Ok cool. I had no clue. I never really payed attention to anything Priest before Rob, KK, and Glenn. I knew of Al Atkins but none of the others and didn't know anything about any riffs between any of them. I was going to go see Al Atkins last year in Pittsburgh but passed. Now I'm glad I did.

I read about that online yesterday so I didn't click your link but online they posted an Al Atkins post. I noticed he couldn't help but bash K.K. Downing calling him amateurish compared to Chataway. I didn't know there was any kind of riff between the two. Anyone have a clue what Atkins beef is or am I reading too much into his post? Anyone?

http://loudwire.com/founding-judas-priest-guitarist-ernie-chataway-dies/

http://loudwire.com/judas-priest-rob-halford-surgery-umbilical-hernia/

full interview info as well    http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priests-rob-halford-talks-to-wdha-about-redeemer-of-souls-album-touring-plans-video/

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152336429998965&set=a.387589858964.169295.12853613964&type=1

1st official release may 19th "march of the damned"!!!! + tour news !!!!   see interview below

This news!!!!!    http://eddietrunk.com/56-detroit-this-sat-priest-paul-stanley-waynes-world/

@JD, I just posted that to play around. You seem to be a little bothered by the negativity but it's getting praise also so don't worry about it. I'm not bailing on the album yet. I know one song doesn't make a CD and every Priest CD has at least one track I don't like. I wish this song was heavier but I'm not trashing them over it. I'll wait for the disc to come out and I'll buy it and listen and if I like it I'll let everyone know, if not, I'll post about that too. (lol)

Of course Priest has weak songs. Every band does. Priest has 10 strong songs for every weak one though and people have learned to expect more from such a Metal band. It doesn't matter if they are 60 or not you can still make heavy music. This song has no power to it whatsoever it's mediocre and nothing in this song grabs you and says wow this is heavy. It just goes along with a steady non exciting beat with a little guitar work in the middle and then a lackluster finish. I think the majority of people who don't like it also admitted that this could still be an awesome album as long as this "is" one of the weaker ones and not similar to the entire cd. The comparisons to "Made In Metal" and sounding like one of it's leftovers to me is perfect. Exactly what it reminds me of. I just hope the rest of it is good.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Judas-Priest-K-K-Downing-Special-Collection-T-shirt-/201077566032?roken=cUgayN

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/drummer-bobby-jarzombek-diagnosed-with-cellulitis/

SOMEBODY LET ME KNOW WHEN "REDEEMER OF SOULS" FIRST POSTED ON YOUTUBE

 "Sometimes in the past we may have come under fire for being too adventurous musically - so we have listened!! From start to finish 'Redeemer of Souls' is 13 songs of pure classic Priest metal!!" - GLENN TIPTON

@JD

Sorry man but I think you are misunderstanding me a little.

Just for clarity, I am not hurt by what you said. I temper my comments not because I'm worried what others will think of my opinion but because I do "not" want to be confrontational anymore. I try to word my posts so i don't sound that way. I am not trying to force myself to like this track, I just wanted to make sure in my head that I didn't like it before I said so. I don't think it is a terrible song I just like heavier stuff. When I commented about not influencing others based on my opinions that was just humorous sarcasm because I know that most here do not share my views and I'm not trying to get anyone to. My goals here (now) are to post occasionally, speak my mind without offending, And no more confrontation even if it means backing down from it. I don't try to force myself on anyone like I used to either and more than a few posts in a day make me slow it down so I don't saturate a thread. I'll probably make this my last post for awhile because I feel I'm overdoing it now.

just saw I didn't erase @everyone when I edited my post to JD. I was expressing displeasure with a track (now 2, heard another last night I didn't care for) from another band I like. I didn't name them last night or now only because I didn't want to detract from the Priest discussion. There are a few people posting that I haven't seen post before, I thought that was cool so I deleted that part.

@JD, who said anything about being hurt. I was smiling and I made a point to watch what I post so others wouldn't feel that way. Things don't bother me like they used too. I try to temper myself and express myself and then if people disagree so be it.

@JD

I couldn't help but smile at that. ...knew Budred wouldn't like it. My mind wasn't made up before I heard it.  

@everyone

I really think it's a "builder track". Like Hell Patrol which sits between Painkiller and All Guns Blazing, I think this track is a transition track between two in your face heavy metal tracks. I really like the song as is..... but on the album itself I am sure it will sound freaking bad ass just like Hell Patrol.

I was checking out the comments on Facebook. They seem fairly split as to whether people like it or not. I think on here HighwayTerror summed it up pretty good and that's why it's a little boring to me. A little guitar work in the middle but other than that it just goes on. The comment I made about it lacking punch seems to be a common gripe on facebook. One guy said pretty much the same thing I did here and he got 44 likes in a couple of hours so I don't think I'm alone on this one (other than in here). I listened to it twice more before I came here to post this so I wouldn't write something I regret. My personal opinion is that this isn't that great of a song and I really hope the rest of it is better. I understand the age thing and I'm not anti-Ritchie and I don't expect 70's/80's Priest but they can surely do better than this.

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-to-release-redeemer-of-souls-album-in-july-title-track-available-for-streaming/ i thought the sound quality on Youtube was a little better , my opinion only

sounds like Priest!!!! cant be a bad thing , super happy just to hear something new AND a reasonable release date!!!!!!

Sorry, one more. (it's a response)

@JD I'm not ready to say I don't like it yet I haven't heard it enough to be familiar with it and many many times over the years my initial reaction to music isn't always my final reaction. About Painkiller. This will sound like Blasphemy to the Priest camp but that's not one of my more favorite Priest cd's. It has three of my favorite Priest songs on it (Painkiller, All Guns Blazing and Nightcrawler) but if you remember awhile back when I posted about Priest cd's and skip tracks "Painkiller" had the most for me maybe(?) followed by Demolition which I praise. Go figure.

I'm starting to saturate this thread with the comments so I'll stop after this. I put on some decent headphones that have a fuller sound and deeper bass and it helps. That and a break between listens. It's not a bad song. I'm really not ripping it I just wish it was a little heavier, maybe emphasize the drums a little more or a little more crunch I don't know. Rob's vocals are good enough and I know the first track released won't be the best so come on July 15th.

@ JD. I don't think everyone will be bitching. Different fans like different styles and it isn't too bad of a song so it will get some praise. You know I'm a hard head but I don't think the others will be. I wish they would have called it "Taker of Souls". Redeemer makes it sound like they are waiting for one's soul I would rather them just take it. (lol)

I just gave it three listens in a row. Have to give myself a break and try again later. My initial reaction is that I really hope the rest of the cd has a little more punch to it. This reminds me of some of the bonus tracks on the remasters. A little boring and not heavy enough. If they wanted to feature Ritchie it doesn't really sound like they are. I wasn't super big on him during the tour because I thought he changed their sound and I wasn't used to it but I could tell he was talented and I think a worthy replacement so I was expecting a change and ready for it but I'm not hearing it on this track. It's only one though and that doesn't make a cd so we'll see. My opinions only matter to me and aren't meant to influence anyone.

Was getting ready to leave for work and decided to check again. Looks like I won't have to wait after all. I'm not going to say too much negative or positive until I listen a few times but my initial reaction was complete excitement hearing a new song. It started to lose me toward the middle and end but I can't judge on one listen so I won't say more until I'm sure how I feel about it. The title doesn't do much for me but that may grow on me. July 15th isn't too long of a wait so that part of it is cool.

According to Facebook we should get to hear a new track today. Like I don't want my work day to go fast enough already.

@JD , metallizer, the latest in a long line of characters ,nightcrawler jugulator,painkiller  helion, sentinel, metallian..........wait a second lol

@Guido Holy crap !!!!! almost 7 years and it finally let me post a picture on here !!!!!! wow!!

@Guido ,look what i can do !!    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=639282156141822&set=a.170714762998566.39819.151895438213832&type=1&theater

@Budred , i remember a post from some time ago on this site  that mentioned that they had a few songs written and Metallizer was the name of one of them , and someone said"METALLIZER" are they even trying anymore ? or something to that effect , anyone else remember it?

I guess I'm not the only one with the "Nostradamus" comparison. Quite a few comments on Facebook about it. Someone autocolored(?) the pic and it looks kind of cool. Some are calling it Pinhead ll. I have a question if anyone wants to guess, confirm or deny. Someone posted it was going to be called "Metalizer". Someone's wish???(I don't know). Anyone hear any rumors?

Well we have a picture. Scared me for a second. I thought we were getting "Nostradamus ll".

Yeah, change is good, usually. I just meant the surprise of it and not knowing what to do for a minute. I used to check in without signing in sometimes. Looks like that is gone. It guarantees I don't see some of the crap though so it's all good. It's probably stupid to go by this and I only do because of their ages but I can't help but think that if Black Sabbath can still put out such a quality cd then Priest should be able to also. I do have hope.

I'm OK with the colors but it is hard to read the text. My first thought after seeing this was WTF but It's probably just a case of hating change. Hopefully I'm wrong about having to wait 2 months to be told we only have to wait a little longer. Seeing the blue and smoke as a header gives the impression of a hidden album cover just below. Kind of increases the anticipation. I so hope this is a good CD.

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-to-reveal-first-details-of-their-new-studio-album-next-week/ i believe this is what we are supposed to be seeing at the bottom of this links page ,

pretty!!!!!

I'm sure no one cares about my tax situation and I wasn't expecting to comment on it this much. Probably my explanation more than you not understanding. Up until 2 years ago I worked a regular job that took money each pay for taxes. At the end of the year I still had to pay each year. 2 years ago I became an independent business operator (sell product to stores). I get a check (or a bill) each week for product received and sold. I save 20% when i get a check and at the end of the year go to an accountant with all my expenses and figure out what I made and what I owe. Both year's I saved more than I needed.

You misunderstood my post. I said I never had to pay in the thousands but I've always had to pay. My bills generally ranged 250.00 to 700.00. This was when money was taken automatically. I'm not trying to go back and forth but I guess technically now I do pay in the thousands but that's because I don't have anything taken out of my pays. I save more than I owe so I give myself a refund after I pay them. I get deductions but they're all work related. Truck repair, supplies, etc..

I never had to pay back in the thousands but I paid yearly for over a decade. Had a brief stint of about 3 years of refunds and now with my job (IBO) I deduct the taxes myself and save it throughout the year and then pay an accountant to tell me what I owe. He suggests I send money quarterly and collect a refund from them but I save it and send what I owe.

An accountant for me also. Give him $175.00 so he can tell me how much I can now graciously (sarcasm) give to my government. I save a percentage throughout the year that so far has yielded me a little back. For many years I had to pay, it sucks. Technically I'm still paying but I save more than I need so I'm refunding myself.(lol)

Age will take over eventually so I've decided that I'm not going to say anything about slowing down on the shows anymore. I went to see a Cleveland band last Saturday called Ventana. No it's not MRH  ...but the keyboardist is from MRH. (lol). I like them. They wear gas masks so they (slightly) resemble the MRH look but the music is quite a bit different. More industrial sounding. I'm going to see a Columbus based band this Saturday called "Xfactor1". I think some of you guys might like them. No masks and a little more basic metal. They have a song or two with a few rap lines but they're metal for the most part. I'm surprised that they're not bigger than they are. They do a really good version of "The Stroke" by Billy Squier. I'll post a video. These two bands help me realize that there are some local talents that put on fantastic shows with no fanfare. The show next Saturday is 3 bucks. How can you beat that? Also have a couple of MRH shows next month, ROTR next month, and Mayhem in July. You only live once so I'm trying to live. (if that makes sense)

 OOOHH YESSS WE ARE!! COME ON ROCK ME HARD AND WILD!!

		i flick my boogers wrote:
		hi Trixi, Tania  yeah, we defend the faith! heavy metal friends forever.

 All songs of Rob are perfect, he is a real true professional and famous for it that no song is similar like another!!

IT IS NO SHAME TO LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM!

Don´t you have listened his interviews? He tells stories with sound!!

HE HATES CRITICS LIKE YOU! 

OOOOHHH I HAVE FORGOTTEN SOME SONGS ARE TOO SOPHISTICATED FOR YOUR SMALL BRAINS!!

		J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
		No artist wants to see a so called fan rave about how EVERYTHING he does is so fucking supurb....its a fuckin joke,sure they would appreciate the kind comments but would laugh afterwards at them under thier breath.... They would much rather hear a die hard fan rate thier albums to keep them on thier toes....Gene Simmons,Biff Byford and Dio have all said similar things in interviews,Rob and Glenn would be no different. Have your shitty thread and post your lame "higher feelings,but just know your not fans,your obsessed fanatics.

 Thank you my favorite JP boy Boogie and JP girly Tania, you are the greatest fans ever of all! 
We stick together and we rule forever on here,
because we are the only ones and all the fans which are with us, which know about the deeper meaning about Judas Priest on board !!

		i flick my boogers wrote:
		very nice words, Trixi.      Trixi wrote: The same old shit man...only sad...we should stick all together like the Priest fans on facebook, they silly fans on here will never learn to be like this...hey this is no competition who is the greatest fan of all, you are just childish nothing more...no matter how old you are, you don´t have to be old to be wise....I would say the really true fans are these one who are able to feel the music in their hearts, bodies and souls..and fall into....I was always very impressed of Boogie and Tania, because they know how they express their feelings, they should never stop to enjoy unlimited, over the top higher than the stratosphere...oooohhh yeeeaaahhh the are the real true fans which are able to let their feelings flow endless...they should get an award for this...you cannot learn this only feel...this is a gift to feel like them, very emotional on the highest level, let me enjoy with you my JP friends forever, it will never stop.....

 I like to be obsessed by Judas haaa!!

		J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
		These fuckin idiots "Trixi,flick my boogers,Tania" and anyone else who thinks the way they do are retarded to the maxium. They "think" they are true Judas Priest elite fans but they are NOT!!! They are in love with the member's characters of the band,they are in love with the "character of Rob Halford in Judas Priest"....they like the rest of us don't know Rob Halford the person AT ALL. They can't discuss guitar solos: which ones rule,which ones are ok but could of been better ect...they can't discuss Rob"s lyrics,Priest's albums: which are the top 5....which are in last place.... They don't even have opinions like this because they just say: "Oh it's Judas Priest so it's all 100% supurb and 100% flawless. How is this a true "FAN"? Its not. This is called "OBSESSION". I love this band,but there are albums and songs I think are under par "LIKE ANY OTHER BAND WHO HAS BEEN AROUND FOR 40 YEARS! These fuckin idiots that are obsessed are "BLIND" .

Bought tickets for Mayhem today. I can't wait for this one, MRH is on the bill. I saw them in March in Cleveland, I have tickets to their cd release party in May, I'm also going to see them in Newport Kentucky May 24th, and I'm considering a Columbus show in May also. Then I see Mayhem line-up and guess which band got me most stoked. MRH(lol).