Judas Priest - REDEEMER OF SOULS Album Review

[@tonynotaro4607]

I gave the album 9 out 10 after the second listen but.....adding the 5 extra songs I give 10 out 10. Snakebite is amazing. The last song of the 5 "never forget" is dedicade it to us...the fans, its a thank you from them to us, it make me cry a little, thank you guys. Its judas Priest, at least the are still making good music for us. THANK YOU JUDAS PRIEST

[@Visser1978]

Holy shit. The new Priest album is Amazing!!!!,,, Priest forever!!!! \M/ \M/ \M/

[@thefateshavewarned]

I'll be looking out for this one as a twenty-first birthday gift to myself. Good review. Glad to hear more from the Metal Gods.

[@LouGruff]

Buy the deluxe version. The five 5 additional tracks are pretty good, the best being Never Forget. That song should have been the closer on Redeemer. It's probably one of the best, if not the best, ballad Priest has ever written and will bring a tear to any metal fan's eye.

[@hammer1654]

My best Judas Priest memory is the concert I went to in 1984 in Madison Square Garden. This was the concert that got them band for life from MSG. It is something I will never ever forget and probably something that the likes will never be seen again anywhere. It was the first concert I ever went to. I was 17 years old. We had great seats. The problem was there were m'80's and blockbusters blowing up right at our feet because they were being thrown from above. They ripped every single seat cushion out of every seat. It appeared to be snowing seat cushions. In some cases they ripped out the entire metal seat out of the concrete. There were fights every 10 feet. Security could not control anything. And Priest just kept on going with m'80s blowing up all around them. Truly amazing.

[@Kalebsweeten]

Do a review of the bonus tracks!

[@wkr64691]

It's funny that you compared Sword of Damocles to Maiden; my first thoughts upon hearing it were how much it reminded me of some of Bruce Dickinson's solo work.

[@JFPriest]

Seeing you March 2018..In Wilkes Berra, Pa ..For the OPENING of the "Firepower" Tour..

[@Sumnoise]

My favorite track is Crossfire. It has the classic sound of the 70's era. I don't have any Judas Priest memories but I will make some at FunFunFun Fest this November!

[@zeppelinbass7462]

First time I ever listened to priest I was seven and I was going to school and my dad put in British steel and played breaking the law and they were in my mind an Instant classic

[@josephkliche5801]

Greatest memory of Priest was when I was playing Pokemon Firered, 8 years ago, and I heard Breaking The Law followed by You've Got Another Thing Coming on the radio. Blew my friggin mind. Aside from that being my first taste of anything metal, hearing Painkiller for the first time and the high-sustained vocal at the end......sold Priest to me forever. By far my favorite metal band. Halls of Valhalla and Cold Blooded are the two that I enjoyed the most. Especially HoV. I didn't know that Rob could still use his voice in that way and it put a gigantic smile on my face.

[@darrenhoeschen8351]

2014, and The Priest is back! There's just too many highlights to mention, really, but Defenders tour with the Metallion stage, playing Heavy Duty/ Defenders and the crowd chanting the closer, truly a spine tingling moment. Metal Gods, indeed!

[@CoderatheGreat]

I remember playing Painkiller on Rock Band around the time Nostradamus first came out. I was kind of underwhelmed with this one personally, but I respect the fact that this legendary act is still pushing itself forward regardless to the quality of the work.

[@DeadShred9]

Redeemer is solid its not an every song is great, Like for me British Steel or SFV but it a solid JP album in my opinion ? Its JP so thats all I need to know . Of course I really liked Nostradamus so ????

[@timturner9396]

I am a musician and a music lover-- not just metal. I love the new album. I don't think there's a weak point anywhere on it. Creativity is a funny thing in that whatever you chose to create-- whether it is music, a painting, a book-- nothing is completely original. There is always some influence in there somewhere and if you listen hard enough you will find it. All the popular bands of that era-- Priest, Maiden, Kiss, Sabbath, and many others all will tell you that the Beatles were one of their biggest influences. It's just like having kids.

[@thepope711]

subbed bra, your reviews are actully respectful and not douchy like others

[@ΕίμιστιόλτσΑριστιράςτσΠρουόδκι]

Being a Judas Priest fan for over 20 years(I am trying to be boringly repetitive like my comment on the new Fates Warning and the new Megadeth album), I liked this album as much as the 1997 "Jugulator" album & find it a very worthy work that comes from a band that has created milestone albums that crafted what Heavy Metal is today & is being around for nearly half a century!!! .....So this is my Judas Priest's discography review: Rocka Rolla ('74): 8 Sad Wings Of Destiny ('76): 10 Sin After Sin ('77): 10 Stained Class ('78): 10 Killing Machine ('79): 10 British Steel ('80): 10 Point Of Entry ('81): 7 Screaming For Vengeance ('82): 10 Defenders Of The Faith ('84): 10 Turbo ('86): 9,5 Ram It Down ('88): 8 Painkiller ('90): 10 Jugulator ('97): 8,5 Demolition ('01): 6 Angel Of Retribution ('05): 9 Nostradamus ('08): 9,5 Redeemer Of Souls ('14): 8,5

[@jimmyquick7115]

hey brother I don't think I've seen you do it but would love to see an album review of painkiller album, thanks dude !!!

[@RockZeWorld]

I loved it but I think it's because I fall in love with everything they do. I saw them on the Epitaph tour and I'm probably going to see them on this upcoming US tour.

[@agentbuckwall2806]

Hell yeah! I'm getting it tomorrow

[@nvm0]

I think this album is really killer. They experimented a lot and it turned out really good for them. The title track is really catchy, even though Rob didn't do the high screams there (the title track), it's perfect the way it is. The scream on Halls of Valhalla truly blew me away. This is an album which Priest have worked really hard on and they did an outstanding job, I personally think it couldn't get any better, made with care and passion. The only track that didn't impress me was March of the Damned - it was an interesting thing that Priest tried to do a simple metal song but it just didn't appeal to me...oh well, a hundred people and a hundred musical tastes. Call me naive but I think this album will go down in history. Saw them live a month ago for the second time and they kicked ass yet again - brutal and loud with great sound quality, they just don't fuck around.

[@1993Warbirds]

Judas Priest brought me into the fold of heavy metal and helped spark my music taste in general, so I have a lot to thank them for as far as that goes. As soon as I found out Redeemer of Souls was out, I bought it and proceeded to nearly blow out my car's speakers with it. To me, it was a roller coaster ride of really really awesome songs and then some not so good songs. But I agree, "Dragonaut", "Halls of Valhalla", and "The Sword of Democles" rank as some of my favorites on the album. It just felt amazing to know that Judas Priest is not down and out and that they have some new blood to keep them relevant. And Rob can still scream better than 99.5% of the metal artists out there.

[@Paragon767]

The album has finally grown on me. I like it and there are no concerns.

[@mikeb.8059]

Your review is spot on, in my opinion, and I totally concur with the Iron Maiden reference!

[@Alazerith]

I listened to the album twice before watching your review and I definitely agree...somewhat. Halls of Valhalla and Sword of Damocles are great. Metalizer and Down in Flames are decent but arguably forgettable. Hell & Back however, I am SHOCKED you find forgettable. One of the best songs on the album. The catchiness and fist pumping beat harkens back to classics such as Breaking the Law and Living After Midnight. Awesome song. Oh and Battle Cry is all kinds of Painkiller awesomeness. Crossfire gave me some Sin after Sin vibe and the last track Beginning of the End is definitely Sad Wings of Destiny inspired. All in all, its a great album that is full of nostalgia. Like you said, it probably isn't an instant classic, but it's crazy fun.

[@silverstone3228]

hell nd back is amazing....

[@MoSweiti666]

Now you're gonna review Firepower

[@joshwilliams4389]

hey cover please review the new Fozzy album coming out soon

[@Dalleo19]

great album, great review!

[@Brycefied]

Looking forward to it.

[@thejusticeization]

Hey man you got an eye problem or something that you always have to wear shades to make videos?

[@haywoodyoudome]

"Holy fucking shit! Imagine if Rob Halford was signing with Iron Maiden." Same here, man. This album's growing on me the more I play it. Actually wish the ride to work was longer...

[@zeem3366]

OMG Redeemer is freaking wicked, for those of you who don't agree and who want to pick apart every aspect of every minute of this album. Get A Grip, who are you to judge. I'd love to see you do better. Judas is Judas either you're a fan or you're not.

[@Chipudding]

I love the album! It's a straight forward heavy metal record! Definitely one of my favorites!

[@Le-Big-Makke]

hey nation! check out the new Herder album 'Gods'. Extremely awesome sludge metal \m/

[@Visser1978]

Buy the Delux Version by the way.. The 5 bonus tracks are really good..

[@twitch6969S]

I think the album sounds tired. Nostradamus was an incredible album and I had hoped they would continue the symphonic elements and experiment a bit more with it rather than reverting back to a tried and tested sound. I had hoped in the final years they would evolve themselves

[@benkanohi2819]

they're not done yet, we can still hope for a more experimental new effort from them :)

[@ckohan2]

Grant Purvis I hope your right. Though KK is gone I look forward to hearing some more stuff with Richie who seems to be a worthy replacement.

[@DeadShred9]

I think what I and most all JP fans have been waiting for is Painkiller part 2 we never got it although Halfords solo stuff Fight & Halford have given us fans bits and pieces it just hasnt happened yet and may never ??

[@agentbuckwall2806]

Aaron Manderscheid I think I will be very disappointed if they give us "Painkiller 2". Might as well just go the Metallica route; Painkiller and RE-Painkiller. I'd rather them keep making more original stuff than just "people like Painkiller, so let's just make another Painkiller."

[@DeadShred9]

Matt Kenney You say Painkiller 2 I said that because thats what other fans have said, not my personal opinion? I dont want that either but I think most of the fans want or expected that speed and heavyness but that time has sailed obviously . Im really enjoying Nostradamus at this time anyway so Im good for awhile lol

[@georghagglund9338]

I liked it more than I was expecting. Since there is a new member I thought they might go into the more "90's" Judas Priest which I overall didn't care for so I was glad it wasn't. Seems more in the vein of the Classic material. It's a long album and I agree that some songs seems like fillers but the five tracks on the bonus-disc makes up for it. I am very happy with me buying the album and I feel this is the best the done in a long time. And I actually enjoy most albums quite much.

[@sorg4803]

How old is this guy?

[@pushon10]

The new Manic Street Preachers album is great

[@earthedice]

Halls of Valhalla and Battle Cry are the two classics off this and there are some pretty heavy tunes that aren't all that bad such as March of the Damned.

[@djw84]

It gets an 8/10 from me, so we feel much the same. Not bad that they can still crank out LPs that good after 40 years! :)

[@campos9896]

Damn cant wait

[@shawnstofko1807]

I share similiar thoughts as the reviewer. The first six songs are all good with Valhalla as the standout. I could see some of these live working pretty well. Hell and back thru metalizer should have been shelved IMO. The mix is not great but the riffs are still classic Priest. I have been listening to a lot of different new stuff like Trivium, Hell Yeah, etc....and it's Priest's songs like March of the Damned that are stuck in my brain.....good stuff, for Christ's sake Glenn is 66 yearls old, it's amazing how he and the rest of the band are still even somewhat creative. Thanks to Richie for big contribution obviously.

[@zannyreflections9651]

Chelsea Grin's new album is out today

[@Jamie.Laszlo]

I know Painkiller is their heaviest album, but I never understood why so many people regard it as also their best. For me Defenders and Screaming are their two best. And I'd say this is their best album since Defenders. But I also found it starts to drag a bit Hell & Back to Metalizer. On the second CD I really like Bring it On.

[@Zentrixu]

but painkiller is like a heavy Version of defenders i think, for me the sentinel is their best song, but i can not tell you which is their best Album it depends on my mood, but i can tell you that i like their newest Album more than angels of Retribution which i also like but it had some fillers but the newest all Songs are very good

[@amadeusbirthingman7606]

All three definitely make my top 3 Priest records. Painkiller I like the most though because it's *speed* metal not just heavy metal and the tracks don't blend together as much. Painkiller's title track is probably tied with the Sentinel for my favourite Priest song

[@johnwalhan7076]

Painkiller was the best album if 1990. That album is amazing

[@barrywallace4985]

John Walhan I think it is the all time greatest metal album ever created noting remotely comes close.

[@lordgeoffrey78]

screaming is crap it has maybe 4 good songs , the rest are barely metal, very overrated album , ram it down is much better ,

[@lynchie137]

I like this album. It's no Stained Class, but then again what is? I'll give it a solid 7.

[@lamentate07]

It's a mixed bag. Some interesting songs, but lots of plodding tracks too. Halford's vocals have lost a considerable amount of power in the last 3-4 years. He sounded quite good on 'Made Of Metal' but here his vocals are quite weak at times. I know I'm in a minority here but i much preferred Halford's first two solo albums, the two Fight albums, and perhaps even the Two album, over the last 4 Judas Priest albums. Having said that, 'Redeemer Of Souls' is perfectly listenable and enjoyable for Priest fans and worth a purchase if you are a hardcore fan.

[@amadeusbirthingman7606]

There are a lot of songs I like (Dragonaut, title track, Halls of Valhalla) there are a lot of really generic ones I can't get into honestly (like Hell & Back)

[@adamb.8272]

From start to finish really has everything what I love about Judas Priest. Personally I like it better than painkiller. I think painkiller felt more trying to make a comeback or stay relevant. Both painkiller and Redeemer of souls along with sad wings stained-class and sin after sin are the top five Judas Priest albums for me and it's really a battle between redeemer of souls and stained class.

[@retsevlis]

March of the Dammed is a great number. Classic Priest.

[@JEKAZOL]

BTW: It does sound like they were listening to Iron Maiden a bit when they wrote this. An astute observation me 'ol mucka. This album (although the gitz and bass are a bit muddy) is fucking ace!

[@swordfish25]

I was wondering if I was the only one who thought the production was loud! Lol....favorite songs are march of the damned, cold blooded, dragonuaght, secrets of the dead, beginning of the end, and hell and back. Pretty much the whole album. Lol

[@Machine340]

I agree it sounded like at times they just said we want it to sound so heavy and prove to us they are still heavy metal and just turn everything up to 11. That never works but that being said I love the album one of their best but some production problems do bother me

[@swordfish25]

Halls of valhalla indeed. i actually dig the whole album even the deluxe bonus tracks are badass!

[@barrywallace4985]

***** Yeah I think hall of Valhalla is the absolute stand out track of the album.

[@kleinster99]

Who made this knuckle dragger an expert critic? The guy can't even articulate his blog correctly, wrong use of vocabulary or misspelled one. This album has pumped excitement back into Priest. Richie is an outstanding replacement and I can't wait to hear more. The album gets back to the sonic and straight forward metal sounds that Priest are best at and Rob uses some tasty vocal effects throughout which are nicely arranged. It's spacing and pace is so perfect it leaves you wanting more with increasing addictiveness.

[@RjRocker80]

Good songs but the production is terrible. The guitars and bass are a muddy mess, drums have no impact. Who was the engineer/producer?

[@RjRocker80]

Nevermind, it was produced by Mike Exeter, a Full Sail graduate. No wonder why it sounds like shit.

[@rocktheworldforever0]

I would give it a 90/100 with the deluxe edition tracks. classic judas priest.

[@seemslegit3677]

I really enjoy listin to the album. Fav song: Valhalla

[@Le-Big-Makke]

no best albums of 2014 so far video?

[@solinovo3219]

TheMotleyMaiden And the new overkill... (lol)

[@barrywallace4985]

John Walhan Overkill are outstanding.

[@nastymetalproductions2195]

i enjoy the album, not their best, but a good solid effort, hell & back reminded me of blood red skies off of ram it down, wich i thaught was cool, but, other than that, other favourites were dragnaut, march of the damned, metalizer, that is all i can remember, even the title track is a decent enough track, the bonus disc is good as well, snakebite, never forget, overall, a solid effort.

[@Reallaw-p8o]

I like this album,however I don't think it's anywhere near the level of Nostradamus which I consider a classic.

[@austinlininger2875]

Awesome album my favorite song is Metalizer :)

[@matthewspaltro7701]

Never forget is a very touching ballad worth hearing. Halls of Valhala is a very good to excellent song so is the title track as well. Very solid. Cold blooded rules for the most part. Sword of Damocles being far from bad certainly above average. Hell And Back isn't bad just not too great. Metalizer is aggressive. A good fun listen although really cheesy lyrically. Otherwise Still not bad. Same for Snakebite. Other than that oh I almost forgot Battle Cry it might be the best song on the record. Crossfire is just okayish. Beginning of the End is another good ballad nothing to complain about here either. Dragonaunt of course is a very aggressive start to the album. For the most part good stuff here.

[@atomic3939]

Redeemer is not a bad album at all....but I think the upcoming new album by Accept, "Blind Rage", is going to bury it.

[@JEKAZOL]

What? Coldblooded is emotionally driven sonic pain. It's majestic and awesome.

[@sfcinsity8148]

Just his opinion, dude.

[@matt11708]

new album by judas priest was good.

[@kenhagdal8893]

I can't get over how tired Rob sounds. The songwriting didn't do much for me either. I have no problem with people liking it but I wish they checked out lesser known bands who put out much more memorable albums and didn't get the support they deserved. Thinking of Jag Panzer, Virgin Steele, Rebellion, etc...

[@JayT851]

This album is Painkiller 2.

[@DeadShred9]

I like Reedemer its solid and better then say Turbo my least Fav. Its not Screaming for Vengence but what is ?? I wouldnt put it in my top 5 all time but its in my top 10 (maybe) It just good to have some new JP music so buy it listen and enjoy the Metalness !!! I have recently started listening to Nostradamus and find Prophecy to be exquisite so theres plenty JP out there to rediscover for all Priest fans !!!

[@agentbuckwall2806]

I don't like Screaming for Vengeance that much. I don't even think it's in my top 5 Priest albums

[@DeadShred9]

Matt Kenney To each their own dude ? JP has enough material to please everyones tastes ! SFV is a must have if your a true Metal Head ? That is of course my opinion 8)

[@agentbuckwall2806]

I just think it's kind of generic and that it's overexposure has made it dull. I hate to say that because it makes me seem like one of those "everyone else likes so so I don't like it" people. I'm not saying it's a bad album; I like a lot of songs on it, and I understand how important it was is Priest's career, but I just don't think it's as good as everyone says. But you're right, Priest has enough material to please everyone

[@stangs4life1987]

this album kick ass! that is all. \m/

[@ozzyarnold9164]

The album is awesome But I think the production quality is crap

[@thereverendgypsy]

1990 + 1980 JP

[@johnwalhan7076]

Redeemer if souls is the best metal album of 2014 but this guy likes Overkill and will say their new album if better even though Overkill is mostly the same annoying vocals with different lyrics and very common riffs

[@DeadShred9]

Overkill is a poor mans Metallica or Megadeth never quiet good enough but a few gems here and there not worthy of Metal Album of the yr. which will be Accept again ???

[@James-hh1lq]

Poor mans Metallica or megadeth how many good albums has these overrated bands made since 1990 ? And justice for all 88 and rust in peace 90 since then nothing quality

[@legodsplan3914]

James Evans maybe Metallica but megadeth still makes good music

[@HUK38]

Why are The Beatles a legend? Because they had a quality that does not exist anymore: they knew when to stop: at their musical summit. Judas Priest is only one of the countless bands that does not share this ability. I'm a huge Priest fan and I love their work from 1974 to 1986. Since then, the quality was generally lowered output after output. Nostradamus only had one good song to offer. The contemporary album is a collection of mediorce tracks that nobody needed. In my opinion they should now call it a day as K.K. Downing did after the 2008 disaster. My favorite Priest albums: 01 Rocka Rolla 02 Point Of Entry 03 Stained Glass 04 Sin after Sin 05 Defender Of The Faith 06 Screaming Vengeance 07 Victim Of Changes 08 Painkiller 09 Turbo 10 Killing Machine

[@josh4636]

+huk38 Not a fan of Ram It Down??

[@dorcasmeadowes9728]

I honestly don't know if I can take you seriously when you list Rocka Rolla as #1. Personally, I absolutely love everything Priest has put out except for Demolition. That record was a wreck, to say the least.

[@HUK38]

+Dorcas Meadowes RockaRolla is a very melodic sometimes bluesdriven and laid back album. Well produced by a guy who forged his craft on the first three Sabbath recordings. I'm not joking by declaring it my personal no 1.

[@bobh7432]

stop talkin. for ever. thsnk you

[@ganbareshamiko1730]

Can you elaborate further, man?

[@SleepFan771]

Dragonaut sucked and the whole album is bland. Too bad really.

[@ExecutiveCounsel]

this record sounds like it was mixed by a chimpanzee

[@xtwogplays]

Judas Priest is overrated!

[@Xanturio1]

+xTWOGPlays no.

[@xtwogplays]

+Gurke Miszcz Yes

[@dorcasmeadowes9728]

Yeah...no. Not at all. I couldn't disagree more.