New JUDAS PRIEST album: 10 things you need to know

[@PossessedByMetal666]

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[@dg3258]

You need to check out LOVEBITES, influenced by all the greats from 80s metal! And they cover Painkiller! Recommend Hammer of Wrath live to melt your face off kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnnViIWKZa-Yl8Usi=holsecDeHfZRDvt6! First live show in two years with new 21yr old bassist, Fami. The musicianship is mind-blowing!! 🤘

[@AF-dn2bz]

The band and vocals are excellent. The message is overall relevant. However, some of the specific lyrics were odd to hear, like "memes!" and "the world wide webbbb!" I get it though, it's overall relevant and I'll be playing it loud and often.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@AF-dn2bz Hey there! You know, it's so weird that I have yet to catch either of those! Will listen out for them next time. 👊🎃 What are your 3 fave Priest records?

[@AF-dn2bz]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Screaming, Angel, Firepower. Listen, sorry to sound rough on the new song. I actually love it and I am blown away by old man Halford's amazing vocals. and the band's relentless sound. They are THE best.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

​@@AF-dn2bzGreat choices! And I didn't think you were being rough on Panic Attack at all. I've now seen the lyric video - great to see all the words! 🎃👊

[@Gwa-man]

The song is actually really good. The lyrics are awesome and everything just flows together.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there, glad you like! What are your fave 3 Priest records? 🎃😊

[@tehCostHD]

@@PossessedByMetal666painkiller, defenders of the faith, and firepower

[@PossessedByMetal666]

What a power trio! 👊👊😊🎃

[@EattheApple666]

In my opinion no two Priest albums sound the same. That's what I like about them, so much variety of sounds.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Absolutely! It's amazing how they retain the core of Priest, while exploring different avenues at the same time. What's your favourite record(s) of theirs? 😊👊🎃

[@platypus2141]

Point of entry and british steel kinda sounds the same tho

[@sean_heisler]

Just listened to the new single! Outstanding! So glad to hear fingerprints from Firepower in this which was a killer album! I truly believe that Judas Priest is having a full-on renaissance much in part due to Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap. That is not to take away from the rest of the cast and the songwriting, both of which are exceptional! Rob's voice is amazing! But Richie is bringing fresh vibes to Priest and Andy Sneap is giving their songs a beautiful platform to shine through the production that he is bringing to the table!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

I agree, Sean. So glad you're happy with the new song! What are your 3 fave Priest records? 🎃👊

[@shaunfulton7261]

Priest were the first 'big' band I ever saw, in 1979. They were late arriving at Birmingham Odeon because they were filming Evening Star at Top of the Pops. The rescheduled show was when I was meant to be on a family holiday but my parents allowed me to miss the holiday and stay with a mate so that I could go. Proper parenting.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Excellent memories, Shaun! And yes, that really is cool parenting. What are your favourite Priest records? 👊🎃😊

[@LandGlidepensacola]

12 hours until we all have a Panic Attack

[@Contextskin]

i cant wait

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Loving your excitement, guys! (And sorry for my late reply!) 👊☺

[@Sara_Kane]

Just heard it, and it's bloody fantastic! Firepower meets Painkiller is perfect description of the song. Rob's banshee screeches are awesome, and I dunno if it's Glenn or Andy, but it sounds very much like Richie isn't the only lead player on the track. It's a killer lead off single at any rate! 🔥⚡🎃

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hooray! 🥳 So glad you've heard the song and are into it - and that my reference point don't seem way off. I love those air raid siren parts before the verses. 👊🎃

[@Sara_Kane]

@@PossessedByMetal666 It is an accurate reference point, though the intro sounds very 80's, and there's flashes of that decade later in the song too. The way the final solo blazes in is very Painkiller-esque, I loved that! 🔥🎸

[@brianrash9885]

I think we are lucky to have two priests. Both are KILLER.

[@BumphreyYoughurt]

Being a die-hard Priest-fan, I kinda have the same feeling when I’m gonna listen to one of their new records as when watching my kids performing in front of an audience. I must admit that Nostradomus and Redeemer felt tired. But then Firepower hit me with a force I could never have predicted. I rank it as one of the best and most suprising metal comebacks of all time, the record can stand shoulder to shoulder with Screaming and Painkiller and feel no shame. Now I’m nervous again. Firepower could have been the perfect closure to ome of the most important metal bands of all time. But I get hope when you say that Panic Attack sounds like Firepower and Painkiller combined - perhaps the best combination I can imagine! Fingers crossed! 🤘🏼

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hello there! That's a great description, the 'kids performing' thing. I edited a chunk out of this video from the part where I was talking about being nervous that a band will change its style - and in this chunk I said how you approach each new release with a unique combination of excitement and hesitance! 👊 Glad you liked Firepower and that I've hopefully helped allay your fears on Panic Attack. 😊 what are your 3 fave Priest records? 🎃👊

[@Contextskin]

Agree about Nostradomus but felt Redeeemer was quite strong. I though Angel of Retribution was generally weak aside from couple songs. Hope Invincible Shield crushes it!

[@Mina-M-M]

It’s been a lifetime since FIREPOWER I’m waiting!!! I love you ROB 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Awesome. I love him too! ♥️ what are your favourite Priest albums? 🎃👊😊🤔

[@Mina-M-M]

@@PossessedByMetal666 The psychedelia of Sad wings of destiny is on the throne And all the others EQUAL Priest: part of my life since 1985

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@Mina-M-M Wonderful. How great to love a band for so long, and to have them be part of your life. ❤❤

[@rodneybrimer5171]

Love the cover! Judas Priest are incredible. They have amazed me for so long! The Priest is back!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there Rodney - I'm so glad to hear your enthusiasm! Love it. Feels really good to have new Priest material on the way. What's your favourite Priest record? 🤔😊👊🎃

[@paulburrows7908]

Huge Priest fan here. I have seen them live 12 times even with Ripper. I'm so excited for Friday more so now. Brilliant review.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey Paul! Thanks so much for the very kind words. I'm so happy that you're excited, and this video has played a part in making you even more so. What's your favourite Priest album? 🤔😊👊

[@paulburrows7908]

@@PossessedByMetal666 "Stained Class & Sad Wings of Destiny ". Cheers for the reply. I subscribed.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@paulburrows7908 A pair of right royal classics! Thanks so much for subscribing - I'll do my best to make it worth your while! Who are your fave bands, besides Priest?

[@paulburrows7908]

@PossessedByMetal666 I love so many, my collection is around 4,000. Favorite bands. Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, UFO, Scorpions with Uli. So many great bands. Dream Theater are fantastic too.

[@paulburrows7908]

Love the NWOBHM Era.

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

They are really invincible... Judas Priest are the evidence that the pure heavy metal never dies💥 With this Panic Attack I feel like I'd travelled to the RAM IT DOWN years, it has that kind of 80s power heavy vibes, isn't it?

[@PossessedByMetal666]

I think you're right. And don't we love it! What are your 3 fave Priest records? 🎃 👊

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Turbo (it was my first JP album, don't judge me💧) Screaming for Vengeance and of course the masterpiece Sad Wings of Destiny

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Zero judgement here, @@sleuthentertainment5872 ! 👊☺

[@NGWSoNnY]

That sounds amazing how you discribe it, i cant wait to hear panic attack, long life Judas Priest 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Awesome, thanks - glad I've got you even more excited to hear the song! What are your favourite Priest records? 😊👊🎃

[@NGWSoNnY]

@@PossessedByMetal666 British Steel, painkiller, and sad wings of destiny, victim of Changes my favorite song 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@NGWSoNnY Great choices! I've never loved Victim Of Changes quite as much as most fans, but I can still recognise it as a truly unique epic! 👊👊

[@barrypook8506]

Panic attack sounds really really good! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there, patron of mine! Glad you like the sound of the song, based on my attempts to describe it. 👊🎃☺

[@socalairshowreview7410]

The song has leaked, and I'm listening to it right now! It KICKS ASS! I LOVE IT!! Your description of it being somewhere between Firepower and Painkiller is pretty acccurate! The actual song is a little different than what the intro leads you to believe.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Oh blimey! Where did it leak? Glad you're loving it though, and my references didn't feel way off! 🎃👊

[@AMCmachine]

Sad Wings of Destiny is one the greatest Priest album covers and one of the best metal covers in general. Timeless.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Yes, it is a thing of beauty. 😊🤘

[@AMCmachine]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Definite Gustav Dore feeling to it. The Dore illustrations from Dante's Inferno that grace Iced Earth's classic 'Burnt Offerings' always reminded me of the cover of 'Sad Wings.' Similar mood of brooding, Gothic gloom and somber beauty.😈👼

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@AMCmachine I don't know if you've watched my video about the new Saxon album, but turns out the cover of that was influenced by Dore.

[@AMCmachine]

@@PossessedByMetal666 I did catch it, great video and I am beyond psyched for that new album. I already sense it will be one of their best ever.

[@cd0999]

I pre-ordered the CD and I'm looking forward to it.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Awesome! I've really got back into CDs lately, even more so than vinyl.

[@LandGlidepensacola]

the panic attack intro reminds me of the background music to Fletch (Chevy Chase)

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hehe, I can't quite remember that!

[@davidgaines9892]

Thanks for your take on the new single! Friday can’t get here soon enough 🤘 Not sure which of the two covers I prefer, but both look pretty cool to me.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

You're very welcome, David! Glad to see you're buzzed about the imminent new Priest banger. How did you feel about Firepower? 😊👊🎃

[@davidgaines9892]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Easily their best overall album since “Painkiller”. Hard to pick a fave from it, but I’ll go with “Spectre”. I’ve been a fan of Sneap’s production since Skinlab’s 1997 debut (especially his work with Nevermore). Hard to believe it will be six full years between “Firepower” and “Invincible Shield”.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Gah, yes, I wish I'd mentioned Spectre as one of my favourite tracks from that album. I tend to film my videos as if they're livestreams, when occasionally I should slow down and take time to pore over album tracks, for instance. 😆 Yes, it's quite disorientating, the enormous gap between albums. 😯 What are your fave Priest albums? Painkiller is one, I'm guessing. 😊🎃👊

[@davidgaines9892]

@@PossessedByMetal666 My Top 5 Priest Albums 🤘 1. Screaming For Vengeance 2. Sad Wings Of Destiny 3. Stained Class 4. British Steel 5. Defenders Of The Faith I love "Painkiller", but not enough to rank it in my Top 5.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Love it, thanks David - great to see! And in order too. Marvellous. Great albums, all. 👊🎃 Which other bands would you like to see featured on Possessed By Metal?

[@JonnyBlade]

Faulkner is an amazing guitarist.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

He sure is, Jonny! By the way, am going live in 45 minutes to talk Priest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmjWpZd7dtx4mc0

[@BlackChromeJamTracks]

Subbed. New Priest is always a good thing

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there, thanks for giving Possessed By Metal a chance - much appreciated. There are various playlists you can explore if you feel so inclined. 😊🎃👊 What are your fave Priest records?

[@BlackChromeJamTracks]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Defenders, Vengence, Painkiller, Sad Wings

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Super solid choices! 👊 Would also love to hear which other bands you'd like to see me cover on this channel.

[@BlackChromeJamTracks]

My big three bands are Priest, Sabbath and Motörhead Cheers!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

That is a solid gold big three! 👊

[@irishcountryman4866]

Been listening to Priest for years. Amazing to think theyre still producing new music. Enjoy them while theyre still here.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there! Thanks for commenting. I know, you're right - we're so lucky that such a long-running band are still around AND still making great music. 👊🎃☺ What are your fave three Priest records?

[@irishcountryman4866]

​@@PossessedByMetal666Nostradamus is definitely up there with my fave top 3 Stained Class/Redeemer of Souls and Painkiller. I think Nostradamus gets a lot of bad reviews but I loved it.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@irishcountryman4866 Wow, nice - it's great to see some love for a couple of these lesser-praised Priest records!

[@irishcountryman4866]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Do you feel they have another album in them?

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@irishcountryman4866 After this new one? I certainly hope so. Provided, perhaps, that they don't leave it another six years. 👀 You can see how it will be very tempting for them to reach that 20th studio album!

[@jamisongugino2887]

I can't wait !! WISH it was next week!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

I love the excitement! Feels so good to have brand new Priest coming. And now it's only three days till Panic Attack arrives this Friday. What's your favourite Priest record? 🤔😊👊🎃

[@747jono]

Cannot wait for this need deluxe edition cheers great video.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Thank you! And yes, all the formats and stuff looks amazing. I discovered that a company called EMP have an exclusive pink vinyl edition of the album, and added that to the video description. 👀😯

[@MaybeHarvey]

I didn’t know you had a metal channel lol, I’ve been subbed to the doctor who one for a while. Have waited six years for this album

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there! Ah, y'know, I probably should mention it a bit more on the Who channel. :D Maybe I'll do that now, in fact! Great to hear from you over here too! And yes, how exciting, eh? ☺🎃👊

[@sabbathtribute]

Panic Attack is excellent!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there. Ah brilliant - so glad you like it! What are your 3 fave Priest records? 👊🎃

[@sabbathtribute]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Unleashed in the East. Stained Class. Sin After Sin.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Old school class! 👊😊🎃

[@MichaelLynch1]

Saw Priest on British Steel tour in 1980 at Hammersmith Odeon , they were awseome and that was a crazy year for Rock/Metal, AC/DC Back in Black and Iron Maiden 1st album just Legendary Epic Rock Albums

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Wow Michael, that must have been such an amazing experience. Were they full of energy at the Hammy O? 🎃👊

[@drummerw17]

Excellent amazing album 🤟👍🤜🥁🤛👍🤟

[@MightyJonE]

JP’s guitarist, Downing, used to live, or maybe still does live, in my town. He used to own the golf course and stately home, Astbury House, but both were sold around 2018. Led Zep’s Robert Plant lives a couple of miles out of town too, unless he’s moved since. Kev (Billy) Adams from Dexy’s also lives in town as he’s from here. A few other well-known musicians have been known to pop into the pubs in town

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Wow, you basically live in Rock World, Jon! Great to hear from you. 👊☺🎃

[@MightyJonE]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Rock World! I like it 🤣 You could say living rock/pop music was indeed a big part of my life 😉

[@shariquinn7679]

I would absolutely die if I saw KK I absolutely love him always have always will.

[@eylongreenberg7629]

After you talked about the liner notes in 98 live meltdown I rushed to my CD and was very intrigued to see your name in there. cool to hear about the new single and was wondering how you had access to hear it before its release... anyways keep up the good work

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there! Yes, it was amazing to get to write sleeve notes for my favourite trad metal band (alongside Dio). I was able to hear Panic Attack yesterday because I'm a journalist and Sony gave me online access to it. 😊 What are your fave Priest records? 👊🎃😊

[@yoiamhere4737]

Besides maybe demolition, i dont think priest has made a bad album. I cant wait for this!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there, so glad you're excited. What are your fave three Priest records? 🎃👊😊

[@yoiamhere4737]

@@PossessedByMetal666 oh man I'd have to go with the holy trinity haha. Vengeance, Defenders and Painkiller!

[@Sara_Kane]

Demolition is a very uneven, inconsistent record, but I do love some of the songs on it.

[@Sara_Kane]

No way, I grew up reading Kerrang!, that mag helped me much on my journey of discovery about metal! One thing I really wanted to know about the new Priest record, is whether Andy Sneap would be playing any lead breaks on it. He played lead in both Sabbat and Hell, so he is more than capable of adding his own flavour to the mix. Priest's twin axe attack is so essential to their sound, I really hope Andy was allowed to contribute in that department! Your thoughts on "Panic Attack" have me even more pumped up for the track now, thanks Jason!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there Sara! Great to hear from you - and especially that Kerrang! helped keep you on the korrekt metal path. 😄 And yes, that is an interesting question about Andy's studio contribution. I'm not sure we even found out how much he did on Firepower, so we may never know! Really pleased that my thoughts on Panic Attack have made you even more thrilled for Friday! What are your three fave Priest records? 👊☺🎃

[@Sara_Kane]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Yep, I have Kerrang! to thank for putting me onto legends like Annihilator, and Nuclear Assault! 👍 Many of the Priest records with Glenn and K.K. had lead break credits in the album booklet/sleeve, though that hasn't happened since Richie joined. Andy is really underrated as a guitarist, I feel. I think not utilising his playing in the studio would be an unfortunate oversight, especially when twin leads have been such a cornerstone of the Priest sound, pretty much from the beginning. My 3 fave Priest records? I love all their albums to varying degrees (And "Jugulator" is underrated as hell!) but my top 3 would probably be Sad Wings, Stained Class and Screaming For Vengeance. 🎃🎸

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Yes indeed, Jugulator holds plenty of delights - not least among them Bullet Train! Thanks for your top 3 albums. 🤔 Now... are you CERTAIN you don't just like albums that begin with S? 😄 Are your favourite Slayer albums South Of Heaven and Seasons In The Abyss?

[@Sara_Kane]

@@PossessedByMetal666 "Bullet Train" is probably in my top 10 Priest tracks, the intensity of that song is off the scale! The blazing twin lead trade-off section, plus Tim screaming over the charging guitars as the song reaches it's conclusion is simply metal at it's finest! I've long since abandoned all hope of Priest ever playing it live with Rob, but I'd love to see K.K and Tim wheeling it out with K.K.'s Priest, that, and "Cathedral Spires"! Yes, I am certain, though funnily enough, my 4th fave Priest album is "Sin After Sin". hehe 🙃 Nope, my top 5 Slayer records are "Hell Awaits", "South Of Heaven", "Show No Mercy", "Reign In Blood", and the highly underrated "Divine Intervention".

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@Sara_Kane Is Dittohead omDivine Intervention? That's one of my fave post-South Of Heaven Slayer tracks.

[@DeanSmith3935]

Great! we got two Priest style bands now to choose from or enjoy them both. Will you be doing a review of KK'S Priest too? Fantastic live band.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

I need to catch up with the new KK! It's great that he's making music too, as you say. 🎃👊

[@DeanSmith3935]

Seen them 4 times now and there Awesome! and I've been a big J.P fan since 83. "One more Shot of Glory" off The Sinner Rides Again is being considered for a Grammy. 🤘

[@RVPMatt123]

Welp, time to familiarise myself with more Priest content before the album comes out!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

This can only be a good thing! 😄 Whereabouts in their discography do your listening gaps mainly lie? 🎃☺👊

[@RVPMatt123]

@PossessedByMetal666 Basically their deep cuts. I've listened to a good majority of their hits but I haven't reached the level of a full fan yet so I wanna change that before the album drops!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@RVPMatt123 Loving that aim! I can definitely see myself doing a Priest deep cuts video, so feel free to subscribe if you haven't already. 😄👊🎃

[@RVPMatt123]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Don't worry, I did so as soon as I was on this video. I knew I recognised you from somewhere and immediately I remembered your Doctor Who videos on your other channel. Subbed to that as well!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@RVPMatt123 Oh great, thank you! Great to have people signed up to both. I started out making metal videos for the other channel, but the whole thing just felt too broad. KZbin seems to prefer pretty targeted channels!

[@darrenenders-d4h]

I wonder if they're going to be combining thrash metal and heavy metal Union with all metal and punk

[@PossessedByMetal666]

I love it when Priest throw in a bit of thrash! Was so excited when I first heard Leather Rebel on the Painkiller album. 🎃👊

[@mephistopheles1949]

Lovechild of my 2 favorite albums? Can't wait to hear it! I hope the entire album goes the same way. I have to admit that I was bit worried when I heard Rob talk about the album and say the word "progressive" but this video cleared those doubts entirely. I don't know if it was Richie joining the band or who made the decisions but I absolutely love what they have produced after he joined the band. Redeemer of Souls was awesome, Firepower was one of my favorites and I sure think that this will be yet another banger. Here's hoping that we'll get at least 20th studio album before the inevitable retirement happens. They are still going strong!🤘

[@PossessedByMetal666]

That is my hope too - the 20th record. It must be SO tempting for the band to reach that milestone! Glad my video has eased your fears about the new record. Can't wait for you to hear Panic Attack - come back and let me know what you think! I may look to do a livestream on Friday, to gauge fans' reaction.

[@mephistopheles1949]

2 words: METAL GOD. Holy hell what he has done to his voice, did he time travel back to the early 80's to record the vocals?? Ripper is sounding fantastic with KK's Priest but Rob did just show that he has plenty left in the tank and why he is called the Metal God. My god.. And the guitar solos.. Richie and Glenn delivered the goods as always. Can't wait for more singles and the album!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hooray, so glad you're into it! 😊🎃👊

[@JayTor2112]

I'm glad Glenn is on the album, it would be hard to get excited over a new Priest record without beither original guitarist.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there. I think you're right. The involvement of Tipton feels pretty key. What are your favourite Priest records? 😊🎃👊

[@jonluxton705]

Jason, Great vid mate! I've followed your work from the early days and always trusted your reviews & opinions. I'm a big PRIEST fan & agree that I'm always nervous about each new release to see what they've come up with and to make sure they haven't let me down! Re: Invincible Shield I like the title (although I keep wanting to call it "Invisible Touch" and wonder why they have named it after a sanitary product!) The cover is OK: I like the colouring, I always think that the best Priest covers are the simple ones: Stained Class, Killing Machine, British Steel, SFV, Firepower. I like the colourful ones (why do metal t-shirts always have to be black?!) I like Mark Wilkinson' as an artist but his album covers are a little too messy for me: the only one that really works is Nostradamus as it matches the style of the music. The extra artwork for this one looks interesting too. I agree with you regarding the song titles: I think they should release the name of each track one a day. I'm pleased that "Panic Attack" is good, the love the intro which does sound a bit "proggy" but will obviously lead into something more metal. I think the sound/production is brilliant and the drum sound, on that intro, is really interesting: it reminds me of the drum sound that Les Binks got on that live BBC radio recording from 1978 (which I'm sure you've heard). Anyway, I've subscribed etc and looking forward to future shows from you. Best wishes, Jon

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there Jon! What a lovely comment, thank you - it's always really nice to be remembered and trusted. :) You're right - the Panic Attack intro does indeed sound a bit proggy, but the rest is anything but! I wonder if it will open the album, actually. Thanks so much for subscribing! Which other bands would you like to see me make videos about? ☺👊🎃

[@jonluxton705]

I’m probably not the right person to ask because 90% of the stuff I listen to is Priest. However, I rotate the other 10% between a whole variety of stuff: AC/DC, UFO, Vardis, Extreme, Thin Lizzy, Blue Oyster Cult, Volbeat,Ghost, Angel etc Plus loads of others! Topics you could consider: Priest support bands (I love Bonfire’s Fireworks album) Best live albums Best stage productions Can’t think of any others off the top of my head but will get back to you when they come to me!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Great stuff, thanks @@jonluxton705! One Priest video I'm considering is Ranking Judas Priest's Album Opening Tracks. What do you think?

[@jonluxton705]

Yes that sounds an interesting comparison piece. You might also look at the the second tracks which always seem very similar to me. Another one could be the last tracks on each album.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Yes, closing tracks would also be good. I always have such a sense of extra anticipation about closing songs on a metal album

[@JIF882]

I also heard that they're going back to Sad Wings Of Destiny/Sin After Sin sound, but with a modern touch. Also, isn't Tom Allom involved in this one again?

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hi there! I hadn't heard that, about Tom. If I had to guess, which I do, then maybe the odd track will have that older vibe. 🤔🤔🎃👊

[@shariquinn7679]

I've been a priest fan for 40 years, they are my favorite band and always will be. I love all albums except with Ripper, I don't listen to those, say what you will but I'm a Halford girl.. I'm so excited to hear the new album, the last show I saw was 2019 in DC firepower . I will say I miss original line up, and wished the bs with KK didn't happen, him and Richie together would kill it 🤘🤘🤘🤘 but I'm still glad we have our priest still around..can't wait to hear it 🤘🤘🤘

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there Shari! Great to hear from you, such a long-time Priest fan! Aren't we lucky to still have them around AND making great new material. What are your three favourite Priest albums? 👊🎃☺

[@shariquinn7679]

​@PossessedByMetal666 I am so psyched to still have them around, and so excited to hear the new album, my favorite 3 Priest albums? Ooh so many great albums it's hard but I think Sad Wings of Destiny, Point of Entry, Sin after Sin. I really love them all.. I really like Nostradamus even though people are so eh about it, I think there's maybe 2 songs on entire album I don't like but I really like that album. .what are your 3 favorites?

[@PossessedByMetal666]

You know, I would be hard pressed to pick three... but Defenders would be one of them. Which is funny, because for years I much preferred Screaming. Those albums really are like brother and sister, aren't they. Great to see you standing for the underdog in Nostradamus! 👊 Which other bands would you like to see me cover on this channel? 🎃

[@shariquinn7679]

​@PossessedByMetal666 I love pretty much all of their albums I love Rocka Rolla..there's just nobody that can match the boys!!!! Other bands hmm I haven't really listened to alot lately but I had recently gotten. Into Amon Amarth, I really like them, I like Sabaton, Love Primal Fear, Scheepers with that voice 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Thank you. Ahhh, is that Ralf S? I loved his work with Gamma Ray.

[@vinaymulukutla358]

I deciphered one of the titles as The Serpent and The King. I could be wrong but it looked like that. Feel free to delete this comment if you wish. I can’t wait for Panic Attack to come out tomorrow! Thank you for doing this review

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Interesting, cheers Vinay! I think there's no harm in a bit of fun song title speculation. 😊 And you're very welcome - glad you enjoyed the video! What are your favourite 3 Priest records? 🎃👊

[@vinaymulukutla358]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Hi! Those would be Defenders, Painkiller and Ram It Down. That's a very tough question to answer but if it came down to it, it would be those three. Loved the Ripper era too! Today we get our taste of Panic Attack finally! Am Subscribing to you!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

​@@vinaymulukutla358Great choices, Vinay - it's always nice to see some love for Ram It Down. So you're loving Panic Attack? Thank you for the sub! 🎃👊

[@vinaymulukutla358]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Absolutely loving it. It's Priest, they always deliver finely crafted metal but yes, this song for me pretty much merges the Earth-shattering heaviness of Firepower with the complexity and dynamics of Painkiller and the screaming anger of Hellrider. I loved Ram It Down from the second I bought it. Hard As Iron is one of their most brutal songs and Blood Red Skies is just a progressive metal jewel before the age of prog metal.

[@oldboo-urnsy]

Class idea for a channel considering your background, solid video. Subbed. Quick q - is the 30 second teaser we heard in the announcement trailer the intro to panic attack? Have a good one. Cheers.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there Stewart, thanks for the kind words and for subbing! Hope you enjoy my back catalogue and hopefully the videos to come too. Yes, that is indeed the intro to Panic Attack. 😊👊🎃

[@oldboo-urnsy]

Love to hear it, I'll look forward to more content then!@@PossessedByMetal666

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Which other bands would you most like to see me cover on the channel? Great to get an idea of what subscribers want. :)

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

"Invisible" is a cool kick ass song from Pat Benatar.

[@alexandreknapen946]

I’m super hypped now 😊 thank you

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there! This is my favourite type of comment. I really wanted this video to reassure fans and boost their excitement. 🎃👊 What are your 3 favourite Priest records, Alexandre?

[@alexandreknapen946]

@@PossessedByMetal666 You did great 👍 One more day haha. My top 3 Priest album is : 1. DOTF 2. PAINKILLER 3. UNLEASHED IN THE EAST (SWOD if you only wants studio) And yours ?

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Thank you! Great list. I need to give my own Top 3 some more thought! It is very difficult, isn't it. Panic Attack is now available to hear, by the way!

[@michbenny1363]

This is great. We get KK Priest and now Judas Priest material.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

That's true, isn't it - one positive aspect of KK's split from Priest! I need to hear his new album, actually - how are you liking it? 👊🎃☺

[@tonipolkki4728]

It is a pity that KK's band don't work for me because of weak lyrics and over all shallowness of music.

[@michbenny1363]

@@tonipolkki4728 The lyrical content is cheesy compared to a bind like Iron Maiden, but with Priest, theses days I don't pay attention to the lyrics.

[@madlynx1818]

I love classic Priest. To me that’s the epic classic Sad Wings of Destiny and Sin After Sin, Stained, Hell Bent and around British Steel and MTV they started slipping to me. Each album thereafter I always felt were mostly filler stuff with one or two pretty cool ones but…… I never listened to Firepower but I’m definitely going to check it out after this video. As I will when this new one comes out. My favorite band sense about 2009 has been SkeletonWitch. I wonder if you’ve ever listened, like ‘listened’ to them (first four albums with original singer, they’re different now). Good video, thanks 🤟🤟

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there! Makes me happy, that my video has inspired you to check out Firepower. Would love to hear what you make of Traitor's Gate and No Surrender in particular. And you know, I don't think I've heard Skeleton Witch at all! Love the name, though, and will have to check them out. See, you've inspired me too. 🎃👊😊

[@GojkoJosic]

Yes to JP albums ranking video!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Thank you - noted! 😊👊🎃

[@747jono]

Just subscribed mate Cheers

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Into the labyrinth! Thanks so much. I'll try to make it worth your while. What are some bands you'd like to see me cover on Possessed By Metal? 🎃👊

[@747jono]

@PossessedByMetal666 Cheers I am a melodic death metal fanatic Amon Amarth, Amorphis, Insomnium Rotting Christ Wolfheart etc. Progressive Metal Fates Warning Dream Theater etc. Black metal mainly solo projects and atmospheric bands. Not AOR and melodic rock bored with all Frontiers projects all sound the same. And still like the classics Sabbath Maiden etc. Like Symphonic metal Nightwish Etc. Big power metal fan Rhapsody of Fire Huge Helloween, Gamma Ray Primal Fear Rage etc. 6,000 cds 300 vinyls Cheers hope this gives you some ideas . Thanks mate

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Thank you! That's quite a list. And 6K CDs is seriously impressive. I recently find myself getting more into CDs than vinyl, for some reason.🎃👊

[@JohnRoybal-yd5qn]

It's very scary to think that ALL THESE YEARS (trying to make us all sound old... since these guys are in their 70's now).... to think that THIS BAND can still showing what METAL truly is. If my memory serves me correctly (at the "old" age of 51... lol) METAL is about being OVER THE TOP ATTITUDE. Listen to "Panic Attack" and tell me truly would you disagree with this comment. Thank you for putting your video out and showcasing what METAL is... taken from my METAL radio show.... "ITS NOT JUST MUSIC.... ITS ATTITUDE!!"

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there! I agree wholeheartedly. It's great that a veteran band like Priest can still be Delivering The Goods in 2023 and beyond. 🎃👊 what are your favourite 3 Priest records?

[@PossessedByMetal666]

What a great reply! You should start a blog of metal memories and publish this comment as the first post. Great stuff. 👊👊😊🎃

[@JohnRoybal-yd5qn]

I accidentally deleted my post... here it is again lol Now indeed that's a question that would be the toughest that rates with naming my daughters. Top 3... boy!! Being Invincible isn't out yet that narrows it down a bit (lol). #3 for me would have to be Screaming For Vengeance. I was only in the 4th grade when this album hits shelves. But do recall going to K-Mart one day and my eyes fixated on the album cover. Of course my parents had no intention on buying it for me so I ended up using my own allowance to do so (through a friend's mom). Once I had it I honestly looked at it for I don't remember how many hours. It wasn't until my bedtime that I finally broke the wrapper and placed that cassette in my walkman (here I go again showing my "age" (lol). Holy shit!!!! I almost fell out of my bed. Being raised in home of inspirational/country music I was not expecting something like I did that night. I know there was something about that album cover that was hiding something that was going to change my life forever. It was there I ended up having to find more on this band!! #2 is a HUGE toss up thank in part to earlier investigation and searching for the beginnings of where this band came from. Upon investigating for something more about this band comes the finding for very beginning (and no I am talking about Rocka Rolla... lol). Taking Sabbath's beginnings and thrown a complete and intensified energy and attitude with it Sad Wings of Destiny showed me right where the foundation of this band began. Sad Wings showed me where I was I destined to make my own in regards to music of this style. Metal become mine and mine alone in my home. THE #1 Judas Priest recorded was released when I was about to leave for Europe in 1990. Of course I am talking about the face-melting Painkiller!!! Motherf@$!er!!!! There is no question that now being a long time fan of Judas Priest that this album was simply UNBELIEVABLE. Everything on this record was completely devastating as Priest once showed they are to considered some of originators of our loved genre. Especially with Pantera and other notables were released in the same year, Priest made an album that they indeed put out the same type of energy even if they were the veteran band they were. I might also include that while I respect Dave Holland in the earlier albums, Scott Travis is an effin' animal taking the sound of Judas Priest to a whole new level!! There is NO DOUBT others could have been on this TOP 3. But in regards to impact on this die-hard, mercury blooded metalhead life, these records definitely carved the path (along with TONS of bands) in which I still happily on to this very day. Dare anyone say that today's music is where it is?? Priest continues to defy, show and create some of the purest form of metal imaginable... clean, crunchy and completely attitude driven. METAL at its finest!!!

[@JohnRoybal-yd5qn]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Thanks I appreciate you saying that. I am looking into that now. How about you... what are your TOP 3 Priest records??

[@stephenroberts8964]

I'm not keen on the new record cover, it's too colourful, but I really like the new single.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there Stephen! Glad you like Panic Attack. What a banger! 🎃👊

[@weedwhackerman]

I love the colours on the album cover, it for some reason reminds me of ram it down lol

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there! Interesting comparison - and I think I can see what you mean. Maybe it's a similar sort of colour approach! What are your 3 favourite Priest albums? ☺👊🎃

[@irishcountryman4866]

The serpent and the king is another track on the album

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Ah yes, I've seen that suggested on another channel. 🤔

[@achjo123456]

Well I love Painkiller and I love Firepower, so their child could be new love as well..:-)

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hehe, I hope so! It's just a rough guide, and I'll be interested to hear how much you agree, come Friday. :) What are your favourite Priest albums? (Painkiller and Firepower? 😄) 👊☺🎃

[@achjo123456]

@@PossessedByMetal666Hello buddy, surely, I can come back and let you know..:-) My total favorite Priest album is Nostradamus in fact. In my opinion I consider weakest Priest album Redeemer of Souls but Firepower is awesome again so that I truly believe this record will rule..:-) What about yours favorites?

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Nostradamus? Cool. Always nice to hear someone sticking up for the underdogs! :) My faves are pretty mainstream and 80s - British Steel, Screaming, Defenders, Painkiller... ☺👊

[@davidknichal6629]

@@achjo123456 I honestly can't believe sombody picked up Nostradamus as his fav album by JP. Its an UTTERLY BRILLIANT album. Yeah its not perfect by any means, BUT...

[@achjo123456]

@@PossessedByMetal666Yep, I love all of these as well of course. But Nostradamus to me is really great story and more like movie or book or somoething like that. I can go deep into the album. Its not for headbanging like e.g. Freewheel burning..it is just great music experience with amazing singing and guitar solos..:-) But I listen soundtracks a lot in general so thats probably why this album is so dear to me. I completely understand that if someone just like Rapid Fire and The Sentinel then Nostradamus does not work that way..But this is basically why I love Priest, you never know exactly how the album will sound..:-)

[@jms980]

I didn't view this to be sold on whatever email list or your other ventures

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Sorry about that, Jim. Are you wearing a monocle, by any chance? Because reading your message, I totally pictured you in a monocle. 🧐

[@PossessedByMetal666]

More seriously, though, I'm glad you said this, because it made me trim back a couple of the promo segments of this video. When you're making a video it can be hard to gain perspective on what's too long or short. Thanks for your feedback! 🎃👊

[@larsne]

Looking forward to this. Only gripe is their decision to keep Sneap as the producer - dont get me wrong he is a very good producer and he knows how to get that searing guitar sound but he also does work for Saxon and Accept and it gets a bit samey.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there! Okay, that's an interesting point. Andy does seem to have dominion over all of trad metal at the moment! Glad you're looking forward to the album, though. What are your three fave Priest records? 👊☺🎃

[@TonyFromSyracuse101]

its always nice to get anything with Rob singing on it, but they havent sounded like "Judas Priest" for a long time. listening to the newer stuff there really is no trace of the band that put out love bites or you've got another thing coming. then traditional priest style heavy chord based songs have now given way to irona maiden style lead riff song based progressions and the continual use of also the iron maiden style rolling drums on so many tracks as of late. well I guess this is what happens when you have 2 new guitarists writing the bulk of the new stuff. I of course will buy it but...its just not priest.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey Tony, thanks for your thoughts! I must admit I can't relate to them, but it's always good to hear other perspectives. Will be interesting to see if you still feel the same after hearing the new record. I just posted my epic review of it on the channel. 😊🤘

[@mrmaxaxl]

The colors are WAY too oversaturated! Hurts the eyes.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

But isn't metal supposed to hurt? 😄😊👊

[@mrmaxaxl]

@@PossessedByMetal666 😄. Mm. My favorite album cover and album will always be Ram it Down! Also Painkiller and Metal Works. Those covers are freakin' amazing to look at! Especially the vinyl versions. Before CGI folks!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

I know what you mean. 🤔 As I say in the video, there was more going on in those covers you mention. But every once in a while, I think it's good for a cover to just be one thing. Great to meet a fellow Ram It Down fan - Hard As Iron is one of the ultimate Priest deep cuts, right?

[@mrmaxaxl]

@@PossessedByMetal666 And the title trak: superfast with insane melodic guitar solos in the middle! Also: Blood Red Skies, Heavy Metal etc. Rob's voice is at it's absolute peak on this album imo. Clean, high and just pure metal! Love it :) Even the cheesy ones like Come and Get it and Monsters of Rock. The last one is quite unusual with Rob singing in a lower register. I have a soft spott for 80's metal in general. How about you? your favorite priest album(s)? Keep making these cool videos!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@mrmaxaxl Cor yeah, Blood Red Skies and Heavy Metal are great songs. And yes, even the cheesier tunes are fun. Let's see: my Priest faves tend to be from the 80s onwards, although I of course appreciate Sad Wings Of Destiny a great deal. British Steel, Screaming, Defenders, Painkiller, Firepower... what a line-up, right?

[@davidknichal6629]

Well cover.....you know...I like Sabaton and guys probably too. Tbh I expected something more sophisticated that harkens back to the 70's. This album cover art looks too polished but teaser was more than promising

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there David! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. How do you feel about the album title? 🤔

[@davidknichal6629]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Well I am probably gonna be a naysayer...think its lil bit childish, but as I said its just me. Other people love it so...🤷‍♂️ music should be the only thing that counts. Thank your for this vid 👍

[@PossessedByMetal666]

You are so welcome, sir! I love Priest and it's amazing to me that this is the first video about them I've made for my channel.

[@scottcrawford4148]

Richie Faulkner is a great addition to the band.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

He sure is! 😊🤘

[@marcpaters0n]

Planet Rock has gone down the swannie has it? A bit like Retrofied Magazine that I used to write for. Bummer. Nice to see Judas Priest are still kicking arse though. 🤟🤟

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hi Marc! Yes, sadly PR went down about two years ago. Damn, I liked the sound of Retrofied - when did that end? Sorry you lost your gig there. 👊

[@marcpaters0n]

They started during lockdown, but didn't survive. It was all retro stuff: toys, VHS, games etc. I wrote for them about various things, one of my faves was about Fighting Fantasy books. Hey ho. 😕

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Does seem odd that a mag like that wouldn't do well, in this retro-keen age. Shame!

[@RockaRolla6969]

Groovy

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hehe, thank you. Cool username! :) 😊🎃👊

[@robchard908]

Please change your camera angle ... I've just spent the last ten minutes looking up your nose 😵‍💫

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there! Sure, I'll get right on that. 😄

[@robchard908]

@@PossessedByMetal666 nice show tho 👍

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@robchard908 Glad you enjoyed it, Rob! ☺ (places order for nose hair trimmer in the Amazon sale)

[@6thUser]

They should've actually made that shield and use photo as a cover. Since Nostradamus the artwork is more of the same style.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there! That would certainly have been a nice call back to say, British Steel, using a photo. Although I guess Point Of Entry was a photo... was it? 🤔🤔

[@6thUser]

@@PossessedByMetal666 yeah, both versions were! But imagine a real shield with fine details, real sparks and fire, done by a good photographer with good lighting and color. But I'll take the cartoon artwork if the music is great, that's what's most important 🤘😊

[@PossessedByMetal666]

I hear you! And I can see what you mean. Are you a fan of Saxon's Destiny album cover, by any chance? 😊

[@6thUser]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Hahaha good call! Yeah Saxon rules 😁

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@6thUser They so do! I actually need to go back and re-evaluate Destiny, because I don't have good memories of that period of their career 🤔🤔

[@nedslade666]

Definitely looks like it says Gates of Hell. Good eye!!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

It's possible, that's all I'm sayin'. 😉 Thanks for watching - and watching closely, ha! What are your three fave Priest records? 👊👊🎃🎃☺

[@nedslade666]

@@PossessedByMetal666There are so many good ones! Tough to choose, but if pressed, I’d probably go with Screaming for Vengeance and Defenders of the Faith. Favorite song goes to “The Rage”!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@nedslade666 You know, I never fully appreciated The Rage until a couple of years ago. Think I used to judge it solely on the opening unusual riff and skipped forward, which was a crime! Great song. What a huge, towering chorus, right?

[@nedslade666]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Yeah, it’s a weird one with that sorta ska/reggae feel in parts, but Rob’s performance and the lyrics are just unbelievable. I think when I first heard it, that oddness was what caught my ear. The line, “Is pain better than the grave,” is about as good as it gets!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Yes, that is tremendous. And now I want to hear the song again. Will add it to my Amazon Music playlist! ☺👊🎃

[@David29497]

Im cautious optimistic

[@benedictdonald4338]

Me, too. The last two have been quite weak. I Assume that’s due to Tipton’s absence and the lack of KK. No one there to actually write interesting songs.

[@David29497]

@@benedictdonald4338 i did like that album i forgot what they called it with Battle Cry on it alright but yes i sadly agree with you 100 percent

[@PossessedByMetal666]

That sounds like a good, balanced way to be! What are your fave Priest records? 😊👊🎃

[@David29497]

@@PossessedByMetal666 too hard to choose favorites but if i had too everything up untill Point Of Entry. Everything else ive hreard from them i still like a lot though.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@david29497 hehe, is that everything up until and INCLUDING Point Of Entry? 😆 Quite a low key album, that one, isn't it, but still with a couple of crackers on there!

[@ariskaraiskos8079]

I feel meh. How would you feel if maiden wrote an album without Dave, Adrian and Janick wrote a single note?

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hello there! Well, as I say in the video, Glenn has been very much involved with the writing. 🎃👊

[@brian770]

YOU SHOULD TRY TO GET A BIT CLOSER TO THE CAMERA......

[@PossessedByMetal666]

THANKS BRIAN, I'LL GIVE THAT A TRY 😆

[@Ziomaletto]

Dude, I know we're past the Covid panic, but your face is too close to camera for my comfort.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there Z! Yes, I think I overdid some of those close-ups. 😆 All good feedback - cheers! 🎃☺👊

[@RallyRam-kt2ff]

Ok as a 40 year fan of Judas Priest Panick Attack sounds like a over produced mess to me it makes me nervous about the whole album being a disappointment because I know they don't like to fix shit I will give the whole album a listen when released and I'm crossing my fingers it's nothing like this one song Panic attack It SOUNDS like there's somthing missing Downing at the Judas Priest Studios🤣🤣🤣 pun intended by the way KK's Priest just released their new album and it sounds like old Judas Priest to me probably due to One Phenominal Guitarist that used to play in Judas Priest

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. What are your three favourite Priest records? 🎃👊

[@RallyRam-kt2ff]

@@PossessedByMetal666 It's really hard for me but I'll try Sad wings of destiny still gives chills I mean victim of changes is a cult classic along with dreamer deceiver they both still give me chills when I listen to them and I love Playing it LOUD Defenders of the Faith is another one it was my first Priest Album its a Timeless classic for me The Sentinal Heavy Duty Freewheel Burning and Jaw Breaker are favorites on that one and I'd have to pick Painkiller those are my three Favorites But I do own every single Album up to Fire Power Redemer of souls could have been better but the sound of the Album wasn't good I'm not talking about how the songs were played or made I'm talking about the recording quality it just sucks needs to be Fixed or remastered

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Thanks for the cool and detailed answer! Nice to meet a fellow Jawbreaker fan - what a deep cut! And yes, I agree on Redeemer - the band had lost their way in one or two respects.

[@RallyRam-kt2ff]

@@PossessedByMetal666 Lost their way!?!? Sombody blindfolded them and Poked their eyes out!!!!!

[@svenbudde7530]

OMG... your face is coming out of the screen. 🙄 Panic Attack is full of quotes from Painkiller... also reminds me of Turbo

[@PossessedByMetal666]

This video was actually filmed in 3D. 😆🎃 Glad you like the song!

[@lllovegunlll7907]

I think the new lp cover is too colorful. I'd make it darker.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there, I can understand that POV. Would be interesting to see that alt take, but I do love the colours.

[@bobdrinks]

JESUS CHRIST RETIRE ALREADY!

[@PossessedByMetal666]

How old do you think I AM?!? 🤣

[@bobdrinks]

I meant the band.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@bobdrinks 😆😆🤣 Are you not keen on Priest these days then, sir? Not a fan of Firepower? 🤔

[@ronbartkowiak3459]

Can't help it, I hate the cover. Reminds me of he man and castle greyskull.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there Ron! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 😊👊 See, I've always rather liked Castle Greyskull. 😆 What are your favourite Priest records? 🎃

[@antoniomartimartinez]

bla , bla bla

[@PossessedByMetal666]

☺🎃👊

[@larrym5120]

11 minutes of hearing a bloke run his mouth. No music. Clickbait.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Sorry you feel this way, Larry. But I'm curious: at what point did the thumbnail, title or video description seem to promise that you would actually hear a Priest song that isn't available until Friday? 🤔

[@larrym5120]

@@PossessedByMetal666 description. It was purposeful clickbait for views and you know it.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@larrym5120 I'd love for you to answer my question, Larry, because I'm really still quite curious about it. You mentioned the description... but which wording misled you?

[@larrym5120]

@@PossessedByMetal666 I answered your question I can't help it if you don't understand it. "How do you feel about the new single" you could have played if you wanted an answer.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

@@larrym5120 Still curious, funnily enough. Which exact words made you feel that you were going to hear a Priest song that has its official release this Friday, three or four days early on some guy's KZbin channel?

[@aceman3577]

I heard it's going to be a two record set

[@JonnyBlade]

OMG

[@Shadowking-oz5tb]

I'm not sure sneap is a good influence, just seems to make Priest more generic....

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Hey there! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I'm curious as to the way in which you feel Andy makes them more generic. Do you mean production, or songwriting, or both? 🤔

[@eymerichinquisitore9022]

Today's Priests have nothing to do with Painkiller. This is good power metal that I would see well played by Gamma Ray or Primal Fear not Priest. Rob long live he struggles: dubbed voices and choirs I hope the rest works better but I have doubts.

[@PossessedByMetal666]

Thanks for watching and sharing your point of view! 🙂🎃

[@Sara_Kane]

As true as that is, Painkiller was a massive influence on Primal Fear. Their first few records are pretty much tributes to that album. Primal Fear is like Painkiller era Priest, mixed with a little power metal in the classic Helloween tradition. And Gamma Ray is like classic Helloween with a dash of Painkiller added.