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Give us song suggestions, possible names for the project, ideas and we'll keep you posted!!!






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[mmmmmm] Friday, October 31, 2008 7:31:24 AM 
I can play the triangle Deep Freeze --do ya think you have a part for me ??
[Deep Freeze] Friday, October 31, 2008 7:19:29 AM 
Thanks, gang! I am very excited about this new album and I know MM is as well. From what I have been told, metallark can really blow so I would anticipate one hell of an album!!!!!!!! Look for a much better quality on this one, not to mention improved talent!!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can assure you all that this one will far surpass Raw Steel! And as for you, Guido.....I think MM is handling the tuba parts but, if you play the washboard or the "jug", you are in!!!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Return_of_Darth_Painkiller_0870] Friday, October 31, 2008 5:39:36 AM 
I really like the song listing for the new CD guys!  Should be a most worthwhile metal experience for my ears!  Any chance I can get a copy of the full CD along with the new one?
[ron h] Friday, October 31, 2008 3:49:58 AM 
Deep Freeze, you are not alone my friend!!  

Growing up I was pretty good in sports.  I lived and breathed baseball and football.  For years that's all I did, sun up to sun down.  In my case, it was too difficult to balance sports and the dedication necessary to excel against my love for concerts, partying and the girls!!  Damn them all!! 

I wound up joining the Marines and eventually got married and all the stuff that goes along with it.  I still kick myself in the ass for not (at least trying to) follow my dreams.

Oh well, you found an outlet here and I'm glad you and the rest of the guys are sharing that with us.  For me, I still play softball and through my daughter's activities I still feel a part of a team!!

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Tuesday, October 28, 2008 6:52:08 AM)
[ron h] Friday, October 31, 2008 3:37:14 AM 
Way to go Metallark!!! 

I've only heard a couple tracks off Raw Steel, and I'm really looking forward to the new effort.

If had just one ounce of musical talent, I'd be there.  All I can do is BANG MY HEAD!!!!! 

Good luck guys!!!

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:25:04 PM)
[guidogodoy] Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:54:52 PM 
Welcome to the newcomer but how about us old folks? Got a place for me and my tuba?
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[Head banger] Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:37:28 PM 
right on.  if only I had either the musical ability or could get there.  I envy you all, this sounds like an awesome experience.  cant wait to hear it.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:25:04 PM)
[Deep Freeze] Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:25:04 PM 

BIG NEWS!!!!!!  I am very excited to announce that another member of our Board will be participating in the new Project!! Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so very happy to tell you that  metallark  will be joining us and lending his considerable vocal talents to the new album! This is terribly exciting news, my friends!!!!! We are getting more participation from the membership and the album will be that much better!!!!!!!!!!

There are still a few weeks left before we begin recording if anyone else would like to be a part of this! As always, we encourage any and all of you to get involved in any way you can! The Project is ALL ABOUT Judas Priest.com!!!!!!!!!  

Please join me in welcoming metallark to the team and thanking him for his involvement! This truly will be a much better album! You will see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Deep Freeze] Tuesday, October 28, 2008 6:52:08 AM 
I have been pondering lately just what it is about this Project that means so much to me. Something stirs inside me and I get very excited. It is more than just making the music. It is more than the friendships. What is it? I think I finally understand.

The Princess has pointed out, on occassion, that I may have made one of those "life mistakes" we all make when I chose not to follow my "Rock and Roll" dreams at a young age. Although I was in bands and enjoying that lifestyle, I chose to stay in school, get a degree and be a "contributing" member of society. Have a family, build a career. You get the idea. I guess it never occurred to me that I may have the talent to be a "rockstar".

This Project gives me an opportunity to live a part of my life long since past. In the dim shadows of yesterday, there are images. Ghosts that move silently in my mind, and music. I can hear the music. It plays like an endless loop, over and over. The songs. The chords. The beat. I can hear it just as if I were there again. I see in these same shadows, the faces. Faces of people long since dissolved into my distant memories. The roar of the crowd as the music plays..and plays...The music.

I suppose there is something in everyone that yearns to be a child again. To be young and have opportunities long since gone. Perhaps I live that part, albeit briefly, when I have that microphone in front of me?  For that second or two in time, I am young again and I have that chance again. The chance to be more. To live a life I might have lived. To travel a path I could have traveled. To be....someone else. To experience what Rob does. What KK does. To be them.

I have lived a wonderful life, my friends. I have done and seen things I never thought I would. Success is measured in terms of satisfaction for me, not just dollars. I have had success beyond my dreams. I am here, now. I have friends from all over the world and I have happiness. Regardless of what I have or have NOT done in my life, I have happiness. For me, that is the greatest of all achievements. What was will always be just a dream. What could have been remains floating in my mind. What is makes me smile. Thank you all for your part in that.







Edited at: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:00:27 AM
[Deep Freeze] Friday, October 24, 2008 6:06:27 PM 
Umm....she has longer hair... HAAAAAAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Friday, October 24, 2008 6:04:14 PM)
[Head banger] Friday, October 24, 2008 6:04:14 PM 
for sure, its got to get to the right feel, you dont want us to confuse you with Joan Baez.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Friday, October 24, 2008 5:50:11 PM)
[Deep Freeze] Friday, October 24, 2008 5:50:11 PM 
Exactly. I really believe that we captured that essence with Raw Steel. Of course, the songs we picked were very easy songs. This time around, we are really stepping it up and doing more difficult material. We really want this album to be a leap forward and a better product. By taking the lessons we learned from Raw Steel, we can produce a better album but the question remains, can we pull off the material from a musical standpoint? I guess that is what is concerning me so much. I do not want to let everyone down by trying to do something I am not capable of doing and ending up with a train wreck, you see?
[Head banger] Friday, October 24, 2008 5:42:06 PM 
yep, it still needs to sound JP like.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Friday, October 24, 2008 5:12:16 PM)
[Deep Freeze] Friday, October 24, 2008 5:12:16 PM 
Very good point, HB. However, keep in mind that we always try to remain true to the Priest sound. With Demonizer, it is pure Rob. I mean, I am not sure how many of you really notice it but it is Rob Halford, through and through. Try singing it and you will see what I am talking about! Anyway, I am getting better. I have been working on  it to the exclusion of all other songs and it is starting to sound a lot better!!
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Head banger from Friday, October 24, 2008 5:05:00 PM)
[Head banger] Friday, October 24, 2008 5:05:00 PM 
thats right, if we wanted it to sound the same, you could rip the songs from a jp cd and compile that.  the point is to sound like you.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Friday, October 24, 2008 3:10:33 PM)
[Deep Freeze] Friday, October 24, 2008 3:10:33 PM 
Well my friend,  I understand that BUT the fact is, I don't sound as good as Rob, studio OR live! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess what I am saying is, we can make do without the keyboards and still have a nice sound!
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[METAL MELTDOWN] Friday, October 24, 2008 1:13:14 PM 
Yeah he does but it doesnt sound as good as the studio and no where near as full sounding....
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Friday, October 24, 2008 11:32:25 AM)
[Deep Freeze] Friday, October 24, 2008 11:32:25 AM 
Excellent news on Exciter! I love that song. Do we actually need keyboards on TOE?? I mean, they don't use them live, do they? I cannot recall but I think Glenn just plays the parts.
On another note, Demonizer is starting to come together for me. Still very tough on me vocally but I think we can make it work.  Should sound pretty cool.
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[METAL MELTDOWN] Friday, October 24, 2008 9:37:14 AM 
Between the hammer and the anvil.....
Hell patrol....
Touch of evil is pending a keyboardist or someone to loan me a guitar synth, which aint gonna happen!!! 

Exciter is recorded and sounds hot!! The faster live version!!
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Friday, October 24, 2008 7:44:01 AM)
[Deep Freeze] Friday, October 24, 2008 7:44:01 AM 
We have Between the Hammer and the Anvil and Touch of Evil from Painkiller. I don't think we are doing more than two songs from that album but I am not certain.
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[hellrider 31038] Thursday, October 23, 2008 7:02:12 PM 
hey what about doing the mighty metal meltdown.i was under the impression a while ago you were planning on doing it.that would be totally awesome if you could
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[Deep Freeze] Thursday, October 23, 2008 6:03:09 PM 
Ball references??!??!?!?! BWWAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAAA!!!!! Oh man!! You kill me, guido!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, October 23, 2008 5:21:04 PM)
[guidogodoy] Thursday, October 23, 2008 5:21:04 PM 
Bet you wanted to avoid that kick in the family jewels as well! LOL!!!

As for throwing a rod, I would have said "bust a nut" but thought TWO (heh) consecutive ball references would be a bit much!   [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, October 23, 2008 5:05:04 PM)
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[Deep Freeze] Thursday, October 23, 2008 5:05:04 PM 

That's exactly right, guido! I have been reviewing the live recordings for help. I have a "bootleg" of their latest show and I am using that for  Hammer and the Anvil, although I do not intend to do it exactly the way they are doing it. I believe we are going to do Prophecy. We may also do Alone, but I am not sure. Prophecy is very easy for me. We do want to have at least one new song on the CD. We will be doing Judas Rising and I plan to do my part the same way as you hear it on RIE. Very simple, no high notes.

I believe that we have chosen songs that fit my limitations. We are considering Exciter but, again, I will do it like they did on RIE. All lower register. Demonizer is not so much a problem due to high notes, it is the screaming style.  My throat is raw right now. Besides, I do NOT want to "throw a rod".....HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Thursday, October 23, 2008 4:53:44 PM)
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[guidogodoy] Thursday, October 23, 2008 4:53:44 PM 
That is also what Priest currently does with a lot of high notes. Uses guitar instead of vocals to hit the high notes.

Ever, by chance, hear David Grisman & Sons do "Hot for Teacher?" It is on an album called "Strummin' with the Devil." Really interesting album but that song, in particular, has no vocals at all. Grisman is, without question, one of the greatest mandolin players ever. As I play that particular instrument, I was interested to hear how he would do it. In short, he has a fiddle essentially mimic all DLR's vocals. Worked very well. I would be thinking along the same lines.

I'd also suggest what I mentioned before. Look at what Priest is CURRENTLY doing in terms of song selection as well as how they do it. They are taking their own limitations into account now and are tuning down and using other methods to compensate in their songs. Thus, my first suggestion of including some Nostra tunes. IMO, most if not all were written with knowledge of the Metal God's vocal register NOW in mind. Trying to hit the super highs of the 70s? You'd throw a vocal rod.
[Deep Freeze] Thursday, October 23, 2008 4:43:57 PM 
That's right, MM! We did. And thank you, Val. I appreciate that you thought it out and gave a suggestion. However, I am talking about the entire song, not the high parts. I have no intention of trying to do those anyway! The song itself is just very hard on my voice. It is actually perfect for Rob. Typical of his vocal style but it is very hard on me. I spent an enormous amount of time on it today and it started sounding pretty good once I stopped trying to be Rob and started trying to just sing the song. I think it will turn out OK.

Thanks again, Val! Glad to know someone is out there and showing some interest!!!!!!
Edited at: Thursday, October 23, 2008 4:44:45 PM
[METAL MELTDOWN] Thursday, October 23, 2008 3:27:43 PM 
thats exactly what we did with the intro and ending high notes on the Ripper from the 1st recording!!
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Thursday, October 23, 2008 12:46:56 PM)
[Vaillant 3.0] Thursday, October 23, 2008 12:46:56 PM 

Are you talking about the screaming part near the end of the song? You can have MM play the notes to the screaming DEMONIZAAAAAAAHHH!!!!! part, and you can say "Out...out...out, demons out!" Sounds weird, but it might work. Just make the guitar extra loud in that screaming part.


  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, October 23, 2008 9:06:45 AM)
[Deep Freeze] Thursday, October 23, 2008 9:06:45 AM 

I ask for help, I get comedy. You guys are killing me! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for nothing....

Anyway, I will keep trying. I may have to change my entire approach to this. The more I work on it, the less I care for it.

[METAL MELTDOWN] Thursday, October 23, 2008 6:28:07 AM 
Dont tempt me!!!! lol
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:13:26 PM)
[hellrider 31038] Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:15:37 PM 
lol,cough,cough,lol,cough,cough,lol
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:13:26 PM)
[guidogodoy] Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:13:26 PM 
Ummmm....have you tried helium?
Perhaps when you need to hit a high note, MM can kick you in the yarbles!
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:01:23 AM)
[hellrider 31038] Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:06:17 PM 
hey freeze what about the mighty metal meltdown you said a while ago ou guys were planning on doing it.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Tuesday, October 21, 2008 6:42:51 AM)
[Deep Freeze] Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:01:23 AM 
OK folks!!!!...., I am putting out a "VOCAL 911" to any of you that might help! I am having a very difficult time with Demonizer! I am no Rob, as we all know! Unfortunately, this song is done in such a way as to lend itself to Rob's unique vocal screams. There are parts that I can do and others that sound just awful! Anyone have an idea or two???? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Metallark] Wednesday, October 22, 2008 5:44:23 AM 
Great list! Looking forward to hearing it. Good luck on your recording.
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Tuesday, October 21, 2008 6:42:51 AM)
[Deep Freeze] Tuesday, October 21, 2008 6:42:51 AM 
Well gang, I pick up our travel itinerary today!! Everything seems to be falling into place! Had some great conversations with MM yesterday and we appear to have the majority of the songs ready to record. Time always being a factor, we are still listening for suggestions but here are the songs we plan to record :
Judas Rising
Demonizer
Delivering the Goods
Metal Gods
Between the Hammer and the Anvil
Never Satisfied
Wheels of Fire
Hot Rockin
Touch of Evil
Jawbreaker
Eat me Alive
The Rage
Exciter
**Forever Young** (original)
We have another original that we are working on as well as possibly doing Hellrider, Prophecy and Alone. Certainly we would like to do something off of Nostradamus if we can. Being somewhat experienced in doing this, we hope to be able to get all of this material recorded and have time for a couple more.
[hellrider 31038] Monday, October 20, 2008 10:30:59 PM 
great recording.IT WILL BE A HEAVY METAL MASTERPIECE

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, October 20, 2008 6:36:03 PM)
[Head banger] Monday, October 20, 2008 8:29:49 PM 
sweet.  looking forward to it!!!
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, October 20, 2008 5:53:53 PM)
[Vaillant 3.0] Monday, October 20, 2008 7:20:22 PM 

GOOD LUCK, FAITHFUL DEFENDERS!!!


  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, October 20, 2008 5:53:53 PM)
[Deep Freeze] Monday, October 20, 2008 6:36:03 PM 
Yes! And MM has bought brand new, state of the art equipment so it should be a GREAT recording!!!!!
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Monday, October 20, 2008 6:34:10 PM)
[hellrider 31038] Monday, October 20, 2008 6:34:10 PM 
yes it is very exciting  i am ready to crank up some new faithful defenders HEAVY METAL
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, October 20, 2008 6:27:54 PM)
[Deep Freeze] Monday, October 20, 2008 6:27:54 PM 
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!! The least I can do for our #1 fan!!!! It is my pleasure, my friend! It's all very exciting, isn't it? I can barely contain myself! I've been on the phone with the Travel agent at least five times today!! You cannot even begin to imagine what a nightmare travel is this time of year! Jeez!
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Monday, October 20, 2008 6:23:06 PM)
[hellrider 31038] Monday, October 20, 2008 6:23:06 PM 
thats awesome  and very much appreciated.thank you very much my friend
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, October 20, 2008 6:21:31 PM)
[Deep Freeze] Monday, October 20, 2008 6:21:31 PM 
I'll tell you what, when we release the new album I will include a copy of Raw Steel that has Steeler on it just for you! How's that?
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Monday, October 20, 2008 6:19:17 PM)
[hellrider 31038] Monday, October 20, 2008 6:19:17 PM 
yeah i did not get a copy with steeler on it 
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, October 20, 2008 6:13:54 PM)
[hellrider 31038] Monday, October 20, 2008 6:14:03 PM 
i do to.from the links metal meltdown has posted
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, October 20, 2008 6:08:27 PM)
[Deep Freeze] Monday, October 20, 2008 6:13:54 PM 
We actually re-released Raw Steel with Steeler on it. You mean you did not get a copy????? I would have thought that you were on the top of the list!!!   [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Monday, October 20, 2008 6:11:13 PM)
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[hellrider 31038] Monday, October 20, 2008 6:11:13 PM 
hey just an idea maybe you guys could put  steeler  on as a bonus track .the steeler you recorded along with the rest of raw steel but it never made the album
[Deep Freeze] Monday, October 20, 2008 6:08:27 PM 
Thanks, 'Rider!!!!! I knew you would be pleased! I really believe this is going to KICK BEHIND!!!!!!!!!!!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[hellrider 31038] Monday, October 20, 2008 6:06:50 PM 
yeah Faithful Defenders bring it on
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[Deep Freeze] Monday, October 20, 2008 5:57:21 PM 
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Monday, October 20, 2008 5:55:37 PM 
LOL... Go Freeze  Go...
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, October 20, 2008 5:53:53 PM)
[Deep Freeze] Monday, October 20, 2008 5:53:53 PM 

PROJECT II UPDATE

(LAS VEGAS, NV-NEW YORK) The surviving members of the rock group Faithful Defenders announced today that the group will meet in the studio to begin the long awaited recording of their second album on November 17th of this year. Rumors of the new album have been circulating around the official Judas Priest website that the band were ready to begin work on the follow-up album to the hugely successful debut recording, Raw Steel. 

When reached at his home in Las Vegas, vocalist Mike Deep Freeze Berentsen confirmed the report saying, " It's true. I am flying to New York next month to get working on the album. I can tell you we are very excited about this. It has been a long time coming".  More rumors regarding the material for this album were confirmed by guitarist and co-founder Phil MetalMeltdown Ewing when called at his New York office. "Yes, it is true. Mike is heading out to the highway and we are getting down to business in November,"  he quipped.

Fans across the US and in countries such as Canada and the UK have all been demanding a new release from the band. "This is freakin awesome," said one unidentified fan. The music world is abuzz with excitement and it is widely anticipated that the new effort will far surpass Raw Steel both in popularity and distribution. It was also said that there will be more original material on this album.  Raw Steel was distributed in the US, Canada, Japan, the UK and South America. It was also broadcast on Argentinian radio in 2006.

[Deep Freeze] Saturday, October 18, 2008 8:48:12 AM 
I have a big day planned for the Project II today! I plan to write that new song which, as directed by MM, will be an ode to the great Judas Priest. I will also work hard on Forever Young, trying to get my "chops" down in preparation for my trip to NY. I thought about the Project last night and something occurred to me. Many of you were not around when the original Project was done. I have had many questions about this thread and what this all means. Therefore, I shall post the following information for those of you that still are not clear:

In March of 2006, the Princess and I flew to New York and met Metal Meltdown. We invited anyone here on the Board that wanted to be a part of it to join us.  Maiden/Priest6666  came up from PA and we were joined by two other very talented musicians, Jim Gleason and Mick Fallacaro. Together, we all produced the Project CD entitled "Raw Steel". It contains ten Judas Priest songs spanning their early years right up to AoR.

After the tremendous success of this album, there was the inevitable chatter about doing another one. Unfortunately, real life has kept MM and I from doing such a CD. Most of you are aware of the accident I suffered not long after we released the album and the ensuing surgery which has kept me unable to do much and MM's personal problems.  Suffice it to say that life and its difficulties conspired against us and the new Project was shelved.

Today is a new day, my friends. While I am still in considerable pain, those of us involved with this Project have decided it means too much to the membership to allow anything to stand in the way!  With much coaxing from the Princess, I have decided to brave the long flight and go to NY to record the new album. It is our desire to add some original music to this effort. We also plan to record enough material to be able to offer a THIRD album sometime down the line without the need for me to return.

Once again, we ask for your help. What songs would you like to hear? Those members that were present for the first CD will recall the participation we enjoyed and the great fun we had getting suggestions from all of you. Additionally, the offer to join us remains. Any of you that can play an instrument or sing are very welcome to be a part of this CD. It is, afterall, for all of us. We will be recording in December of this year in Buffalo, NY.

Please, please take a moment to ponder what I have written. Please join us in some way. Please be a part of our Tribute to this great Band.













Edited at: Saturday, October 18, 2008 8:58:18 AM
[METAL MELTDOWN] Friday, October 17, 2008 8:48:53 AM 
The priest sounding one....I was thinking about making it a Priest themed song.   Il prete, the full version, didnt work out when I messed with it a few months back so I tossed it.  So I think it would be appropriate to have a Priest dedicated original......

The idea I have for the verse melody would be like the melody line in Steeler..... "Waiting like Jackels to sneak up and trick you"  Something along that melody line which is not much of a melody line but this is a straight forward metal tune.  Lotsa growling....
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Friday, October 17, 2008 7:59:23 AM)
[Deep Freeze] Friday, October 17, 2008 7:59:23 AM 
Awesome, MM!!! Don't forget to add the melody lines!! I have had a surge in inspiration of late and I really want to get writing. Also, IF you have an idea for a THEME of a particular song, tell me so I know to write it accordingly. Otherwise, I will just take it and run!
[METAL MELTDOWN] Friday, October 17, 2008 7:45:59 AM 
Thanks.  I worked on it a bit yesterday and redid the solos. Sounds better and in tune!!  I also completely redid the power metal tune.  I will repost it today sometime.....
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[hellrider 31038] Thursday, October 16, 2008 6:14:32 PM 
yeah meltdown sounds awesome man i was actually singing along to it a bit and i did the deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemons out at the end.
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[METAL MELTDOWN] Thursday, October 16, 2008 11:42:55 AM 

Cats show sympathy for the dying!!!! lol

Actually the cat probably heard the bridge to the solo and the solo and thought a fellow cat was in peril!! I listened to it this morning and god it sucked......

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, October 16, 2008 10:39:07 AM)
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[Deep Freeze] Thursday, October 16, 2008 10:39:07 AM 
I was working on it this morning but it appears that I am going to need to lock myself in the bedroom. One of our cats comes running when I start singing and climbs up on my lap!!! HAHAHHAHAHAA!! A friggin critic!!! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am dead serious. She left the room over and over but everytime I start singing, she runs in again and gets on my lap! Jeez!! Fans!!
[METAL MELTDOWN] Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:50:24 PM 
I will work on melody lines tomorrow...
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Wednesday, October 15, 2008 3:42:32 PM)
[METAL MELTDOWN] Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:49:33 PM 

Freeze.....Demonizer is on acid planet for you to practice........

http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1165674&t=7186

THIS IS BY NO MEANS THE FINISHED PRODUCT........


  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Wednesday, October 15, 2008 3:42:32 PM)
[Deep Freeze] Wednesday, October 15, 2008 3:42:32 PM 
Sounds great. Have you done the melody for that "priest track"???? I need to get writing!!!
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[METAL MELTDOWN] Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:53:24 PM 
I will send you what I have via acid planet later tonight as far as demonizer go's.  There is no drums or bass with it but it will be a bare track, sans vocals, you can practice to.......Hell, I may as well put the others on there as well....
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[METAL MELTDOWN] Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:51:09 PM 
you'll be fine......
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[Deep Freeze] Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:26:52 PM 
I have no idea why that song is so hard on my voice but I was really hurting yesterday!! Oh well all in the name of the Project, right? HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[METAL MELTDOWN] Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:18:21 PM 
Demonizer is just about done!!!! Sounds hot.....
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[hellrider 31038] Tuesday, October 14, 2008 5:25:07 PM 
hammer and the anvil.awesome totally awesome
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[hellrider 31038] Tuesday, October 14, 2008 5:24:21 PM 

yeah dont forget those metal masterpieces or else.      you,ve got another thing comin.lol

EAT                                                ME ALIVE


  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:12:10 AM)
[Deep Freeze] Tuesday, October 14, 2008 3:33:26 PM 
I just spent the last 2 1/2 hours working on Demonizer and 'Hammer and the Anvil...my throat is raw!!!! I'm telling you, it's  a darn good thing we are not doing this album next week! My voice is completely out of shape right now! YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Deep Freeze] Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:12:10 AM 
Excellent, MM!!!  Please don't forget Jawbreaker and Eat me Alive!!!!!!!
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[METAL MELTDOWN] Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:09:14 AM 
I have recorded Metal Gods and Never Satisfied and am working on Between the hammer and the anvil.....
[Deep Freeze] Monday, October 13, 2008 6:43:29 AM 
Guido, I can tell you are really putting some thought into your suggestions. That is cool. MUCH appreciated! And Kitty!! It is so very good to see you again! I think the Project is finally affecting the Board as it did so long ago. So very long ago.
[kitty12] Sunday, October 12, 2008 9:19:18 PM 
I am excited to hear there is a new project on the horizon. I do not have any suggestions, but I am going to need a copy of the new material.  
Edited at: Sunday, October 12, 2008 9:19:45 PM
[guidogodoy] Sunday, October 12, 2008 1:35:38 PM 
Outstanding! Can't wait.

Perhaps one that wouldn't come readily to mind: "Heart of a Lion." Priest tune that I can't believe they never released.

Again...more to come. I have heard "Raw Steel" countless times now and think I have a pretty good understanding of everyone's talents. When I mentioned Nostra, I see Prophecy and Revalations, perhaps even Persecution. Nice "tip of the hat" to the band as well. With no keyboard, others would be a bit more diffucult.

With this in mind, as I listen to Priest, I now listen with "project 2" in mind....
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[Deep Freeze] Sunday, October 12, 2008 12:38:06 PM 
Well, I have never  done 'Island, but we can certainly consider it. As for parameters, you all need to remember I am NOT Rob and I have a limited range. If you listen to our version of Tyrant, you will find that is about as high as I can sing with going terribly wrong...HA!!!!!!!!!!! Most of the songs we have done or are planning to do are all in the lower register or at least "tuned down".

I am grateful for all your suggestions! Please keep them coming. We have not made any final decisions yet but we need to start firming up the list so MM can get started. You would not believe how long it takes to do this!
[WhiskeyWoman] Sunday, October 12, 2008 11:53:47 AM 

Hi Freeze,
You never did tell me if you have done, or plan to do, "Island of Domination" ...?

That's a fun one to do.  "There's a man with a needle who's pleading to get at my face..."

  ... what?  Too cool...

Plus, there's the throaty growls in there.  So, any plans?

[ron h] Sunday, October 12, 2008 11:50:49 AM 
Better By You, Better Than Me...how's that for starters DF??...I don't know what the parameters are either, so I didn't want to mention Bullet Train, although the song really does kick ass (imho)...
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[Deep Freeze] Sunday, October 12, 2008 11:30:36 AM 
......yes??....and???????
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[ron h] Sunday, October 12, 2008 11:24:29 AM 

probably in my top five all time Priest songs not listed are, Sinner, Burnin' Up, Desert Plains, Riding On The Wind and...

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[Deep Freeze] Sunday, October 12, 2008 11:17:02 AM 
You're quite welcome and quite right!  I love Steeler. Actually, Steeler was a "bonus track". It was not on the original album at time of release but we re-released with it after MM did some work on it. Anyway, I think Tyrant is my favorite..or maybe Worth Fighting For. Hard to pick.....HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[ron h] Sunday, October 12, 2008 11:12:53 AM 
Thanks again DF...I'm really glad to see Steeler on the list...I always thought that song never-ever got it's just due, especially because it was released in an era where that style was unheard of!!!...Heavy Metal in it's P U R E S T  form!!!   
I'm gonna have to think a bit on this before I start posting songs.......

  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:57:35 AM)
[Deep Freeze] Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:57:35 AM 

Somewhere, FAR back in this Thread, there is a track list but here it is;

il prete de sorto (Original Intro by MM)
Hell Bent for Leather
Green Manalishi
Ripper
Rapid Fire
Worth Fighting For
Tyrant
Beyond the Realms of death
Heading out to the Highway
Hellion/Electric Eye
Steeler
Thank you very much for the kind words!! We are still asking for suggestions for the new CD. Please join  us!!!

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[ron h] Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:51:40 AM 
WOW...MM tore it up on The Hellion/Electric Eye...you've got some pipes yourself DF...where do I go to see a list of tracks from the first CD as to not post something you've already recorded...BTW, have anymore CDs laying around??
[Deep Freeze] Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:33:54 AM 
With pleasure, my friend. I will try to be brief.
In 2005, MM and I decided to record a Priest tribute album. I sing and he is an incredible guitarist. We invited anyone from this site that was interested to join us. We had the membership suggest songs here on this Thread. In spring 2006, the Princess and I flew to NY and met MM and a young man here called maiden/priest6666 (Eric). Along with two others, we recorded an album called Raw Steel. It was a great success. And it was an awesome experience!!!

We are currently planning a second album. I will be flying to NY in December. We are asking for song suggestions. Here is a link to some of our songs;

http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?songs=486328&t=6301   [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ronhartsell from Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:28:00 AM)
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[ron h] Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:28:00 AM 
Hey there Deep Freeze...first time ever on this thread...curiosity got the best of me...I'm not sure I understand what's going on here...can someone catch me up please?
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, October 09, 2008 7:35:15 AM)
[Deep Freeze] Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:04:07 AM 
Excellent. I will work on that one, too. When you can, post a list of the "for sure" songs on here please?
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[METAL MELTDOWN] Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:01:07 AM 
Demonizer is a MUST do.  I have that one down pat!!!
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[Deep Freeze] Sunday, October 12, 2008 7:16:45 AM 
Great suggestions, guido. I am so very happy that you finally commented.
[guidogodoy] Sunday, October 12, 2008 1:20:00 AM 
Ok, I have been silent on the topic until now. Wanted to think a bit before posting what I wanted to hear. Sure, Victim would be great but you said it...register. Gotta keep limits in mind.

This said, I would advocate following Rob in the current setlist. Tune down a bit. You hit a lot of my suggestions with this post. Nostra songs. Great. Go low. I think that Nostra songs would be great! Do-able as well. "Some Heads are Gonna Roll" - not that bad. "Demonizer" only hits high at the end. "Night Comes Down" - easy(?) / powerful / beautiful tune. Yeah, I am in a "Defenders" mood.

More to come....
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[Head banger] Friday, October 10, 2008 1:57:13 PM 

sweet.  looking forward to hearing it!!!


  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Friday, October 10, 2008 1:48:53 PM)
[Deep Freeze] Friday, October 10, 2008 1:48:53 PM 

Howdy all! I had to pop in on this Thread and tell you I have been working with MM today on the song he mentions below. "Forever Young" is really powerful. I just sang a rough draft for the Princess and her reaction was, "Oh my! That is really deep"!! Gang, this is a very meaningful tune. Not just for MM, but for anyone with children. Especially those of us that have experienced the heartache of a failed relationship. I am so proud of MM for what he has done here. This song will grab you, I mean that. I am sure you will all agree when you hear it.

It is my sincere desire that this album be leaps and bounds above Raw Steel. This one will be very special.

[METAL MELTDOWN] Thursday, October 09, 2008 6:31:14 PM 
FREEZE....Forever young with a melody line.....

http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1163551&t=1568

And without.....

http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1163555&t=3927
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[Deep Freeze] Thursday, October 09, 2008 4:52:42 PM 
I completely understand what you mean about time. I am fortunate in that time is all I really have!  It would be great to have you there but this is exactly why we did the first project..to give the membership a chance to do something together. 

Val, I do want Starbreaker on the list and I think Exciter would be great, if we do it like they did on Rising in the East.  There is simply NO way I can sing in the upper register like Rob does on Stained Class. I do not have that kind of range but I am sure I can do it in a lower key.
[guitardude] Thursday, October 09, 2008 4:41:05 PM 
I can`t begin to tell how much I would love to join in!!!  With rusty chops aside,I just don`t have the time!!! but I`m flattered that you would think of me for this!! Thanks Man!!!!
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[Vaillant 3.0] Thursday, October 09, 2008 4:34:17 PM 
Here are more suggestions:

Exciter
Starbreaker
Stained Class
Genocide
The Rage
Heavy Duty/Defenders of the Faith
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[Deep Freeze] Thursday, October 09, 2008 1:58:55 PM 
VERY much appreciated, GD. But I was just telling MM we are about 15-20 songs short! We really need help! I wish you were able to join us and do some playing yourself!
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[guitardude] Thursday, October 09, 2008 1:55:42 PM 
Deep Freeze
 Keep the faith my friend!! This time out is just as excitng as the last,possibly even more so!! You have my choice of tunes covered beautifully.  So go for it!! I just try not to post unless I have something constructive to add!!
  [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, October 09, 2008 7:35:15 AM)
[Deep Freeze] Thursday, October 09, 2008 7:35:15 AM 

GREAT news!! I am somewhat disappointed in the lack of suggestions from the rest of the membership. Maybe this is just not as big of a deal as the first time we did it? Maybe too many of the "regular" members have moved on or are just apathetic to it all now That is very disheartening, my friends. This project, as with the one before, is meant to get the membershp involved. To be part of it. It is a way that we can come together, as a group, and share in the music of this most beloved Band. I want to be the first to remind you all that this is open to ANY member that wants to participate, and that includes being part of the band!! If you sing or play an instrument, PLEASE tell us! You are welcome to join us in New York.

Having said this, I will now publish my current song choices. These are all tunes I want to get recorded this time:
Killing Machine
Jawbreaker
Eat me Alive 
Judas Rising
Hammer and the Anvil
Touch of Evil
One Shot at Glory
Wheels of Fire
Hellrider
Ram it Down
Diamonds and Rust
Hot Rockin
I'm a Rocker
I am Nostradamus

 

[METAL MELTDOWN] Wednesday, October 08, 2008 6:35:54 PM 
Oh..Havent been able to get up with Mick but Jim is playing with Iron Priest now and I am sure he will fill him in on it....
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