Still can't remember how to post pics.
Wanted to show the pick I got from Richie and a pic I took
in a local cemetery.
I give though. Take care guys I'm out.
Thinking people could care less anyway.
Son?
(More badass than dad).
Stupid I know (lol ) but that's what I thought they were saying til I got the lyrics. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Head banger from Tuesday, July 17, 2018 8:32:30 PM)
Head banger wrote:
@Guido-Necromancer is a stand out for me as well, same as Spectre, Rising from ruin(s), if they had just left off the S lol, Flamethrower also, lone wolf good bluesy feeling-Acolyte
Sorry guys, started to post earlier and got rushed. Should have deleted instead of posting but too late for that.
I thought it was a really good show Tuesday. I liked them better than the first two times that I saw this tour. Thought Andy did better and I thought Rob only missed on Turbo Lover. Everything else he did fantastic especially considering his age. A little more mobile this time but it was night 1 after a rest period so that could change. I thought Richie was great. He seemed to stay a little truer to their sound this time around. Still freestylin the solos but he's so good it works. He works the crowd so good too. Always interacting. I got a pick from him. I would post a pic if I could remember how. Ian is still holding up and doing good. I think It's time Andy gets more solo work. It wasn't like the Priest of old but I would give it a 7 or 8 out of 10. With age and the changes I think that's pretty impressive. To each his own though.
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Tried 3x. I give up. Supposed to be a pic for JD.
It's one Rob put on Facebook with Glenn from Washington. Edited at: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 11:19:10 AM
I knew it would be different as well. I think he could remain true to their sound though. He chooses not to. When you're seeing Judas Priest on stage but it's not really sounding like them it's a little weird. I enjoyed it. I drove 5hrs to see it a second time. I might not have the same enthusiasm if they do another tour though.
Really curious to hear from Headbanger. Not expecting anything negative he just doesn't seem like the fanboy type so we should get honesty. I'm wondering if he hears a difference and what he thought if so.
Saxon was 10x better in Detroit than Youngstown. The first night they had to cut the set short and in Youngstown they didn't sound that great either. In Detroit they said they were recording but they didn't say if it would be for release or not. Anyway not sure if that was the reason or they just got the kinks out but they were badass. A lot of old stuff too. I sat out Black Star Riders. Never liked Thin Lizzy and they are just more of the same. The venue was kick ass. I've been in a few theaters that had cool decor like that but I've never been in one that grand in size. Pretty spectacular place. It was a sold out show and crowd response was good. I would go to Detroit again just to see a show in that building. Great place for concerts.
Rob was just a little off. Throat issues maybe? More often than not he sounded fine but several times his voice got really raspy and scratchy. Richie and Andy are doing great even though Andy isn't doing much. Richie is getting all the lead work. His only solo was during Hell Bent. They swapped out Angel for The Green Manalishi which I thought was cool. The real problem for me though is how much it doesn't sound like Priest. Richie is doing a great job and I think Firepower could be their overall best effort but he changes the classic songs so much that their is a noticeable difference. It would be great if they were a tribute act but they aren't so it's hard to take. It can't and won't happen but I would prefer to see Richie only do his songs live or stay true to the original if they have to do the older stuff. If you don't mind them sounding different you will love them right now. As a band they are playing really tight. A little more movement out of Rob this time around. Richie is great with the crowd. I think this tour is better than the last two. Probably not as positive as everyone wanted to hear I don't know. I strive for honesty. Take it how you want.
A little big. You have to minimize the screen all the way down to see it. It's the red lp. Pretty sure the other one is yellow. Already threw away my packaging. Can't check for a description.
Guido, open those albums and post pics. I've seen the orange now and tbe regular solid black but none of the others. Curious to see which ones you have.
Cool, thanks. Even more anxious now.
I do love old architecture as well. Sometimes my wife and I drive to Pittsburgh just to walk and look at some of the old buildings.
I said I like every song on this album but in 38yrs of following Priest I've never said that before. Got booted from a JP group for trolling fanboys. Messed up though because I liked the group otherwise. Regardless the fanboy role is not me and never will be. I know you weren't referring to me but I just want people to know that how I feel about this record is special and not just fanboydom.
I think your second album will be yellow but i don't know. Albums are late because they were pre labeled but sent out after release day. Mine was late as well. If I figure out how to post pics i'll post one of the two lps. The red looks really cool. That orange should be sweet too. I even like the yellow. Curious to hear what your second lp looks like.
Can't wait to see that venue. Googled it. It looks amazing. Part of my excitement for the show is the venue. Any parking tips? I'll gps it but is it downtown or no? Anything you have to say about it?
I think it could be their best album ever. It may not have a Painkiller or Freewheel Burning or All Guns Blazing but it does have some fantastic tracks on it. Those tracks are some of my favorite Priest songs but they are not on my favorite Priest album. My favorite is Stained Class. (I'm getting to a point). A few stellar songs but the reason it's my favorite is because of it's overall consistency. Other than one track it's great from beginning to end. All other Priest albums seem to have about 3 or 4 tracks I could pass on. I'm loving Firepower because it has some great tracks and it is definitely consistent. I think every song on it is at worst a good one. Some parts of some songs is some of the heaviest Priest I've ever heard. Rob's vocals amaze me right now. My complaint about Redeemer was production. No issues here with that. This album screams. Add to all that I'm hearing various stages of Priest including Demolition throughout the disc but it all has a modern feel to it. Because of the modernization, the great tracks, and overall consistency I feel comfortable saying this could be their overall best effort to date. You guys know I will state displeasure. I have nothing negative what so ever to say about Firepower. Thank you to Judas Priest. This is what I've been waiting for since Rob came back. A little late but I'll take it.
...my opinion, it only matters to me. To each his own.
As Bud strolls down the street he looks up and notice's a sign hanging on an old haunt that he used to like to visit. He was going to keep going but decided to stop and have a look inside to see what's up. He noticed it's kind of quiet now but still a few regulars around just hanging at the bar having a discussion. Bud was going to approach and join in but decided it would be best to just observe and listen. No need to interject himself. He noticed on the sound system that the new Priest was playing. He smiled to himself thinking that no one here would believe that he thought this might be their best album yet. Bud holds up his drink and unknowingly to those still around sends cheers from the back of the Cafe. He finishes his drink and quietly slips out the door unnoticed.
...still my favorite thread. I miss this. Take care.
Hello everyone. It's been awhile. No negativity just a quick comment.
I went to the Youngstown show. It's a totally different sounding Priest now. Great musicians just different. Rob is sounding great though. I planned a second show so don't take that wrong.
After multiple listens dare I say I think this may now be my favorite judas Priest album. Thank goodness for Tom Allom and Andy Sneap. This is the first album by Priest that I actually like every song. I really didn't think Priest was capable of a release this good. I bought a signed limited edition(500) Red/black swirl lp that came with a disc and digital download. The second lp is yellow/black swirl. They look really cool. I'd post a pic but I forget how here.
I probably won't bother you fine folks again for awhile. Can't wait for Detroit. Peace!
JD. My favorite thing about Priest over all these years has been the constant change in music. I'm not like some people. I do not crave another Painkiller or British Steel
or anything like that. My hope is that we get something that when you hear it you know it's Priest but it doesn't sound like anything they've done before. Just please, please, and please 100 more times don't let it be like Nostradamus.
...
I finally received my Turbo 30 cd. I bought it for the live disc and to throw some support towards JP.
Gotta say I freakin' love it. It sounds so much better than Priest Live. Love the rawness to it and it doesn't seem as synthesized and the tempo doesn't feel slowed like PL.
I'm not really a fan of the "Live" album but this is fantastic. Glad I bought it and I'm loving the art work.
Well Val, I was going to respond and clicked the wrong icon and just reported your comment as offensive. Sorry.
I would have bought Battle Cry on DVD but I was afraid to after buying the Epitaph dvd. The editing is too much for me. Too quick to jump from scene to scene.
It bothers me trying to watch it. Maybe I'll watch a few videos first and see if it's any better.
Recently purchased "Battle Cry" cd. Totally amazed at just how well this turned out. I have to say I'm getting used to Richie quite well.
His changes to their sound actually put a twist on this disc that made it refreshing. It wasn't a rehash of what we've already heard. Great stuff!
Anyone??
Avatar "Feathers And Flesh"
Hed(p.e.) "Forever"
The Guess Who "Greatest Hits"
Guns N' Roses "Perkins Palace 1987"(poor quality)
Guns N' Roses "Deer Park 1991"(poor quality)(P.S.A.:don't buy these two discs)
Ted Nugent 3pk "Free For All, Scream Dream, Weekend Warriors"
Gemini Syndrome "Momento Mori"
Amaranthe "Massive Addictive"
Amaranthe "Maximalism"
Judas Priest "Battle Cry"
The Rolling Stones "Sticky Fingers"
Queen "Platinum Collection" 3pk "Greatest Hits l, ll, and lll.
Neil Young "Live Rust"
Neil Young "After The Gold Rush"
...and I just ordered
Judas priest "Turbo 30th"
Venom "Black Metal"
Venom "At War With Satan"
Venom "Welcome To Hell"
Budred thought for a second as he walked away. "Freakin' undesirables always tryin' to ruin a good time". He thought it must be the reason for the inactivity. "Way of the world" he proposes. Nothing going on in your own life you may as well try to drag down others too. "Ignore them" he thought. "Mindless people can't help themselves". He couldn't help but think of the old regulars like "Val", HB, Guido, and that guy who's name starts with an A that I can't never remember how to spell when I'm writing and a couple others and how they just keep moving forward even with the undesirables trying to hold them back. Budred thought about how he wouldn't mind visiting the "Priest Cafe" from time to time again but times change and idiots persist so he figures it's best to just keep it a memory. Bud's not really a good writer anyway he just liked the idea of this thread. Kind of fun trying to be imaginative. As he walked away he saw a billboard for an Ozzfest show. He thought "Wow" "Didn't even know Ozzy was still doing them". He couldn't attend because he was heading east to Pittsburgh. Ironically he was going to a Sabbath show too. Zakk Sabbath(Zakk Wylde Sabbath tribute). They were opening for Clutch. Anyway in his mind he wished everyone well and thought maybe another time. Take care.
Budred opens the front door of "The Priest Cafe" and notices the place empty. He steps through the doorway and closes it behind him. He see's some empty glasses at the bar and he can hear some "Stained Class" playing on the jukebox but not a soul in sight. During his last visit he couldn't help but notice all the undesirables hanging around the place and hadn't been back since but it looks as though they may have gone. No evidence what so ever that they were even here. Everything strewn about appears to be from some of the old regulars. As Bud turns to exit he notices a chalk board behind the counter with the day's specials on it. He turns back and walks toward it. He picks up an eraser and wipes away the special and then grabs a piece of chalk. Bud wanted to leave something clever or amusing but his mind was blank. He simply drew a smiley and wrote "Hope all are well". "Cheers!" and signed it "Budred". He was ready to leave when suddenly he remembered the "Ignore" button. They're still here just invisible. He sigh's and leaves.
Had to scroll thru 17 pages of blah blah blah to find responses to my post.
Never really thought anyone would prefer FB over this just trying to throw out alternatives. There's too much garbage here is the problem. It doesn't matter what or to whom you post, a couple people just have to be negative to no end. I don't even respond to them. It has to be trolling.
Nor do I believe that the romance being discussed daily is real. Flicker has to be a troll and his partner is either a troll also or the stupidest person on the planet. I think when you guys have back and forths with them they are loving it. Ignore them. Not with the button just don't respond to anything. Take care.
If you guys aren't already there you really should go to Facebook. They post everything there that get's posted here and more. There is a Judas Priest group with about 19,000 members that is really cool too. Most are friendly there and the admins get rid of the idiots. You would not read near the crap you have to here. Not everyone agrees but it's nothing like what goes on in here. You guys have about 5 people in here that actually like to communicate. The facebook group gets tons of old pics, videos, and so on. There are some newbs who don't know crap about old Priest but it's still cool. Being a part of that isn't much different than being a part of this except you have so much more participation and so much less drama. And there are so many people besides myself there you won't even need to pay attention to me.(or be bothered by me :) .)
This is "Denim and Leather". I post as little as possible to keep from annoying anyone(there's plenty to annoy lately) so I'll make this the last one. I have other songs though so if anyone including JD wants to here any of them just ask and I'll post some. Otherwise take care! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hp43YlT3HhU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> .sorry these are links and not the videos but it only requires a click so check them out.
...not sure if this is going to be the video or a link but it's "The Eagle Has Landed" by Saxon in Pittsburgh PA Thursday night. My wife took it. It doesn't sound too bad but she's right next to the speakers so there is some distortion. It's worth listening to or I wouldn't post it. She did mess up a little on filming the solos but you guys should still like this.
Since you mentioned me I'll chime in. The thing is I can't really comment on new Maiden. I"m guessing you might remember a post of mine a few years back about a show I went to that had Halford opening for Maiden back in 2000. I mentioned that Bruce went on an anti-gay rant and all I could think of during is Rob backstage maybe hearing this shit. Never liked Bruce Dickenson since. Some here doubted that happened but I can say in all sincerity that I've never lied about anything on here. I've been wrong or mistaken but never lied. It's been 15 years since that happened and I still refuse to purchase, listen to, or acknowledge anything Iron Maiden because of it. Also (and on a different note) ... @ JD specifically, sign up for facebook. Just do it for the Saxon page. I know what you think of them and I'm telling you you would love it. The band is always on there and constantly interacting and posting. I went to the Pittsburgh show last week. I am not saying this for you I'm being serious. I was totally amazed at just how good they were. It had to be close to as good as their early days. They said they haven't played Pittsburgh since 83' so that helps explain why I've never seen them. After the show I was bummed I've never seen them before especially in their prime. They concentrated on three albums(my favorites) for the most part but did play other stuff. Crusader, Battering Ram(new), and others. Biff took a video from the stage to post on facebook. My wife is on it but you have to know where and hit pause to see her but it was still cool. She took some awesome videos for me. I'll post 2 or 3 of them here for you. She got a drumstick and I got a guitar pick. They didn't throw much out so both of us getting something was cool. Probably not the answer to your question but you ask me so...?? Anyway, take care!
@Val, the backwards button on your turntable was your finger. Hold on the record and spin backwards. Good luck getting the speed right though. I remember doing this a few times as a kid. I think Led Zeppelin was the first band accused of doing this. Believe they even had a term for it. Backward masking. If you really wanted to hear something this way you could probably trick yourself into thinking it's there but basically just a mind thing. Dismissed this stuff as ridiculous a long time ago and still hate Al and Tipper because of it. I even voted Nader once just because it was that or go with Gore. Sorry but I can never vote conservative. People like me probably gave G.W. his first term. Thanks Al you f***ing piece of shit.
@Vail. Here's a link to Knotfest official website. Should work but if knot it's Oct 24, 25. Priest headlines mainstage Saturday night. Not sure who all you care to see but Corrosion ... and Red Fang both play Sat. Slipknot headlines Sunday. Clutch on the Mainstage that day and Suicidal headlines stage 002 on Sunday. You'll love Suicidal. That were badass at ROTR. Try to get close, sound may be a little low for them. Hope some of this helps.
I think I'm finally going to a Saxon show. I told HRMG a few weeks ago that I like Saxon and have listened to them since Denim And Leather. Got called out on that as a liar(basically). Here's the truth. I started listening to them during that time. I liked them a lot for about a 4 album period including Demin..., Wheels Of Steel, and Strong Arm Of The Law. I loved their live disc also and I still have my original copy of it on vinyl. I lost interest after that. I didn't care for nor have I cared for anything since. I missed the only show I knew they played in the area a couple of years ago and wasn't interested enough(even though I did want to see them) to leave the main stage because of my spot on the rail at Rock On The Range. I'm glad I missed those shows now because this tour is a highlight from my favorite Saxon LP's so this is the best time for me to see them. I'm only going to hear stuff I already know and like. @JD. I know you hate Facebook(and me) but you really should start a Facebook account just for Saxon. They always post, they're constantly putting up vids and interviews, and they'll interact with fans. Very infomative. You don't have to do the facebook thing to be on facebook. Just don't send or accept friend requests. Priest has a good page too but they do quite a bit less and almost no fan interaction. Give it a thought and don't blast me for suggesting it. I just know how much you like these guys and I think you would dig their facebook page. Take Care all!!
@Vail. I'm not sure of the dates and I know it's different than ROTR but at ROTR much of the info isn't released until a few weeks beforehand. They need to get everyone's days and settimes down. Probably a bit much logistics wise. Did you ever hear why Priest wasn't televised on ASX? I'm still betting it was Priest themselves.
@Guido, I don't read all the posts anymore. I used to do it without signing in but now it's post after post after post and it isn't worth the effort if you know what I mean. Turns the stomach and makes want to give up completely. I posted this just because of who I saw at that building. The only two shows I saw there actually. Never knew at the time just how special they were. Probably be my last post for awhile so if anyone were to comment to or(about) me I may miss it. You're not being ignored. Take care. Oh' and Vail, Enjoy Knotfest. To me that would be sick as f***!! Rock on the Range but a slightly grander scale.
Not sure why I even try. I can't remember how to do anything here anymore. Edited at: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 3:36:23 AM Edited at: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 3:36:57 AM
My wife and I took a walking trip through Pittsburgh Sunday. Walked up on this by accident. It's called the "Benedum Center" now but it used to be called "The Stanley Theater". This place holds a special place in my heart. It's where I saw Judas Priest for the very first time. Judas/White Snake/Maiden 1981. (Maiden's first U.S. tour). I saw Ozzy Osbourne here the first time(w/Randy Rhoads) in 1981 also. Def Leppard opened up. Their first U.S. tour also. Can't imagine I'll ever forget this building.
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We stayed in a hotel. The first two years we bought the hotel package. You end up in a nice hotel (Hyatt, etc.) but the amount of time spent there doesn't really justify the cost for me. I just go on Kayak.com every year about a month or so prior to the event and look for something (comfort inn, holiday inn, and check the reviews.) I get a room for about $69.00 a night each year that way. Never more than 10/15 min drive to the stadium. No matter anything that I may have commented during the Epitaph tour I really have enjoyed the two shows since. Agree or not Richie changes their sound and I think the first time out that was a little tough for me. He also puts his own spin on the solo's but that's OK it's his style I just wasn't used to it. I do feel that there best is behind them but that's not ripping them it's just that they're getting older. I feel like you do as far as I'm just glad they're still doing it and doing it pretty well at that. Whether we ever get anything out of them again or not I got my final wish from them and will expect no more. I just wanted them to give us one last quality cd and a good tour to go with it. I feel I got it. Not backing off my production comments but like I copied and pasted here from my first post on it I think it is a very good cd. Hope Mr. Francis cleans up a little in here for you guys. Take care.
I thought Rob sounded good on "Painkiller" and most everything else also. I liked them a little better back in October in Pittsburgh but I think that just had to do with them being inside and better acoustics. I was worried about how they would sound @Rotr but overall I thought the sound was pretty good. Really loud and didn't fade in and out like some bands. I also liked that the crowd for the most part was enjoying them. Some headliners @ROTR get a mass exodus during their sets and It happened to Priest too but a good portion stayed so I was glad for them on that one. As for K.K. and his comments maybe he was referring to the band as a whole. I thought the tempo slowed a bit their last few tours. (That's not ripping them either it's just a fact of life and aging). Maybe he had trouble dealing with that. Personally I thought B.S. was really good but it was Epitaph that disappointed me. Maybe subtle changes were taking place that he was noticing more than the fans were and he figured the best was behind them and maybe they should let it go. I know I felt that way. I think they stepped it up a little on R.O.S. tour and CD but I don't think we're ever going to hear Priest of old again. Maybe that was K.K. was thinking and maybe he felt a better legacy for them would be to end it rather than to go on and tarnish it. Only guesses because I surely don't know.
A whole new level of crazy in here. With me it's more of a "we just don't agree" thing but this is nuts. This site is pretty much dead anyway but this makes it impossible for anyone to actually want to participate here. Doesn't Mr. Francis see this? Surely he could stop it? Probably Maiden fans trolling their asses off. ...or just freakin' idiots!
You may think I'm predictable but you're really not as smart as you think you are. I check in from time to time. The last time I checked in I saw that. You always say something about me to get me pissed or into a back and forth that's totally unnecessary. I didn't respond because I didn't feel you were worth the effort. Your feelings got hurt because I disagree with you and now you take every opportunity to start shit or post something stupid about me. All your really doing though is showing your arrogance and how little brain capacity you have to understand everything written to you. When I checked in this time I knew full well to expect stupidity from you so I threw the Saxon and Poor production comments out there just to give you ammo because I knew that shallow little brain of your's wouldn't allow you to just say nothing. I know your going to come back with all your cursing and name calling and you're going to think you're king but really your nothing. Just an old Priest fan stuck in the 80's with a shallow and closed mind who's too arrogant and too dumb to understand how unimportant this really is. I've quit posting stupid shit on here quite a while ago. The last time was July of last year and then now and yet you still persist. Let it go man, life is short.
Except for the production quality I don't get all the bashing either. I thought I was one of their most critical fans and after the first song released I thought that's what I was going to do. After listening to it though I was so happy. I really don't know what people want or expect but I think we got a quality Cd out of them. My personal opinion is that this is their highlight since Rob's return. The older fans have to appreciate this album.(you would think). The younger crowd I would give a pass. It's hard for young people to like anything old. All I know is that for the first time since "Demolition" I am thoroughly enjoying a Judas Priest release and that makes me so happy. If others don't like it so be it.
....this is what I said about R.O.S. The only thing I said after was that I'm listening to it less because I think the production is poor. If you want to call me retarded for this that's a pretty lame reason but I guess unlike me you are entitled to your opinions. Take care sir!
Blabbermouth has Ian Hill stating in IAN'S personal opinion on Redeemer Of Souls and how he thinks its the best album Judas Priest has ever done.
Good for you Ian. In my opinion its thier 4th best with Sad Wings British Steel and Screaming for vengeance slightly ahead of it....but at this point who really cares as its close enough.
This album proves Judas Priest's legacy in quality song writting. Budred is 100% retarded for bashing this album,he's got a right to his opinion and so the fuck do I and its my 100% opinion that if a so called Judas Priest fan doesnt like R.O.S. then they are retarded and are WEAK HEAVY METAL LISTENERS who are unable to hear TRUE QUALITY SONG WRITTING.
If someone dislikes this LP in my mind they are shallow Judas Priest fans...."fans"? This LP HAS 13 tracks on it.....if you dont at least crave 10 if these songs then give up Judas Priest for good...this would prove this band is simply not for you. Hail quality Judas Priest.....HAIL REDEEMER OF SOULS!!! ...the last time I checked in this is what I saw. This was month's after not a single post. You always throw comments out there and then you half read the reply's and twist shit around to try to always make yourself sound all knowing. I'm tired of the back and forths and that's why I didn't comment when I saw it. Anyway take care.
@ Guido, no one is the resident loudmouth. I just like getting him started. I wasn't here for months and popped in to see he still loves me and that he had to post one of his usual negative comments about me so of course I had to throw a little bait out there. Anyway nothing in the immediate future as far as Priest goes so I'll leave you folks again. ...i'd post the clapping hands emo but I can't do that anymore. I had a picture of the girl in the wheelchair crowd surfing that I wanted to share also but I can't figure it out anymore. Take care all, even J.D.!
@HRMG, I'm glad you went just to experience it. When you listen to the bands talk during their sets or read anything they say after it's obvious this festival is a major U.S. event each year. Totally understand about maybe not liking a lot of the music but this show is more than just the music. What I do like is the diversity. One it allows people to spread out a little because everyone doesn't like the same thing. They're usually pretty good about mixing up the side stages so that they almost always have two different styles of music so it's easier to find bands to pass on. They have 40 to 50 bands for the weekend and I usually catch around 20 of them.(on average). 23 this year, 22 the year before and some years just under 20. Each year I only have to miss 2 or 3 that I wanted to see. Considering bailing for future shows because it's getting pretty costly but I said that after year 2 and this was year number 6 so we'll see.
@HRMG, surely you should have known that was just to get the resident loudmouth going.(lol) I like Saxon. I've listened to them since the Denim And Leather album. I would have watched them at ROTR but I stayed at the mainstage for the first 4 bands that day because I was right up front against the rail and wanted to experience that madness. You saw how nuts it gets on the field and trying to get up front when all that craziness is going on is nearly impossible so I couldn't leave. ROTR is a blast and the craziness is one of the reasons. Missing Saxon was one of only 2 or 3 regrets that weekend.
Went to ROTR this weekend. Had a blast as usual. Really dug the Priest performance. I took a few videos I'll post if anyone cares to see them. Agree with HRMG about weight limit on crowdsurfers and the chick in the wheelchair had a blast doing that. I have a really good pic of her I'll post. So glad they have a festival like this here. I've heard a few bands over the years, this year included say that this was "California" style. I loved most of the bands I watched with a few exceptions. I was going to watch Saxon but didn't really care about a band with such non relevance in the music world and stayed at the mainstage to get up front for "In This Moment". Rob must have liked them also because I have a video of them w/ Rob watching from the side of stage. I thought that was cool. As for Priest not playing You've Got Another Thing Comin' I was so glad, the one song that I am so sick of hearing. I noticed a lot of the younger people around me giving props to Priest and i thought that was cool. After the first show w/ Richie that I saw I thought Priest was finished but I have to say he's fitting in well and even though he changes Priest's overall sound I think he is good for them. I hope we get at least one more cd and tour out of them. (I just hope they get someone that can actually produce the thing this time). I heard it wasn't televised and I thought that sucked. We have a "Country" music fest here that they televise each year and sometimes the headliners are left out. They say it's the artists and or their management and contractually they aren't allowed to be televised so maybe that was the issue for Priest. I'll put a few videos up and maybe a pic or two and then I'll leave you good folks alone again. Take care!
It's hard trying to come up with words when when I have a way of saying things I shouldn't. It's sad to read this but I completely understand and support your decision. It's easy to say it when your not dealing with something but I believe I would make the same choice. I don't think I could have been brave enough to deal with everything that you already have. You're obviously a strong person and have great courage and I would guess that you don't deserve everything you've been forced to deal with. I would like to apologize for my first ever comment in this thread. No malice intended just didn't think it through. I liked this thread and I thought it was cool when people would actually role play. It was kind of fun writing from a 3rd person viewpoint and I only wish I would have done it more. This may be my last comment here as I've committed myself to staying away from this sight. I occasionally look in to read a few posts but that's it. I read your post and felt obligated to comment. Even though you've left a dire impression of your outcome I can only hope for the best. Take care sir!! David Johnson
Thank you
I figured you guys would see it eventually I just got a little excited because this is my favorite concert each year.
I considered stopping because of cost and "been there done that" but now with Priest, Slipknot, and In This Moment being there and a few others that I like I had to buy tickets. Hell, I might even watch Saxon.(lol)
Maybe I'll post again after, take care! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Monday, December 01, 2014 5:46:21 PM)
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Tried one last time to post pics so no one would have to sit through the slide show. Still can't figure it out. I was wanting some of you to see them.
Some of them are some of my best concert shots.
Alright, I'm really out this time. I wish I would have just chilled when I first started but I was too new to the internet and posted so many things I wouldn't post now. Unfortunately some of it was embarrassing and some of it was regretful and I never let myself live it down. I'm also sure I overdid it with an abundance of posts trying for interaction. Stuff more suited for facebook and such. I spent too much time explaining and apologizing so I'm sure that was a turnoff also. Anyway I'm kind of tired of all that and I caught myself trying to purposely annoy some members here because I'm annoyed by them and that's not cool either so that pretty much sums up my exit. My name is David Johnson and I live in Brilliant,Ohio if anyone wants to hook up on facebook. I keep my friends there to a minimum but I'll accept requests from people here. I feel like facebook is more of the real me. I know too many people on there to post some of what I have here. I wish I would have treated this like that but I think I tried to embellish myself a little here and that was probably annoying also. Too many missteps to reverse course.
Take care all!
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OK I give up. I forget how to do this. The first few pics on that slide show my wife took. The rest are mine. It takes awhile to watch but some of the pics are pretty awesome. Well, unless I see Priest again this should be it. Take care! Edited at: Monday, October 20, 2014 7:23:50 AM
I've spent too much time here not to do this. I'll still stay away after these posts. From what I've read it was probably a good thing to bail on LTL. I went to the Pittsburgh show Saturday night and I will say that I was pleasantly surprised. No matter what anyone says about the Epitaph tour in my mind this show blew that away. I think Richie fit in great this time around and his guitar style didn't bother me at all. I think they were very tight with few mistakes and Rob sounded just fine. He's not the Rob of old but no one should expect him to be at this point. I loved the light show and monitors but I wish the images would have been a little clearer on the monitors. Not sure what attendance is like at the other shows but Pittsburgh was well attended. A fairly big venue and it was more than half to almost 3/4 full. I only took one video. All night I was making eye contact with event staff and didn't want to get caught like last time. @HRMG and anyone else that attended LTL that may be considering ROTR. Do it! I know how awesome ROTR is and I belong to a LTL and a ROTR group on facebook and I guarantee from everything I've read that ROTR is so much better. Anyway if I can do this right I'll post a video of Living After Midnight/Defenders Of The Faith and I have some great pictures that I'll post that I'm positive some of you will enjoy.
I just sold my tickets to "Louder Than Life" festival. I'll still be attending the Pittsburgh show but the more I hear this album the less I'm liking it. I think it has some great songs on it and I agree with JD with the Painkiller comparisons but I guess I'm just one of those trendy idiots because I think the production is almost as bad as the production on "Jugulator". This album has so much potential but for some reason whoever did the producing held them back. Not sure if Glenn is afraid to let Richie showcase his skills or what the deal is but the guitars sound so low they sound weak. Then they turned the bass and drums up too much. You need to crank it to get good sound but then the bass and drums are too much. The first couple of weeks I couldn't get enough of this CD but now I have trouble even putting it on. I can't see spending close to a grand and not really enjoying who I wanted to see the most. I know Korn will kill it and so will a few others but I've seen more than 75% of the acts scheduled this or last year already so it still wouldn't be worth it.. I bought the new Avatar, Gemini Syndrome, Mushroomhead, and other (current band's) new discs and everyone of those CD's have better production quality than the new Priest cd. I think Val had a perfect review of "Redeemer". A few less songs would make it easier to listen to. In closing I'd like to say this may be my last post here. I won't mention names but I believe I drove at least a couple of people away from here and I know this will probably draw criticism which normally(for me) starts back and forths that no one wants so leaving will keep the peace amongst the remaining regulars. Becks, I'm glad you are finally getting to see "Priest". Soundwave would be an awesome experience even without them so you should get off on that. Guido, still not sure how you felt about me but negative or otherwise thanks for anything you helped me with. To anyone that's ever been decent with me thanks. Jimmy, Wow, where to start. My number one regret and something I still haven't lived down. To you I would like to apologize. To the rest, take care. Peace "all"!!!
I had to smile. I've never heard the word "chuffed" before. I remember getting through on rockline when I was a teen. I was pretty excited and couldn't wait to ask Priest a question. I was on hold the entire time and never did get on. Not quite the experience I had hoped for. Since you were a little luckier maybe you could share what you ask and what he said.
@HRMG ...I was going to watch that last night but fell asleep. I did get to catch it today on On Demand on our local cable. Did you watch it? I loved how the dude (can't spell his name) tells Danny that they're there to see him. I like that show already so I thought it was cool seeing Priest on there. I was surprised that everyone but Glenn showed. Don't want to discuss specifics in case you or anyone else here missed it and plan on watching it.
I think I may have gotten lucky. There are only two pricing options available. I checked for 2 seats at the higher price and they are the same section I'm already in row d. Quite honestly I think I made out. I spent nearly $40.00 less per ticket and I'm only 4 rows farther back. I'm guessing that I am 8 rows back.
Looks like they're playing bigger venues than I thought. The Pittsburgh show has a capacity of 12,000. I got floor 1 seats row H. Probably asking to much on my part to only be 8 rows back. I really don't have a clue how good or bad though. I doubt they sell 12,000 tickets so I may have a little flexibility. Tickets were $57.00 and $95.00 plus ticketmaster kickbacks. I got the $69.00 $57.00 tickets (lol) I'm basing that ticket sales guess on last tour's ticket sales. They may do better this time with the new disc out.
Unless your getting something extra's that's not available with the in-store sale I wouldn't pre-order a cd. They usually don't mail until release day so you're guaranteed to get it a couple days later than everyone else plus you pay shipping. I'm sure you're getting something else with the disc and I'm not criticizing you it's just something I quit doing. I can't wait sometimes and in this case it's got to be driving you crazy.
To each his own and I could probably do it if I had no choice but that's a little pricey for me. If I had to pay more than a hundred dollars to see Priest I wouldn't do it. They just released a Pittsburgh date today and after seeing ticket prices for the other shows I may pass. I'm paying 100.00 for two days @ Louder Than Life Festival and I'm going to see about 10 bands that I want to see and the opportunity to see more if I feel I can stomach them. The venues that they're playing at are midsize to small so realistically any seat should be fine. If I can get a ticket for less than or around 50.00 I'll do it, otherwise I'll need to seriously consider skipping it. I'd rather not blame Priest but I think whoever is setting the price it's a little much. I skipped Van Halen's first re-union tour with David Lee Roth because the cheap seats were $90.00 and that's one of only two bands I regret not seeing in my life. I'll probably be at the Pittsburgh show but I know it won't be up front.
Except for the production quality I don't get all the bashing either. I thought I was one of their most critical fans and after the first song released I thought that's what I was going to do. After listening to it though I was so happy. I really don't know what people want or expect but I think we got a quality Cd out of them. My personal opinion is that this is their highlight since Rob's return. The older fans have to appreciate this album.(you would think). The younger crowd I would give a pass. It's hard for young people to like anything old. All I know is that for the first time since "Demolition" I am thoroughly enjoying a Judas Priest release and that makes me so happy. If others don't like it so be it.
It's day two of listening and I stand by my review but I do want to make one tweak. I still don't like "Redeemer Of Souls". It's listenable and it sounds better on disc than the pre-release but it just doesn't do anything for me. Most of these songs either get you to want to headbang or just move with the beat. Some have slower starts and then buildups. "Redeemer" just kind of goes on monotonously. I really love this disc though. Out of 18 songs only 4 I would pass on. The two on the bonus disc I mentioned aren't that bad either. I think it's just hard to keep me interested for that many songs and one is just because it makes me feel bad. I would have thought it was kickass if it had 10 good songs, but the majority? I'm loving it! Thank You Judas Priest!!!
@Becks, just guessing but probably the 15th (Tues.) for you. The 8th for the U.S. and the 15th for the U.K.. Not sure where that leaves you, guessing U.K.. There's a link on Facebook, maybe here also, that will allow you to stream it if you want to hear it.
I knew this site was dying but I didn't think it was dead yet. It's release day and I'm the only person in the whole country that had time to come here and post? I'm shocked. Facebook finally killed JP.com. Sad day.. (lol)
Two of the songs I really didn't care for, "Tears of Blood" and "Bring It On". Not terrible songs just not quite me. Both discs are finished up with ballads. "Beginning Of The End" (disc 1) I like the vocal style and the guitar sounds really good. I think it makes a nice contrast to the rest of the CD. "Never Forget" (disc 2) I don't like the vocal style as much and reading the lyrics it's too damn sad. I'm probably taking it the wrong way(1 listen) but it sounds like a farewell to the fans and for someone who has listened to them for almost 35 years and saw them countless times it's quite crushing to think (even if I suggested it myself previously) that they may soon hang it up. Lastly (for now), for a total of 17 tracks and for not liking only two of them I would have to say that this CD is pretty badass. Once again THANK YOU!!! JUDAS PRIEST!!! for such an awesome CD. I can be proud again.
For the first time since I've been on this site I am truly excited about something Priest has done. I'm loving this Cd. In my opinion it's on par with some of their early releases. I can't even find anything to bash. Rob's vocals are more than sufficient. The screams aren't as high but who cares, he's in his freakin' 60's and sounds f**kin awesome. The guitar work is top notch and I like the uptempo songs alot. Richie's style has a little more flair/flash to it than KK's but I'm used to that now and it doesn't really change the "Priest" sound. Some of the songs have a pretty good beat with them, kind of gets you bouncing around with them. The drums and bass are turned up a little more than I'm used to from Priest but I like it. I haven't listened to the bonus disc yet but I'm on my third listen to disc 1 and it gets better each time. It is such a good day to be a Priest fan. You guys know I'll bash if I don't like it so believe me when I say this is not a fanboy review.
I'm digging this CD. I learned from the MRH release that the pre-release tracks didn't have the production quality of the CD. That was the main reason for not wanting to hear more. Good choice and it held true for this disc also. Even "Redeemer of Souls" sounds pretty decent. Some tracks are quite heavy and I truly feel like I got what I was hoping for. It's heavy, It doesn't sound like "Painkiller", It has a modern sound(production) but maintains a classic Priest sound. It more than follows a formula like A.O.R. (my opinion) and it destroys that other CD they released after. Listening to "Halls of Valhalla" and I'm getting goosebumps. Thank freakin' goodness for this CD. Thank you Judas Priest for a quality effort. I know it only matters to me but I'm very pleased with this.
@HRMG. The LTL festival should be pretty cool. If it's set up like ROTR they'll have bands overlap each other on the side stages so you won't have to watch every band. They usually have contrasting styles at the same time so you'll usually just miss bands you don't care to see. There will be someone you'll have to miss but it usually works out good. I'm no expert on festivals (ROTR only) but if you haven't been to one and if they do this right you'll have the time of your life just watching the craziness. This is the inaugaral event and I've already read complaints of two lanes in and out for traffic and possible parking issue's so it may have it's drawbacks. I thought you would be happy to hear a Detroit date. Nothing else close to me and I really hate Steel Panther so I'm thinking the festival will be enough for me. You'll probably get a longer set in Detroit so I'm a little jealous of that though. Lastly, I've went to ROTR 5 years in a row. With few exceptions there is always a large exodus of people before the headliner and it will probably happen to Priest. The crowd will be younger and spent from the craziness (pits, crowdsurfing, etc) and will cut out before or during Priest. It will happen to Kid Rock the next night too. Just telling you this so your not shocked or upset seeing it. I think the organizers set it up this way to ease people out. Have a blast.(at both)
