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[doggiedogma] Monday, August 17, 2009 4:52:33 PM
67gemini - see, JP not playing an extended set sucks! The people paid to see Whitenake and JP; the people that attended your show got ripped off! JP should have played longer or offered partial refunds. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by 67gemini from Monday, August 17, 2009 8:19:38 AM)
67gemini wrote:
I drove to Tampa last night for the show and all I can say is that the Priest blew me away as they always do. Even though I went into the show with very high expectations, they still went above and beyond. Rob in particular was in amazing form (better than last tour). He was screaming his way through the songs better than he has in years.
The only dissapointment was that they did not play a longer set. They went on stage an hour earlier than usual because of the departure of Whitesnake ( I was happy about that considering I had an hour and a half drive home following the show).
Bottom line: Incredible, high-energy show!
[Bev] Monday, August 17, 2009 10:03:05 AM
An excerpt from the Miami Tribune interview with Rob: Here's hopin tonight especially the Florida fans can live up to their reputation!!! You're gonna be on the DVD ; ) Cheers!!!
***
Miami New Times: When you decided to [play "British Steel" in its entirety on
the current tour], did you worry that playing one album in order would eliminate
some element of surprise for the audience?
Halford: It's impossible to have a complete surprise now, isn't it?
Unfortunately, that's the way of the world. Everybody's Twittering while they
eat their lunch and while they're sitting in the movie theater, so it's a shame
really. But I also wouldn't deny the excitement that this kind of instant
connection can create. Because you know, no matter how you explain to a fan that
you've seen the pre-show, or seen clips from YouTube or whatever, you can't
really fully understand or experience the true moment until you're there in
person. It's like watching a movie of the Grand Canyon. It's great, but you
cannot understand what it means until you are standing at the rim staring at the
vastness. I think that's true of this particular show. But I agree with you, you
know. When the Internet was going mainstream, we discussed that. Because coming
from that time of our life, there was the excitement of, "Oh, there's a new LP
coming from PRIEST!" You'd put the
vinyl on your turntable, and that was the only way you could experience it. You
couldn't snag it off the Internet or get an illegal download or a video clip. So
there was a mystery of how [a band] would do it onstage. And to a certain
extent, that's gone now. But it's today's world, you have to accept it. It's all
about living in the moment, and the only way you can live in the moment for a
PRIEST show is to come and see us.
Miami New Times: Why did you choose to film your live DVD at the date here in
South Florida? Was it just a scheduling thing?
Halford: It's a combination of a lot of things. We've been coming back and forth
to Florida since the early '80s. We made two or three records in Miami at
Bayshore Sound, which is no longer there. So we spent many years in the Miami
area, especially in Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne, so we have many memories
from South Florida. The fans are crazy down there -- the metal heads go insane.
Miami New Times: Really? You find that South Florida metal audiences in
particular are really that crazy?
Halford: There's just a very special feeling from the Florida metal heads that
we want to capture. So here's a chance for all the Florida metal heads to become
famous, because the cameras will be pointing on them throughout the night, as
well as on the band. We're very excited that we're going to be making this film,
this full show in Hollywood.
[67gemini] Monday, August 17, 2009 8:19:38 AM
I drove to Tampa last night for the show and all I can say is that the Priest blew me away as they always do. Even though I went into the show with very high expectations, they still went above and beyond. Rob in particular was in amazing form (better than last tour). He was screaming his way through the songs better than he has in years.
The only dissapointment was that they did not play a longer set. They went on stage an hour earlier than usual because of the departure of Whitesnake ( I was happy about that considering I had an hour and a half drive home following the show).
Bottom line: Incredible, high-energy show!
[Screamin' Demon] Monday, August 17, 2009 4:24:13 AM
I hope the 08.17 show will have more songs in the set. Like Sinner, Dissident Aggressor, Death. We already have The Ripper and Victim Of Changes on DVD from Rising In The East. Hopefully the set will be lengthened. Freewheel Burning & Hell Patrol will rip my balls off listening to a Pro-Shot soundboard version. Edited at: Monday, August 17, 2009 4:25:45 AM
[Maple Syrup] Sunday, August 16, 2009 9:14:10 PM
I have been hearing that the FL dates have not been selling well particularly Jacksonville area. Priest is geting 8,000-9,00 per night and last look was well below that. Hopefully this is not the case...Well then tonights Hollywood FL show should be a loud audience since it is indoors.. Any other added songs tonite in Hollywood for the filming of the show? Let us know... MpleSyrp Edited at: Sunday, August 16, 2009 9:15:37 PM Edited at: Sunday, August 16, 2009 9:18:25 PM
[Mr. Dave Genocide] Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:36:21 AM
Myself, being a drummer for 5 years... And Scott, being the reason I started playing... I can tell you that he did infact use double bass during Freewheel Burning. Saw 'em live back in July, the concert was phenomenal!
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
It sure sounded like he was playing double bass to us. Here is the video we shot from the front row in Cincinnati. Scott kicks ass on every song - I LOVE watching him play!!
Screamin' Demon wrote:
Question to those who have attended this US summer tour concerts...does Scott play Freewheel Burning with double bass? It's hard to tell from the bootlegs. On one it sounds like double bass.
Edited at: Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:37:21 AM
[Screamin' Demon] Thursday, August 13, 2009 3:19:51 PM
Yeah. I guess I'd just prefer if Scott used louder bass drums, like he did on the Painkiller tour. It's really hard to hear some double bass drumming of his nowadays, like the intro to Painkiller (unless it's a good sounding bootleg), Judas Rising & Hellrider (2005 youtube live clips) . [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS from Thursday, August 13, 2009 11:41:57 AM)
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
It sure sounded like he was playing double bass to us. Here is the video we shot from the front row in Cincinnati. Scott kicks ass on every song - I LOVE watching him play!!
Screamin' Demon wrote:
Question to those who have attended this US summer tour concerts...does Scott play Freewheel Burning with double bass? It's hard to tell from the bootlegs. On one it sounds like double bass.
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Thursday, August 13, 2009 11:41:57 AM
It sure sounded like he was playing double bass to us. Here is the video we shot from the front row in Cincinnati. Scott kicks ass on every song - I LOVE watching him play!!
Question to those who have attended this US summer tour concerts...does Scott play Freewheel Burning with double bass? It's hard to tell from the bootlegs. On one it sounds like double bass.
[Screamin' Demon] Thursday, August 13, 2009 3:53:06 AM
Question to those who have attended this US summer tour concerts...does Scott play Freewheel Burning with double bass? It's hard to tell from the bootlegs. On one it sounds like double bass.
[J.D. DIAMOND] Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:20:11 PM
Yeah Becks Invader is one of my favorites! But wouldn't it be cool if they did something like this? !!!
Hey I.M.P. I'm going over to the thread right now to see your pictures!!!! I'll bet you had a blast!!!!
That would be awesome J.D Invader is a song I'd love to hear live, and Rock Forever, so I can hear Rob flexing his vocal might, LOL!
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
I still wish they would do a "70's only" set list with a few odd-ball-tracks thrown in there!!!!
Intro(Winter Retreat)
Cheater
Never Satisfied
Dying To Meet You
Deceiver
Prelude/Tyrant
Genocide
Island Of Domination
Starbreaker
Call For The Priest
Let Us Prey
White Heat Red Hot
Better By You Better Than Me
Invader
Savage
Hero's End
Rock Forever
Evening Star
Killing Machine
Encore: Delivering The Goods
Running Wild
Edited at: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27:18 PM
[I.M.P.] Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:44:29 PM
Hey dude, finally got 'em up on the Priest Picture and Art Gallery.
I almost created a new topic to post up Priest concert pics, but found that topic just in time. I'll bet someone's relieved, hehehe! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Friday, August 07, 2009 3:47:12 AM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Hey I.M.P. I'm doing great....and no,unfortunately Priest are not touring through Seattle,but I'm hoping that the next album they will.
I'd like to see some of your pictures of the show though,that would be cool!
I.M.P. wrote:
Hello and how the hell are ya J.D. Diamond?!
Are you going, or have you seen Priest this tour? Man what a show!
I'm off to work, but I'll be back with some pictures.
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Well I'll be a son of a bitch...(lol!)...Hellow and welcome back to the forum our friend "I.M.P."!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice to see ya back man,and good review by the way!!!! You've been missed here by many!
(Quoting Message by I.M.P. from Thursday, August 06, 2009 2:40:59 AM)
I.M.P. wrote:
The show I went to just now had identical setlists. Judas Priest set list:
Rapid Fire
Metal Gods
Breaking the Law
Grinder
United
You Don't Have to be Old to be Wise
Living After Midnight
The Rage
Steeler
The Ripper
Prophecy
Hell Patrol
Victim of Changes
---
Freewheel Burning
Diamonds and Rust
You've Got Another Thing Coming
To begin, Whitesnake opened up for the mighty Judas Priest. The show surpassed my expectations. Coverdale's high spirits were buyoed by the show of a pair albums, one of which was Slip of the Tongue, held up by a fan a few rows down from me. He really dug that and announced to us the 21st anniversary. Whitesnake kicked ass all night, a heavy sounding set and blazing guitar skills were on full display. This was my initiation to Whitesnake, aside from the few times I've heard them on the radio. I'll be getting some of their discs on my next trip to the CD shop.
Now onto Priest
I'd like to add that there were three "JP crosses" up on top of the stage, kind of looking down on the audience. The show started with a trippy atmosphere as the Birmingham (I believe that's the city on the curtain) skyline looking quite industrial, was emblazoned with a pair of laser images, super imposed, of millworkers smashing away at their hammers. Wow, never seen that before, what a neat concept.
The album, a real crackler on stereo, is presented here live, HEAVY as a freaking millstone, and as was stated before EXECUTED FLAWLESSLY. I cannot state in enough words how accurate and incredibly strong Halford's voice is on this tour. Quite honestly, this came as a total shock to me, as the live album, A Touch Of Evil-Live, just released weaks ago had disappointed me in the vocal department. While the British Steel album was executed flawlessly, the real challenge came afterward, in which Halford attempts to placate raving lunatic fans with some REAL OLD STUFF, starting with The Ripper. Holy mother of all that is evil!!! I missed the opening scream by a verse (LOL, yes I was embarrased!)-and got to hear Halford absolutely NAIL this one. Unbelievable. Everyone-be on notice-Halford is taking NO PRISONERS! The "tungsten tonsils" have ravaged us here in Orange County-so beware!
Onto the show-I have to say, I was impressed with the "energy" and "vibe" of the band, who played a show as if they had just come off releasing British Steal just this year. This ain't 1980-but they sure have the energy. The "brooding" and "stalking" Halford we got to know on the tour before has vanished. The dude walks around the stage confident as hell, crouching and looking down at times to scream that glorious scream, but is also engages the crowd more, and "moving" around more, even doing some victory laps in You Got Another Thing Coming, hehe. He just looks more bad ass by the day and year.
Ok, jeez, I'll try to keep the Halford worship at bay here, ha! In anycase, the "bored" look of Scott Travis I've heard some people complain about, to me just looks like concentration. While some of the material might not have been challenging for his set of skills, he smashed his kit with heart and intensity this night. Also, the drum sound at the show was superb. While Ian Hill and Scott Travis were laying the foundation and pouring on the heavy metal at their spots, KK and Glenn went roving the stage, ripping men apart with axes so deftly played. Grabbing a shot of KK with my camera proved to be a difficult task, as in the "zone" as he was, my camera could never quite catch up to him enough to take a decent shot. If the shot wasn't blurred, the hair would cover his face, but I got one anyway! Glen on the other hand was quite easy to capture, as I was on his side, but also because the passion of his style is more otherworldly, enjoying every note.
Finishing the show, after Freewheel Burning (a blistering rendition) and Victim of Changes (surprisingly well sung, especially considering the thrashing his voice had there!) was, of course, the classic You Got Another Thing Coming. I felt that if the PacAm's curfew wasn't so stringent, the band could have played another few songs with the way the crowd was revved up and ready to go.
The show was the best I'd ever seen JP perform. The energy emanated from the stage start to finish impressed me HEAVILY. I do believe word is getting 'round that the Priest is back, and with a vengeance, as I purchased a pair of tickets real close to the stage the DAY before the show. I was somewhat worried about the crowd attendance being that I got such good seats on short notice. However, the ampitheater was packed. I don't know how many seats the Pacific Ampitheater can hold, but it looked to my eyes that the Priest filled darn near every one of them.
Didn't mean to write a review, just wanted to share a few observations. I hope you don't mind Maple Syrup, I basically lifted much of the review you posted, phrases and structure... Great review though!
Edited at: Thursday, August 06, 2009 4:49:22 AM
[Becks] Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:47:56 PM
That would be awesome J.D Invader is a song I'd love to hear live, and Rock Forever, so I can hear Rob flexing his vocal might, LOL! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:25:16 PM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
I still wish they would do a "70's only" set list with a few odd-ball-tracks thrown in there!!!!
Intro(Winter Retreat)
Cheater
Never Satisfied
Dying To Meet You
Deceiver
Prelude/Tyrant
Genocide
Island Of Domination
Starbreaker
Call For The Priest
Let Us Prey
White Heat Red Hot
Better By You Better Than Me
Invader
Savage
Hero's End
Rock Forever
Evening Star
Killing Machine
Encore: Delivering The Goods
Running Wild
Edited at: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27:18 PM
[J.D. DIAMOND] Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:25:16 PM
I still wish they would do a "70's only" set list with a few odd-ball-tracks thrown in there!!!!
Intro(Winter Retreat)
Cheater
Never Satisfied
Dying To Meet You
Deceiver
Prelude/Tyrant
Genocide
Island Of Domination
Starbreaker
Call For The Priest
Let Us Prey
White Heat Red Hot
Better By You Better Than Me
Invader
Savage
Hero's End
Rock Forever
Evening Star
Killing Machine
Encore: Delivering The Goods
Running Wild
Edited at: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27:18 PM
[Bev] Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:01:23 AM
Agreed! Very well put ... I especially support your final remarks, I've always gotten my money's worth where a 'Priest show is concerned! You have a way with words, Freeze [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, August 10, 2009 6:49:16 AM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK, finally getting around to my review of the show. STILL a bit hoarse from all the yelling but that is just fine..I can type! HAAAA!!!!!!!!
So, I mentioned PopEvil over in their Thread. Enough said about them, except that I remain VERY impressed with the honest and humble attitude they had. As for Whitesnake, it may be a bit unfair of me to try to review their effort as I am a Coverdale fan. I think he has done some amazing things in his career and managed to stay commercially viable even though he has drifted in and out of the music scene on a couple of occasions. He has never really "re-invented" himself..at least not to a noticable degree. He is as he was back in the 70's, a Plant clone that can sing and write very well. He always delivers as far as I am concerned and that is the mark of a true professional. (Granny screams be dammned...HAAAAAA!!!)
Now then, onto the Boys....What can I say?? Judas Priest continue to make it happen and do it the right way..ALL THESE years later! I am glad I had the opportunity to see them twice in less than a month. it was a chance to make a comparison and I was pleasantly surprised. Priest are the Gods. There is NO doubt about it. They are simply amazing. And at their age...I am in awe. Judas Priest sets the standard by which all others are measured. I believe with all my heart.
Glenn and KK are as tight as they have ever been, as far as I can tell. They have been together so long that they just know instinctively. It is a remarkable thing to witness, actually. Just amazing. Ian is such a great guy. He goes to his corner and there he stays. He is in the background doing EXACTLY what he is supposed to do, lay down a foundation with Scott. Those two are great at that. The beat is always dead-on. True professionals.
Rob. Our dear, beloved Rob. I was so happy to see him smiling and enjoying himself. A far cry (I think) from the Vegas show last year at the Palms. He seems genuinely happy. Of course, they are getting near the end of this tour and I can only imagine how badly he must want to get back to that quiet apartment by the ocean! Nonetheless, a brilliant performance! His screams are so cool. Not what they were thirty years ago as far as pitch but OH MAN!! When he lets loose it pierces your skull!!! Love the set list , too. I have NO complaints. They are delivering exactly what they said they would and I do not think they should make ANY changes! It all comes together very nicely.
All in all, a tremendous show. Absolutely incredible. I am SO glad they did this tour at this time. My step-son got to hear some "classic" Priest and THAT is truly special. Would love to catch ONE more show this year but I will settle for the two I did see and say, BRAVO. Well done, indeed. I did not go backstage. I did not get a picture with the Band or hang out by the buses for an autograph but I did get every single dollar's worth of what I spent!! I wonderful evening with THE world's greatest Heavy Metal act....ever,
[I.M.P.] Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:48:37 AM
Awesome review there, Deep Freeze.
I do agree with you on Halford being "happy," as I noticed the same thing in Costa Mesa. He seemed to have a bit more of a strut in his step as well. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, August 10, 2009 6:49:16 AM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK, finally getting around to my review of the show. STILL a bit hoarse from all the yelling but that is just fine..I can type! HAAAA!!!!!!!!
So, I mentioned PopEvil over in their Thread. Enough said about them, except that I remain VERY impressed with the honest and humble attitude they had. As for Whitesnake, it may be a bit unfair of me to try to review their effort as I am a Coverdale fan. I think he has done some amazing things in his career and managed to stay commercially viable even though he has drifted in and out of the music scene on a couple of occasions. He has never really "re-invented" himself..at least not to a noticable degree. He is as he was back in the 70's, a Plant clone that can sing and write very well. He always delivers as far as I am concerned and that is the mark of a true professional. (Granny screams be dammned...HAAAAAA!!!)
Now then, onto the Boys....What can I say?? Judas Priest continue to make it happen and do it the right way..ALL THESE years later! I am glad I had the opportunity to see them twice in less than a month. it was a chance to make a comparison and I was pleasantly surprised. Priest are the Gods. There is NO doubt about it. They are simply amazing. And at their age...I am in awe. Judas Priest sets the standard by which all others are measured. I believe with all my heart.
Glenn and KK are as tight as they have ever been, as far as I can tell. They have been together so long that they just know instinctively. It is a remarkable thing to witness, actually. Just amazing. Ian is such a great guy. He goes to his corner and there he stays. He is in the background doing EXACTLY what he is supposed to do, lay down a foundation with Scott. Those two are great at that. The beat is always dead-on. True professionals.
Rob. Our dear, beloved Rob. I was so happy to see him smiling and enjoying himself. A far cry (I think) from the Vegas show last year at the Palms. He seems genuinely happy. Of course, they are getting near the end of this tour and I can only imagine how badly he must want to get back to that quiet apartment by the ocean! Nonetheless, a brilliant performance! His screams are so cool. Not what they were thirty years ago as far as pitch but OH MAN!! When he lets loose it pierces your skull!!! Love the set list , too. I have NO complaints. They are delivering exactly what they said they would and I do not think they should make ANY changes! It all comes together very nicely.
All in all, a tremendous show. Absolutely incredible. I am SO glad they did this tour at this time. My step-son got to hear some "classic" Priest and THAT is truly special. Would love to catch ONE more show this year but I will settle for the two I did see and say, BRAVO. Well done, indeed. I did not go backstage. I did not get a picture with the Band or hang out by the buses for an autograph but I did get every single dollar's worth of what I spent!! I wonderful evening with THE world's greatest Heavy Metal act....ever,
[METALMANJP] Monday, August 10, 2009 11:57:27 AM
I just realized it's been a long time since Halford used a microphone stand.
[guidogodoy] Monday, August 10, 2009 11:37:28 AM
BRAVO!!! Wonderful to hear and great review. Very happy for you, mon ami. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, August 10, 2009 6:49:16 AM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
OK, finally getting around to my review of the show. STILL a bit hoarse from all the yelling but that is just fine..I can type! HAAAA!!!!!!!!
So, I mentioned PopEvil over in their Thread. Enough said about them, except that I remain VERY impressed with the honest and humble attitude they had. As for Whitesnake, it may be a bit unfair of me to try to review their effort as I am a Coverdale fan. I think he has done some amazing things in his career and managed to stay commercially viable even though he has drifted in and out of the music scene on a couple of occasions. He has never really "re-invented" himself..at least not to a noticable degree. He is as he was back in the 70's, a Plant clone that can sing and write very well. He always delivers as far as I am concerned and that is the mark of a true professional. (Granny screams be dammned...HAAAAAA!!!)
Now then, onto the Boys....What can I say?? Judas Priest continue to make it happen and do it the right way..ALL THESE years later! I am glad I had the opportunity to see them twice in less than a month. it was a chance to make a comparison and I was pleasantly surprised. Priest are the Gods. There is NO doubt about it. They are simply amazing. And at their age...I am in awe. Judas Priest sets the standard by which all others are measured. I believe with all my heart.
Glenn and KK are as tight as they have ever been, as far as I can tell. They have been together so long that they just know instinctively. It is a remarkable thing to witness, actually. Just amazing. Ian is such a great guy. He goes to his corner and there he stays. He is in the background doing EXACTLY what he is supposed to do, lay down a foundation with Scott. Those two are great at that. The beat is always dead-on. True professionals.
Rob. Our dear, beloved Rob. I was so happy to see him smiling and enjoying himself. A far cry (I think) from the Vegas show last year at the Palms. He seems genuinely happy. Of course, they are getting near the end of this tour and I can only imagine how badly he must want to get back to that quiet apartment by the ocean! Nonetheless, a brilliant performance! His screams are so cool. Not what they were thirty years ago as far as pitch but OH MAN!! When he lets loose it pierces your skull!!! Love the set list , too. I have NO complaints. They are delivering exactly what they said they would and I do not think they should make ANY changes! It all comes together very nicely.
All in all, a tremendous show. Absolutely incredible. I am SO glad they did this tour at this time. My step-son got to hear some "classic" Priest and THAT is truly special. Would love to catch ONE more show this year but I will settle for the two I did see and say, BRAVO. Well done, indeed. I did not go backstage. I did not get a picture with the Band or hang out by the buses for an autograph but I did get every single dollar's worth of what I spent!! I wonderful evening with THE world's greatest Heavy Metal act....ever,
[Deep Freeze] Monday, August 10, 2009 6:49:16 AM
OK, finally getting around to my review of the show. STILL a bit hoarse from all the yelling but that is just fine..I can type! HAAAA!!!!!!!!
So, I mentioned PopEvil over in their Thread. Enough said about them, except that I remain VERY impressed with the honest and humble attitude they had. As for Whitesnake, it may be a bit unfair of me to try to review their effort as I am a Coverdale fan. I think he has done some amazing things in his career and managed to stay commercially viable even though he has drifted in and out of the music scene on a couple of occasions. He has never really "re-invented" himself..at least not to a noticable degree. He is as he was back in the 70's, a Plant clone that can sing and write very well. He always delivers as far as I am concerned and that is the mark of a true professional. (Granny screams be dammned...HAAAAAA!!!)
Now then, onto the Boys....What can I say?? Judas Priest continue to make it happen and do it the right way..ALL THESE years later! I am glad I had the opportunity to see them twice in less than a month. it was a chance to make a comparison and I was pleasantly surprised. Priest are the Gods. There is NO doubt about it. They are simply amazing. And at their age...I am in awe. Judas Priest sets the standard by which all others are measured. I believe with all my heart.
Glenn and KK are as tight as they have ever been, as far as I can tell. They have been together so long that they just know instinctively. It is a remarkable thing to witness, actually. Just amazing. Ian is such a great guy. He goes to his corner and there he stays. He is in the background doing EXACTLY what he is supposed to do, lay down a foundation with Scott. Those two are great at that. The beat is always dead-on. True professionals.
Rob. Our dear, beloved Rob. I was so happy to see him smiling and enjoying himself. A far cry (I think) from the Vegas show last year at the Palms. He seems genuinely happy. Of course, they are getting near the end of this tour and I can only imagine how badly he must want to get back to that quiet apartment by the ocean! Nonetheless, a brilliant performance! His screams are so cool. Not what they were thirty years ago as far as pitch but OH MAN!! When he lets loose it pierces your skull!!! Love the set list , too. I have NO complaints. They are delivering exactly what they said they would and I do not think they should make ANY changes! It all comes together very nicely.
All in all, a tremendous show. Absolutely incredible. I am SO glad they did this tour at this time. My step-son got to hear some "classic" Priest and THAT is truly special. Would love to catch ONE more show this year but I will settle for the two I did see and say, BRAVO. Well done, indeed. I did not go backstage. I did not get a picture with the Band or hang out by the buses for an autograph but I did get every single dollar's worth of what I spent!! I wonderful evening with THE world's greatest Heavy Metal act....ever,
[Maple Syrup] Friday, August 07, 2009 9:20:54 PM
Is Priest Heading Your Way? MpleSyrp
[J.D. DIAMOND] Friday, August 07, 2009 3:47:12 AM
Hey I.M.P. I'm doing great....and no,unfortunately Priest are not touring through Seattle,but I'm hoping that the next album they will.
I'd like to see some of your pictures of the show though,that would be cool!
Hello and how the hell are ya J.D. Diamond?!
Are you going, or have you seen Priest this tour? Man what a show!
I'm off to work, but I'll be back with some pictures.
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Well I'll be a son of a bitch...(lol!)...Hellow and welcome back to the forum our friend "I.M.P."!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice to see ya back man,and good review by the way!!!! You've been missed here by many!
(Quoting Message by I.M.P. from Thursday, August 06, 2009 2:40:59 AM)
I.M.P. wrote:
The show I went to just now had identical setlists. Judas Priest set list:
Rapid Fire
Metal Gods
Breaking the Law
Grinder
United
You Don't Have to be Old to be Wise
Living After Midnight
The Rage
Steeler
The Ripper
Prophecy
Hell Patrol
Victim of Changes
---
Freewheel Burning
Diamonds and Rust
You've Got Another Thing Coming
To begin, Whitesnake opened up for the mighty Judas Priest. The show surpassed my expectations. Coverdale's high spirits were buyoed by the show of a pair albums, one of which was Slip of the Tongue, held up by a fan a few rows down from me. He really dug that and announced to us the 21st anniversary. Whitesnake kicked ass all night, a heavy sounding set and blazing guitar skills were on full display. This was my initiation to Whitesnake, aside from the few times I've heard them on the radio. I'll be getting some of their discs on my next trip to the CD shop.
Now onto Priest
I'd like to add that there were three "JP crosses" up on top of the stage, kind of looking down on the audience. The show started with a trippy atmosphere as the Birmingham (I believe that's the city on the curtain) skyline looking quite industrial, was emblazoned with a pair of laser images, super imposed, of millworkers smashing away at their hammers. Wow, never seen that before, what a neat concept.
The album, a real crackler on stereo, is presented here live, HEAVY as a freaking millstone, and as was stated before EXECUTED FLAWLESSLY. I cannot state in enough words how accurate and incredibly strong Halford's voice is on this tour. Quite honestly, this came as a total shock to me, as the live album, A Touch Of Evil-Live, just released weaks ago had disappointed me in the vocal department. While the British Steel album was executed flawlessly, the real challenge came afterward, in which Halford attempts to placate raving lunatic fans with some REAL OLD STUFF, starting with The Ripper. Holy mother of all that is evil!!! I missed the opening scream by a verse (LOL, yes I was embarrased!)-and got to hear Halford absolutely NAIL this one. Unbelievable. Everyone-be on notice-Halford is taking NO PRISONERS! The "tungsten tonsils" have ravaged us here in Orange County-so beware!
Onto the show-I have to say, I was impressed with the "energy" and "vibe" of the band, who played a show as if they had just come off releasing British Steal just this year. This ain't 1980-but they sure have the energy. The "brooding" and "stalking" Halford we got to know on the tour before has vanished. The dude walks around the stage confident as hell, crouching and looking down at times to scream that glorious scream, but is also engages the crowd more, and "moving" around more, even doing some victory laps in You Got Another Thing Coming, hehe. He just looks more bad ass by the day and year.
Ok, jeez, I'll try to keep the Halford worship at bay here, ha! In anycase, the "bored" look of Scott Travis I've heard some people complain about, to me just looks like concentration. While some of the material might not have been challenging for his set of skills, he smashed his kit with heart and intensity this night. Also, the drum sound at the show was superb. While Ian Hill and Scott Travis were laying the foundation and pouring on the heavy metal at their spots, KK and Glenn went roving the stage, ripping men apart with axes so deftly played. Grabbing a shot of KK with my camera proved to be a difficult task, as in the "zone" as he was, my camera could never quite catch up to him enough to take a decent shot. If the shot wasn't blurred, the hair would cover his face, but I got one anyway! Glen on the other hand was quite easy to capture, as I was on his side, but also because the passion of his style is more otherworldly, enjoying every note.
Finishing the show, after Freewheel Burning (a blistering rendition) and Victim of Changes (surprisingly well sung, especially considering the thrashing his voice had there!) was, of course, the classic You Got Another Thing Coming. I felt that if the PacAm's curfew wasn't so stringent, the band could have played another few songs with the way the crowd was revved up and ready to go.
The show was the best I'd ever seen JP perform. The energy emanated from the stage start to finish impressed me HEAVILY. I do believe word is getting 'round that the Priest is back, and with a vengeance, as I purchased a pair of tickets real close to the stage the DAY before the show. I was somewhat worried about the crowd attendance being that I got such good seats on short notice. However, the ampitheater was packed. I don't know how many seats the Pacific Ampitheater can hold, but it looked to my eyes that the Priest filled darn near every one of them.
Didn't mean to write a review, just wanted to share a few observations. I hope you don't mind Maple Syrup, I basically lifted much of the review you posted, phrases and structure... Great review though!
You're gonna be on the DVD ; ) Cheers!!!
Edited at: Sunday, August 16, 2009 9:15:37 PM
Invader is a song I'd love to hear live, and Rock Forever, so I can hear Rob flexing his vocal might, LOL!