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[guidogodoy] Saturday, April 30, 2011 5:51:23 PM 
Honestly? No, not really. I stupidly decided to run to the race start which is a few miles from my house. Run home REALLY sucked!

It was for autism, though, so a good cause. Cute little medal too. Guy also gave me a shirt and coupon for a free haircut!

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, April 30, 2011 5:45:14 PM)
[spapad] Saturday, April 30, 2011 5:45:14 PM 
Did ya have fun? That's all that matters. I personally would consider being drug by a car that many miles more fun, but I'm no runner.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, April 30, 2011 5:37:47 PM)
[guidogodoy] Saturday, April 30, 2011 5:37:47 PM 
Never mind, Joe. Race was this morning. Got a medal for #2 in muy age group. Prolly only two of us running! LOL!

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[spapad] Saturday, April 30, 2011 5:00:57 PM 
The wind has been a big pain for a bunch of states in the past week. I'm glad it's settling here in VA finally.
Glad you had a good time! Must be depressing to return to snow at this time of year.


  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:54:08 PM)
[Vaillant 3.0] Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:58:09 PM 
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The wind. On some days it can knock down semis and start massive brush fires. Hopefully you guys don't see any of that. Have you taken any pics?

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:54:08 PM)
[Head banger] Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:54:08 PM 
leave in the morning.  its been snowing back home, so this is still beter, but the damn wind is a pain
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:51:59 PM)
[Vaillant 3.0] Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:51:59 PM 
Ahh. Learn something new everyday.

Palm Springs get blazing hot every summer. And yeah, there ain't much to see in the Inland Empire, except for maybe dry, barren wastelands. The farther out west you go the more interesting stuff you're likely to see. How long will you be out there?

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:47:57 PM)
[Head banger] Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:47:57 PM 
palm springs

psp is the airport code
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:47:32 PM)
[Vaillant 3.0] Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:47:32 PM 
PSP? Don't think I'm familiar with that town. What's its full name?

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:44:06 PM)
[Head banger] Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:44:06 PM 
I think I drove thru it or saw a sign for it once.  dont remember.  PSP is one boring town though. 
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:10:54 PM)
[Vaillant 3.0] Saturday, April 30, 2011 4:10:54 PM 
Currently I'm in NorCal, but when I'm back in SoCal I live in a town about 10 mins away from Los Angeles: Bell Gardens!

It's your typical LA county town, not a bad place to visit. Our biggest attraction is the casino, a biggie if you're into gambling and whatnot. I think it appeared in one of those Poker Championship games that show up on TV.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:01:44 AM)
[Head banger] Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:01:44 AM 
sounds good. what part of So cal do you live in?
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[Maple Syrup] Saturday, April 30, 2011 12:52:49 AM 
Evening to all. KK has left and we jest for the farewell tour already booked? Hopefully Sinner isnt one Priest pulls off from Sin after Sin. Guido nice barbs at the fake fan.. sniffed em right out. lol.. Best Regards. Mple Syrp
 
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[Vaillant 3.0] Saturday, April 30, 2011 12:31:55 AM 
My mom would back you up in that gun battle if she had a gun. She does have a machete, though.

Huntington Beach is cool. I used to go there every summer with the high school choir. We'd bike, swim in the water, make a bonfire at night and eat s'mores and other tasty snacks. Good times, good times.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Friday, April 29, 2011 7:42:08 PM)
[guidogodoy] Friday, April 29, 2011 8:48:56 PM 
Locked and loading up the iPod for a run for autism tomorrow, Joe! Where tha hell are ya?!

AC/DC is in the list. Soon to be bumped by my all-starter "Reeeeessssssssurrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeection!"


[Head banger] Friday, April 29, 2011 7:42:08 PM 
was a great time.  interesting scenery at huntington beach
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[Head banger] Friday, April 29, 2011 7:41:46 PM 
probably, I didnt check, but I didnt do any nude sunbathing either so....
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Friday, April 29, 2011 6:59:54 PM)
[guidogodoy] Friday, April 29, 2011 6:59:54 PM 
I assume your butt was pasty-white. I'll now look for you on "Vacations Gone Bad!" LOL!!!

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Thursday, April 28, 2011 11:52:43 PM)
[spapad] Friday, April 29, 2011 6:32:08 PM 
Sunburn and a wave knocked you off your feet. lol I'm sure you had an excellent time.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Thursday, April 28, 2011 11:52:43 PM)
[K2M] Friday, April 29, 2011 4:39:42 PM 
Have a cool vacationHeadBanger.
[Head banger] Thursday, April 28, 2011 11:53:27 PM 
vail, I see that shit all the time.  if I carried a gun I would probably end up losing a gun  battle over that shit
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Thursday, April 28, 2011 8:55:02 PM)
[Head banger] Thursday, April 28, 2011 11:52:43 PM 
dark grey 2011 grand caravan.  of course it was dark out....

I didnt go to knotts I went to the beach.  got a sunburn and a wave knocked off my trunks.  was a good time.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:13:22 PM)
[Becks] Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:52:44 PM 
Hi everyone! Well I haven't been around for a few day, because 48 hours ago Craig got home from deployment (I had to go to another city to pick him up lol). Needless to say I am very happy he is home safe and sound!
[Vaillant 3.0] Thursday, April 28, 2011 8:55:02 PM 
Hmmm...that is indeed strange. Either there was an accident that cleared up very quickly, or the cop wanted to play with you all. My mom gets pissed anytime we're stopped at a red light, a cop behind us turns on the lights and sirens to get past us and turns them off as soon as he clears the intersection. Did you have fun at Knott's?

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:01:26 PM)
[guidogodoy] Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:13:22 PM 
Hmmm...interesting. Maybe you just missed one of those famous "CA hot pursuits" or something. What kind of car were you driving. I'll look for you on "Amazing Car Chases 12."

Better question, did you get any boysenberry at Knotts?! Safe travels, amigo.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:01:26 PM)
[Head banger] Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:01:26 PM 
so, I am on vacation in CA.  drove from Palm Springs to LA yesterday, family went to knotts berry farm, I went to the beach.  driving back a cop pulls out onto the highway ahead of me, lights going.  starts swerving back and forth across 5 lanes stopping anyone from passing.  slowed us all down from 65 to 30.  this went on for about 10 minutes.  finaly he turns the lights off and stays in the right lane.  guy in the left lane speeds up and cop puts the lights on and pulls in behind him, guy signals, takes the off ramp, not sure if he stopped for cop or not. 

Wondering WTF is that all about.
[guidogodoy] Wednesday, April 27, 2011 9:51:24 PM 
I wonder if KK was invited to the Royal Wedding?
[icecreamman] Monday, April 25, 2011 9:18:11 PM 
 I don't think this is a stunt, but I woul not put it past Maiden to do something like this. I think both bands care about their fans, but their mangment could care less. 
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Brian_Evans from Monday, April 25, 2011 7:25:20 PM)
[Brian_Evans] Monday, April 25, 2011 7:25:20 PM 
 I don't think Maiden would ever pull a stunt like that.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Daniela P from Monday, April 25, 2011 4:48:47 AM)
[jimmyjames] Monday, April 25, 2011 12:47:17 PM 
Right again. As with everything else with this band since Halford returned the bottom line has been how to milk it for as much money as possible. Nobody here needs to know why KK left, it's obvious anyway. One party can't stand the other party. The fact is Priest have been underhanded and sneaky and have ripped off their fans again, particularly European fans who bought tickets to their shows not knowing KK would not be playing. I'm pretty much fed up with them. I didn't listen to the Ripper era and I won't be listening to the Faulkner era. The reality is Judas Priest, as a band, died in 91.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Daniela P from Monday, April 25, 2011 4:32:42 AM)
[Becks] Monday, April 25, 2011 4:53:19 AM 
Good grief, alright, we get it, you're angry etc  but there's no point in continuing to  flog a dead horse - some people feel lied to, others don't. Excuse me for deciding I am not going to make judgements based on limited knowledge of goings on, therefore I don't feel lied to, and have not been 'lobotomized'.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Daniela P from Monday, April 25, 2011 4:48:47 AM)
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[Daniela P] Monday, April 25, 2011 4:48:47 AM 
Exactly, very well said.
If you're selling tickets for the FINAL tour of AC/DC, you'd expect Angus to be there. If you're selling tickets for the FINAL Iron Maiden tour, you would expect Steve Harris and Bruce Dickinson to be there. The list goes on - the point being that I have bought tickets for something that turns out to be something else than what was ADVERTISED.
Every single person who bought a ticket, should be given a refund and an apology. Not some stupid management-statement about what a "great show" it will be.

Don't get me wrong - the issue is not that K.K is leaving, it's not a catastrophy that there's a new dude playing guitar - I mean, for god's sake, we survived the Ripper-era!

And I don't think any less of Glenn, Rob, Ian and Scott as musicians or members of Judas Priest.

NONE OF THAT is "the problem". The problem is announcing K.K's departure a month before the European summer-tour, when it's too late to cancel flights, rental cars, hotels and concert tickets!
MAYBE I wanted the opportunity to make up my own mind whether or not I wanted to see this "alternative Priest".

I wasn't given that chance. I feel like an idiot for having been PLAYED this way, tricked into buying tickets to something that is not what I expected to see.

You wouldn't be okay if you paid for a Mercedes and someone delivered a Fiat to you door either.

People can say whatever they want, I think this was dishonest - and it doesn't really matter if it's K.K's fault, or Judas Priest's fault or the management's fault.  The fact remains - I've taken vacation days and spent a lot of money on something that is not what it was being advertised as.

Sorry - but in my book, that's wrong.


  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by jimmyjames from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:36:00 PM)
[Becks] Monday, April 25, 2011 4:40:51 AM 
Different angles indeed - I'm not so cynical as you obviously.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Daniela P from Monday, April 25, 2011 4:32:42 AM)
[Daniela P] Monday, April 25, 2011 4:32:42 AM 
"...they had waiting so long in the hope that KK would COME BACK. They finally realised the clock had ticked too long."
Oh please.
It doesn't strike you as more likely that they were waiting because it would have affected ticket sales if they dropped the bomb earlier?
They "realised" that MAYBE they should say something - a month before the tour? Yeah.
Well then, I guess we're looking at this from different angles, no doubt.

I don't know who's to blame for this mess, and I wish I did. If I hadn't been a fan, I wouldn't have cared. Unfortunately - I DO care. And they can't go hiding behind a shitty management and their bad decisions, like a three-year-old hides behind mommy's skirt when shit hits the fan.

How can I go to a Priest-show now, feeling that they are genuine? I'm sorry, I just can't. At least not unless they tell us what really happened, cause I'm not buying the lame excuses given so far.


  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Becks from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:27:24 PM)
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Sunday, April 24, 2011 10:24:43 PM 
I agree, it's a band. I'm still going to as many shows as I can make it to. However, it is a shitty thing to do to sell tickets to people without telling them that KK has retired. They really shouldn't have booked dates without KK announcing his retirement first. I do think people have a right to be upset about that part of it. As far as KK leaving, it is his right to do so and Judas Priest has every right to continue on as a band. They have my full support - I will buy the new album and I will see them on tour as well. I have no doubt that Rob and Glenn have the ability to write an incredible album together!

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by icecreamman from Sunday, April 24, 2011 10:05:57 PM)
[icecreamman] Sunday, April 24, 2011 10:05:57 PM 
 Guys remember it is all done now! There is nothing you can do about it! It is times like these when we really see who loves Priest! I would spend hundreds of dollars to see Priest with or without my favorite guitarist! It was KK's playing that got me into guitar, and I am fully supportive of Judas Priest! Rob, Glenn, Ian, and Scott all need our support! So quit complaning, and get ready for an awesome show! Listen to Glenns solo albums, listen to Robs; I am sure they can pull off a album and tour together. Judas Priest is not a single person, it is an entity on its own. The Rolling Stones continued without Bill Wyman, why can't Priest countinue without KK Downing? 

Point is:
Quit Bitchin'


  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by spapad from Sunday, April 24, 2011 8:27:42 PM)
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Sunday, April 24, 2011 8:51:43 PM 
Daniela P, I haven't had a lobotomy, but thank you for your concern..... to be quite honest with you, it was up to KK to announce this, not the rest of Priest. The rest of the band was giving him time to change his mind and until he announced it, they weren't going to. If you want to be pissed off at someone, then be pissed off at KK for not telling everyone back in December, if in fact, that is when he made up his mind. For all we know, he wanted to retire and was onboard with the farewell tour and THEN changed his mind. Rob said they knew before Christmas, but does that mean on December 7th when the tour was announced or later in December???? WE DON'T KNOW and most likely will not know unless someone eventually spills the beans. Judas Priest was waiting for KK to announce his leaving the band and they couldn't wait for him any longer. Notice how KK didn't even have anything to say until THE DAY AFTER Priest had no choice but to make the announcement? Having said all that, I would be seriously pissed off if I were you, spending hundreds if not thousands of dollars on plane tickets, hotels and tickets to the shows only to find out much later that KK is not going to be there. Most of the people that you are yelling at are in the States and haven't bought any tickets yet. Those that have for all the shows already announced, I really can't say that I blame you for being pissed.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Daniela P from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:19:26 PM)
[spapad] Sunday, April 24, 2011 8:27:42 PM 
Ouch, I think they waited, until the could not anymore.  Putting on my Rosey glasses.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Sunday, April 24, 2011 8:12:28 PM)
[Head banger] Sunday, April 24, 2011 8:12:28 PM 
realy, I could live with them playing to gaddafi more than I can live with the idea that they sold tickets knowing kk wouldnt be there. 

if they thought he would come back then fine.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Becks from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:58:14 PM)
[Becks] Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:30:47 PM 
Yeah that's true, it sucks for those who don't want to see Priest without KK but have already gotten tickets.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by jimmyjames from Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:29:48 PM)
[jimmyjames] Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:29:48 PM 
Yeah that sucks but at least you have that option before you purchase.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Becks from Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:23:31 PM)
[Becks] Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:23:31 PM 
I can see how fans could be angry, I'm more disappointed than anything else. Cos if Priest make it to this part of the world, the one time I get to see them it'll be without KK but in saying that, I will still give 100% of my support to the other 4/5's of Judas Priest

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by jimmyjames from Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:18:07 PM)
[jimmyjames] Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:18:07 PM 
Hence the reason they should have waited until they knew what was going on before announcing anything, but if they did that they would have missed out on the cash that a summer tour in Europe would bring in. I would be mighty pissed off if I was a European fan. Fans in the U.S, at least, have the opportunity to decide if they want to attend or not after hearing the news.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Becks from Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:11:27 PM)
[Becks] Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:11:27 PM 
I know what unethical means, but I think there's more to it and I'm not going to make any judgement on the ethics or lack thereof of it all. There also probably would have been an enormous hassle involved in re-juggling everything surrounding the shows by saying 'hang on, KK may be there or may not, we don't know yet!' - to me that would have been even insaner than what has happened. Fair enough waiting for a solid decision, from the sounds of it they waited for a long time for the final word from KK. It was all poorly handled, but I would rather it be settled than to have everything up in the air and find out when they walk out on stage, woops guess what KK is not here.
Yeah, Gaddafi would probably be very disappointed to not see KK shredding on 'Sinner', lol.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by jimmyjames from Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:06:42 PM)
[spapad] Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:08:07 PM 
It does not matter. JP is still going to sound good, and still going to put on an excellent show. I could care less if certain people don't want to see it. They are just missing out on a good show.

The damage is done. The rest of Priest is still very VIABLE. This tour will be worth seeing.

[jimmyjames] Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:06:42 PM 
Unethical means that something is not right morally in the way it is conducted. If you think selling tickets under false pretences is ethical then fair play but I don't. Doing gigs for Gaddafi is fine as long as when they agree to do the gig Gadaffi is aware that he's not gonna get to see KK shredding.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Becks from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:58:14 PM)
[Becks] Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:58:14 PM 
I think it's pretty extreme to say the fact they carried on with the decision the band made as a whole unethical. Not wise considering, to be sure, but unethical? An unethical decision would be something like if Priest accepted shit loads of money from Gaddafi for a private gig in Libya, where many people suffer every day. That is a true lack of ethics and morals. An unwise decision regarding something that, as I said, the band AS A WHOLE decided, that is not unethical by definition I don't think.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by jimmyjames from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:53:47 PM)
[jimmyjames] Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:53:47 PM 
You don't need to know the reasons for what has happened? They don't matter. The fact is they've announced a farewell tour and then six months later announced that the guy who started the band will not be taking part. Apparently they had known he wasn't happy and were hoping he'd change his mind, he didn't. They should never have announced a tour and started selling tickets until they knew what was happening, it's unethical.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Becks from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:48:39 PM)
[Vaillant 3.0] Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:50:40 PM 
I gotta admit, I had a good time snooping through all the "KK is retiring! OMGZ!!!!11!" threads, and especially those "Here are MY thoughts about this" threads. Very entertaining.

See what you're missing out on, Daniela P? You wanna hear what people think goes on behind closed business doors? People who think they know what Glenn and Jayne are up to?? Look no further that the Metal Gods Quorum.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Becks from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:42:21 PM)
[Becks] Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:48:39 PM 
Because I honestly don't think it's a good use of my energy and time, being negative and shitting over the band like that. We don't know all the details, therefore I don't think making judgements on what has happened is wise.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by jimmyjames from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:45:49 PM)
[jimmyjames] Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:45:49 PM 
Why not? They've pulled the wool over the eyes of their fans and are making money out of it. Low.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Becks from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:38:52 PM)
[spapad] Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:44:25 PM 
JJ, it's not good to comment on things we really don't know about.
I agree with Becks.
No sense in shitting all over this news. 
Get real, this band is all approaching 60 and one already beyond. They tried to wait. Wanted to wait.
Management of Priest has been shit for years. We all know that about Curbishly management! Why they don't quit them is a mystery.
If I saw Jayne tomorrow I would punch her dead in the face!
But you wont deture me from MY FAVORITE BAND! NO MATTER HOW DEEP YOU MAKE THE BULL SHIT.


  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Becks from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:27:24 PM)
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[Becks] Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:42:21 PM 
You're not wrong there Vail

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:41:12 PM)
[Vaillant 3.0] Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:41:12 PM 
You wanna see some pissed off fans? The Q would be your best bet.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Daniela P from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:19:26 PM)
[Becks] Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:38:52 PM 
Yeah it does stink, but I am not going to attack the band over it (management, maybe, lol). I recognise that the end of Judas Priest is nigh - I mean, they're pretty old dudes, not that much younger than my dad, and my dad wouldn't be able to rock out every night on stage anymore (if that was his profession) LOL! So I am going to embrace the band as I always have, enjoy the last bit of the ride, and be thankful for all the many years they have given us of their talent, time, and music.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by jimmyjames from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:36:00 PM)
[jimmyjames] Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:36:00 PM 
She's right though Becks. What they have done is sold tickets under false pretences. Whether it's the band or their management doing it, who cares? It stinks. As I said in my first post on this subject, what would everybody be saying if AC/DC sold a shitload of tickets and then announced Angus would not be there? There would be an outcry.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Becks from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:27:24 PM)
[Becks] Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:27:24 PM 
Just because we're not crucifying the band the way you are doesn't mean we're not taking it seriously you twit. As for being lied to, if you have read Rob Halfords statement, they had waiting so long in the hope that KK would COME BACK. They finally realised the clock had ticked too long. It has been poorly handled by Priest MANAGEMENT, but I for one refuse to shit all over the band and treat them like crap because of this.

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Daniela P from Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:19:26 PM)
[Daniela P] Sunday, April 24, 2011 4:19:26 PM 

It's funny... either people are totally lobotomized or they haven't been following this at all. It's amazing how lightly people are taking the situation- all I see is comments about how "it will be good and I will support the band".

How can it be "good" when you've been lied to for 6 months you suckers.... Unbelievable.

And to think that some no-name dude is going to make the show better...? The best he can do is stay the hell out of the spotlight as much as he can and let Ian step out for a change. But it still won't change much. If I was in Priest, I wouldn't have been able to even walk out on a stage and look the fans in the eyes. I would have been too ashamed of what's being done in the name of Judas Priest.


  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by spapad from Sunday, April 24, 2011 3:29:02 PM)
[spapad] Sunday, April 24, 2011 3:29:02 PM 
I don't want to pour salt into wounds, but what would a show be like with a guitar player almost 30 years their junior on stage? I hate to say it, but I think he is going to step the pace up! This might be the most energetic we have seen Priest in years. Don't get me wrong, you know how much I love KK and if you don't just read my profile quote. But the prospect of new blood does pose the opportunity of more action, and a hard driven show?
Just putting the idea out there.  A new way to look at things. Instead of demise, what about rebirth? Could happen.

KK, you know I will always love you! Would beg you on my knees to come back! But if no, I must look forward to something positive coming from this.

[spapad] Sunday, April 24, 2011 2:18:30 PM 
Then give us a new pic of you Freeze, just to prove that minimalization of girth. lol
You do look like you dropped a few lbs. these days.


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[Deep Freeze] Sunday, April 24, 2011 2:12:55 PM 
 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!! GREAT pic, guids!! If you look closely, THAT pic of me is AWFUL ( as are so many of them). That was about 30 lbs ago!! Seriously! This "rock star" crap has been rather demanding on my girth.... HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Wish we had a few shots from the the DTE CENTER!!!!   BWAAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[Jeanine] Saturday, April 23, 2011 8:43:53 PM 
lookin' good Guido!
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[Becks] Saturday, April 23, 2011 7:25:46 PM 
Hahahahaha that pic cracks me up Guid!

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[guidogodoy] Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:26:33 PM 
Heh....

[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:17:39 PM 
I sure do remember!!! GREAT times..... great times! Even now, I always enjoy watching the drunks stumble down the hill, looking backwards as if someone pushed them or something! HAAAHAHAHA!

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[guidogodoy] Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:09:15 PM 
"Man purse"

Had we lawn seats, I would have KICKED him down the hill at PINE KNOB!
Speaking of which, remember when they didn't have the bar dividing the lawn from pavillion? Back then, when you went down on the hill, you went DOWN!

[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Saturday, April 23, 2011 4:32:10 PM 
It will always be PINE KNOB damn it!!! I only wish you could have seen all the drunk people sliding down the muddy hill!  I really hope you know that I was just teasing you - I just couldn't resist it. I never actually saw you with it, just heard the stories. I will miss you being there with us. We had a great time together in Detroit and I will never ever forget it! But, as you said, you will be there in spirit and we will have a toast in your honor as well as a toast to the greatest metal band of all time!

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[Deep Freeze] Saturday, April 23, 2011 3:40:19 PM 
 HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! That's HILARIOUS, Pam!! Yes, I will always remember the "man purse"! The GREAT, GREAT times we had in Detroit (at the DTE CENTER) HAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAA!! It was awesome! I do not hold any "ill will" towards the band. I am far too old for that. I am saddened. But I know that we all will move on and some of you will continue to carry the Metal torch for the guys! I sincerely hope you have a wonderful time together! I am always with you in "spirit"! Even here!  Take care, all!!!!
[Vaillant 3.0] Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:34:14 PM 
Yawning while playing in front of a large audience?? How unprofessional!

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[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:29:08 PM 
Seriously, I will never get that image out of my mind. He rarely looked into the audience, just down at his feet or over to the side, inbetween yawns that is. And I refuse to go see them headline ever again! I know that no one in Priest would ever do that, no matter how bad things were.

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[Head banger] Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:05:18 PM 
better a new guy than a guy yawning thats for sure
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[joedraper] Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:02:35 PM 
As hard as it will be to not see him there, you are so right. It would be worse to see him there knowing that he did not want to be there. If there is bad vibes within the band, it will flow over to their performance. I believe in his own way, he is thinking of us by walking away.
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[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:54:59 PM 
All I can think of is when we went to see Queensryche play a couple years ago and Eddie Jackson the bass player was standing in the back, bored out of his mind and YAWNING MANY times on stage! His heart was not in that performance and you could clearly see it! It dragged the audience down as you can imagine. It makes you feel like you aren't important to them, only their paycheck is important.

I'm not saying KK would behave that way. Far from it I'm sure, because he is a gentleman. But I think that those of us that know him and how he performs would definitely notice that things were "off". He is bowing out now instead of letting his resentment show on stage. That is the professional thing to do if you know that you can't keep it from showing and your heart is no longer in it. It definitely wasn't easy for KK. As I'm sure it isn't easy for Glenn, Rob, Ian or Scott. I'm not sure how the sequence of events happened. Maybe KK was on board for the tour but then Glenn and Rob wanted to do an album and he just didn't want to and that's when he decided to leave? We may never really know. But I wish KK all the best. I will give Faulkner a chance and I will give the new album a chance as well. Change isn't always a bad thing. I will miss KK dearly though and it will be hard to look at the left side of the stage and not see him there.

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[joedraper] Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:03:03 PM 

Yep, and thing to bare in mind is (like Ripper) The new guy was not hanging around like a shark trying to oust KK out of the band. He just happened to be the guy that the band deemed fit enough to play with them. Faulkner is not the enemy here. There are no enemies. Just crappy circumstances that leaves no winners in this situation.
I for one would find it worse to watch a band where one of the dearest members was looking like an animal trapped in a cage... hang on aren't there some lyrics to that effect somewhere on the circut? (lol) But you know what I'm getting at. Rather let him walk away on his terms than go forward with a heavy heart. This can't be easy for KK to have to do. And I don't think it's something he chose. When you feel you cannot go on... You cannot go on.


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[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Saturday, April 23, 2011 11:55:07 AM 
I want as many of us as we can get together at one show, standing shoulder to shoulder, banging our heads and screaming until we have no voices left!I want to send them off with a BANG! I want them to know how loved they are and how much they have meant to us. At the end, I have no doubt most of us, if not all of us, will be crying. Too bad Freeze won't be there, he could bring his "man bag" and cram a couple boxes of tissue in it Sorry Freeze, I just HAD to. I do really wish you would change your mind and be there with us. No, it won't be the same, but that shouldn't make you forget all the fantastic memories you have of Priest. I hope you change your mind, we will save you a spot. But then again, maybe you will want to avoid what is most likely going to be a cryfest at the end.

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[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Saturday, April 23, 2011 11:46:47 AM 
Yes Joe, I completely agree. Last time Priest "divorced", I took Priests side and was completely pissed off at Rob until he came back to his metal roots in Halford and then I could let it go. This time around, I'm not really taking sides, I'm just so sad about how all this happened. I will be there supporting Priest, because they have been my ALL TIME FAVORITE band since '82. Seeing someone in KK's place does not "ruin" the memory of Priest for me like it apparently does for others. Yes, it will be different and it will not be "Priest" for me either. But things change and people move on. I want to be there, hopefully with all my Priest friends in the US and say goodbye. I have my memories of KK that I will cherish forever. Now it's time to make some new memories. Just like in a marriage or relationship, you can't force someone to stay when they are so unhappy. I just wish it wasn't the case, but it is so we have to go on the best way that we can.

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[icecreamman] Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:44:34 AM 
 If Priest were to take what worked best on British Steel, Defenders of the Faith, and Painkiller; and worked off that we could have a great metal album. At least we know there will be a new album.
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:39:23 AM 
Yes,I really think Rob and Glenn can come up with something excellent,but no it will not top 6 of thier LPs. I like the Hell Bent For Leather album for example,there are 4 tracks on the album I've never like after all these years : Take On The World,Burnin' Up,Before The Dawn and Evil Fantasies.

This being said in my opinion the new album could be better than Hell Bent For Leather,it won't be able to top the "song Hell Bent For Leather" but I can see it topping the album over all if the song writting quality is there.  Before K.K. left and if he would of been on this next album then it wouldn't of bothered me for them to put one song like "Worth Fighting For" on the new album if done right,but now K.K. is gone I feel every track must be something heavy,either like All Guns Blazing or Bloodstone,or even Grinder or melodic like Between The Hammer & The Anvil and Hellrider the song.

Something like this so there is a mix of sounds,melody but heavy as hell like the Painkiller album has the heavy theme instead of anything "Nostradamus " related.

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[joedraper] Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:39:17 AM 
And who suffers the most in the 'divorce' or the untimely 'death' Freeze? Why it's us the children (fan for those of you who don't understand my euphamisms lol)
We're the ones who will always hold out hope of mom and dad putting their differences aside and making the family unit whole again. Or we're standing by the cold, grey corpse refusing to let go of the stiff frozen hand and let what's done be done.

Instead of hating and being full of rage, I'm choosing to support the rest of the band who are still here for us, trying to hold us together. It's the least we can do for them. This can't be easy for them, left holding all the broken pieces trying frantically to put things back together again and hope the missing pieces can be hidden by their love for us. And the love for their band and what they have put their lives into for the last 40 odd years.

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[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:24:26 AM 
Hey.....you owe me a cover of the Ramones lol!! Dude you would totally rock a few Ramones tracks man!!
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[icecreamman] Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:15:26 AM 
 Man, if Priest can put out an album that is anywhere close to Defenders or Painkiller I would buy 15 copies of it. Like you I am sure they are going for it, and I am sure they will shut up all that lack faith! Keep defending JD! We will get a great heavy metal album.
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, April 23, 2011 9:42:31 AM 
Very well said Freeze. This is very tricky,I guess the new line up is not "Priest" but a new chapter of the band that will NEVER top the magic of the old,but at this point I just don't care anymore. Since the day of the release of Nostradamus July 2008 pretty much 3 long years ago,I've been letdown with the album and "CRAVING" new metal from this band.

And although the new album will not top 6 of thier albums,it could top 7 other albums they have with K.K. so its all about the new album for me,if it kicks ass it might have it's own "magic" ...the band will be releasing it's 17th studio LP and it could very well rate in at # 7 or #8 ,no it will not top the elite Priest albums but this still may kick ass,it very well could be better than Angel Of Retribution and if that happens thats good enough for me.

There still is a part of me that is glad K.K. is out of the band because he was holding down Rob,Glenn and Ian from making another album,or an album that was not going to be a heavy metal masterpiece,that being said this makes me still crave a new album from this band,but I do see why your opinion is this way,I fully understand but I'm siding in with Hellrider with keeping the faith for this next album,it might shock us all who knows.

For me personally...it was way worse,much worse when "ROB" left the band. Sure this still sucks,but I think this new album will be better than the Ripper albums,Rob Glenn and Ian are still here,thats all that matters to me.Again,if the new album is terrible then that will be the day the music will die for me.

Rob Glenn and Ian I'm sure are aware of this and they may try to muster up one of the best albums of all time which could put this album up next to classics like Painkiller,ect....no not as good but it could be close...

Angel Of Retribution wasn't as good as Painkiller or Defenders,Screaming,British Steel or Sad Wings but it rates in at  #6 for me personally...this new album could rate in at #6 and knock Retribution down a notch to # 7 with the new album at #6....that would be one hell of an acomplishment,this is why I still have faith in this new album.


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[Deep Freeze] Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:48:19 AM 
 Its good to see such great discourse regarding the band and all that has occurred. I used a different anaolgy when talking to MM about it earlier. For ME, it's like watching a loved one go through divorce. Of course you support them but it still hurts and it will never be "the same". I will always cherish the memories I have of the band and all the great shows. The thing is, for me, it  will not be PRIEST. It will be the remaining members playing as Priest. They will be awesome.  It will be epic. They never fail to deliver. All of this is true.

The thing is, I want to remember them as they were way back when I first saw them in the 70's. When I first was drawn to their magic. I want to remember them as they were on that summer's day in Detroit just a couple years ago, when I was only feet from them.  Without KK, it will not be the same and, for me, that says it all. I am truly glad that so many of you will go and will say your "good byes", or whatever you wish to call it, in your own ways. That is a good thing. For me, it is over. I will always love the band and I support whatever they do, just as I would any loved one. I still love Judas Priest. That doesn't change. 
[Becks] Saturday, April 23, 2011 3:48:44 AM 
Great stuff JD, lets give the mighty Priest the chance to unleash a new metal beast on us all, I am sure they won't disappoint!

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[Daniela P] Saturday, April 23, 2011 3:44:44 AM 
I'm not saying that they shouldn't do the tour. I'm saying they should have let us know what we're dealing with (or what  THEY are dealing with).
 
If I go to a restaurant where it says "sirloin steak" on the menu - I won't accept a hot dog as an acceptable substitute and be expected to pay the same as for a steak....

It's all good - K.K wants to quit, the band wants to continue, whatever the heck is going on, that's not the issue. The major problem is how they MARKETED this whole thing. THAT's what's bothering me.

I love Rob, Glenn, Ian, Scott - I'm not saying that they are less worth than K.K. But if I'm paying for a JUDAS PRIEST "farewell tour" - this is NOT it.

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[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, April 23, 2011 3:40:59 AM 
You know what Spa....your post influence me big time. I take back what I said,I will see Judas Priest live without K.K. if they come to Seattle. Rob and Glenn are the song writters now,even though Ian doesn't write tracks,he will also be an influence for this new album and I'm sure will have "his say" in the matter. Lets give Rob,Glenn and Ian a chance to come up with a "Hellrider" (the forum member) in your face full on metal monster of an album and tour!!!

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[Becks] Saturday, April 23, 2011 2:52:44 AM 
Well think about it this way too - they will be contracturally (sp?) obligated to fulfill all these tour dates by the promoters - if they quit and cancelled all the dates, they would get in big trouble and possibly even sued.

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[Daniela P] Saturday, April 23, 2011 2:32:36 AM 
I guess I would need someone to set things straight.... cause all you people are talking about "saying goodbye to Priest" and seeing them "for the last time".
The way I see it - we get to do neither.

If I have interpreted the info given so far - this is the situation:

1. K.K left before Christmas
2. The band/management (who am I angry with, I don't even know since they as usual have chosen to be so....british about it!) start selling tickets for the EPITATH TOUR - say goodbye to the band blah blahhh - well knowing the truth, but conveniently "forgetting" to inform anyone about it.
3. Oh - by the way - a month before the tour begins - K.K quit six months ago. We forgot to tell you? Oh darn. But we have a GREAT new replacement! You know that guy from Lauren Harris' band?! No? No biggie, it will be SWELL.
4. No reason given for the departure. Just some blah about differences and more blah.
5. Scott lets us know that it might not be the last tour after all.

The dudes in KISS suddenly seem more straight-forward with all of THEIR bullshit-"farewell"-tours than this huge SCAM.

In other words... I've been buying tickets and flight tickets, hotels, rental cars and what not - for the past few months, because I wanted to see my favorite band in the world. All this time I've been played for a fool, tricked into buying tickets for what I thought would be my last chance to see Priest. But that ship has already sailed!

That chance was ON THEIR LAST TOUR, because K.K didn't even have the decency to say goodbye, he just split.
And the rest of them just kept their mouths shut so that it wouldn't affect ticket-sales.

I am so upset and I feel like I've been treated like an idiot, I've bought tickets under false pretenses and when I go to see Priest now, that's how it will feel. It's not right. This dishonesty is sickening and I really HOPE that I have misunderstood the whole situation and that there is some detail somewhere that I have missed.

Because the way it looks NOW - it's nothing but deception and it's sad if this is the way Judas Priest chooses to "leave the building"....

So - can somebody PLEASE tell me that I'm wrong?!
[spapad] Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:22:37 AM 
Just noted I quoted myself which means it's time for bed. Night all.
[spapad] Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:21:17 AM 
We'd love nothing more than you being there. We'll toast you. At least you'll know we are thinking of you.
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[Becks] Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:16:24 AM 
I wish I could be there with all of you at a final show too, it's going to be a momentous time when we all see Priest on stage for the last time.

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[spapad] Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:16:10 AM 
Amen  too.

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[spapad] Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:12:40 AM 
I think I might actually carry a purse for the first time in my life, so I can pack tissue for all of us.  That would be landmark for me to actually possess a handbag? Is that what they call them?

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[guidogodoy] Friday, April 22, 2011 11:56:45 PM 
Amen

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[spapad] Friday, April 22, 2011 11:55:03 PM 
I hope to be right there with  you and Bev, Ron, and Guids when we all a say a goodbye. I will be crying! lol I know I will.

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[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Friday, April 22, 2011 11:49:18 PM 
I have supported Priest always since I became a fan in '82. They are my all time favorite band and nothing will ever change that. Even if the new album sucks (and I know it won't!), it still won't change how I feel about Priest. I will be there, hopefully standing right next to you at a show, saying goodbye to my band. I KNOW I'll be crying at the final show that I go to, I'll have to bring tissues! I just wish that KK could be there when that last curtain falls, he deserves to be there after everything that he has given to Priest. I'm just sad that it had to end this way.

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[spapad] Friday, April 22, 2011 10:20:02 PM 
Yeh, been shedding a few tears myself. But Priest beckons on the horizon, and I will be prepared to go see them with my daughter. She's going to love it, and she willl miss KK too, but we want to see them!   End of story.

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[icecreamman] Friday, April 22, 2011 10:16:28 PM 
I believe many of us will support Priest until the end. We may sound selfish, but Priest fans seem to be a loyal bunch. As for me, I know I will be there when all is said and done. I actually shed a tear today listening to Rock Hard Ride Free. I felt like a little girl, but hey, this is my favorite band. Without Priest I wouldn't be the musician I am now. I owe them my loyalty, hence their music has given my life much joy. I will be forever grateful for the good and the bad, because at least we still have the world's greatest heavy metal band. LONG LIVE THE METAL GODS.
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[spapad] Friday, April 22, 2011 10:01:42 PM 

Thanks Becks, you may be one of the few. I hope not.


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[Becks] Friday, April 22, 2011 8:54:33 PM 
Well said Spa!

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