almost over!
Only a few more hours until we reveal a track from our new album!"

 

[abydos]

I agree that Halford is a very impressive vocalist. I have yet to listen to Priests last 2 records, but I'm curious how he is on them. Does he still go as high pitched and scream like he did in the past? And can he pull it off live?

Singers like Halford are very impressive. I'm a fan of Nevermore, and when I went back to listen to a Sanctuary album i couldn't even recognize Warrel Dane. And then I watched an interview with him and was surprised by how deep his voice was. It's crazy for someone with such a deep voice could sing so high. Of course he was younger, and in Nevermore he never screams like that. But he claims he still can.

Yeah, Warrel Dane seems to only claim that. I remember him tweeting or mentioning in interviews that the Oblivion Conspiracy will have some Sanctuary type vocals and I don't remember anything like that, and the album was quite mediocre too.
As for Halford, don't expect him to do anything spectacular, I guess he's doing OK for his age but man, it's just sad when I hear them live. Should have stuck with Owens.

[NotePad]

Tim Owens was a fuckin amazing singer, and perfect for JP. People are dumb, he sang the old material in such a way that was just amazing, and the two albums of his are really impressive. But not because of people bitching we're gonna end up with another mediocre-shitty album full of music written in an effort to only satisfy these bitching fans, not written for artistic expression.

[Cyclopssss]

Nothing beats those opening lines, 'Whiskey woman don't you know you are driving me insaaaaaaaaaane?' 

[wolfking]

"The wait is almost over!
Only a few more hours until we reveal a track from our new album!"

 

Wow, I didn't expect a new song already.  I'm intrigued to see what the Priest can deliver.

[wolfking]

Judas Priest - Redeemer of Souls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhkoNQ-7uRw

Worldwide Release.
Due out on:
   14th July in the UK
   15th July in the US

Friday 11th July:
Australia
Austria
Benelux
Finland
Germany
Ireland
New Zealand
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey

Monday 14th July:
Asia (excluding Japan)
Czech Republic
Denmark
France
Greece
Hungary
Poland
Portugal
South Africa
UK

Tuesday 15th July:
Canada
Italy
Latin America
Russia
Spain
USA

Wednesday 16th July:
Japan

[Mladen]

That was quite good. 

[wolfking]

Man, this is soft.  Sounds like it belongs on Halford IV.

[adace]

Thought they would put out something heavier but this is pretty good. Sounds like classic Priest.

[wolfking]

Just listened to it a second time, it's decent enough I guess.  It sounds like a track that would sit in the number 6 or 7 position on an album.  Perhaps I'm expecting too much but since this will obviously be their last studio album, I'd thought they would try and make a bold statement.  This just seems very safe.

[bl5150]

I agree Kade - stuff they could write in their sleep. Not terrible but hasn't got me optimistic that they're using this to promote a new album.

[mirko_metal_88]

The song is good (not a masterpiece, but definitely good!)...the vocals are a bit too "soft"...i'm not talking about screams o high nother or that stuff, i' talking about a bit more "aggressive" tone, maybe some more vocal harmony on the chorus...the production is a bit lame and weak, but still a better work than that nostradamus stuff which i really dislike..

[Zook]

Sounds like they've been listening to a lot of Mystic Prophecy.

[jjrock88]

solid track.  But I agree, it does come across as kind of soft and unspectacular.  Was hoping for something heavier; but again, this is just the first single.

[Lowdz]

That. Was. Shit.
Devoid of anything that says classic Priest. And I like Point of Entry which didn't exactly rock hard.

[wolfking]

The song is good (not a masterpiece, but definitely good!)...the vocals are a bit too "soft"...i'm not talking about screams o high nother or that stuff, i' talking about a bit more "aggressive" tone, maybe some more vocal harmony on the chorus...the production is a bit lame and weak, but still a better work than that nostradamus stuff which i really dislike..

I think that may be my main problem with it too, Rob's vocals.  They are just flat.  As I said, it sounds like it belongs of Halford IV IMO.  I think if Rob delivery was a little more alive and sharp, it would improve it, but the guy is over 60, I spose we should be grateful we have another album.

[wolfking]

Apparentely, there are 18 songs on the album.  Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing.   

[Mister Gold]

Apparentely, there are 18 songs on the album.  Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing.

I'm on the fence too. Generally speaking though, 18 tracks isn't a good sign.

[wolfking]

Apparentely, there are 18 songs on the album.  Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing.

I'm on the fence too. Generally speaking though, 18 tracks isn't a good sign.

That's what I was thinking.

[bl5150]

Start with Rocka Rolla and finish with Fulla Filla.

[jjrock88]

18 tracks?  not a good sign

I'm confident that this will be their last album.  Honestly I was just hoping for a 10 track album with old school heavy metal tracks.

I wasn't overly impressed with Nostradamus or Halford 4; this song sounds like a combination of the two.  Hopefully there are better tracks, and with 18, there better be.

Halford just sounds flat on this track, but still sounds good for a guy his age.  Looking forward to the samples to get a better idea of this one though.

[NotePad]

Actually it sounds VERY MUCH like classic Priest. And isn't that what people have wanted all along, with all that bitching about Nostradamus and the Ripper stuff? Looks like these 'fans' are finally gonna get what they've been asking for, but the majority of them will still complain. Makes me sick.

The song itself is mediocre. I'v never been a huge fan of classic Priest myself, i like the Ripper stuff. Painkiller was great though. This new songs sounds like it could be off of Painkiller actually, but not as good and with bad production. But I have a feeling the album will be very much like Painkiller overall, which I don't mind because I have been hoping for that. There are a lot of bands who have tried to copy the Painkiller sound (No World Order....GR), it's nice to see the originators coming back and showing them how it's done. I just hope the WHOLE album doesn't sound like Painkiller Pt. 2, but more like Painkiller: Version 10 (a step further and more modern..)

[wolfking]

Actually it sounds VERY MUCH like classic Priest. And isn't that what people have wanted all along, with all that bitching about Nostradamus and the Ripper stuff? Looks like these 'fans' are finally gonna get what they've been asking for, but the majority of them will still complain. Makes me sick.

The song itself is mediocre. I'v never been a huge fan of classic Priest myself, i like the Ripper stuff. Painkiller was great though. This new songs sounds like it could be off of Painkiller actually, but not as good and with bad production. But I have a feeling the album will be very much like Painkiller overall, which I don't mind because I have been hoping for that. There are a lot of bands who have tried to copy the Painkiller sound (No World Order....GR), it's nice to see the originators coming back and showing them how it's done. I just hope the WHOLE album doesn't sound like Painkiller Pt. 2, but more like Painkiller: Version 10 (a step further and more modern..)

I don't care what it sounds like as long as it's good.  And people won't complain what it sounds like, they will complain that the song is pretty shit, and you even said it yourself.

I don't hear how this sounds like classic Priest either.  I'm totally with Jason on this one.

[Lowdz]

Actually it sounds VERY MUCH like classic Priest. And isn't that what people have wanted all along, with all that bitching about Nostradamus and the Ripper stuff? Looks like these 'fans' are finally gonna get what they've been asking for, but the majority of them will still complain. Makes me sick.

The song itself is mediocre. I'v never been a huge fan of classic Priest myself, i like the Ripper stuff. Painkiller was great though. This new songs sounds like it could be off of Painkiller actually, but not as good and with bad production. But I have a feeling the album will be very much like Painkiller overall, which I don't mind because I have been hoping for that. There are a lot of bands who have tried to copy the Painkiller sound (No World Order....GR), it's nice to see the originators coming back and showing them how it's done. I just hope the WHOLE album doesn't sound like Painkiller Pt. 2, but more like Painkiller: Version 10 (a step further and more modern..)

I don't care what it sounds like as long as it's good.  And people won't complain what it sounds like, they will complain that the song is pretty shit, and you even said it yourself.

I don't hear how this sounds like classic Priest either.  I'm totally with Jason on this one.

No, classic Priest had good songs even when Rob's vocal delivery was more laid back. This is just a not very good song.

[kirksnosehair]

Start with Rocka Rolla and finish with Fulla Filla.

This made me LOL quite hard 




Sadly, this track does very little for me.  I guess my tastes have kind of moved on from this kind of thing.


I agree that it sounds a bit too "safe" - I'd even call it "metal by numbers"


I'll probably pick it up at some point in a few months when it's in the $5.00 CD bin at WalMart, next to the Linda Rondstadt's Greatest Hits and Best of The Doobie Brothers

[ozzy554]

I like it, although it's a bit too hell patrol-ly. Also on a side note Nostradamus(especially the title track) is starting to grow on me.

[me7]

Nostradamus has a lot of good material, it's just held back by too much filler.

[Zydar]

Tracklist from their official website:

DRAGONAUT
REDEEMER OF SOULS
HALLS OF VALHALLA
SWORD OF DAMOCLES
MARCH OF THE DAMNED
DOWN IN FLAMES
HELL & BACK
COLD BLOODED
METALIZER
CROSSFIRE
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
BATTLE CRY
BEGINNING OF THE END

Bonus tracks:

SNAKEBITE
TEARS OF BLOOD
CREATURES
BRING IT ON
NEVER FORGET

Release date July 15th in the US.

[emtee]

Big long time fan of Priest. Nothing about that song would make me want to come back to it. I passed on Nostradamus but
did buy Angel Of Retribution and think that it stands with some of JP's best albums. Super heavy and enjoyable except for
1 dud song. I'll give the new album a try despite this lackluster song.

[jjrock88]

I will say that the song titles sound very cool

[Mladen]

Very cool. I liked Angel of retribution and Nostradamus quite a bit, so there's no reason for me to be skeptical about the new album. I'm looking forward to it.

[ozzy554]

The first single usually isn't one of the best songs on the album. This is a definite pre-order for me

[Zook]

Sameness of Song Titles