Judas Priest

Yeah, I'll happily take the new single. Nothing terribly original here - we are talking about Priest after all - but a ton of energy, lively guitars, and a ready made air-punch chorus. I like their current production lots, they used to sound incredibly dated.

I was a bit taken aback by the ticket prices, but with energetic new material there should be a good set.
 
I mean Priest is no Maiden when it comes to unique intros but from what I've heard, I will put it in my top 5 intros by Judas Priest:

1. The Hellion/Electric Eye
2. Let Us Prey/Call For The Priest
3. Rock Hard Ride Free
4. Panic Attack
5. Some Heads Are Gonna Roll
 
Azas said:
It is quite possible that the new album will be diverse. Firepower was also quite varied, but you certainly could say it's in the vein of Painkiller. We'll see.
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I expect the new album to be more varied than Firepower, which was not that varied (it was classic Priest + modern style).
LooseCannon said:
I don't think I'd say that. Ritchie's leads are much different to most of the stuff on Firepower. And it's why Redeemer of Souls failed, since it was very much an attempt to make a "by the numbers" album.
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Agreed about Richie's leads to an extent, but I think Redeemer Of Souls was more varied than Firepower. Songs like Sword, Valhalla, Cold Blooded, Crossfire and even Secrets.
Yax said:
That, and demo level production. There is a small number killer songs on there, while at least 1/3 of the tracks aren’t album worthy material (yet the bonus track Tears of Blood was one of the album highlights).
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The production is not good enough (especially compared to Sneap's productions), but I like the rough sounding guitars. And yeah, half of the album is with not that strong songs. ''Tears Of Blood'' should have been on the album. What a great song.
 
Siddharth said:
I mean Priest is no Maiden when it comes to unique intros but from what I've heard, I will put it in my top 5 intros by Judas Priest:

1. The Hellion/Electric Eye
2. Let Us Prey/Call For The Priest
3. Rock Hard Ride Free
4. Panic Attack
5. Some Heads Are Gonna Roll
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Hellion is spectacular, and has caused some debate before about is it an intro/standalone piece ;)

The Panic Attack intro is something I'm still not 100% sure about, especially the very electronic bit
 
Rob's higher notes sound better than ever on this new song imo. Live, the situation is a bit different, but in the studio (both Firepower and the new album I'm sure) he sounds great. Better than his vocals on Redeemer Of Souls.
 
Siddharth said:
I mean Priest is no Maiden when it comes to unique intros but from what I've heard, I will put it in my top 5 intros by Judas Priest:

1. The Hellion/Electric Eye
2. Let Us Prey/Call For The Priest
3. Rock Hard Ride Free
4. Panic Attack
5. Some Heads Are Gonna Roll
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Panic Attack's intro is cool (especially with the main riff and the drumming), but I wouldn't say it's one of my favorite intros of the band. The electronic bit is still odd.

My favorite JP intros are: Guardians/Rising From Ruins, Traitors Gate, Battle Cry, Hellrider, Painkiller, Metal Meltdown, Blood Red Skies, Jawbreaker, Rock Hard Ride Free, The Sentinel, The Hellion/Electric Eye, Fever, Heading Out To The Highway, Living After Midnight, Beyond The Realms Of Death and Genocide(live).
 
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Kalata said:
Panic Attack's intro is cool (especially with the main riff and the drumming), but I wouldn't say it's one of my favorite intros of the band. The electronic bit is still odd.

My favorite JP intros are: Guardians/Rising From Ruins, Traitors Gate, Battle Cry, Hellrider, Painkiller, Metal Meltdown, Blood Red Skies, Jawbreaker, Rock Hard Ride Free, The Sentinel, The Hellion/Electric Eye, Fever, Heading Out To The Highway, Living After Midnight, Beyond The Realms Of Death and Genocide(live).
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Add "Night Crawler" to the mix. ;) This song is an overlooked gem.
 
Kalata said:
Panic Attack's intro is cool (especially with the main riff and the drumming), but I wouldn't say it's one of my favorite intros of the band. The electronic bit is still odd.

My favorite JP intros are: Guardians/Rising From Ruins, Traitors Gate, Battle Cry, Hellrider, Painkiller, Metal Meltdown, Blood Red Skies, Jawbreaker, Rock Hard Ride Free, The Sentinel, The Hellion/Electric Eye, Fever, Heading Out To The Highway, Living After Midnight, Beyond The Realms Of Death and Genocide(live).
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I love how loud Heading Out To The Highway sounds when I start it in my car. So powerful and liberating. :cool:
 
2024 tour w/ Sabaton announced:

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JUDAS PRIEST Announces 'Invincible Shield' Spring 2024 U.S. Tour With SABATON

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced the "Invincible Shield" spring 2024 North American tour with special guest SABATON. The all-time greats will take over the U.S.A. this spring with 14 shows. Produced by Live Nation, the trek kicks off on April 18 at Toyota Oakdale Theatre...
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MrKnickerbocker said:
2024 tour w/ Sabaton announced:

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JUDAS PRIEST Announces 'Invincible Shield' Spring 2024 U.S. Tour With SABATON

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced the "Invincible Shield" spring 2024 North American tour with special guest SABATON. The all-time greats will take over the U.S.A. this spring with 14 shows. Produced by Live Nation, the trek kicks off on April 18 at Toyota Oakdale Theatre...
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I would've prefer Saxon or Uriah Heep like on the UK tour, but oh well...
 
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