I really think it's a "builder track". Like Hell Patrol which sits between Painkiller and All Guns Blazing, I think this track is a transition track between two in your face heavy metal tracks. I really like the song as is..... but on the album itself I am sure it will sound freaking bad ass just like Hell Patrol.
[icecreamman] Friday, November 15, 2013 11:39:26 AM
If you want Painkiller heres the link on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Painkiller-Judas-Priest/dp/B0000630BT! I just want a classic heavy metal album.....
[icecreamman] Monday, November 04, 2013 3:55:52 PM
Fully agree J.D.! Painkiller is a wonderful album but it's not their only masterpiece. I can almost gurantee this album will be it folks, this for sure will be the final album. I just can't see this band making another album in 2018. As far the sound of the new album goes I will be looking for some great old school heavy metal, not really based off another album. This is a new line up and JP will alter their sound somewhat....
Well said HB. It actually grinds my gears how people think Iron Maiden changed things and were revolutionary blah blah - if you look back they came along at the right time with the right sound. Priest brought the metal to heavy metal years before Maiden decided to join the fun.
Head banger wrote:
no one needs a big wow album, ever. very few bands put out a true game changing album. they can still be a great band. lots of people love Megadeath, cant think of a game changer from them. heck, maiden might be the most popular (not to be confused with best) band out there, they changed nothing.
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
According to white trash,Priest doesnt have to have a big "wow" album out every 2 years but Saxon and other bands are expected to? Sounds like the same ole run of the mill these last 8 years Head Banger & Guido eh....
I was on facebook and I went to a bandsite of an obscure band that I like.
I saw where someone had posted a video of either their band or a band they like that they want everyone to check out.
Then I went to Judas Priest's page
and there was the same video. Is it possible that this person could be a fan of "both" bands?(lol)
Yeah I know, probably just spamming everyone but the same video on both sites kind of surprised me. I mean no-one
in their right mind would like both of these bands right?
I have been posting up here for five years now, amd I complain very little. Yes I am only 22, but I have been a Priest fan for the great majority of my life. I own all the Priest DVD's, VHS's, and albums. I have supported this band for years, and I couldn't be any happier about new material! DO NOT SAY I HAVE BEEN UNFAITHFUL TO JUDAS PRIEST!
Guys you proved me wrong, and I am very happy about it! Sorry for being unfaithful! Metal Gods have mercy upon me! Ha ha, ah yes I am pumped for this album!
OH MY GOD! IT IS COMING! FINNALLY SOME NEWS! BLU-RAY! THEY HAVE ARRIVED IN THE 2013! ....... now HELLRIDER blow up the forum again! IT IS TIME!!!!!!!!!
[icecreamman] Thursday, February 14, 2013 12:12:35 PM
You know what.... We will have a need Defenders of the Faith 30th Anniversery remaster before we get a new album. Hell, we may have the Painkiller Anniversery album before then!
[icecreamman] Friday, January 18, 2013 10:33:35 AM
I am to the point were I believe there is no new album..... I am starting to believe they are done period. Priest are still my favorite band but..... things have been down lately.
So with the tour done... what now? Could their be a chance we get the album the year? Yeah I know its unlikely, but its possible. Who knows right. We could get it 5 years now!
I must admit THIS is hilarious!!!!!!!!!! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Friday, March 30, 2012 7:21:10 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Naysayer? I think I'm gonna love the new LP,if its in the vein of Painkiller and not Retribution I'll be just as happy,I love the Painkiller LP always have,but if its in the vien of Retribution like Ian Hill says it is then I'll be just as happy Brain,if its in the vien of British Steel and Screaming For Vengeance mixed with Painkiller I'll be happy.
There are tons of combinations that will make me happy,its " YOU AND HELLRIDER" are the ones who are counting on this LP to be one way,screaming guitars and screaming vocals. If they write a track like Desert Plains or Pain And Pleasure you both will cry like babies. Its the two of YOU that are stacking up the odds against a perfect Painkiller album.
I never said it will 100% definately be one way or the other,go back and read my posts. If you and Hellrider actually do like this new album I will be utterly shocked,utterly "shocked". This new album will be for fans like myself,Guido,spapad,Head Banger,HRMG,Becks,Vail,and other elite members here,I'm sure we will like the majority of the new album,at least 8 songs out of 10 I figure.
The two of you are waling on thin ice hoping this album will be a Painkiller or a certain stupid swagger that only you seem to understand because of how retarded you are. Prepare to be disappointed ha.
Brian_Evans wrote:
Yeah man the new Priest album is gonna smack the naysayers like Diamond square in the face just like your pic. below and then we will see what he has to say. He will be eating crow for years ...lol
lol! (Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Wednesday, March 28, 2012 4:54:58 PM) Edited at: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 5:20:03 PM
What in the hell is going on? What is it with all these stupid post? I have never had an ill word with any of the members you mentioned.
How about this:
TREAT OTHERS IN THE FORUM THE WAY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED!!!!
Talking crap to some of the most respected members up here wont get you anywhere. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by HELL BENT FOR JUDAS from Friday, March 30, 2012 11:54:57 AM)
HELL BENT FOR JUDAS wrote:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!
ABOUT MY REFORM IDEAS!
I just want to reform this english language section!
Why is so important the reform?
1. Because i want to see much more JUDAS PRIEST fans here.
2. I want an exciting,creative funny and stately noticeboard which keeps the good fame of the JUDAS PRIEST.
3. I think some members insult others and offend the musicians of JUDAS PRIEST continously.
4.Some members try to provocate others. It's boring and pathetic!
5.Some monitorheads can't behave! They abuse others
(maybe this is their biggest orgasm!). This is a shame.
6. I have a golden rules: If you(especially Budred,JD DIAMOND("the wikipedia guy"),,Godoy with his/her lame body
and the horseheaded Spapad) behave well , I'll not "humiliate" them.
7. I don't like the coward Godoy's clones.
Don't forget this is a JUDAS PRIEST offical site! CAN YOU UNDERSTAND THIS???
JUST SAY A "petite" yes!
Dude I havent took a lesson in my whole life. Like J.D. I just started learning Priest songs and went from there.... [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Budred from Wednesday, May 11, 2011 4:01:10 AM)
Budred wrote:
I unlike some of you guys can't afford guitar lessons. Not to mention the gas to get there.
It would be a twenty mile drive.
I also work full time with varying schedules. I was just hoping someone
would clue me in on a good place to look to start teaching myself.
Glad you're concerned enough to ask though.
jimmyjames wrote:
Why not just go take guitar lessons?
Budred wrote:
Most people posting here seem to know quite a bit about guitars. I got one for christmas and I need to learn how
to play it. I Know an old man who is a country musician. He lowered the strings closer to the neck for me. He gave me
a "Bad Monkey" tube overdrive and a "Main Squeeze" compressor. I bought a Korg tuner and he showed me how to
tune my guitar. The only thing now is to start learning. Is their anyone here willing to help a newbie. I was hoping
someone here could suggest a site to teach me some "simple" things to practice and help myself get started. I've
never touched a guitar before so any advice has to be simplistic. Could anyone tell me what these pedals do. Any
advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm to old to become a musician but I've always wanted to play
a guitar. I don't expect to get great I just want to learn to play something. If you guys only want to talk to advanced players
it's all good. Thanks, regardless. Peace!
Glad to be here. Gone for two months and Hellrider blows up the place! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:52:15 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Good to see you, Icecreamman. You are like most here. We ALL have Priest on various media!!! Official purchases, go figure. Hellrider has, indeed, lost it.
Don't spam the site with flaming letters repeating the same thing for months on end and I am sure that you'll always be welcome! LOL!!!
icecreamman wrote:
Well make sure not to include me on that bad fan list. I have bought all the priest albums on several different formats each. The metal gods get more of my paycheck than I do sometimes! Ha ha
What happened to the old Hellrider? The Hellrider who could post up here with out adding random vids of stuff blowing up? Its very sad to me. You used to be a very respected member, now all of us who respected you are getting spamed off this site. PLEASE HELLRIDER calm down and post like a normal human being. KK leaving was hard on all of us, but the COME BACK KK 3 AXE ATTACK, will not do anything. So please post like a human being again and all this will be forgotten. I do not want your account being banned, but you are leaving them no choice......
[icecreamman] Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:38:54 PM
Well make sure not to include me on that bad fan list. I have bought all the priest albums on several different formats each. The metal gods get more of my paycheck than I do sometimes! Ha ha
THANK YOU GUYS! I HAVE A CHANCE TO SEE THE GREATEST HEAVY METL BAND EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by icecreamman from Sunday, August 14, 2011 11:27:39 AM)
icecreamman wrote:
YES COME TO NORTH CAROLINA! WE NEED SOME PRIEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
emoyag wrote:
Ok dudes, this is your chance to make an old geezer happy!! You will play in Winston-Salem Coliseum , North Carolina onSunday, Nov 27. If you could find it in your hearts to play RUN OF THE MILL from Rocka Rolla I could die happy. This is the BEST Priest song that I believe you guys have never played live. I can't find a version of it even in the earliest tapes from 75 on. What could make this show more memorable than playing RUN OF THE MILL??
As I quoted before: "What have you achieved now you're old?"-Well. come down here and show us!!!
HA! I thought he would! The only thing that prevents AOR from being higher up on the list is Roy Z's flat production. If it was an Allom produced album, well who knows. Hell Bent for Leather is so low becuase of the filler and becuase it has a great drop off of quality from its predecessor. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Sunday, August 14, 2011 8:32:01 PM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
I wish I could say the same about Judas Priest so I envy you. I have 12 Priest studio albums,I don't own Turbo,Jugulator,Demolition or Nostradamus. Those 4 albums bother me.Jugulator is the best out of all 4 but I hate Ripper Owens's voice so it ruins it for me. Priest has been my #1 favorite band since 1981 so yeah I envy you. Interesting list,however Painkiller under Retribution I think Hellrider could bust a spring lose if he sees it ha!
icecreamman wrote:
1. Stained Class
2. Defenders of the Faith
3.Sad Wings of Destiny
4.Sin After Sin
5. British Steel
6. Angel of Retribution
7. Screamning for Vengeance
8. Nostradamus
9.Ram it Down
10. Painkiller
11. Turbo
12.Point of Entry
13. Hell Bent for Leather
14.Jugulator
15. Rocka Rolla
16. Demolition
Really my list changes from day to day. I do not believe any of the Priest albums suck, and I do not hate any of them. Honestly any of the top 11 could have had the #1 spot. Judas Priest have an awesome catalouge of music.
YES COME TO NORTH CAROLINA! WE NEED SOME PRIEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by emoyag from Monday, August 08, 2011 5:01:42 PM)
emoyag wrote:
Ok dudes, this is your chance to make an old geezer happy!! You will play in Winston-Salem Coliseum , North Carolina onSunday, Nov 27. If you could find it in your hearts to play RUN OF THE MILL from Rocka Rolla I could die happy. This is the BEST Priest song that I believe you guys have never played live. I can't find a version of it even in the earliest tapes from 75 on. What could make this show more memorable than playing RUN OF THE MILL??
As I quoted before: "What have you achieved now you're old?"-Well. come down here and show us!!!
During all the years I am registered on this page i was following the news and discussions but
i did not post here since some years because i don´t understand some comments of so called “Fans”.
Why can´t some people accept the decisions of some band members ?
I also was shocked when I read this message because I also
think that Glenn and K.K. have been an unique guitar duo.
All album arrangements and great solo combinations, the unique and
the distinctively Priest sound are the result of this combination.
You are right when you say that Priest is not the same without K.K.
But: It is Kenneth´s life and it´s Kenneth´s decision to retire, not yours.
When I am unhappy with any situation, I try to change it.
Otherwise I can´t look in the mirror, so I respect his decision.
And: Ritchie is not K.K. , but he´s doing a great job.
I was also disappointed, when Rob left the Band, but Ripper was also
doing a great job and kept Priest alive.
There are so many discussions in this board I don’t understand.
About good or bad albums
I am 41 years old and a die-hard Priest fan since I was 12 years old !!!
And why ?
Because I see a development in the music from priest on every new album.
Every album is completely different to the other, but ever distinctive Priest.
I think one reason for this is, that Priest is not releasing a new album every 1 or to years. Mostly there was a long time between 2 Albums, a creative break.
When people say that RAM IT DOWN has been a bad move, or TURBO
has been only a commercial production I start laughing.
I am also a guitar player and maybe I see this from a different angle.
Turbo and Ram it down are great elaborated recordings.
And: Nostradamus was a Priest masterpiece with absolutely perfect arrangements.
Maybe some people were disappointed, for me as a musician it is great.
In Glenn´s solo albums I see the same.
It is logical that this doesn´t sound as Priest and
i am sure he did´nt do this to make money.
He did it to realize some own ideas and that´s right.
And Rob has realized his own ideas when he started a solo career.
I am very disappointed that this is the last tour because the guys
are over 60 years old, but they still have a lot of power and they
definitely don´t make a fool of themselves on stage.
And I am fully sad, that I am not able to see them on the last tour
because there were only 2 concerts in Germany, but far away from me.
I wishfully had the hope, to see them one final time in Frankfurt or Offenbach
and maybe to meet the guys backstage one more final time.
In 1997 I had this great honour to meet them for a sort moment to get my
Guitar signed by the band.
My greatest wish ever was to spend one day with them in their studio.
Maybe, I have this chance anytime when I visit London again.
For me, Priest was and still is a constant companion in my life.
So I am also sad about some changes but on the other side I am
more happy that Priest still is alive.
Do you think they are planning a new album because they need the money ?
I think they do it because they still love to make music and to be creative.
1. Stained Class
2. Defenders of the Faith
3.Sad Wings of Destiny
4.Sin After Sin
5. British Steel
6. Angel of Retribution
7. Screamning for Vengeance
8. Nostradamus
9.Ram it Down
10. Painkiller
11. Turbo
12.Point of Entry
13. Hell Bent for Leather
14.Jugulator
15. Rocka Rolla
16. Demolition
Really my list changes from day to day. I do not believe any of the Priest albums suck, and I do not hate any of them. Honestly any of the top 11 could have had the #1 spot. Judas Priest have an awesome catalouge of music.
Yeah the logo resembles the logo from the Painkiller era. Almost makes me wish they restore the "t" at the end. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Saturday, May 07, 2011 3:15:33 AM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Awsome new design for the forum and the Epitaph tour,K.K. will always be the spirit of Judas Priest but this isn't the end of the band,I think Richie Faulkner fits in perfectly and glad he is not holding a flying V. I really think that Judas Priest are going to suprise a lot of people with this next studio album I can't feel it and as I said before .....no it will not beat Sad Wings,Stained Class,British Steel,Screaming,Defenders or Painkiller but I think it will rival the rest of the discography and this is not worse than when Rob left the band,the new album will show what Priest are made of without K.K.,it may be so good that it might make K.K. come back to Priest.
HELL YEAH! Then Priest will come out to see a massive metal crazed army! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Wednesday, May 04, 2011 12:06:14 AM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
SEE, HEAR, AND FEEL THE METAL TO THE MAX IN OUR FACE NOT PARTIAL.
HELL YEAH MAN.WE ALL BUST IN WITH OUR LEATHER STUDS AND SPIKES. .IF WE ALL BROUGHT IT SECURITY WOULD PROBLY JUST SAY FUC? IT AND LET US ALL IN.
icecreamman wrote:
I hope Priest rings a full on assualt on the next album. I want everyone to bring out the leather, studs and spikes! I have mine out!
I can finnally post photos now. I feel so accomplished.... [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Tuesday, May 03, 2011 11:51:40 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Like the spikes too!
(actually had gone to look at those photos about 1/2 hour ago while you were trying to figure out how to post them. LOL!)
Spiked belt was on also, with the British Steel Belt Buckle [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Tuesday, May 03, 2011 11:46:44 PM)
Halford played an awesome live show when they were here last November! I would have loved to have heard Till The Day I Die live, since it's the most amazing song I've heard in a very long time. Regarding Rob, can anyone suggest a good first Fight cd? I've only heard a couple of songs, and love Just A Little Crazy, but I'd like to buy a cd and am not sure which one to go with first. Any suggestions?
After Priest fully retire, I would love to see Rob and Scott do another Fight album. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Monday, April 25, 2011 9:18:28 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
INNNFFFFUUUCCCCC??????EENNTTTENSSSEEEE MAN BRRRRIIINNNGGGG ITTTTTT ONNNNNNN
JUUUUDDDDAAASSSSSS PRRRRIIIIIEEESSSTTTTTTTTTTTTTT HEEEEAAAAVVVVYYYYY
MEEEETTTT TTTTAAAALLLLLL
ONLY DONT END THE WORLD SO WE CAN EXPERIENCE MORE AFTER THIS AND FROM THE HALFORD BAND ( METAL GOD )
INNTENSE MAAASSSSIIIIIVVVVEEEE RUUUUUSSSSHHHHHHHHH OFFFF POOOOOWWWWEEERRRRRRRRRRR
ULTIMATE METAL FULL ON AND IN OUR FACE
icecreamman wrote:
The Myans predicted the next Priest album in 2012. It will end the world with a massive blast of metal!
hellrider 31038 wrote:
Richie Faulkner Says Judas Priest Guitar Gig Is Like Thunder and Lightning
DESCRIBING THE SOUND OF THE NEW MIGHTY PRIEST BEAST METAL MONSTER ALBUM
SOON TO BE CRANKED AND IN OUR FACE
INNNNNNNTENNNSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
JUDAS PRIEST
MASTERS OF METAL
CONTINUING THE LEGACY
BACK AND WITH A VENGEANCE LIKE NEVER BEFORE
FULL ON AND IN YOUR FACE
I don't think this is a stunt, but I woul not put it past Maiden to do something like this. I think both bands care about their fans, but their mangment could care less. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Brian_Evans from Monday, April 25, 2011 7:25:20 PM)
Brian_Evans wrote:
I don't think Maiden would ever pull a stunt like that.
Daniela P wrote:
Exactly, very well said.
If you're selling tickets for the FINAL tour of AC/DC, you'd expect Angus to be there. If you're selling tickets for the FINAL Iron Maiden tour, you would expect Steve Harris and Bruce Dickinson to be there. The list goes on - the point being that I have bought tickets for something that turns out to be something else than what was ADVERTISED.
Every single person who bought a ticket, should be given a refund and an apology. Not some stupid management-statement about what a "great show" it will be.
Don't get me wrong - the issue is not that K.K is leaving, it's not a catastrophy that there's a new dude playing guitar - I mean, for god's sake, we survived the Ripper-era!
And I don't think any less of Glenn, Rob, Ian and Scott as musicians or members of Judas Priest.
NONE OF THAT is "the problem". The problem is announcing K.K's departure a month before the European summer-tour, when it's too late to cancel flights, rental cars, hotels and concert tickets! MAYBE I wanted the opportunity to make up my own mind whether or not I wanted to see this "alternative Priest".
I wasn't given that chance. I feel like an idiot for having been PLAYED this way, tricked into buying tickets to something that is not what I expected to see.
You wouldn't be okay if you paid for a Mercedes and someone delivered a Fiat to you door either.
People can say whatever they want, I think this was dishonest - and it doesn't really matter if it's K.K's fault, or Judas Priest's fault or the management's fault. The fact remains - I've taken vacation days and spent a lot of money on something that is not what it was being advertised as.
Sorry - but in my book, that's wrong.
jimmyjames wrote:
She's right though Becks. What they have done is sold tickets under false pretences. Whether it's the band or their management doing it, who cares? It stinks. As I said in my first post on this subject, what would everybody be saying if AC/DC sold a shitload of tickets and then announced Angus would not be there? There would be an outcry.
Becks wrote:
Just because we're not crucifying the band the way you are doesn't mean we're not taking it seriously you twit. As for being lied to, if you have read Rob Halfords statement, they had waiting so long in the hope that KK would COME BACK. They finally realised the clock had ticked too long. It has been poorly handled by Priest MANAGEMENT, but I for one refuse to shit all over the band and treat them like crap because of this.
Daniela P wrote:
It's funny... either people are totally lobotomized or they haven't been following this at all. It's amazing how lightly people are taking the situation- all I see is comments about how "it will be good and I will support the band".
How can it be "good" when you've been lied to for 6 months you suckers.... Unbelievable.
And to think that some no-name dude is going to make the show better...? The best he can do is stay the hell out of the spotlight as much as he can and let Ian step out for a change. But it still won't change much. If I was in Priest, I wouldn't have been able to even walk out on a stage and look the fans in the eyes. I would have been too ashamed of what's being done in the name of Judas Priest.
spapad wrote:
I don't want to pour salt into wounds, but what would a show be like with a guitar player almost 30 years their junior on stage? I hate to say it, but I think he is going to step the pace up! This might be the most energetic we have seen Priest in years. Don't get me wrong, you know how much I love KK and if you don't just read my profile quote. But the prospect of new blood does pose the opportunity of more action, and a hard driven show?
Just putting the idea out there. A new way to look at things. Instead of demise, what about rebirth? Could happen.
KK, you know I will always love you! Would beg you on my knees to come back! But if no, I must look forward to something positive coming from this.
The Myans predicted the next Priest album in 2012. It will end the world with a massive blast of metal! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Monday, April 25, 2011 8:27:14 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
Richie Faulkner Says Judas Priest Guitar Gig Is Like Thunder and Lightning
DESCRIBING THE SOUND OF THE NEW MIGHTY PRIEST BEAST METAL MONSTER ALBUM
SOON TO BE CRANKED AND IN OUR FACE
INNNNNNNTENNNSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
JUDAS PRIEST
MASTERS OF METAL
CONTINUING THE LEGACY
BACK AND WITH A VENGEANCE LIKE NEVER BEFORE
FULL ON AND IN YOUR FACE
Guys remember it is all done now! There is nothing you can do about it! It is times like these when we really see who loves Priest! I would spend hundreds of dollars to see Priest with or without my favorite guitarist! It was KK's playing that got me into guitar, and I am fully supportive of Judas Priest! Rob, Glenn, Ian, and Scott all need our support! So quit complaning, and get ready for an awesome show! Listen to Glenns solo albums, listen to Robs; I am sure they can pull off a album and tour together. Judas Priest is not a single person, it is an entity on its own. The Rolling Stones continued without Bill Wyman, why can't Priest countinue without KK Downing?
Ouch, I think they waited, until the could not anymore. Putting on my Rosey glasses.
Head banger wrote:
realy, I could live with them playing to gaddafi more than I can live with the idea that they sold tickets knowing kk wouldnt be there.
if they thought he would come back then fine.
Becks wrote:
I think it's pretty extreme to say the fact they carried on with the decision the band made as a whole unethical. Not wise considering, to be sure, but unethical? An unethical decision would be something like if Priest accepted shit loads of money from Gaddafi for a private gig in Libya, where many people suffer every day. That is a true lack of ethics and morals. An unwise decision regarding something that, as I said, the band AS A WHOLE decided, that is not unethical by definition I don't think.
jimmyjames wrote:
You don't need to know the reasons for what has happened? They don't matter. The fact is they've announced a farewell tour and then six months later announced that the guy who started the band will not be taking part. Apparently they had known he wasn't happy and were hoping he'd change his mind, he didn't. They should never have announced a tour and started selling tickets until they knew what was happening, it's unethical.
Becks wrote:
Because I honestly don't think it's a good use of my energy and time, being negative and shitting over the band like that. We don't know all the details, therefore I don't think making judgements on what has happened is wise.
jimmyjames wrote:
Why not? They've pulled the wool over the eyes of their fans and are making money out of it. Low.
Becks wrote:
Yeah it does stink, but I am not going to attack the band over it (management, maybe, lol). I recognise that the end of Judas Priest is nigh - I mean, they're pretty old dudes, not that much younger than my dad, and my dad wouldn't be able to rock out every night on stage anymore (if that was his profession) LOL! So I am going to embrace the band as I always have, enjoy the last bit of the ride, and be thankful for all the many years they have given us of their talent, time, and music.
jimmyjames wrote:
She's right though Becks. What they have done is sold tickets under false pretences. Whether it's the band or their management doing it, who cares? It stinks. As I said in my first post on this subject, what would everybody be saying if AC/DC sold a shitload of tickets and then announced Angus would not be there? There would be an outcry.
Becks wrote:
Just because we're not crucifying the band the way you are doesn't mean we're not taking it seriously you twit. As for being lied to, if you have read Rob Halfords statement, they had waiting so long in the hope that KK would COME BACK. They finally realised the clock had ticked too long. It has been poorly handled by Priest MANAGEMENT, but I for one refuse to shit all over the band and treat them like crap because of this.
Daniela P wrote:
It's funny... either people are totally lobotomized or they haven't been following this at all. It's amazing how lightly people are taking the situation- all I see is comments about how "it will be good and I will support the band".
How can it be "good" when you've been lied to for 6 months you suckers.... Unbelievable.
And to think that some no-name dude is going to make the show better...? The best he can do is stay the hell out of the spotlight as much as he can and let Ian step out for a change. But it still won't change much. If I was in Priest, I wouldn't have been able to even walk out on a stage and look the fans in the eyes. I would have been too ashamed of what's being done in the name of Judas Priest.
spapad wrote:
I don't want to pour salt into wounds, but what would a show be like with a guitar player almost 30 years their junior on stage? I hate to say it, but I think he is going to step the pace up! This might be the most energetic we have seen Priest in years. Don't get me wrong, you know how much I love KK and if you don't just read my profile quote. But the prospect of new blood does pose the opportunity of more action, and a hard driven show?
Just putting the idea out there. A new way to look at things. Instead of demise, what about rebirth? Could happen.
KK, you know I will always love you! Would beg you on my knees to come back! But if no, I must look forward to something positive coming from this.
Make it 19 -5 JD! Saxon are better than ever while Maiden have really fizzed out, the Final Frontier was okay, but okay does not cut it. I am still waiting on a Saxon/Judas Priest U.S. Tour!
Yep thats the way it was here in the states too Rik. Maiden didn't so much sell out to a wider audience as you know but thier song writting starting from 1990's poor quality album "No Prayer For The Dying" all the way till 2010's poor quality album The Final Frontier has sucked BIG TIME. from 1990 to 2010 they wrote 8 studio albums and only 1 of them are decent"A Matter Of Life And Death". Brave New World only has 4 songs that are worth a shit,the other 6 songs suck balls.
Saxon sold out big time,but had come back full circle and proved themselves to the metal world they are quality british heavy metal and have been for 16 years.
The Maiden fanboy created this thread 5 months ago thinking that everybody would be flocking towards Maiden and posting Maiden over Saxon,but this back fired on his ass big time with Saxon grabbing 17 votes and with Maiden only grabbing 5 votes over 5 months. That shows how lame Iron Maiden really is these last 20 years. Pretty sad when a band has to live off the early 1980's for fan's opinions here in 2011,absolutely "sad".
Hey Maiden fanboy.....17 to 5 Saxon is kicking your lame band's ass these last 16 years and counting HAHA!!! Keep living in the 80's haha!!!
(Quoting Message by Rik_ from Sunday, April 24, 2011 2:56:20 PM)
Rik_ wrote:
During the late 80s & through the 90s, heavy rock / metal generally lost it's street cred, at least it did here in the UK, not just Saxon . The two magazines here which had traditionally flown the flag for metal became full of bands which had no business being in there in my opinion, chilli peppers, Faith no more, grunge bands etc etc', it got virtually no radio air time either, and traditional metal was pushed out & poked fun at or portrayed as old hat. Only bands like Metallica or Guns & roses (another band living off the sale of one album) seemed to be spared the rod. Saxon were often treated with little respect, but they stuck to their guns like Motorhead, Priest and the likes, and they rode out the storm while other bands either fell by the wayside or tried to appeal to a wider audience. Edited at: Sunday, April 24, 2011 2:57:58 PM
Edited at: Sunday, April 24, 2011 3:22:53 PM
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[icecreamman] Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:44:34 AM
If Priest were to take what worked best on British Steel, Defenders of the Faith, and Painkiller; and worked off that we could have a great metal album. At least we know there will be a new album. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:39:23 AM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Yes,I really think Rob and Glenn can come up with something excellent,but no it will not top 6 of thier LPs. I like the Hell Bent For Leather album for example,there are 4 tracks on the album I've never like after all these years : Take On The World,Burnin' Up,Before The Dawn and Evil Fantasies.
This being said in my opinion the new album could be better than Hell Bent For Leather,it won't be able to top the "song Hell Bent For Leather" but I can see it topping the album over all if the song writting quality is there. Before K.K. left and if he would of been on this next album then it wouldn't of bothered me for them to put one song like "Worth Fighting For" on the new album if done right,but now K.K. is gone I feel every track must be something heavy,either like All Guns Blazing or Bloodstone,or even Grinder or melodic like Between The Hammer & The Anvil and Hellrider the song.
Something like this so there is a mix of sounds,melody but heavy as hell like the Painkiller album has the heavy theme instead of anything "Nostradamus " related.
icecreamman wrote:
Man, if Priest can put out an album that is anywhere close to Defenders or Painkiller I would buy 15 copies of it. Like you I am sure they are going for it, and I am sure they will shut up all that lack faith! Keep defending JD! We will get a great heavy metal album.
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Very well said Freeze. This is very tricky,I guess the new line up is not "Priest" but a new chapter of the band that will NEVER top the magic of the old,but at this point I just don't care anymore. Since the day of the release of Nostradamus July 2008 pretty much 3 long years ago,I've been letdown with the album and "CRAVING" new metal from this band.
And although the new album will not top 6 of thier albums,it could top 7 other albums they have with K.K. so its all about the new album for me,if it kicks ass it might have it's own "magic" ...the band will be releasing it's 17th studio LP and it could very well rate in at # 7 or #8 ,no it will not top the elite Priest albums but this still may kick ass,it very well could be better than Angel Of Retribution and if that happens thats good enough for me.
There still is a part of me that is glad K.K. is out of the band because he was holding down Rob,Glenn and Ian from making another album,or an album that was not going to be a heavy metal masterpiece,that being said this makes me still crave a new album from this band,but I do see why your opinion is this way,I fully understand but I'm siding in with Hellrider with keeping the faith for this next album,it might shock us all who knows.
For me personally...it was way worse,much worse when "ROB" left the band. Sure this still sucks,but I think this new album will be better than the Ripper albums,Rob Glenn and Ian are still here,thats all that matters to me.Again,if the new album is terrible then that will be the day the music will die for me.
Rob Glenn and Ian I'm sure are aware of this and they may try to muster up one of the best albums of all time which could put this album up next to classics like Painkiller,ect....no not as good but it could be close...
Angel Of Retribution wasn't as good as Painkiller or Defenders,Screaming,British Steel or Sad Wings but it rates in at #6 for me personally...this new album could rate in at #6 and knock Retribution down a notch to # 7 with the new album at #6....that would be one hell of an acomplishment,this is why I still have faith in this new album.
(Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:48:19 AM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
Its good to see such great discourse regarding the band and all that has occurred. I used a different anaolgy when talking to MM about it earlier. For ME, it's like watching a loved one go through divorce. Of course you support them but it still hurts and it will never be "the same". I will always cherish the memories I have of the band and all the great shows. The thing is, for me, it will not be PRIEST. It will be the remaining members playing as Priest. They will be awesome. It will be epic. They never fail to deliver. All of this is true.
The thing is, I want to remember them as they were way back when I first saw them in the 70's. When I first was drawn to their magic. I want to remember them as they were on that summer's day in Detroit just a couple years ago, when I was only feet from them. Without KK, it will not be the same and, for me, that says it all. I am truly glad that so many of you will go and will say your "good byes", or whatever you wish to call it, in your own ways. That is a good thing. For me, it is over. I will always love the band and I support whatever they do, just as I would any loved one. I still love Judas Priest. That doesn't change.
[icecreamman] Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:39:06 AM
It is just so funny to me how Metallica had the biggest name on the box (its huge), and they sucked! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Budred from Saturday, April 23, 2011 7:30:03 AM)
Budred wrote:
I used to think Metallica was the second best live band out there, even after the music started to suck.
The last time I saw them was 03' on their Summer Sanitarium tour and they freakin' rocked. I bought
the Big Four also and after watching I probably wouldn't go to another Metallica show. They sucked.
I liked Megadeth the best, then Slayer, then Anthrax. All good performances. Just my opinion.
icecreamman wrote:
One thing that annoys me is that people around here think Judas Priest is a gay man that wears leather. Ignorance surrounds me here in Kinston NC. I have the big 4 Blu Ray , Anthrax and Megadeth stole the show. I hate that Metallica got the big headline and a big fancy production, but it was cool to see the first two bands wipe the stage with them. Slayer had a good set, just not as good as the first two bands. Anthrax is a different band with Joey. He brings them to a whole new level.
spapad wrote:
And I hate when they do that. Joey Belladonna is awesome! Like you said, what is that Rob' band crap? Unless they are speaking of Halford they have no reason to say that. Has to bee dumbed down so kids can figure out it's one of Rob's bands. What an insult, the way it is written.
icecreamman wrote:
I got that same feeling, but that is the internet for you. Dummed down for kids.
spapad wrote:
Anthrax without Joey is like Priest without Rob. But the article just seemed kinda dumbed down for kids.
icecreamman wrote:
I did'nt like how the article called Priest "Rob's band". Great for Anthrax anyway, I am glad to see Joey back with them.
[icecreamman] Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:15:26 AM
Man, if Priest can put out an album that is anywhere close to Defenders or Painkiller I would buy 15 copies of it. Like you I am sure they are going for it, and I am sure they will shut up all that lack faith! Keep defending JD! We will get a great heavy metal album. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Saturday, April 23, 2011 9:42:31 AM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Very well said Freeze. This is very tricky,I guess the new line up is not "Priest" but a new chapter of the band that will NEVER top the magic of the old,but at this point I just don't care anymore. Since the day of the release of Nostradamus July 2008 pretty much 3 long years ago,I've been letdown with the album and "CRAVING" new metal from this band.
And although the new album will not top 6 of thier albums,it could top 7 other albums they have with K.K. so its all about the new album for me,if it kicks ass it might have it's own "magic" ...the band will be releasing it's 17th studio LP and it could very well rate in at # 7 or #8 ,no it will not top the elite Priest albums but this still may kick ass,it very well could be better than Angel Of Retribution and if that happens thats good enough for me.
There still is a part of me that is glad K.K. is out of the band because he was holding down Rob,Glenn and Ian from making another album,or an album that was not going to be a heavy metal masterpiece,that being said this makes me still crave a new album from this band,but I do see why your opinion is this way,I fully understand but I'm siding in with Hellrider with keeping the faith for this next album,it might shock us all who knows.
For me personally...it was way worse,much worse when "ROB" left the band. Sure this still sucks,but I think this new album will be better than the Ripper albums,Rob Glenn and Ian are still here,thats all that matters to me.Again,if the new album is terrible then that will be the day the music will die for me.
Rob Glenn and Ian I'm sure are aware of this and they may try to muster up one of the best albums of all time which could put this album up next to classics like Painkiller,ect....no not as good but it could be close...
Angel Of Retribution wasn't as good as Painkiller or Defenders,Screaming,British Steel or Sad Wings but it rates in at #6 for me personally...this new album could rate in at #6 and knock Retribution down a notch to # 7 with the new album at #6....that would be one hell of an acomplishment,this is why I still have faith in this new album.
(Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:48:19 AM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
Its good to see such great discourse regarding the band and all that has occurred. I used a different anaolgy when talking to MM about it earlier. For ME, it's like watching a loved one go through divorce. Of course you support them but it still hurts and it will never be "the same". I will always cherish the memories I have of the band and all the great shows. The thing is, for me, it will not be PRIEST. It will be the remaining members playing as Priest. They will be awesome. It will be epic. They never fail to deliver. All of this is true.
The thing is, I want to remember them as they were way back when I first saw them in the 70's. When I first was drawn to their magic. I want to remember them as they were on that summer's day in Detroit just a couple years ago, when I was only feet from them. Without KK, it will not be the same and, for me, that says it all. I am truly glad that so many of you will go and will say your "good byes", or whatever you wish to call it, in your own ways. That is a good thing. For me, it is over. I will always love the band and I support whatever they do, just as I would any loved one. I still love Judas Priest. That doesn't change.
I could care less if Rob is gay, he is just Rob Halford to me. He is THE METAL GOD. With Anthrax I hated the John Bush era, although I do like Armored Saint. Joey is just better suited for Anthrax. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, April 22, 2011 10:40:15 PM)
spapad wrote:
Joey's voice is what I expect to hear when I listen to Anthrax. I quit them when he left, sound familiar? Some bands are just so identified by the voice and lyrics that when the singer leaves the band is just beyond help.
Same situation as with Priest wtih Ripper. You can get someone who can do all the ranges of voice but if the new lyrics are not there, and the heart is not there, it's not going to impress anyone.
On the gay thing, I knew he was gay long ago. It made no difference to me then, it makes zero difference now. I loved him, and I still love him, and always will. That's Southern speak that they think Judas Priest is just him. Ignorant talk.
(Quoting Message by icecreamman from Friday, April 22, 2011 10:32:47 PM)
icecreamman wrote:
One thing that annoys me is that people around here think Judas Priest is a gay man that wears leather. Ignorance surrounds me here in Kinston NC. I have the big 4 Blu Ray , Anthrax and Megadeth stole the show. I hate that Metallica got the big headline and a big fancy production, but it was cool to see the first two bands wipe the stage with them. Slayer had a good set, just not as good as the first two bands. Anthrax is a different band with Joey. He brings them to a whole new level.
spapad wrote:
And I hate when they do that. Joey Belladonna is awesome! Like you said, what is that Rob' band crap? Unless they are speaking of Halford they have no reason to say that. Has to bee dumbed down so kids can figure out it's one of Rob's bands. What an insult, the way it is written.
icecreamman wrote:
I got that same feeling, but that is the internet for you. Dummed down for kids.
spapad wrote:
Anthrax without Joey is like Priest without Rob. But the article just seemed kinda dumbed down for kids.
icecreamman wrote:
I did'nt like how the article called Priest "Rob's band". Great for Anthrax anyway, I am glad to see Joey back with them.
One thing that annoys me is that people around here think Judas Priest is a gay man that wears leather. Ignorance surrounds me here in Kinston NC. I have the big 4 Blu Ray , Anthrax and Megadeth stole the show. I hate that Metallica got the big headline and a big fancy production, but it was cool to see the first two bands wipe the stage with them. Slayer had a good set, just not as good as the first two bands. Anthrax is a different band with Joey. He brings them to a whole new level. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, April 22, 2011 10:26:10 PM)
spapad wrote:
And I hate when they do that. Joey Belladonna is awesome! Like you said, what is that Rob' band crap? Unless they are speaking of Halford they have no reason to say that. Has to bee dumbed down so kids can figure out it's one of Rob's bands. What an insult, the way it is written.
icecreamman wrote:
I got that same feeling, but that is the internet for you. Dummed down for kids.
spapad wrote:
Anthrax without Joey is like Priest without Rob. But the article just seemed kinda dumbed down for kids.
icecreamman wrote:
I did'nt like how the article called Priest "Rob's band". Great for Anthrax anyway, I am glad to see Joey back with them.
I got that same feeling, but that is the internet for you. Dummed down for kids. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, April 22, 2011 10:08:06 PM)
spapad wrote:
Anthrax without Joey is like Priest without Rob. But the article just seemed kinda dumbed down for kids.
icecreamman wrote:
I did'nt like how the article called Priest "Rob's band". Great for Anthrax anyway, I am glad to see Joey back with them.
I believe many of us will support Priest until the end. We may sound selfish, but Priest fans seem to be a loyal bunch. As for me, I know I will be there when all is said and done. I actually shed a tear today listening to Rock Hard Ride Free. I felt like a little girl, but hey, this is my favorite band. Without Priest I wouldn't be the musician I am now. I owe them my loyalty, hence their music has given my life much joy. I will be forever grateful for the good and the bad, because at least we still have the world's greatest heavy metal band. LONG LIVE THE METAL GODS. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Friday, April 22, 2011 8:22:32 PM)
spapad wrote:
I now realize that we fans of Priest have always been a selfish lot. We have good reason to be.
Why mess with lightning in a bottle?
But we must go on. KK wants us to support the band and I'm sure they have found someone more than up to the job and works simpatico with Glenn. We all fell away when Ripper replaced Rob, because the lyrics and voice was not what we wanted, (we are a brutal judging bunch), and it was not a good separation back then. Not that it ever is for us fans.
I'll be out there supporting them. They are still MY band, I will miss KK tremendously, and might even cry, but I'll be there showing my love of my ALL TIME FAVORITE BAND.
I love my Metal Gods. It's hard enough to see a split so late, but I want to see them one last time. With tears in my eyes when the show is over.
I did'nt like how the article called Priest "Rob's band". Great for Anthrax anyway, I am glad to see Joey back with them. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Becks from Friday, April 22, 2011 9:55:15 PM)
Look man I love Nostradamus, but I am not going to say Demolition is bad either. Both are really great. If only Demolition wasn't plagued by bad lyrics. Nostradamus was great, but I don't want another album like it. I think it caught everyone off guard after AOR. I believe AOR would have been a masterpiece if it wasn't for Roy Z's bad production. It sounds like a Halford album at times.As for the next album, I say let Tom Allom produce it, and make it heavy as hell.
Demolition destroys Nostradamus.
I'm listening to "One on One" as I'm writing this. People always talk about wanting
"Metal". This album is "Metal"
If K.K. had the keys for Nostradamus and Glenn had them for Demolition then let Glenn
do the driving. At least this album is heavy. Do people hate Ripper so bad that they fail
to hear how heavy this album is? To me it's laughable.I like Ripper and I'm glad he
kept Priest going. He's no Rob and I'll never say he is but I don't think they could have
found "anyone" to "fill in" as well as he did. We should be grateful for him.
Rip away, it won't bother me. Edited at: Friday, April 22, 2011 8:51:19 AM
[icecreamman] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:38:44 PM
Hey guys, my thoughts in prayers are with you all. It must be tough after all these years to have a friend just quit. Just wanted you guys to know I will support you in whatever you do.
Best of luck to all of you, Rob, KK, Glenn, Ian and Scott
Ritchie you have some BIG shoes to fill. Let the Metal Gods bless you man.
[icecreamman] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:34:50 PM
This will be my first time seeing Priest. I had an opportunity to see them on the metal masters tour, but due to some health problems I had to stay in boring Kinston NC. I have regreted it ever since, especially since Ronnie passed away and KK quiting. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:31:10 PM)
spapad wrote:
I went to the last two tours (after not seeing them for a few years), one on my own and one I met up with Guido. I loved the shows. My daughter however was always off with her father at the times they toured, so I promised her I would take her to this tour come hell or highwater. Really, being there with her and hopefully a few friends from this board, it's going to be a great time, and I will look forward to it.
icecreamman wrote:
I made a promise to myself and to Chelsea ( My girlfriend of 3 years ) that we would see Priest , no matter how much it cost or how far we have to travel. I will see the greatest heavy metal band ever live.
spapad wrote:
I know the feeling. I've seen the the guys all together several times and since Scott has been with them for so many years now he seems the obvious true Priest drummer. I wish it could be different, but no. I will go and support my band I love so much, even KK wants the fans to support the band and his decision. So, that is what I must except, or walk away......................and I won't walk away, so........there ya go. Tour time.
icecreamman wrote:
Yeah I really feel bad for Rob, but it also may be very awkward for Glenn. His parntner in crime for so many years is gone, I really feel for him. I will definitly see Priest and support them in anything they are involved in. I love those guys too much. They are like my best friends that I have never met. I just saddens me that I never experianced the classic line up live.
spapad wrote:
I'm sure most of us were greatful for the news. I can now see why HRMG said when Rob annouced the final JP tour on his Halford tour that he was truly down about it. He already knew what we found out yesterday. How could he not be anything else but sad to loose KK. I wonder if KK's annoucement was not a somewhat double edged sword for him. He did that same thing years ago, and yet this time he had to be the one receiving the bad news. Must have hurt even more to know that feeling from the opposite side.
At last, I'm glad they are all gentlemen and no one is throwing words at each other this time. Sad resolve for all of us.
icecreamman wrote:
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will.
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
[icecreamman] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:25:27 PM
I made a promise to myself and to Chelsea ( My girlfriend of 3 years ) that we would see Priest , no matter how much it cost or how far we have to travel. I will see the greatest heavy metal band ever live. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:17:55 PM)
spapad wrote:
I know the feeling. I've seen the the guys all together several times and since Scott has been with them for so many years now he seems the obvious true Priest drummer. I wish it could be different, but no. I will go and support my band I love so much, even KK wants the fans to support the band and his decision. So, that is what I must except, or walk away......................and I won't walk away, so........there ya go. Tour time.
icecreamman wrote:
Yeah I really feel bad for Rob, but it also may be very awkward for Glenn. His parntner in crime for so many years is gone, I really feel for him. I will definitly see Priest and support them in anything they are involved in. I love those guys too much. They are like my best friends that I have never met. I just saddens me that I never experianced the classic line up live.
spapad wrote:
I'm sure most of us were greatful for the news. I can now see why HRMG said when Rob annouced the final JP tour on his Halford tour that he was truly down about it. He already knew what we found out yesterday. How could he not be anything else but sad to loose KK. I wonder if KK's annoucement was not a somewhat double edged sword for him. He did that same thing years ago, and yet this time he had to be the one receiving the bad news. Must have hurt even more to know that feeling from the opposite side.
At last, I'm glad they are all gentlemen and no one is throwing words at each other this time. Sad resolve for all of us.
icecreamman wrote:
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will.
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
[icecreamman] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:13:22 PM
Yeah I really feel bad for Rob, but it also may be very awkward for Glenn. His parntner in crime for so many years is gone, I really feel for him. I will definitly see Priest and support them in anything they are involved in. I love those guys too much. They are like my best friends that I have never met. I just saddens me that I never experianced the classic line up live. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:04:27 PM)
spapad wrote:
I'm sure most of us were greatful for the news. I can now see why HRMG said when Rob annouced the final JP tour on his Halford tour that he was truly down about it. He already knew what we found out yesterday. How could he not be anything else but sad to loose KK. I wonder if KK's annoucement was not a somewhat double edged sword for him. He did that same thing years ago, and yet this time he had to be the one receiving the bad news. Must have hurt even more to know that feeling from the opposite side.
At last, I'm glad they are all gentlemen and no one is throwing words at each other this time. Sad resolve for all of us.
icecreamman wrote:
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will.
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
[icecreamman] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:03:56 PM
Please dont bring up that sick bastard. Dave Holland digust me. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:59:51 PM)
Head banger wrote:
damn straight
Budred wrote:
As well he should be the fucking puke.
Head banger wrote:
I think Dave is still "otherwise occupied" and will be for a couple years
JT_Small_Deadly_Space wrote:
I can't think of a worse announcement, next they'll be telling us that Scott has retired and they have rehired Dave Holland to play on the final tour.
I am just glad Rob had something to say so quickly. I thought it might take a week or so for the metal god to respond. Also it is good to Scott "growing up" to be a spokesperson of the band. When no one will give us answers, Scott or Rob will. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Thursday, April 21, 2011 7:44:10 PM)
spapad wrote:
Thanks PK, IC, good to get all anlges on this sad news.
Painkiller87 wrote:
JUDAS PRIEST Drummer: The Fans Want Us To Go On (Video) - Apr. 21, 2011
The Artisan News Service conducted a short interview with JUDASPRIEST drummer Scott Travis at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in downtown LosAngeles, California. When asked for an update on the just-announced departure of the band's original guitarist, K.K. Downing, Travis replied, "The update is in the press release [which came out Wednesday morning], so you know as much as I do. But you have to have the burning desire in your heart, in my opinion, to play heavymetal music."
He added, "We all start at a young age and it's not because of money, fame or girls — you start because you love the music. So if he's not feeling that anymore, then I give him props for taking himself out of the game, basically."
When asked about the remaining JUDAS PREST members' decision to go ahead with their previously announced tour plans with a replacement guitarist — 31 year-old British guitar player Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) — Travis said, "It's never an easy decision to replace any longtime bandmember, but PRIEST is almost like its own machine, and the fans want PRIEST to continue, we want it to continue, and we have to go on. K.K.… I can't speak for him, but we have to go on; that's all."
Downing released a statement earlier today blaming his departure from JUDAS PRIEST on "an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time." He added that he "decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to . . . our cherished fans."
[icecreamman] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:23:10 AM
I will wait a couple of hours. Maybe they can get things straight at the mill. Thanks for posting it here. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by John Murphy32445 from Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:14:30 AM)
John Murphy32445 wrote:
It's there dude, front page.
Seems like there's too much traffic for the site it keeps going down.
[icecreamman] Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:12:48 AM
I don't see it. Everything at the mill still looks the same as it did yesterday. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by John Murphy32445 from Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:08:09 AM)
It is with much regret that I will not be with you this summer. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your concerns about my health. Please rest assured that I am O.K.
There has been an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time.
Therefore I have decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to you, our cherished fans.
However I would urge you to please support the Priest as I have no doubt that it will be a show not to be missed.
All my love and respect,
on KK's steel mill site thought u might all want to see it. Can't believe he has left.
I will be going. I never seen Priest live, so it is a must. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:03:08 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Now then. Time for some Metal Blah.
In light of the recent bad news, the big question now is:
Who will go see Judas Priest (without KK) perform live in their last ever world tour? Would anyone be willing to? As crappy as this question sounds, apparently the rest of the band wants to go on ahead with "all guns blazing" and with the new guy in tow. At least one thing is certain--a new album will come out next year. Here's hoping that KK helped in creating at least some of it (one SONG, at least).
Personally, I will go see them, at least to say goodbye to Glenn, Rob, Ian, and Scott, and give the new guy a chance. At least he won't be a permanent fixture, considering the rest of the band will be done soon. Still...this all blows. An explanation is needed, and fast.
No, it would sound to much like Halford. Halford is a band on their own. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by bov1 from Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:44:47 AM)
bov1 wrote:
I wish to see instead of Richie Faulkner in PRIEST - Metal Mike or Roy Z and can be
Pat Lachman ! This Will Be Awesome !
Yeah I have the same felling. The next album will be the heaviest album they have put out. DONT piss Rob or Glenn off, IT WILL GET MASSIVLEY HEAVY! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Thursday, April 21, 2011 7:39:36 AM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
lol! Dude thats the funniest shit I've heard all day (lol) Dude totally,I hear ya loud and clear...ha your the only one else besides me who has the guts and balls to say some shit like that, tell it like it really is with the band lately(last 5 years)good for you jimmy I however won't be counting down the days till the next album comes out like I was before any of this happened but I'll sure as hell be interested in it the day it comes out so I can listen to it before I decide to buy it. If the album is top notch with quality songs we might all be suprised.
I really think now that the album will be HEAVY AS HELL,I really think it will be so that will be interesting the week its released,still can't get pumped up for it incase it turns out like a lemon,but Rob and Glenn are out to prove something. Looks like the downfall of Judas Priest was it's founding member these last 5 years.
jimmyjames wrote:
This band, more than any other, fucks their fans around and blatantly rips them off. What would everyone be saying if AC/DC announced a tour, sold a shitload of tickets, and then said "By the way, Angus has retired and won't be there but we've got a new guy who fits in really well"? Bite the bullet you fuckin' pussies and cancel the tour, call it a day and fuck off with at least a small amount of self respect intact.
Yeah I have the same felling. The next album will be the heaviest album they have put out. DONT piss Rob or Glenn off, IT WILL GET MASSIVLEY HEAVY! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Thursday, April 21, 2011 7:39:36 AM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
lol! Dude thats the funniest shit I've heard all day (lol) Dude totally,I hear ya loud and clear...ha your the only one else besides me who has the guts and balls to say some shit like that, tell it like it really is with the band lately(last 5 years)good for you jimmy I however won't be counting down the days till the next album comes out like I was before any of this happened but I'll sure as hell be interested in it the day it comes out so I can listen to it before I decide to buy it. If the album is top notch with quality songs we might all be suprised.
I really think now that the album will be HEAVY AS HELL,I really think it will be so that will be interesting the week its released,still can't get pumped up for it incase it turns out like a lemon,but Rob and Glenn are out to prove something. Looks like the downfall of Judas Priest was it's founding member these last 5 years.
jimmyjames wrote:
This band, more than any other, fucks their fans around and blatantly rips them off. What would everyone be saying if AC/DC announced a tour, sold a shitload of tickets, and then said "By the way, Angus has retired and won't be there but we've got a new guy who fits in really well"? Bite the bullet you fuckin' pussies and cancel the tour, call it a day and fuck off with at least a small amount of self respect intact.
[icecreamman] Wednesday, April 20, 2011 8:40:07 PM
I will always defend the faith man. I just hope this is a spinal tap moment and KK realizes that he belongs in Priest........ [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Wednesday, April 20, 2011 8:10:11 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
HEY ICECREAM MAN KEEP THE FAITH MAN KK IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE
HEY KK IF YOU ARE OUT THERE GET YOUR AXE AND HEAD BACK TO THE STUDIO FOR THE NEXT MIGHTY PRIEST BEAST METAL MONSTER ALBUM.IF YOU THINK
WE ARE JUST GONNA LET YOU GO JUST LIKE THAT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBngKpldDlo
CRANK IT
(Quoting Message by icecreamman from Wednesday, April 20, 2011 8:02:39 PM)
icecreamman wrote:
This is some bull shit! I log on and see my favorite guitarist has quit my favorite band! I am hoping whats left of JP goes out there and destroys everything in their path! Right now I am really pissed with Ken, I was planning on buying the best tickets and driving as far out of my way as I had to to go and see "Classic Priest". I just want to ask KK why. Why did he betray the fans? Why did he lead us to believe there was at least one last chance to see them live?
[icecreamman] Wednesday, April 20, 2011 8:02:39 PM
This is some bull shit! I log on and see my favorite guitarist has quit my favorite band! I am hoping whats left of JP goes out there and destroys everything in their path! Right now I am really pissed with Ken, I was planning on buying the best tickets and driving as far out of my way as I had to to go and see "Classic Priest". I just want to ask KK why. Why did he betray the fans? Why did he lead us to believe there was at least one last chance to see them live?
Future of Mankind is fantastic! One of my favorites off Nostradamus! Really heavy riffs and the solos are incredible. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by JT_Small_Deadly_Space from Friday, January 28, 2011 7:44:50 AM)
JT_Small_Deadly_Space wrote:
Yeah with Nostradamus it's not an album I can slap on and listen to all of the way through even though that is how I first listened to it because I was told that is how it should be listened to.
Now if I put it on I skip the preludes and some main tracks unless it's the couple I really really like and there are some.
The tracks I listen to always: Dawn of Creation/ Prophecy (together it has to be done), Revelations, Death, Pestilence and Plague, Peace/ Conquest, Persecution, Solitude, Alone, Visions, Nostradamus, Future of Mankind.
For me that would have done it, that would have passed as a good solid metal album to me as they are pretty strong tracks in my eyes.
I'm surprised that Future of Mankind is so overlooked by people it's a really underated track with some really heavy riffs and a perfectly written chorus even on Rob's standards it breaks the mould.
But anyways on topic now, to me this is the best news in the world the thought of Priest writing another fantastic heavy metal album is all the motivation I need. I would even settle for something along the lines of Angel of Retribution because to me that was a cracking album. Not one bad song on it not even Loch-Ness I bloody love that song, so heavy.
So yeah all they need to do is up their game again and restore freedom to Scott Travis's phenominal drumming because the drummng on Painkiller and especially Jugulator was jaw dropping and on Nostradamus it was too basic for my liking. Edited at: Friday, January 28, 2011 7:45:07 AM Edited at: Friday, January 28, 2011 7:46:08 AM
[icecreamman] Friday, December 10, 2010 8:53:22 AM
I agree, that is the stupidest thing I have ever read or heard in my life. What are you thinking bringing back Dave Holland? Scott is the best drummer Priest ever had. Scott has been with the band for 20 years now, I think he is a permanent member......... [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by JT_Small_Deadly_Space from Friday, December 10, 2010 5:16:57 AM)
JT_Small_Deadly_Space wrote:
No offense but this is one of the stupidest thing I've ever read on this forum. Scott is one of the best things that happened to Priest.
The thing is Rob has a good way of tip toeing round things. He still hasn't said the band is splitting up. He never gives a definite answer like 'yes the band are splitting and there will be no more music or touring'. 'All good things come to an end' but this is still a miscellaneous response, he could simply be talking about touring, who knows. I do now question the validity of that article on Rock AAA though.
GLORIAROMANA S.-THE QUEEN OF METAL GOD-ROB HALFORD wrote:
MESSAGE PRAY FOR JUDAS PRIEST/ROB HALFORD
O my god!!!
2011 the last Judas Priest world tour???
I just can’t believe this!!!
Why you gaved us this news already,why such suddently and why now on Christmas???
Please do some to change your minds and not dessapear at all yet,the old fans will miss you,the new ones still need you,so please don’t do that cause to live without you is almost impossible and to replace you with others,is really impossible.
Without you,Judas Priest,or without Halford and Fight,died a half of
my heart,and when Rob will not be anymore,will die all my heart entirely.
Also,any you decided or any you will re-decide in time…
I love you and I will always love you my soul band!!!
1.Why that news already,why such suddently and why now on Christmas?
For me and for most many fans,this news is the most sadly news I ever heard related to my soul band ,and the most sadly thing is that is not just a rumour but is a true thing as far as these news already appears in your official site ,and on My space and Facebook too,etc.
I admit that I knew that news will come one day,cause is some normal at your age and after more than 30 years of musical carrer,in which the music was for your only reason to live,your only way to offer your fans all what they need from albums to live shows,things from the reason which the roads were your only homes,which always separated you by close people, parents,families,and friends,so for all these,was to expect as you to stop your live activity,but I admit I never though that news will come so soon,and so suddenly,and in special now on Christmas without to prepare us the fans from time,that way maked me to wonder if there out is other reason for which you stopped your live activity now or if this way to do the things is just a tipicaly british way.
I also hope that with the help of your fan support,to change your minds in time and to still continue to enjoy us with your live activity,at least 2 or 3 years from now,that even if your activity will not be such full like until now,meaning with such many shows per year,how was until now from 2 in 2 days ,or 3 in 3 days,will be ok just some shows per year,and even if a show will not during so much,how was until now with shows for
2 hours or 1 hour,will be ok just a show of some 25-30 minutes,just to see you,but if also you will not change your minds,I hope that you will continue at least with your studio activity,even I always image that you will put all Nostradamus album on stage,like a oper,how is The Wall of Roger Water,from the legendary Pink Floyd(my favorite opera),so hope you will enjoy us the fans at least with new albums and maybe some Dvd-s with some of your old images from your carrer,and maybe with a authentical book about your entire music history,and why not with some contests to fans, from which you will can give the fans the chance to win autographs from you,or some musical gifts from you,such as posters,or magazines,like souvenirs,any,just to know that you are still there,and alive.
2.Why with that news you bring just the most knows countries in Europe?
For me and for the most many fans,the news of the presentation of just these countries in your list, is also one of the most sadly,cause in this way exist the possibility like any of us to see you last time,or other first time,but worst,other at all ever.
I admit that I knew that my country will not be in the first list of your countries,cause you discovered us so late,and you came to us just ones and almost over
your 30 years of carrer,but I admit I never though that show you gaved us Romanians,in 2008,on 11 july,in Bucharest,at Best Fest Aftershock,will be the last but also I am thanksfully to God cause he gaved me the inspiration to go there to your show and the power to do all that sacrificies to arrive at your show,such as to throught out my last job for you,to rent money for travel,and car,etc and now to no have any regret for what I done then,cause you gaved the honour to come to us,and to bring us 2 hours of unique show,in which you enjoy us with your voice and your instrumental abilites,with your beautiful songs,and your cool stage changes,but first with your simple way to be,to speak with us,to treat us and to get down to us the fans from your celebrity status,like we was equals.
I also hope that you will include my country in your actual Europe list too,otherwise,for me ,and for many other fans,will be almost impossible to attend,and for me will definetly be,cause even if it’s a shame,but still living in a poor country with a hard history which was about more than 50 years of communism and humility and restrictions for us,the humanity,and from which we didn’t recover yet even if we are a liberal country now,but also still with bad leading system,bad laws and bad economy where the most small salary ,is the most small from UE,and is about 150-200euros/mouth,and also being without my own family,meaning without husband and kids to support me,without a job actually and
without the chance to get one now with this crisis,and still living with my parents,with a sick mother and a unemployed father,and an very old grandmother about almost 90 years old,so living just from their small contribution from state,money from which we must to save mounthy,for food,for utilities,for owns in bank,for medications,etc will be almost impossible to save some to attend to these countries of the tour,with all the travels taxes and the ticket,and if you will not introduce other countries in Europe,than mines,etc to can see you,then when you will introduce the other parts of your 2011 tour which probably will be one for USA,and one for Japan,well,definnetly for me,will be really impossible to attend,and all these are not a complain but a reality in which I think most many fans are,but I still hope you will try to introduce my country in your tour list,and other countries too,where you wasn’t ever or where you have owns.
3.Why with that news you forced us to do our inventary already?
For me and for the most many fans that news,put us to do our inventory related to our memories with you which we accumulate until now,such as how many of your music we bought,how many of your live shows we saw,etc.
I admit I knew that doing my own inventory I will be very very sad cause I discovered you such late,just now 4 years ago, and I didn’t succed to have all your original music long time,but I am proud today I already have this entirely,and because I discovered you
so late,I neither succed to attend to many of your shows,but I am proud that I attend to your first show in my country,and finnaly because I discovered you so late, I didn’t’ succed to meet Rob Halford,personally,to salute him,to do a photo with him,and take an autograph,but I am proud that I got one from Scott Travis,and because I discovered you so late I didn’t get the chance to fight for arriving to collaborate with you,or work for you.,but also,even if I discovered you so late,also I am very proud that I was one of your lucky fans which got the honour to keep a short corespondence with Miss.Jayne ,your
manager,with mr.Mark ,your art editor,and with Mr.Murray,your webmaster,people which passed my correspondence to the band and to Rob,and more than this,I am proud that I dedicated all my net pages to the band,and to Rob,and I will continue to fight for your induction and Rob into Rock Roll Hall of Fame and for bring you a star on Walk of Fame,and maybe a petition for your returning.
I also hope,even if you will retry,that you Halford band with still continue your live activity at least another some years,and will enjoy us with your tours,your new albums,and Dvd-es,and maybe a book,and maybe you will thing to come to Romania too,even in my city Arad,at our Rock on Mures festival,where I hope I will finnaly can meet you Rob Halford,salute you,do a photo with you,take and autograpg from you,and who knows,maybe to talk about a collaboration or work for you,all these before I will give you my sorries for what I said and I done related to you.
Conclusion:
I still cant' belive this news,but unfortunately is a true news!
But you Judas Priest shouldn’t gaved us this news already,and not such suddenly and not
now on Christmas!
Please do some,to change your minds and not desspear at all yet,the old fans will miss you,the new ones still need you,so please don’t do that cause to live without you is almost impossible and to replace with others,is really impossible.
Without you,Judas Priest,or without Halford and Fight,died a half of
my heart,and when Rob will not be anymore,will die all my heart entirely.
Also,any you decided or any you will re-decide in time…
I love you and I will always love you my soul band!!!
Gloria Romana Suciu-The Queen of Metal God-Rob Halford
[icecreamman] Wednesday, December 08, 2010 8:09:32 AM
READ THIS:
http://www.rockaaa.com/news/official-%E2%80%93-its-not-the-end-of-priest-1300 [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by GLORIAROMANA S.-THE QUEEN OF METAL GOD-ROB HALFORD from Wednesday, December 08, 2010 8:07:10 AM)
GLORIAROMANA S.-THE QUEEN OF METAL GOD-ROB HALFORD wrote:
MESSAGE PRAY FOR JUDAS PRIEST/ROB HALFORD
O my god!!!
2011 the last Judas Priest world tour???
I just can’t believe this!!!
Why you gaved us this news already,why such suddently and why now on Christmas???
Please do some to change your minds and not dessapear at all yet,the old fans will miss you,the new ones still need you,so please don’t do that cause to live without you is almost impossible and to replace you with others,is really impossible.
Without you,Judas Priest,or without Halford and Fight,died a half of
my heart,and when Rob will not be anymore,will die all my heart entirely.
Also,any you decided or any you will re-decide in time…
I love you and I will always love you my soul band!!!
1.Why that news already,why such suddently and why now on Christmas?
For me and for most many fans,this news is the most sadly news I ever heard related to my soul band ,and the most sadly thing is that is not just a rumour but is a true thing as far as these news already appears in your official site ,and on My space and Facebook too,etc.
I admit that I knew that news will come one day,cause is some normal at your age and after more than 30 years of musical carrer,in which the music was for your only reason to live,your only way to offer your fans all what they need from albums to live shows,things from the reason which the roads were your only homes,which always separated you by close people, parents,families,and friends,so for all these,was to expect as you to stop your live activity,but I admit I never though that news will come so soon,and so suddenly,and in special now on Christmas without to prepare us the fans from time,that way maked me to wonder if there out is other reason for which you stopped your live activity now or if this way to do the things is just a tipicaly british way.
I also hope that with the help of your fan support,to change your minds in time and to still continue to enjoy us with your live activity,at least 2 or 3 years from now,that even if your activity will not be such full like until now,meaning with such many shows per year,how was until now from 2 in 2 days ,or 3 in 3 days,will be ok just some shows per year,and even if a show will not during so much,how was until now with shows for
2 hours or 1 hour,will be ok just a show of some 25-30 minutes,just to see you,but if also you will not change your minds,I hope that you will continue at least with your studio activity,even I always image that you will put all Nostradamus album on stage,like a oper,how is The Wall of Roger Water,from the legendary Pink Floyd(my favorite opera),so hope you will enjoy us the fans at least with new albums and maybe some Dvd-s with some of your old images from your carrer,and maybe with a authentical book about your entire music history,and why not with some contests to fans, from which you will can give the fans the chance to win autographs from you,or some musical gifts from you,such as posters,or magazines,like souvenirs,any,just to know that you are still there,and alive.
2.Why with that news you bring just the most knows countries in Europe?
For me and for the most many fans,the news of the presentation of just these countries in your list, is also one of the most sadly,cause in this way exist the possibility like any of us to see you last time,or other first time,but worst,other at all ever.
I admit that I knew that my country will not be in the first list of your countries,cause you discovered us so late,and you came to us just ones and almost over
your 30 years of carrer,but I admit I never though that show you gaved us Romanians,in 2008,on 11 july,in Bucharest,at Best Fest Aftershock,will be the last but also I am thanksfully to God cause he gaved me the inspiration to go there to your show and the power to do all that sacrificies to arrive at your show,such as to throught out my last job for you,to rent money for travel,and car,etc and now to no have any regret for what I done then,cause you gaved the honour to come to us,and to bring us 2 hours of unique show,in which you enjoy us with your voice and your instrumental abilites,with your beautiful songs,and your cool stage changes,but first with your simple way to be,to speak with us,to treat us and to get down to us the fans from your celebrity status,like we was equals.
I also hope that you will include my country in your actual Europe list too,otherwise,for me ,and for many other fans,will be almost impossible to attend,and for me will definetly be,cause even if it’s a shame,but still living in a poor country with a hard history which was about more than 50 years of communism and humility and restrictions for us,the humanity,and from which we didn’t recover yet even if we are a liberal country now,but also still with bad leading system,bad laws and bad economy where the most small salary ,is the most small from UE,and is about 150-200euros/mouth,and also being without my own family,meaning without husband and kids to support me,without a job actually and
without the chance to get one now with this crisis,and still living with my parents,with a sick mother and a unemployed father,and an very old grandmother about almost 90 years old,so living just from their small contribution from state,money from which we must to save mounthy,for food,for utilities,for owns in bank,for medications,etc will be almost impossible to save some to attend to these countries of the tour,with all the travels taxes and the ticket,and if you will not introduce other countries in Europe,than mines,etc to can see you,then when you will introduce the other parts of your 2011 tour which probably will be one for USA,and one for Japan,well,definnetly for me,will be really impossible to attend,and all these are not a complain but a reality in which I think most many fans are,but I still hope you will try to introduce my country in your tour list,and other countries too,where you wasn’t ever or where you have owns.
3.Why with that news you forced us to do our inventary already?
For me and for the most many fans that news,put us to do our inventory related to our memories with you which we accumulate until now,such as how many of your music we bought,how many of your live shows we saw,etc.
I admit I knew that doing my own inventory I will be very very sad cause I discovered you such late,just now 4 years ago, and I didn’t succed to have all your original music long time,but I am proud today I already have this entirely,and because I discovered you
so late,I neither succed to attend to many of your shows,but I am proud that I attend to your first show in my country,and finnaly because I discovered you so late, I didn’t’ succed to meet Rob Halford,personally,to salute him,to do a photo with him,and take an autograph,but I am proud that I got one from Scott Travis,and because I discovered you so late I didn’t get the chance to fight for arriving to collaborate with you,or work for you.,but also,even if I discovered you so late,also I am very proud that I was one of your lucky fans which got the honour to keep a short corespondence with Miss.Jayne ,your
manager,with mr.Mark ,your art editor,and with Mr.Murray,your webmaster,people which passed my correspondence to the band and to Rob,and more than this,I am proud that I dedicated all my net pages to the band,and to Rob,and I will continue to fight for your induction and Rob into Rock Roll Hall of Fame and for bring you a star on Walk of Fame,and maybe a petition for your returning.
I also hope,even if you will retry,that you Halford band with still continue your live activity at least another some years,and will enjoy us with your tours,your new albums,and Dvd-es,and maybe a book,and maybe you will thing to come to Romania too,even in my city Arad,at our Rock on Mures festival,where I hope I will finnaly can meet you Rob Halford,salute you,do a photo with you,take and autograpg from you,and who knows,maybe to talk about a collaboration or work for you,all these before I will give you my sorries for what I said and I done related to you.
Conclusion:
I still cant' belive this news,but unfortunately is a true news!
But you Judas Priest shouldn’t gaved us this news already,and not such suddenly and not
now on Christmas!
Please do some,to change your minds and not desspear at all yet,the old fans will miss you,the new ones still need you,so please don’t do that cause to live without you is almost impossible and to replace with others,is really impossible.
Without you,Judas Priest,or without Halford and Fight,died a half of
my heart,and when Rob will not be anymore,will die all my heart entirely.
Also,any you decided or any you will re-decide in time…
I love you and I will always love you my soul band!!!
Gloria Romana Suciu-The Queen of Metal God-Rob Halford
[icecreamman] Wednesday, December 08, 2010 8:06:14 AM
http://www.rockaaa.com/news/official-%E2%80%93-its-not-the-end-of-priest-1300 [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by icecreamman from Wednesday, December 08, 2010 6:47:25 AM)
icecreamman wrote:
I cant beleive this is happening! I read the news last night and slept on it so i wouldn't bitch about it like a lot of us. I feel like a someone close to me just died, just 7 years ago we were all filled with hope and excitment with Priest reuniting, and now it may be all over. What bothers me is that Rob and KK spoke on how Priest had a few more years left in them. Also, notice how the press realese also states "World Tour". Does that mean they will countinue touring on a limited level? Rob also mentioned a new album in an interveiw a couple of months ago, and with the European leg of the tour ending in august, it doesn't leave much time for the US. So I envision them touring in 2012, their 40th annaversery with Rob. This may not truly be be the end, but if it is, it has been good. Priest are my favorite band, always will be. Unlike some of us, I believe Priest have been kicking ass since they reunited with Rob. Their music changed my life and many others. They have been the MOST influential artist on my music and on any metal artist.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
Well, I just came back from seeing HALFORD and Ozzy in Grand Rapids, Michigan tonight. FUCKING AWESOME!!!! Rob was incredible and this did not seem like a man that is ready to retire. But Priest is a band and if even one member is done, they will NOT replace him.
I love this band more than anything and all the bullshit I'm reading from some people just pisses me off! When Rob said tonight that he would be back next year with Priest, I don't know, there was just something about how he said it - he seemed sad.
If you are or ever were a Priest fan, GET OFF YOUR ASS AND COME TO SEE THEM AND SUPPORT THEM! I know I will go to every single show that I can make it to.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE INCREDIBLE MUSIC AND SHOWS - YOU TRULY ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE METAL GODS!!! Edited at: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 12:01:07 AM
lol!
Suddenly great bands have been visiting the forgotten land 
This is an older one..............
Saxon is kicking your lame band's ass these last 16 years and counting HAHA!!! Keep living in the 80's haha!!!
I however won't be counting down the days till the next album comes out like I was before any of this happened but I'll sure as hell be interested in it the day it comes out so I can listen to it before I decide to buy it. If the album is top notch with quality songs we might all be suprised.