Judas Priest + Saxon + Uriah Heep - Live Review Leeds First Direct Arena 13/3/24

My first gig review!

[@RJW998]

Seeing them at the BIC on the 17th, haven't seen Judas Priest since Killing Machine, British Steel tours, Southampton Gaumont! Great review, cannot wait now 🤘

[@restofthejunk01]

Was in Dublin last Friday night and .......same there, Saxon stole the show although Priest did switch it up a bit and played Turbo Lover and Invincible Shield so, I'd give em a solid 8.5 out of 10 and Saxon a definite 9.5 out of 10, Uriah Heap must have got their sound sorted by the time they hit Dublin and sounded excellent and I'd give em 8 out of 10...cheers

[@montha123]

Great review , I’m going to Dublin tonight to see Saxon - I don’t know much about the other 2 bands but looking forward to it cheers

[@branofattrebates2847]

Cant wait I'm at Birmingham on Tuesday a real bucket list seeing all three never seen em before wish I had but glad I have a chance now 😁😁😁

[@hobbsacupuncture1921]

Great review. I'll be there in Birmingham 19th can't wait. It's been years in the making. 🤘😜🤘

[@craiglewis8981]

Me too ,can't wait!

[@noctonlincs]

I was at the show and am going to Birmingham and Wembley. Very balanced review. Gotta say that Saxon were exellent and I can understand your score of 9. Thought Priest played really well and Rob's voice was strong, though probably still warming up. Like you, I wish that he would interact more, because he's really good at this. Likewise the costume changes just tended to kill the momentum. But overall a great show from all three bands.

[@Codzilla71]

Should have been standing instead of the blocks. Three terrific bands. Drinks and merchandise extortionate. Really don't like arena gigs but i couldn't miss this and really enjoyed it. Can't wait to see Heep and Saxon back in smaller venues. Sadly, Priest will always be in arenas.

[@BOTBRAC]

Agree on all points. I got a decent knock off T for a tenner outside the gig

[@Codzilla71]

@@BOTBRAC I've seen them but not checked the quality; will they hold up in the wash? Saw the Stranglers at the MCR Apollo night and they were superb - great venue, standing, good ticket price. Drinks still expensive but what can you do?!

[@BOTBRAC]

@@Codzilla71 Manchester Apollo is my fav ever venue. Saw Priest there in 2015

[@Codzilla71]

@@BOTBRAC really?! I assumed Priest are too big for a small venue. I saw Saxon there in 2022 Carpe Diem tour. Supported by Diamond Head, Heep and Girl school. Superb gig. Heep really surprised me. I like the Ritz too. Saw KKSPRIEST there last October. I was 10 foot from KK. My gig of 2023.

[@martymartin2894]

Going to arenas is a total rip off now, from the corrupt ticket scam to the extortionate prices of merch and drinks.

[@DaveLaw-cv6hq]

Great review, saw the show at Wembley last night and pretty much agree with all your views. Heep probably could have played a bit longer but i'm guessing with a 3 band bill it's sensible to factor in a few minutes leeway in case of problems with change overs and as you point out all 3 bands had a "production" of sorts rather than simply a backline and drums. Agree totally with you about Robs costume changes, it's been the same the last couple of times i've seen them and as an audience member it just leads to brief lulls in the performance and therefore i feel the show doesn't flow as well as it can, interestingly scott spoke briefly before painkiller, i wonder if maybe he should say a few more words during the show, at the end if the day Rob is Rob, he's a bit of a diva in his own way and i like the rest of the metal community love him for what he is, but i'd be just as happy if he came out in leather trousers and a jacket for the whole show!

[@harryturnbull1884]

What is the Manchester swerve all about? Im not goin puddin country.

[@andypalin3287]

Saxon and Priest were epic live in the early eighties but I just wish they would retire gracefully! 😜

[@thewurm9177]

Priest as it exists now should probably retire soon but Saxon is sounding as energetic as ever and still producing strong new metal. Faulkner should continue to develop his own stuff. KK's Priest > current JP

[@andypalin3287]

@@thewurm9177 yeh i was fortunate enough to witness the birth of NWOBHM in my teens and saw Maiden, Saxon and Priest at their peak! Tend to just listen to old material as there's nowt original any more! 🙃

[@joannitaxvi3386]

Halfords overdubs and vocal echoes effects were unbearable

[@BOTBRAC]

They need to cut the delays for sure

[@user-du1yk7uk9v]

Uriah heep by far the best since they have an hammond organ that gives them a much more evolute sound

[@martymartin2894]

I was nearly going to go to Dublin mostly just to hear Uriah heep, I love Hammond organ in a band and I love heeps latest album.