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

[ozzy554]

I hope at some point during the tour they add some Nostradamus. Halford even said in his book that they did the album a bit of a disservice by only doing 2 tracks from it during the tour. I feel like something from it deserves to be recognized for their 50th anniversary tour.

Also for a man who turns 70 in like a week he sure likes to punish himself by putting a bunch of difficult songs back to back.

[pg1067]

Some really good ones there.  Unfortunately, they're playing in downtown LA on a Wednesday night, so that's not gonna happen.

[KevShmev]

That is a bad ass set list.  Always loved One Shot at Glory, and it's good to see it finally get played. They are coming here on the 25th next month, and I have been lukewarm on seeing them given the absence of Tipton and Downing, but I might have to rethink this one.

[wolfking]

I hope we get some footage of OSAG.  To be fair, I don't see how they could do that justice, the ending is one of Robs finest moments and the solos are easily some of the most insane both KK and Glenn have done.

[ozzy554]

I hope we get some footage of OSAG.  To be fair, I don't see how they could do that justice, the ending is one of Robs finest moments and the solos are easily some of the most insane both KK and Glenn have done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7qzYC1bTM8

Rob does a fine job IMO but I hate that mic effect he's been using for at least a decade at this point.

[wolfking]

I hope we get some footage of OSAG.  To be fair, I don't see how they could do that justice, the ending is one of Robs finest moments and the solos are easily some of the most insane both KK and Glenn have done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7qzYC1bTM8

Rob does a fine job IMO but I hate that mic effect he's been using for at least a decade at this point.

Sweet.  Will check this out tonight.

[bl5150]

One Shot at Glory! 

   That was my "go to" song on Painkiller back in the day

[wolfking]

One Shot at Glory! 

   That was my "go to" song on Painkiller back in the day

Absolute banger.  So damn underrated too.

[wolfking]

I hope we get some footage of OSAG.  To be fair, I don't see how they could do that justice, the ending is one of Robs finest moments and the solos are easily some of the most insane both KK and Glenn have done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7qzYC1bTM8

Rob does a fine job IMO but I hate that mic effect he's been using for at least a decade at this point.

Well I'll be fucked, that was really good.  Rob does sound great, even the outro he pulled off pretty well.

Credit to Richie on those solos too.  Still stupid they've become a one lead player only band now, doesn't feel right but whatever.

[bl5150]

I hope we get some footage of OSAG.  To be fair, I don't see how they could do that justice, the ending is one of Robs finest moments and the solos are easily some of the most insane both KK and Glenn have done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7qzYC1bTM8

Rob does a fine job IMO but I hate that mic effect he's been using for at least a decade at this point.

Well I'll be fucked, that was really good.  Rob does sound great, even the outro he pulled off pretty well.

Credit to Richie on those solos too.  Still stupid they've become a one lead player only band now, doesn't feel right but whatever.

I was enjoying the video so much it took me almost a whole minute to notice WTF Rob is wearing ...........that and the beard just looks off chops    Richie did a nice job.

[Mladen]

That beard makes JP jealous. 

[wolfking]

His beard is horrendous. 

[emtee]

I've been spinning Firepower since early May. Still on an almost daily basis and I have to say, it may be my favorite Priest album. Crazy to even consider but I think it's that strong.

[ozzy554]

That outfit is pretty tame by halford standards. Well at least compared to his necromancer outfit.

[MirrorMask]

Which song was this one?

[cramx3]

Word from The Walrus to the forum is that he really liked seeing Judas Priest live.

[Stadler]

Word from The Walrus to the forum is that he really liked seeing Judas Priest live.

I got the same impression; I understand he's going to a couple more shows, too.   Better late than never!

[cramx3]

Word from The Walrus to the forum is that he really liked seeing Judas Priest live.

I got the same impression; I understand he's going to a couple more shows, too.   Better late than never!

I'll be seeing the show when it comes to NJ, my first JP experience so hearing some good words is encouraging. I never got into JP and may not even be going if it wasn't for Sabaton opening.  Now maybe they will win me over.

[Stadler]

Word from The Walrus to the forum is that he really liked seeing Judas Priest live.

I got the same impression; I understand he's going to a couple more shows, too.   Better late than never!

I'll be seeing the show when it comes to NJ, my first JP experience so hearing some good words is encouraging. I never got into JP and may not even be going if it wasn't for Sabaton opening.  Now maybe they will win me over.

It's kind of the opposite for me; I've seen Priest a lot, but I might go because I've heard good things about Sabaton.

[cramx3]

Word from The Walrus to the forum is that he really liked seeing Judas Priest live.

I got the same impression; I understand he's going to a couple more shows, too.   Better late than never!

I'll be seeing the show when it comes to NJ, my first JP experience so hearing some good words is encouraging. I never got into JP and may not even be going if it wasn't for Sabaton opening.  Now maybe they will win me over.

It's kind of the opposite for me; I've seen Priest a lot, but I might go because I've heard good things about Sabaton.

Sucks it looks like they didn't bring their arena stage set up with them.  Was really hoping they'd go all out on this tour as it's really good exposure for them and they had just done a massive arena tour of Europe before covid hit.  I know they are opener and all, but they finally got a big stage in the US to play on and no tank?! Having said that, their last US tour was almost 100% sold out from coast to coast of mostly GA venues, so this is not a bad opportunity to get a seat and just enjoy the show without dealing with the massive GA pits (if that's your thing and while I love the pits, I am very likely getting a seat for this show).

[KevShmev]

Damn good show tonight.

Ended up deciding to go at the last minute, so I flew solo to this one.  Didn't bother me as I got a ticket for $20 from a guy on the way in (I was waiting till I got there to buy a ticket to make sure my vaccination card worked since the expiration date on it is 7/2021 for some reason even though I got vaccinated in April of this year), and I ended up talking tunes with some peeps next to me before the set, so a good time was had. 

I totally geeked out for Desert Plains and A Touch of Evil, and of course Victim of Changes is always killer.  The instrumental section of Freewheel Burning still rocks my balls off as well. 

[Volante99]

Man now I regret seeing them- that is a legit great setlist

Some great old cuts like Rocka Rolla and Invader are worth the price of admission- and Desert Plains is one of my favorites.

Wish they’d play more of Point of Entry though- Don’t Go, Hot Rockin, Headin out to the Highway; pleeease

[KevShmev]

Man now I regret seeing them- that is a legit great setlist

Some great old cuts like Rocka Rolla and Invader are worth the price of admission- and Desert Plains is one of my favorites.

Wish they’d play more of Point of Entry though- Don’t Go, Hot Rockin, Headin out to the Highway; pleeease

Yeah, seeing them play Rocka Rolla was surreal.  That first album seems so different from the rest of the classic era (1974-1990), but I am glad they played it.

I would have loved to have seen Solar Angels as well, but I don't need much more Point of Entry than that.

The back to back of Blood Red Skies and Invader was really nice.

As much as many bag on Turbo, the crowd went crazy for it when Turbo Lover began.

And not sure if the crowd either didn't know or didn't care, but no Tipton and no Downing didn't really matter that much,  I guess that shows the power of the brand name. It was called Judas Priest, you had Judas Priest songs, and you had the voice of Judas Priest, so everyone was happy.

[cramx3]

Damn Richie is having a serious heart issue and the entire tour is being postponed.  Hope he is OK.

[KevShmev]

Dang, that is awful. Hope he is okay!

I didn't mention in him my review the other day, but he did a damn good job on the classic Priest solos.  He is a worthy replacement to the classic duo.

[wolfking]

Damn Richie is having a serious heart issue and the entire tour is being postponed.  Hope he is OK.

Jesus, that doesn't sound good.

[ozzy554]

Richie is in stable condition and resting after undergoing emergency heart surgery.

Hope recovery goes well the man has really put in a lot of work since joining the band.

[Stadler]

Richie is in stable condition and resting after undergoing emergency heart surgery.

Hope recovery goes well the man has really put in a lot of work since joining the band.

Do we know what the problem is/was?   

[pg1067]

Richie is in stable condition and resting after undergoing emergency heart surgery.

Hope recovery goes well the man has really put in a lot of work since joining the band.

Do we know what the problem is/was?

I don't think we know anything more than this (from Priest's Facbook page and presumably also posted on its other social media):  "It is with deep regret that we have to postpone the rest of our US Tour – Richie has major medical heart condition issues which have landed him in hospital where he is being treated – in the meantime we are all sending love to our Falcon to wish him a speedy recovery."

[cramx3]

Richie is in stable condition and resting after undergoing emergency heart surgery.

Hope recovery goes well the man has really put in a lot of work since joining the band.

Do we know what the problem is/was?

Latest update

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner reportedly underwent a "10-hour open-heart surgery" after suffering a "heart attack" following the band's performance at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priests-richie-faulkner-reportedly-underwent-10-hour-open-heart-surgery-after-heart-attack/

He is stable and resting now.

[wolfking]

That's awful.  I can't help to think what Richie gets up to though off stage.  I mean, he's got some guitar videos on YouTube where he clearly looks totally off his face.

[MirrorMask]

Holy fuck.

Let's hope all goes well.

[cramx3]

Yeah, that's some scary shit.

[devieira73]

So... I imagine most of you won't care or will think it's generic as hell  , but the KK's Priest album is already out.
After just two listens and I'm very pleased with the album. It has the classic Judas Priest feel and to me and doesn't have much to do with Jugulator neither Demoliton. Nothing in fact. I'm digging a lot the more elaborate songs like Sermons of the Sinner, Metal Through and Through and Return of the Sentinel, but I'm already liking the whole album, less that pointless album intro. By the way, the song Sermons of the Sinner clearly should have been the opener.

[KevShmev]

Sermons of the Sinner
Return of the Sentinel

Real original titles there.