Judas Priest - FirePower - new album 2018

Eyesore wrote:

The opening riff reminds me of part of "Machine Man" from Demolition.

"Machine Man" was a lot better than this song, aside from the lyrics being a bit more cringe-worthy.

Temple of Blood wrote:

Eyesore wrote:

The opening riff reminds me of part of "Machine Man" from Demolition.

"Machine Man" was a lot better than this song, aside from the lyrics being a bit more cringe-worthy.

Demolition was one of the three JP albums I don't like (along with Rocka Rolla and Turdbo) It was like they were trying to be any other band but Judas Priest.

I really like Demolition - my least liked album is actually Jugulator - not because of the style, but because of the songwriting, which really bores me - there's very little in the way of memorable hooks, vocal melodies, etc. - I never understood what was so great about "Bullet Train" and "Cathedral Spires" - the only song off that album I think is really good is "Blood Stained" - "Death Row" isn't bad either.

Mglaffas81 wrote:

I really like Demolition - my least liked album is actually Jugulator - not because of the style, but because of the songwriting, which really bores me - there's very little in the way of memorable hooks, vocal melodies, etc. - I never understood what was so great about "Bullet Train" and "Cathedral Spires" - the only song off that album I think is really good is "Blood Stained" -  "Death Row" isn't bad either.

Are you kidding? Cathedral Spires is a great "vocal melody" track! Especially the intro.

"Bullet Train" has just as much melody as a lot of old JP tracks.

Sorry, I just don't hear it

Yeah, some people just don't get it... even when it's obvious.

Great, good, average, or a bust, I will be getting this. If for anything just to complete my collection.

I think the new Priest tracks are good...

Mglaffas81 wrote:

my least liked album is actually Jugulator - not because of the style, but because of the songwriting, which really bores me - there's very little in the way of memorable hooks, vocal melodies, etc. - I never understood what was so great about "Bullet Train" and "Cathedral Spires" - the only song off that album I think is really good is "Blood Stained" -  "Death Row" isn't bad either.

I love Jugulator, but it's Blood Stained that I find the most boring track on it. I guess it's just a matter of taste.

Boris2008 wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:

Eyesore wrote:

The opening riff reminds me of part of "Machine Man" from Demolition.

"Machine Man" was a lot better than this song, aside from the lyrics being a bit more cringe-worthy.

Demolition was one of the three JP albums I don't like (along with Rocka Rolla and Turdbo) It was like they were trying to be any other band but Judas Priest.

Demolition is a damn good album. There are a few turds, but there are some kick-ass tracks on that one. The production is weak as hell, though.

Eyesore wrote:

Boris2008 wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:

Eyesore wrote:

The opening riff reminds me of part of "Machine Man" from Demolition.

"Machine Man" was a lot better than this song, aside from the lyrics being a bit more cringe-worthy.

Demolition was one of the three JP albums I don't like (along with Rocka Rolla and Turdbo) It was like they were trying to be any other band but Judas Priest.

Demolition is a damn good album. There are a few turds, but there are some kick-ass tracks on that one. The production is weak as hell, though.

I agree that Demolition is a great album, but never noticed anything off-putting about the production - what's wrong with it, in your opinion?

Feed On Me from Demolition is a very catchy song. Although it sounds like a Rammstein "Du Hast" ripoff.

The Demolition album is pretty good overall, but the production is weird and too digital like Annihilator's Remains album. Speaking of Annihilator, the first song Machine Man has a very Jeff Waters style rhythm influence.

I totally agree that the production on Demolition sounds very weak. It does a disservice to the material. The album cover also does it no favors.

(Radio.com) Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has detailed his upcoming memoirs, Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest, which is scheduled for release on Sept. 20.

Downing shared the information after news of the book leaked online. "It was with great surprise to me that I saw articles recently relating to my book, as work is still in progress finalising everything," the guitarist posted on Facebook. "The internet-led world we live in doesn't make it easy to keep secrets! However, I was secretly desperate to tell you all about this book, as my life story is something that I am very proud of -- even though I suspect that some of the details will surprise you just as they did me as I lived through them.

"Recollecting my life as I have done in this book has often brought me to close to tears, but has also made me laugh with the fondest memories," Downing added. "It is true that I have made many friends along the way but it is also true that I have made some enemies. But one thing is for sure: the music that has been everything to me has not only been my salvation, but has also brought me closer to the people of so many nations-- and I can honestly say that I consider all of you to be my very dear friends. Read more here. http://news.radio.com/2018/02/05/judas-priest-k-k-downing-memoir/

I wonder what he will tell us about Priest that will surprise us? I'm very interested, because they have always been a very secretive band regarding personal issues.

News songs sound great - they sound like Richie wrote them and the solos are clearly Richie. Rob sound OK, he seems to be the weak link on the new tracks.

Mglaffas81 wrote:

Eyesore wrote:

Boris2008 wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:

Eyesore wrote:

The opening riff reminds me of part of "Machine Man" from Demolition.

"Machine Man" was a lot better than this song, aside from the lyrics being a bit more cringe-worthy.

Demolition was one of the three JP albums I don't like (along with Rocka Rolla and Turdbo) It was like they were trying to be any other band but Judas Priest.

Demolition is a damn good album. There are a few turds, but there are some kick-ass tracks on that one. The production is weak as hell, though.

I agree that Demolition is a great album, but never noticed anything off-putting about the production - what's wrong with it, in your opinion?

It sounds like someone played the album through a pair of shitty dollar-store computer speakers, recorded it on their cell phone, and then pressed it.

I am looking forward to the newest Judas Priest album and I was surprised K.K. Downing is writing a book, they seem to be such private people, his tell all book maybe a tell all nothing when it finally sees the light of day.

After decades of delivering the goods, i no longer expect them to give us another british steel or painkiller. I am just glad that they are still around and releasing new music. Hope this will last as long as possible.

Got my ticket for this tour in late March with Saxon and Black Star Riders! Can't wait!

Priest AND Saxon?! Damn!

Wow, killer lineup, wish it was coming near me.

I like Rock-a-Rolla!