My favorite two bands are set to release new albums this year. I'm pretty anxious for both. I just hope Priest actually releases their's. Being their 40th makes me think it will definitely come out this time. Rob says it will rock but every band says that so we'll see. I hope they made something that shows they tried to put out a metal album that seems a little current, something like they did back in the day when their next album was always different from the one before but still had a Priest sound to it. They were always moving forward. They did this (with mixed reviews) until Demolition. (Sorry I'm not counting Nostradamus) I don't want to hear Painkiller or British Steel or any other album I want to hear a "new" Priest album. I hope it's not just a "formula" concept like I thought A.O.R. was. My other favorite is releasing their cd May 13th. It's called "The Righteous and the Butterfly". Don't laugh it had me wondering also. "Righteous" is for JJ Righteous an original member and guitar player who died and the "Butterfly" is for Skinny's (Drummer/founder) wife who died also. I just got my tickets today for their release party in Cleveland. I just saw them Saturday and already got tickets for MRH show number 22. I have alot to look forward to.

@Headbanger. Where did you go. I'm guessing Mexico or a little farther south? Which ruins? I went to the ruins in Tulum, the other's (can't remember name) are supposed to be cooler. The ones I saw were on a hill near cliffs with a beautiful view of the ocean. The original wall (not entire) still surrounds the place. The wife and I strayed from the crowd to a secluded section that gave us a nice view of the ocean. It was kind of cool sitting on a wall that was 1500 years old checking out the view  thinking about Mayans doing the same thing back then. May have been short but probably still fun.

@Demonizer

That's too cool!

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-zakk-wylde-take-part-in-all-metal-edition-of-rock-n-roll-fantasy-camp-video-photos/

Let's try that...(when did they take away my Lime Green color for wording?)

@Guido. It's cool. I didn't know how much you guys spoke so I thought that a couple of questions wouldn't be a bother. I love Marilyn Manson. I've seen him 11 times and I've noticed just how much of a dick he is with bandmembers and crew. I've seen him completely tear up the stage and storm off. I've seen him bounce water bottles off of crew members adjusting mics. I've seen him throw mic stands at guitar players and I really think John 5 was the one. I know I've seen him throw stuff at Twiggy. It makes me curious as to how he feels about that whole experience. Rob Zombie seems so much cooler so he has to be in a better situation now. As for the MRH inquiry my guess would be that he wouldn't even watch them but I know he understands the theatrics side of the music biz and would judge them more than just on their look or act. I really am curious to hear what bands that play with them have to say about them.

...forgot to ask.

Anyone besides me receive an email saying "Judas Priest" doing a concert in your area?

I was thinking to myself "How did I not hear about this?". Opened the email and clicked on to see where. It was San Diego California which unless you're from China is nowhere near me (3000+ miles away) the show was already canceled. WTF?!!

I joke too much about slowing down on the concert thing but I have to be honest about one thing. Age is becoming a factor. I will be slowing down soon even if not by choice.

@Guido. I'm not sure how well you know him or how often you exchange emails but maybe you can ask something for me. How much of a pain in the ass was it working for Marilyn Manson and what does he think about that experience. Secondly they are doing a couple of shows with MRH(openers) and Korn next month in Australia(?). MRH usually doesn't play the bigger shows. Good opportunity for them. See if he has any feedback after. "They sucked", "They were different", he liked them, hated them, whatever. I would like to hear what someone of his caliber has to say about them.

...curious to see what he sends you.

This cutting back on the concerts thing worked

     ...for December.

Went to see In This Moment Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. Going to see MRH in Canton, Ohio next month (8th) and today I just ordered three day passes for Rock On The Range in Columbus, Ohio. After that I'm definitely slowing down.     ...probably. (lol)

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