Bay Area thrash metal legends Exodus has posted a trailer online for their forthcoming new DVD, "Assorted Atrocities." You can check it out below. The DVD/CD set will contain three discs which include the bands performance at Wacken Open Air 2008, a documentary, music videos and much more material.
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Monday, May 25, 2009 12:35:41 AM
Wow. This setlist even surpasses my expectations:
JUDAS RISING
HELLRIDER
BETWEEN THE HAMMER & THE ANVIL
RIDING ON THE WIND
DEATH
BEYOND THE REALMS OF DEATH
DISSIDENT AGGRESSOR
A TOUCH OF EVIL
EAT ME ALIVE
PROPHECY
PAINKILLER
I was seriously expecting to see the usual greatest hits setlist. I was hoping to see Metal Gods (I love it how they play it so slow and heavy now) but I really can't complain. Priest doesn't hesitate to deliver for their diehard fans, and I'm happy they delivered again. Edited at: Monday, May 25, 2009 12:36:04 AM
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Sunday, May 24, 2009 9:21:15 AM
Black magic rites on this black evil night
Begin with the slice of the blade
Metal and blood come together as one
Onlookers they gasp in dismay
Taste the sweet blood of one another
Sharing without any greed
Bang you head as if up from the dead
Intense metal is all that you need
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Friday, May 22, 2009 12:58:40 PM
The ideal "Touch of Evil" setlist:
Dawn of Creation/Prophecy
Metal Gods
Breaking the Law
Devil's Child
Beyond the Realms of Death
Exciter
Hellrider
The Hellion/Electric Eye
Painkiller
Living After Midnight
You Got Another Thing Comin'
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Friday, May 22, 2009 12:54:08 PM
I think he was referring to the solo section in Death that makes it sound like Dissident Aggressor. That solo riff is as 70's Priest as it gets. There are plenty of subtle traces that refer to old Priest tunes as was delineated (I might even say Visions sounds like Blood Red Skies). It's like I said, whether or not it's a good album is one thing, and while it's a move in a different direction it's still classic Priest in every way. It can still be embraced by diehard Priest fans as they do any other album. You gotta at least respect Priest's desire to NOT rest on its laurels. At least they didn't attempt to relive their former glories (as evidenced by Angel of Retribution's lyrical references to older songs). I personally love the album because it's got so much ambition, but then again I've been huge on progressive metal bands as of late. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Bazooka Joe from Friday, May 22, 2009 10:55:01 AM)
Bazooka Joe wrote:
I'm not hearing the similarities in the songs you listed man sorry haha.
Devil's Child sounds nothing like Revelations. Revelations isn't even really a fast song.
Same with P&P.
Death doesn't sound a thing like Dissident Agressor at all.
ETc. you see my point. The songs compared aren't even the same vibe or feel really.
I see what your trying to do but my advice is take Nostradamus for what it is, don't compare it to every other Priest album because you'll never enjoy it then. The only thing on the album that reminds me of another Priest song is Nostradamus and Painkiller, and that's just the main riff in both of them. There basically the same fucking riff haha.
JT_Small_Deadly_Space wrote:
I'm going do a similarity comparison here of Nostradamus songs to other songs in Priests career, someone feel free to agree, disagree by all means but remember this is going off the style i think to be correct. Ok i'll exclude the preludes and inbetweeners.
Prophecy - Some heads are gonna Roll
War - Unique
Revelations - Devils Child
Pestilence and Plague - Call for the Priest
Death - Touch of evil, Dissident Aggressor
Conquest - Bloodstone
Lost Love - Epitaph
Persecution - Hellrider
Exhiled - Desert Plains
Alone - Angel
Visions - Tyrant
New Beginnings - Unique
Nostradamus - Painkiller
Future of Mankind - Unique
I'm not saying they sound exactly the same but this is how i would compare them. I would say there is plenty of classic Priest style songs in there even if they have adopted a different approach. Some can't compare why? because they did something different and all credit to them. Plenty of fans of Classic Priest especially from the 70's early 80's would like Nostradamus i believe. Edited at: Friday, May 22, 2009 5:49:02 AM Edited at: Friday, May 22, 2009 5:49:32 AM Edited at: Friday, May 22, 2009 5:55:46 AM
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Thursday, May 21, 2009 5:30:14 PM
I would love to see it, although I think it's unlikely it will be a tour. I can see them doing a one-off show like they did with the Royal Albert Hall or something. With the new live album coming out it's going to be even less likely we'll see a live Nostradamus release (and that would be a damn shame).
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Thursday, May 21, 2009 5:28:21 PM
I gotta respectfully disagree on the experimentation aspect, because I don't think Priest has ever stuck to one formula throughout their 30-plus years in metal music. Not one album completely sounds similar to another. Nostradamus is, to me, classic Priest in all intents and purposes. Whether or not it's a good album, well that's different. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Thursday, May 21, 2009 3:00:16 PM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Well its obvious that we are talking about two different kinds of "experimenting". The kind of "experimenting" on "Jugulator" is acceptable for fans of albums like Screaming For Vengeance,"Painkiller" and Angel Of Retribution.
The kind of "experimenting" on albums like "Turbo,Demolition and Nostradamus" is unacceptable for fans of albums like Screaming For Vengeance,Painkiller,Jugulator and Angel Of Retribution..ect...do you get it now or should I draw a bigger picture here? (lol!)?
So I'm pretty sure you didn't need to tell me to "check my facts first"...obviously you don't understand what we are talking about when we mention "experimental". So you better "check yourself for a "prostate exam". LOMFL!!!!!! (lol!)
And you said : "Last time I checked that was illegal" refering to my friend downloading the album for free.....what are YOU going to do about it....run around the world and save the day and turn me in? LOMFA!!! pppffff Give me a break man. LOL!
And ooohhh he used a Wha Wha pedal for both Jugulator and Demolition.......so what? He used one on British Steel(Steeler) also and do we call British Steel an "experimental album"? No. (Quoting Message by icecreamman from Thursday, May 21, 2009 12:58:18 PM)
icecreamman wrote:
I forgot to mention that KK used a Wah Wah pedal for both Jugalator and Demolition, in case you are not aware he does not normally use one. Listen to Jugalator and any other Priest album, it sounds quite a bit different, and yes Tim Owens is the vocalist, just listen to the overall sound of the album. Its was experimental. Admit it.
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
My friend downloaded it for free just for me to listen to.Besides,youtube has all songs to listen to in its entirety.
And they did not experiment with Jugulator...all the songs run the same formula as Painkiller,Angel Of Retribution..ect......what is experimental about Jugulator? Nothing.
I am against "experimentation". I would be happy if Judas Priest quit experimenting and focus on "heavy metal"....
I don't want "something different" at all.....I want the same thing year after year......HEAVY METAL ...screaming in your face heavy metal....like hellrider likes!!! LOL!
When Angel Of Retribution was released..you didn't hear anybody complaining that "it wasn't experimental enough"??? No,fans were thrilled to hear a killer JP recording without any B.S.
Nostradamus is boring and flat,and is way to mellow and slow.
icecreamman wrote:
Actually Priest did experiment with Jugalator.
By the way, I just want to know, How have you heard Nostradomus without buying it?
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
I understand your opinion,but don't agree with it and thats alright.
But to me,Judas Priest did NOT EXPERIMENT with albums like Rocka Rolla being thier first they did not experiment,then with albums like Sad Wings Of Destiny,Sin After Sin, Stained Class, Hell Bent For Leather
"British Steel", Screaming For Vengeance, Defenders Of The Faith, Painkiller, Jugulator and Angel Of Retribution..... these 11 albums Judas Priest did not experiment with...they just wrote Priest styled heavy metal...
The albums they did experiment with were "Point Of Entry" with trying different tracks commercial like "Don't Go - You Say Yes- Trouble Shooter,All The Way - On the run....
Then the horrible album "Turbo, Ram It Down, Demolition and Nostradamus. Those 5 albums they experimented with and each one of them "failed".....every time they "failed"...they came back with a NORMAL Judas Priest album.
After experimenting with Point Of Entry....they came back with "Screaming For Vengeance.
After experimenting with "Turbo & Ram It Down"(since the two were supposed to be a double album)..they came back with "Painkiller".
After experimenting with "Demolition"....they came back with "Angel Of Retribution".
So history shows that every time they fail at an experimental album,they always come back with a NORMAL traditional JP album like I mentioned.
I think that they will do the same after failing at Nostradamus.
I also believe that most people are forcing themselves to like Nostradamus because of its epic magnitude.
I have many albums that are just as "epic" and massive as Nostradamus that blow it away because of the strong song writting.
Just my thoughts,no worries. I'm glad you enjoy Nostradamus,I sure don't,...never bought it and never will.Thats one of 3 JP albums I will never have on my shelf space.
Then take Saxon for example...they wrote thier last 7 LPs on running on the same formula,yet none of them sound "the same"....and they kick the crap out of JP's experimental albums by far.
(Quoting Message by chileansteel from Wednesday, May 20, 2009 4:16:01 PM)
chileansteel wrote:
It is a fact that we see things differently. There are some bands that always follow the same formula and it`s alright, it`s safe. But there are other bands that look for new challenges and don`t get satisfied only with selling albums, receiving money or making their fans happy, doing the same thing all the time. That`s the easy way!. Judas Priest falls into the second category. They just let their creativity flow and dare to do new things which I think is great. They`ve learned and evolved thanks to experimentation. They`ve always wanted to go beyond. If they hadn`t challenged themselves, we wouldn`t have albums like British Steel, Defenders of the Faith, Painkiller, Angel of Retribution, Nostradamus. If they hadn`t dared to do new things we would still be listening to albums in the vain of Rocka Rolla.
It`s great to see these Metal Gods stretching their wings and doing what they feel. Good musicians as Judas Priest always feel the need of inventing and reinventing. That`s why they`ve been around so long. They don`t need to repeat themselves over and over because they have the experience, musicianship and talent to create an original job and this has allowed them to be in the vanguard.
We have to consider it`s really difficult to be at the top for almost 40 years, being creative, original, doing Metal, which is a very complex style.
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
I could'nt disagree with you more here. I do however respect your opinion though. I don't think its a good idea for "METAL" bands to "experiment".
Thats just my personal opinion I realise. Take people who are not Judas Priest freaks like us but still love "heavy metal".......almost ALL of them do not like Nostradamus.
I swear,if it was Iron Maiden that did Nostradamus,everybody on this site would HATE IT! LOL! Its true...lol!!!
But since its JP..........
I think Judas Priest wasted thier time with experimental albums.....Point Of Entry may have some good tracks on it,but half of them are really under-par songs that are easy to forget.
Turbo,Ram It Down,Demolition and Nostradamus all of them are JP experimenting in one way or another.
Take Metallica....99.9% of all people big tall short and small all like thier first 3 albums with Cliff the best.....and its for good reason...."the song writting".
I feel that with the experimenting on Nostradamus,it hampered Judas Priest's song writting big time.
I don't like it when bands do something different......thats just me,but I understand how,and why you enjoy Nostradamus.....I'll have to wait for the next record and hope its a normal album.
This is what I hate most about Judas Priest....they don't always "deliver the goods"..........I hate it when I have to guess what they are going to do next.....I think it sucks.
Bands like AC/DC,Motorhead,Saxon....you know what your going to get............its hard enough to write a killer album let alone trying to experiment along the way.
chileansteel wrote:
I see another point in this debate too, and that is musical growth. Judas Priest are great musicians and, fortunately for us, they are full of ideas. You say Nostradamus is a masterpiece of experimentation and I agree with you. They explored new horizons with the album. They wanted to go beyond, adding new elements, techniques, knowledge within their style.
I`m sure many of you are musicians and you know experimentation is part of it. Sometimes you find yourself stuck, doing always the same. I think it`s important for musicians to dare to do different things, to do what they feel, to express what`s inside their minds. That`s what Judas Priest did. They challenged themselves and dared to do a concept, original album. Experimental if you like. I respect their job. We all know very well that they are not a commercial band but they do what they want and feel. What`s more, they care for growing as musicians.
Again, we all "Judas Priest fans" have different musical background so we`re touched by the albums in different ways. That`s the beauty of it!
I hope the world doesn`t come to an end yet to enjoy another great Judas Priest album!!!
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
I agree. I can't understand what is so awsome about "Nostradamus"? I know we all have our own opinions and such I realise,but this album is not a masterpiece of excellence,its a masterpiece of experimentation.
I listened to the entire album again last night and it was painful,the only tracks I like out of all 22 songs are Visions and Nostradamus....the same two songs they let us hear before they released the album.
I hope from touring British Steel album again,they will retreat back to the studio and create a real Judas Priest album with "great songs on it".
Cobras-Aura wrote:
I hope the next album will be heavy altogether, and fast on most of the tracks. I'd like to see them fill it with songs the likes of Painkiller, Metal Meltdown, One Shot At Glory, Judas Rising, Demonizer, Hellrider and Death. Maybe throw in a cruisy track the likes of Wheels Of Fire and a ballad the likes of Angel and one couldn't ask for more.
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Wednesday, April 15, 2009 11:15:43 PM
Hey Priest fans! Just doing my weekly drop-in haha! How's everyone?
Bit of good news for everyone- last week I was just elected to the local school board by a whopping 7261 votes! 1000 votes ahead of the second place person! Awesome!
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:06:00 AM
I'd take that Imperial logo patch off your hands! I fuckin love Star Wars! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by aceroperuano from Monday, March 16, 2009 10:17:11 PM)
aceroperuano wrote:
FRONT
BACK
RIGHT SIDE DETAILS:
LEFT SIDE DETAILS:
PATXH I STILL HAVEN'T SEW ON MY VEST:
THIS WEEKEND I'M GONNA GET A DARKTHRONNE AND A MERCILESS DEATH PATCHES, I'M STILL SEARCHING A DECENT IRON MAIDEN AND SAXON PATCHES.
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Sunday, March 15, 2009 1:13:10 AM
You might catch me there! Although I can't say you'll recognize me... because well... I cut my hair... [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jeanine from Saturday, March 14, 2009 1:30:30 PM)
Jeanine wrote:
Carl, I am there.
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
Well you got it in the News section. At least they're coming to Summerfest, that I won't miss.
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Saturday, March 14, 2009 8:32:32 AM
That's actually what I said at first too lol! Well hey as I listened to em more, I began to notice a distinction so it became no longer the case for me. If you listen to songs like Dracula and The Coming Curse you'll see he becomes a talent all on his own (classically influenced, too)... that's why he's my favorite vocalist currently (I know how much that can be considered blasphemy lol!!!).
Anyways yeah, Symphony X is the shit. If you like power metal pick up The Odyssey or Paradise Lost. Both are badass CDs. Their singer is also amazing. They actually got a little bit of groove influence too... it might just be me since they do tune down by a full step... [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Friday, March 13, 2009 3:17:18 PM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Symphony X eh? I don't think that I have heard them,seen them around but never heard them.
Yeah the albums with Matt Barlow to me he has a very "Paul Stanley" voice...really Paul Stanley sounding and I think thats what messes with my head,not that Paul Stanley has a bad voice,it's just that to me it does'nt really fit...just an opinion.But I'm sure they are great though.I still like thier first 2 albums the best.
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
I can see why you'd say they're hard to get into, it took me three years after buying their greatest hits to fully appreciate them! I love all their albums, though I would say Horror Show and Something Wicked This Way Comes are the best.
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Yeah Maniac,I'm not saying that the rest of the bands albums are bad, I just never got into them though I've heard a couple of bits and peices from each album........Which album after "Night Of The Stormrider" is Iced Earth's best album? (Quoting Message by \m/ Metal Maniac \m/ from Saturday, March 07, 2009 3:07:16 PM)
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
FUCK YEAH! NIGHT OF THE STORMRIDER!!!
Gotta love Iced Earth. You may only like the first two, but I love em all (save for the Glorious Burden).
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Iced Earth 1992 I've always liked the first 2 albums from Iced Earth,but am not a fan of any other LPs.
This record is a classic and for those traditional styled heavy metal fans who have never heard this,give it a listen....you might like this.
He pulled us out of the car on the side of the road
He questioned us one at a time:
Where is the gear that we know that you use?
We said the only speed we use is on cars...
Love the last line of that stanza...very clever! Too bad its the only song I know from this band...
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Friday, March 13, 2009 10:59:26 AM
I love that picture. Paradise Lost is a badass novel [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Sunday, March 08, 2009 5:39:32 PM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Justin!!!! Great to see another post from you my friend!! You are another example of pure metal philosophy/ideology/aesthetics and are an asset to the entire metal community!!!
A thanks to Beelzbub for the summoning!! lol!
J.Swift wrote:
One of my friends has the statue...its actually really cool. and just looks awesome :) fyi
oh Mr. Diamond, i replied to your Private messages, I crawled out from under my rock lol
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Friday, March 13, 2009 10:56:53 AM
From Blabbermouth.net:
JUDAS PRIEST Confirmed For Wisconsin's ROCK FEST - Mar. 13, 2009
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have been confirmed for the Rock Fest 2009, set to take place July 16-19 in Cadott, Wisconsin.
The festival billing is shaping up as follows:
Thursday, July 16:
BLACKBERRY SMOKE
SAVING ABEL
STEVE MILLER BAND
Friday, July 17:
THEORY OF A DEADMAN
LIFEHOUSE
SEETHER
BARENAKED LADIES
SHERYL CROW
Saturday, July 18:
WHIGS
LOS LONELY BOYS
HOOBASTANK
JUDAS PRIEST
JOURNEY
Sunday, July 19:
THRIVING IVORY
SHINEDOWN
BUCKCHERRY
KORN
PRIEST competed last month for a Grammy Award in the "Hard Rock" category for "Visions" and "Metal" category for "Nostradamus", a pair of tunes from the band's 16th studio album, "Nostradamus".
According to Reuters/Billboard, JUDAS PRIEST's Sony BMG label puts sales of "Nostradamus" at 500,000 units worldwide; that includes 100,000 logged by Nielsen SoundScan in the United States.
(Thanks: crmznvoid)
SERIOUSLY??? PRIEST WITH HOOBASTANK??? Edited at: Friday, March 13, 2009 10:58:09 AM
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Friday, March 13, 2009 10:53:43 AM
I can see why you'd say they're hard to get into, it took me three years after buying their greatest hits to fully appreciate them! I love all their albums, though I would say Horror Show and Something Wicked This Way Comes are the best. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Saturday, March 07, 2009 7:27:55 PM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Yeah Maniac,I'm not saying that the rest of the bands albums are bad, I just never got into them though I've heard a couple of bits and peices from each album........Which album after "Night Of The Stormrider" is Iced Earth's best album? (Quoting Message by \m/ Metal Maniac \m/ from Saturday, March 07, 2009 3:07:16 PM)
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
FUCK YEAH! NIGHT OF THE STORMRIDER!!!
Gotta love Iced Earth. You may only like the first two, but I love em all (save for the Glorious Burden).
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Iced Earth 1992 I've always liked the first 2 albums from Iced Earth,but am not a fan of any other LPs.
This record is a classic and for those traditional styled heavy metal fans who have never heard this,give it a listen....you might like this.
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Saturday, March 07, 2009 3:07:16 PM
FUCK YEAH! NIGHT OF THE STORMRIDER!!!
Gotta love Iced Earth. You may only like the first two, but I love em all (save for the Glorious Burden). [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Tuesday, March 03, 2009 5:34:43 PM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Iced Earth 1992 I've always liked the first 2 albums from Iced Earth,but am not a fan of any other LPs.
This record is a classic and for those traditional styled heavy metal fans who have never heard this,give it a listen....you might like this.
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Saturday, March 07, 2009 3:04:05 PM
I'd buy that statue but it's a little pricey... plus it looks too much like Udo Dirkschneider in the face lol [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Wednesday, March 04, 2009 5:30:23 PM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
I wish I had this Halford statue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This kicks some serious ass!!!
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Saturday, March 07, 2009 3:02:26 PM
Admittedly the only thing reminiscent of 70's Priest I found was the tempo change in Death. Other than that, nothing. Don't get me wrong, I love Nostradamus and while some complain that it's too different, I actually find that a good thing, not a detriment. At the very least they're not continually resting on their laurels album after album... that's what we have the wannabes for (just about every power metal band who wishes to emulate Painkiller every time). However, when the tour and all that is over they should know when it's time to put the thing to rest (a common mistake that many bands make, it's been ten years and Iced Earth still hasn't given up on the Something Wicked thing, as much as I love those guys).
I'd be curious to know what it would sound like if they did at least ONE true thrash song, complete with the triplets and thrash beats and all that... hell, even a breakdown or two. With Halford's highs and the awesome twin leads I could see it being a fucking amazing tune. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Wednesday, March 04, 2009 5:00:40 PM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Yah I think that it would be non valid if they tried to actually make a "thrash" album,but I know what Metal Maniac means....I would be happy with another LP like Angel Of Retribution but with more tracks like Demonizer/Hellrider/Judas Rising/Wheels Of Fire and Deal With The Devil. I think that Nostadamus went a little to far outside the Judas Priest ball park.Yes its different but at the same time it leaves you craving the traditional Judas Priest sound which Nostradamus does not have at all.Some say that it has a 70's styled JP sound but I can just not hear that in Nostradamus at all.I really think that the band went off the track to far this time.K.K. is the mastermind behind this entire project and maybe he dipped into my pot stash?? lol!! no? lol!
Bazooka Joe wrote:
I'd definitly be up for that. Priest never really had a thrash album haha. Painkiller could slightly (barely) fall into that category I guess but Priest are a melodic band. There isn't really a lot of melody in your typical thrash song.
Hell, if they churned out Nostradamus 2 I wouldn't be complaining haha. There damn good at slow songs and fast songs.
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
I think they should do a re-recordings album, then do one last album as heavy and as thrashy as they could possibly get... then retire.
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Friday, February 27, 2009 4:57:33 PM
I trust everyone is having a good day! I admit I haven't been on in a long time, it's been a very busy campaign season! By the way, you'd be happy to know I finished FIRST in the primary for school board! Whoo!
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Friday, October 10, 2008 8:21:44 PM
The first CD in itself is a constant hair-raising moment. Each song has a certain brilliance about it; everything from Prophecy all the way to Persecution is amazing. The pounding rhythms in Prophecy, the chorus in Revelations, the vocal melodies in Four Horsemen, the final verse of War, the vocal layers in Peace, the opening of Conquest, you name it. That's not to say the second CD is bad, but after all that it's gonna be hard to top it.
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Tuesday, September 09, 2008 12:10:23 AM
Oh hell yeah... now, what to do with the other studs lol [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Monday, September 08, 2008 7:32:12 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
yeah maniac.that would be total hardcore.
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
Not exactly, I know I for sure want to put something on the shoulders, I was thinking along the lines of a row of spikes where that strap thingy is (which I also have, about 10 screw-ons). Considering the numbers of spikes that I have, what would you recommend I do?
hellrider 31038 wrote:
excellent have figared out how you want to stud it or are you going to plaster the entire vest
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
YEah I got 300 cones, and a couple hundred pyramids
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Monday, September 08, 2008 12:01:29 AM
Not exactly, I know I for sure want to put something on the shoulders, I was thinking along the lines of a row of spikes where that strap thingy is (which I also have, about 10 screw-ons). Considering the numbers of spikes that I have, what would you recommend I do? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Sunday, September 07, 2008 11:07:07 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
excellent have figared out how you want to stud it or are you going to plaster the entire vest
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
YEah I got 300 cones, and a couple hundred pyramids
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Sunday, September 07, 2008 9:51:08 AM
Well guys if you look at the latest news, an update is offered as saying that "the FIRST leg of the US tour is complete!" Does this imply there will be a second leg in late November/December? That would be fuckin cool!
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Friday, August 22, 2008 10:50:16 PM
Haha I'm starting to hate them too lol. I only like Hammer Smashed Face. So with that I took off the patch and put a Venom one there (and an Amon Amarth patch where the Venom one used to be... viking metal my guilty pleasure as of late lol).
After seeing Priest on Tuesday I felt compelled to find a black vest that Rob wore during Painkiller. It had a Nostradamus patch, very cool vest indeed. I need to find a black denim jacket.
By the way I'm starting work on my leather vest, who wants to put the studs on for me lol? I have no patience with that crap. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Wednesday, August 20, 2008 10:29:07 PM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
I hate Cannibal Corpse,.....never liked them even though they stem from the early death metal scene,I can't stand them.There are only a hand full of real death metal bands anyways.
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
They got this special contact paper at the craft stores that you can put into your printer and iron it on once it's cut out. I don't know what it's called exactly, my mom got it. I plan to use more of it and get rid of my Cannibal Corpse patch... I don't even like them that much anymore lol
hellrider 31038 wrote:
well in that case maniac tell your friend the heeellllllrrriiidddeeerrr says he did a awesome job with the studs.cant wait to see YOUR HEAVY METAL MASTERPIECE again when you get your friend to put on some more studs.how did you make your patches
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
Haha, although I admit I asked my friend to do the studs for me... I intend to have him add some more in fact now that all the patches are finally on.
hellrider 31038 wrote:
KICK AS? . FUC?EN HARDCORE MANIAC. LOVE THE STUDS MAN.AWESOME JOB
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
My new vest (with some homemade patches ironed to the back):
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Friday, August 22, 2008 10:46:21 PM
Jeanine you are so lucky you got to meet them. I take it you had VIP passes? I wasn't gonna spend that kind of money considering I met them for free almost three years ago. Oh well, keep your fingers crossed and maybe Priest will hit the States on a second leg.
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Wednesday, August 20, 2008 10:26:19 PM
Yeah... totally hot lol. But yes it was really good throughout (I missed Testament, oh well I already saw them like two weeks ago). Rob was hitting notes I thought he lost a long time ago. The energy was nuts. I loved it. They better do a second leg; I noticed they got the month of October open in their touring schedule so maybe they can do another round and come to Milwaukee.
At the end when Glenn was throwing out his guitar pics I ran up to see if I could get one... no luck but I was less than five feet away from him lol! It's a shame I never got the chance to meet them again. The security there were douchebags, at least last time in 05 they were a little more lax since we were on the sidewalk. Did you ever get the chance to see them in person this time around? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Jeanine from Wednesday, August 20, 2008 8:16:56 PM)
Jeanine wrote:
Metal Maniac, it was an excellent show wasn't it? I have to say the energy rippled through the air. It was a fantastic show. Heaven and Hell were awesome, I loved Tony Iommi's guitar solo. Dio is amazing. Motorhead is awesome!! I have never really followed them though I do know a few songs, they tore things up. Want to hear irony? I was standing in line getting a Testament t-shirt for a friend so I missed all of Testament. Yes, it took that long to get the shirt. I did at least hear them. Great show over all......and I just have to add that Glenn is pretty frickin' hot.
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Wednesday, August 20, 2008 10:14:56 AM
Just saw them in Chicago last night. FUCKING AMAZING. Rob sounded a lot better than I thought he would. There was a lot of energy. Not enough songs from Nostradamus though. They're certainly back to being one of my top favorite bands. I had a blast. I didn't get to meet them this time though...
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Thursday, August 07, 2008 11:47:29 PM
Hey all, has anyone attempted at making the video for Alone? I tried several times and didn't have enough patience for the first lyric of the song lol
Share your results here!
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Friday, July 04, 2008 10:33:06 AM
Wow it's been 5 years already? Quite an amazing experience. Had they not reunited I might not be the person I am today, musically or otherwise. And I sure as hell wouldn't have had the opportunity to meet them like I have either!
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Saturday, June 28, 2008 11:20:02 AM
They got this special contact paper at the craft stores that you can put into your printer and iron it on once it's cut out. I don't know what it's called exactly, my mom got it. I plan to use more of it and get rid of my Cannibal Corpse patch... I don't even like them that much anymore lol [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Friday, June 27, 2008 7:35:39 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
well in that case maniac tell your friend the heeellllllrrriiidddeeerrr says he did a awesome job with the studs.cant wait to see YOUR HEAVY METAL MASTERPIECE again when you get your friend to put on some more studs.how did you make your patches
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
Haha, although I admit I asked my friend to do the studs for me... I intend to have him add some more in fact now that all the patches are finally on.
hellrider 31038 wrote:
KICK AS? . FUC?EN HARDCORE MANIAC. LOVE THE STUDS MAN.AWESOME JOB
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
My new vest (with some homemade patches ironed to the back):
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:06:30 AM
Haha, although I admit I asked my friend to do the studs for me... I intend to have him add some more in fact now that all the patches are finally on. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Wednesday, June 25, 2008 11:18:21 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
KICK AS? . FUC?EN HARDCORE MANIAC. LOVE THE STUDS MAN.AWESOME JOB
\m/ Metal Maniac \m/ wrote:
My new vest (with some homemade patches ironed to the back):
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:46:27 PM
I personally think there is no space for a thread like this. All this bickering and arguing when we should rejoice in what makes us Judas Priest fans! You don't have to like this album, in fact I can find flaws in their previous efforts but I choose to keep that to myself and don't see a need to write threads about it. But the bottom line is this: Priest gave it their all. Like every album they've written this was an honest attempt at a solid album and even the naysayers can agree to that if they gave this album a chance; whether or not you believe it was solid is up to you but I give the band a lot of credit for taking on this great feat, and rightfully so. Writing concept albums is not an easy feat, and the two years that took them to write it is testament to that fact. They deserve a little more respect than the arguing taking place here. Again, if you don't like Nostradamus then pop in some British Steel or Painkiller, and soak in what makes you the Judas Priest fan that you are! After all, you should appreciate what they put out because this may very well be their last.
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:09:00 AM
From www.Blabbermouth.net:
JUDAS PRIEST's new double-disc concept album, "Nostradamus", has sold 42,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 11 on The Billboard 200 chart. This marks the band's highest-ever chart position in the U.S. In Canada, the CD opened at position No. 9 after shifting close to 4,000 units.
JUDAS PRIEST's last CD, "Angel of Retribution", opened with 58,000 copies back in March 2005 to debut at No. 13.
The following are the peak U.S. chart positions for the PRIEST catalog:
#11 - "Nostradamus" (2008)
#13 - "Angel of Retribution" (2005)
#165 - "Demolition" (2001)
#82 - "Jugulator" (1997)
#155 - "Metalworks" (1993)
#26 - "Painkiller" (1990)
#31 - "Ram It Down" (1988)
#38 - "Priest Live" (1987)
#17 - "Turbo" (1986)
#18 - "Defenders of the Faith" (1984)
#17 - "Screaming for Vengeance" (1982)
#39 - "Point of Entry" (1981)
#34 - "British Steel" (1980)
#70 - "Unleashed in the East" (1979)
#128 - "Hell Bent for Leather" (1978)
#178 - "Stained Class" (1978)
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:08:29 AM
From www.Blabbermouth.net:
JUDAS PRIEST's new double-disc concept album, "Nostradamus", has sold 42,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 11 on The Billboard 200 chart. This marks the band's highest-ever chart position in the U.S. In Canada, the CD opened at position No. 9 after shifting close to 4,000 units.
JUDAS PRIEST's last CD, "Angel of Retribution", opened with 58,000 copies back in March 2005 to debut at No. 13.
The following are the peak U.S. chart positions for the PRIEST catalog:
#11 - "Nostradamus" (2008)
#13 - "Angel of Retribution" (2005)
#165 - "Demolition" (2001)
#82 - "Jugulator" (1997)
#155 - "Metalworks" (1993)
#26 - "Painkiller" (1990)
#31 - "Ram It Down" (1988)
#38 - "Priest Live" (1987)
#17 - "Turbo" (1986)
#18 - "Defenders of the Faith" (1984)
#17 - "Screaming for Vengeance" (1982)
#39 - "Point of Entry" (1981)
#34 - "British Steel" (1980)
#70 - "Unleashed in the East" (1979)
#128 - "Hell Bent for Leather" (1978)
#178 - "Stained Class" (1978)
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:07:06 AM
I'm not here to bash anyone, but I believe this album is as far from a downfall as it can get. It's quite an amazing album, and while it doesn't draw upon songs like "Painkiller" or "Sentinel" it certainly displays Priest's talents as songwriters. It's safe to say that while this is a new direction it's more of a mature direction because no longer do we hear Priest re-hashes of tunes about leather and monsters.
And it's about damn time they use synthesizers correctly (unlike another album we all know)!
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:31:55 PM
I'm beginning to agree with you my friend! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by blackjack from Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:47:38 PM)
blackjack wrote:
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that if I were to pick Priests best albums this would be one of them.
Musically these guys are great and I like seeing them going in new directions.
ROCK ON PRIEST! I'l be seeing you in Vancouver in July!
Take Care
Craig
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Tuesday, June 17, 2008 7:26:07 PM
Well I gave it my first listen just a few minutes ago, need I say it's a massive effort, as if it weren't already mentioned? It's huge, and aboveall overwhelming, but in a good way. I initally listened to those previews with the expectation that it would be like Painkiller or Screaming, but you really can't look at it like that. This is Priest at a new level, exceeding of all expectations and limits. Does it bother me that there are only about 3 fast songs on this album? Does it bother me that Rob Halford can't sing the high notes like he used to? Absolutely not. If anything this is refreshing to hear; there is not one shred of music on here that alludes to their glory days of leather, chains, and fantasy characters (like the albums past). Not that this is bad, but if that's the type of Priest what you want then spin British Steel or Defenders. But if you want something more, then prepare to be blown away with the new album. Nostradamus more than delivers, and I can see this being my favorite album by them. I give it a 9.5 out of 10 (as I've never given an album a 10/10, but this is damn close).
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Tuesday, June 17, 2008 1:36:10 AM
I am the first from the States to say that it's finally out! After three long years it's out and I can't wait to pick it up- I just need to get to sleep first!!!
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Monday, June 16, 2008 12:09:39 AM
I downloaded this album a while ago... I must say I am NOTHING short of amazed. It's almost as if Matt has never left metal music. He sounds flawless and suits the band well. It's a shame he cannot stay for any future endeavors with this group... however if Jon Schaffer were to top this album with Iced Earth he's got his work cut out for him.
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Monday, June 16, 2008 12:00:38 AM
Well I have followed suit! I just heard Exiled in its entirety on YouTube, I am amazed at how much emotion this song conveys! It is EPIC! I don't care if there are no fast songs, this is gonna be brilliant! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by JayDee Jepsen from Thursday, June 12, 2008 6:56:36 PM)
JayDee Jepsen wrote:
Put my foot in my mouth! An apology to the JP fans of this site.
I recently wrote a very harsh review of the Nostradamus cd based on my first listent to "LEAKS" on MTV.com. Being a long time head-banger and fan of Priest I was spoiled with hard crunching riffs and ear-piercing screams of past Priest cds so when I first listened to the cd via the "leaks" I was a bit turned upside down by their new sound. After I shut my mouth and opened my ears, I listened for a second and now I'm on my third time through (even as I write this) and I have to say the more I listen, the more I'm stunned by the depth and versitility of the music. It's nothing I would have expected but now greatly appreciate and even enjoy more! The more I listen, the more I like it. Nostradamus is not the super fast paced metal I expected...............It's so much more! I'm really enjoying song 10 "Peace".
So to all those I may have offended I'm sorry to have so quickly judged the new cd. It really is fucking good and gets better after several listens!
I had not heard "The Leak's" preview of the album, because my computer sucks... but when I rolled over to Amazon.com and heard the 30-second previews I couldn't say I disagree with JayDee. I will admit that in recent months that my listening ventures have been focused on bands like Iced Earth, whom we know has been writing conceptual pieces since its conception, and several other progressive acts. Not to sound arrogant, but after this turn of events I have somewhat of an idea of how concept albums flow. And in what I heard, Priest did not deliver. It seemed to me just about every other tune was an acoustic piece. I'd like to think that maybe these are the intros that build up to something much more grandiose, that which I think could be interesting. But where's the variety? We've known Priest to have written a plethora of sounds for its albums, where not one song sounded similar to the others. This time it's maybe 2 fast songs, where the rest become slow and tedious. This is not to say I won't dislike the album, because as it is an ambitious undertaking I will eagerly give it a chance, especially after the great reviews I've read that goad the excitement before its release. However I think if it ends up like the previews I've heard, I would hope this thing dies out fast. We know what happened the last time the band tried a new direction.
JayDee Jepsen wrote:
Ok-I've been a Priest fan for 25+ yrs and when I heard the "Visions" and "Nostradamus" songs I was excited and pre-ordered my copy of the new cd. Now that I've listen to the whole cd I have to honestly say I've never been more disappointed and let down than I feel now. I give JP credit for trying to take on such a ambiscious project but they've gone WAY out of the bounds of HEAVY METAL and basically wrote a lame (exception of about 4 songs) ballad cd. This makes me seriously long to listen to Queensryche's Operation Mindcrime, which is by far heavier all the way through than JP's Nostradamus.
Had I know there would be such a plethora of SLOW songs I wouldn't have spent the money on the cd. I understand the idea of a Nostradamus concept cd but not the need for a "metal opera".....where and how the fuck does metal opera come together?? This is a contradiction in terms. Why couldn't Priest just made a (at the very least) a hard rock concept with rocking songs all the way through VS a big batch of slow boring..zzzzzzzz. songs-with the exception of Persecution, War, Visions, Nostradamus? Priest really needed to take a page out of Queensryche O.M. and attach it to Nostradamus then we would have something!
I am going to the 7/22 Seattle show with Testament in hopes of the OLD Priest songs... If and when they come around with the full Nostradamus show you'll see a lot of empty seats because no one will want to go to a HEAVY METAL show looking to shake their fists and bang their heads only to stand(or sit) through a bunch of slow songs sprinkled with heavy good songs.....
This cd may start out strong on the sales but will quickly fall flat and put back on the shelf while fans grab PAINKILLER!!
I'm sorry to be harsh but I have to be honest.......I'm very disappointed.
JayDee
Edited at: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 12:54:42 AM Edited at: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 12:56:47 AM
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:06:43 AM
I had not heard "The Leak's" preview of the album, because my computer sucks... but when I rolled over to Amazon.com and heard the 30-second previews I couldn't say I disagree with JayDee. I will admit that in recent months that my listening ventures have been focused on bands like Iced Earth, whom we know has been writing conceptual pieces since its conception, and several other progressive acts. Not to sound arrogant, but after this turn of events I have somewhat of an idea of how concept albums flow. And in what I heard, Priest did not deliver. It seemed to me just about every other tune was an acoustic piece. I'd like to think that maybe these are the intros that build up to something much more grandiose, that which I think could be interesting. But where's the variety? We've known Priest to have written a plethora of sounds for its albums, where not one song sounded similar to the others. This time it's maybe 2 fast songs, where the rest become slow and tedious. This is not to say I won't dislike the album, because as it is an ambitious undertaking I will eagerly give it a chance, especially after the great reviews I've read that goad the excitement before its release. However I think if it ends up like the previews I've heard, I would hope this thing dies out fast. We know what happened the last time the band tried a new direction.
JayDee Jepsen wrote:
Ok-I've been a Priest fan for 25+ yrs and when I heard the "Visions" and "Nostradamus" songs I was excited and pre-ordered my copy of the new cd. Now that I've listen to the whole cd I have to honestly say I've never been more disappointed and let down than I feel now. I give JP credit for trying to take on such a ambiscious project but they've gone WAY out of the bounds of HEAVY METAL and basically wrote a lame (exception of about 4 songs) ballad cd. This makes me seriously long to listen to Queensryche's Operation Mindcrime, which is by far heavier all the way through than JP's Nostradamus.
Had I know there would be such a plethora of SLOW songs I wouldn't have spent the money on the cd. I understand the idea of a Nostradamus concept cd but not the need for a "metal opera".....where and how the fuck does metal opera come together?? This is a contradiction in terms. Why couldn't Priest just made a (at the very least) a hard rock concept with rocking songs all the way through VS a big batch of slow boring..zzzzzzzz. songs-with the exception of Persecution, War, Visions, Nostradamus? Priest really needed to take a page out of Queensryche O.M. and attach it to Nostradamus then we would have something!
I am going to the 7/22 Seattle show with Testament in hopes of the OLD Priest songs... If and when they come around with the full Nostradamus show you'll see a lot of empty seats because no one will want to go to a HEAVY METAL show looking to shake their fists and bang their heads only to stand(or sit) through a bunch of slow songs sprinkled with heavy good songs.....
This cd may start out strong on the sales but will quickly fall flat and put back on the shelf while fans grab PAINKILLER!!
I'm sorry to be harsh but I have to be honest.......I'm very disappointed.
JayDee
Edited at: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 12:54:42 AM Edited at: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 12:56:47 AM
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:26:43 PM
I can relate. Everyone thought I was weird for liking them and not some mainstream band. But at least it allowed me to stand out haha
Now everyone knows a Priest song and respects them. I guess I'm not so weird now haha
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Wednesday, June 04, 2008 10:46:48 AM
THAT IS A BADASS SETLIST. No greatest hits this time! Does anyone know how Rob did on the opening scream for Dissident Aggressor? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by ShawninCanada from Tuesday, June 03, 2008 4:42:39 PM)
ShawninCanada wrote:
Prophecy
Metal gods
Eat me alive
Between hammer and evil
Devils child
Breaking the law
Hell patrol
Death
Dissident aggressor
Angel
The hellion
Electric eye
Rock hard ride free
Sinner
Painkiller
Hell bent for leather
Green manalishi
You got another thing coming
[\m/ Metal Maniac \m/] Wednesday, June 04, 2008 10:45:25 AM
I kinda figured they would play this song, and I'm glad they did. It's truly a classic. I'm happy they're not doing the typical greatest hits anymore, that setlist seemed very fan-oriented. Good for them! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Metal Jesus from Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:51:52 PM)
Too bad its the only song I know from this band...
