Seriously?! I’m Shocked By Judas Priest's New Song.

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Judas Priest have returned with another single called Crown of Horns from their upcoming album Invincible Shield. I adore Rob Halford as a vocalist, but I was a little shocked by what was missing in this song. What do you think?
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[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@sbombeck5419]

Bring it to Philly!

[@SuziQ.]

Did we kill the imposter? I reported it. It was only 11 minutes old. They’re getting to be a drag.

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

​@@SuziQ. I'm not sure there's much a channel can do as they're usually spambots, more will always pop up. I imagine they annoy Jenny and Justin even more than us 😂

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[@SuziQ.]

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[@frankperricone2065]

It's just amazing how Rob Halford being over 70 and his voice is still the best Metal voice there is.

[@Invictus13666]

Except for Bruce Dickinson.

[@frankperricone2065]

@@Invictus13666 Close but in my opinion Halford is better. Halford is 7 years older then Dickinson.

[@garyb-1975]

Robocop?........Metal voice

[@michaelwills1926]

baby blood and lots of it

[@buffalobillsbasket122]

​@@Invictus13666Dickinson lost it years ago

[@bpuppy9109]

Seeing Glenn playing guitar makes me very happy

[@brade85]

Did you even actually watch this? Sad to say but he did not play a lick of guitar in this video or any of the others they have released lately. Video is 5:46 long and Glenn had a total of 19 seconds of screen time and 3 of those seconds were him walking in the door, and his right hand is purposefully hidden throughout and he only touched the strings 5 times to "chug-chug-chug-chug-chug" the E string , and the rest was very quick cuts of his left hand just holding the neck and not playing at all.

[@bobbyroot6140]

@@brade85 OR it’s just frikking awesome that Glenn is still a brother in the band, not letting his illness stop him from getting on with it, he’s not giving up and we all love that about him and his mates. Well, all of us except you, apparently 🙄

[@brade85]

I state undeniable verifiable facts about a video, and you interpret that as me not supporting Glenn? What a moronic interpretation and response! Triggered much? And I love how you use emojis to get your point across like a 12-year-old! Hahahaha!!!!@@bobbyroot6140

[@ChazinFl1]

@@bobbyroot6140 I LOVE Glenn, however this is almost turning into a "Weekend at Bernie's" situation. I agree with @brade85. This is all just fakery.

[@captainkirk70]

@@brade85 Yeah, it's just for show. But it's good to see him. Have they found a permanent replacement for him? It would be cool if they just brought KK back but it would be odd. I thought it was Glenn's wife that was keeping him from coming back? Everyone makes mistakes. Ride out with as many OGs as possible.

[@denisden934]

In 2024, it's great to see that Judas Priest is still going strong.

[@thxphotog]

Should you get a Flying V? Umm, yeah. Yesterday!

[@wonsworld61]

100%

[@thebridesmaids3652]

agree

[@GeoffSteeleAU]

It's a time when the word "need" isn't out of place imho

[@jimmyroberts3027]

Absolutely get a V & a Explorer 🤘

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

No way theyre awful. Explorers even worse.

[@mikewood9514]

You dont have to be a metal fan to realise this guys vocals are awesome

[@grantwallace1882]

If you read Rob's autobiography, you learn that he recorded three tracks with Stock, Aitken and Waterman. I would love to hear them. I love Judas Priest and my admiration of Mr Halford just grows the more I learn about him.

[@MariaFrancesca]

He didn't always do the thing in the old days either. Regardless of the lack of Banshee yells, I really liked this. I love Judas Priest, don't ask me to be objective! 😀

[@shellylavigne5913]

Crowns of horns… awesome

[@flatwavemike1269]

Simply, JP is still the best in the game. Forever carrying the torch for metal.

[@davidknichal6629]

In comparison to current Maiden they are flawless

[@angelaharris1167]

I'm just psyched that JUDAS PRIEST is releasing new stuff!

[@Johnny-re9kg]

"I call out to the world tonight, to raise your horns up high"...I forsee a great live moment with the crowd when they sing that on tour. Horns Up!

[@robertkennedy5414]

That was definitely written to be played live.

[@Mixen9408]

I expect to see a tons of mobile recordings of the band trying to get the audience to do it. :P

[@ChrisAndDeb606]

That line alone gave me chills.

[@chris-4566]

I saw Judas Priest in 1975 just about the time that their first album”Rocka Rolla” came out. They were an unknown band and only about 50 people turned up so we all stood between the front row seats and the stage. They were very loud and I was blown away by what I was seeing and hearing. I’m pleased to hear that they are still making great music and it looks like the original line up which is quite a feat.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

It's not the original line-up. Check JP's wiki entry. They've been through a lot of band members over the years.

[@Jonkerz77]

Rob Halford wasn´t even in the original lineup so, no it isn´t!

[@chris-4566]

@@ZiddersRooFurry It’s like the Beatles or Thin Lizzy. Nobody remembers the original line up, they just remember the best line up, the one that was most successful.

[@jerseyforhawks]

Do you recall if they played 'Run of the Mill' live?

[@ctrockstar7168]

Not even close

[@williampace6104]

"Should I get a Flying V?" Why is this even a fucking question!?! Please sir, YES!!

[@pseudosun]

👍Loyalty. They included Glenn Tipton

[@xxxYYZxxx]

As a casual JP fan my eyes were peeled wide open when I saw their classic performance at the US festival from the 80's. What a show! These guys are consummate pros, not drunk party animals playing sloppy on stage (like VH). JP is metal royalty, top of their class, and this sounds as good as anything they've ever done.

[@Marina-ot9jj]

I was there as well and you are so correct! 🤘

[@marcuslamb-bentley4492]

Great band...Remember being young and watching them live and he came out from under the drum kit on a motorbike.....i was blown away...there's nothing like rock n roll.

[@Babaziba]

I've been really impressed with the latest work of Iron Maiden and now Judas Priest. This is nuanced, mature, near-symphonic majesty by bands who, against odds and time, are at the height of their skills, imagination, power... I am happy to say I knew them when, and am even more in awe of them now.

[@popgibb3485]

I also think the new Maiden stuff is amazing! So glad to see Priest releasing real quality music as well!

[@markpr73]

Rush needs to be added to that list. Their last two studio discs were the most mature records in their entire catalog.

[@maf2001]

My mum took me to see Judas Priest on the British Steel tour in 1980 when I was 11. It was my first ever gig. To this day I still have a soft spot for them despite metal not being my preferred genre of music. The guitarists were great at doing that dual guitar thing and Rob Halford is just a legend! And there are lots of songs that don't include a banshee wail or even a little scream...

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

Marks and Spencer did a nice crown of prawns at Christmas.

[@SuziQ.]

😂

[@OklaZonie]

Underrated comment.

[@MariaFrancesca]

Smelled nice? 😅

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

​@@MariaFrancesca like prawns mostly 😂

[@Rocksarum]

🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐 🤣

[@RainerK.]

Should you get a Flying V? No. Should you get 2 Flying Vs? Hell yeah!

[@johnmcnulty1129]

Welcome back J, worth you're weight in gold to raise a smile. Always cracks me up when you immediately pick up the acoustic to "break it all down", whatever the genre ! :)

[@johnvon9268]

50 years later and Rob still sounds amazing, fantastic new album.

[@gmotionedc5412]

Love priest. Last album was killer!!

[@duanehole3390]

Ritchie Faulkner is so good!

[@stevel7798]

He'd better be. Otherwise George Lynch's endorsement doesn't ring true

[@painkiller1968]

If you have been listening to Priest for any time at all you'll know that they're not a one note band. They change it up. That's why I love them so much because they do just that.

[@leemark63]

You mentioned their "melody"...I think that's always been their strength. Once again Justin your insight is awesome!

[@durrr123]

"should I get a flying V" what a ridiculous question. OF COURSE

[@ercvalois8656]

HOORAY! For the Judas Priest! Mr. Halford is still kicking a**!

[@mikaellofgren7]

Hurray for Judas Priest🤣🤣 I love your channel.

[@cliveryder817]

I'm not a Priest fan but this is a good rocking tune. I just read Rob's autobiography. It's a fascinating read. Definitely recommend.

[@richardsmith2370]

When this sing first started I thought it was going to have a similar vibe to Iron Maiden’s “The Mercenary” because of the similar open string arpeggios and the main guitar riff having a similar melody to Bruce Dickinsons vocals of “Show them no fear, show them no pain.” Then when the verse began and the music strips down and I thought “Wow! Thats so reminiscent of something off Rocka Rolla or Sad Wings Of Destiny”. Then the arrangement of the intro riff supporting the chorus vocals and guitar solo brings the whole thing to resolve into a moment of enlightenment for the listener. Song writing at its finest. I saw Judas Priest live in Birmingham a few weeks ago and this song is amazing live.

[@SpaceFairyness]

🙌HOORAY for Judas Priest!🥳🤘🤘🤘

[@nicolajpedersen8506]

This song is incredible - its a grower not a show'er. The more i listen to this the more i love it. Its classic priest, but at the same time new

[@cooneyclooney]

I love your song break downs... I was fully waiting for the banshee wail, and was equally disappointed when it didn't happen. Thanks as always..

[@FatalArrivalMetal]

Awesome how great Rob still sounds! 🫶🤘💖

[@HighLifeRocker]

I just stumbled across your channel - loving it! Cheers!

[@robinwallace1399]

What a voice still😮

[@worryphree]

Justin, you so CRAZY!! I love how you always play the little Just Hawkins Rides Again theme. It never gets old. Gets me every time!

[@bazilbrushrocks]

I like to sing Judas Priest songs while doing yard work. Raking the lawn, raking the lawn

[@MariaFrancesca]

😂

[@mattgriffin2880]

JP. My first concert in 1984. Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo Michigan. Defenders Tour.

[@TheBigburcie]

That probably set a really high bar for future shows to live up to

[@RosieHarp]

I love the place name Kalamazoo, always have. That and Pensacola

[@digitaldogs233]

Rob ages like fine wine. Not really the stuff i listen to, but it's very very good, so that's saying something. I'm sure it's one of those tracks that would grow on me. Normally i don't like high pitched vocals, but the lyrics are just masterful and the band itself is clean af. Go Robb 👏🤟

[@superscatman4236]

It's always worth getting a V. I love how comfortable they are to hold in classical position!

[@ChazinFl1]

JP always been my fav metal band! A fan since 1982!

[@RK_peace]

Judas Priest still rock 🤘and this YT channel is quickly becoming one of my favourites 🙏

[@cheddermikey4893]

I'm the green manalishi with the crown of horns.. Awesome.. Peter Green respect 🎸

[@crazywisdom2]

Killer Judas Priest song !! Love this. And I sub'd a while ago. Really Love this channel. Love what Justin does. I've noticed, or at least I believe that Justin has close to perfect pitch. Good stuff. Thank you !!~ Would love to see him do some interviews. Lets start with these boys. thanks !!~

[@K1PPAH]

I remember teaching myself how to drive stick and playing "screaming for vengence" on the cassette player. I credit Judas Priest with helping me to learn how to drive😂

[@cindyadzukichang]

Ahhh! I love how the guitar starts in the beginning!

[@jor-el1298]

I've been obsessed with this song ever since they released the lyrics video. Amazing! Can't wait to see them live this year. Oh, and you should use a Flying V...

[@Greg-wh7bi]

Can’t believe you don’t have more followers absolutely love your content

[@matthewmeichle1966]

Hooray for the Judas Priest

[@BurtReynoldsChesthairPiece]

I absolutely love this song

[@jond.2868]

You are so interesting Justin. I always enjoy your videos.

[@RosieHarp]

He is isn't he, and such candour. It's very refreshing.

[@markfisher2683]

I ABSOLUTELY love watching your reactions, Justin, and your hilariously dry commentary- You’ve really found a perfect pocket for your particular and peculiar personality……most probably, and I, Sir, am impressed;)! Congratulations, and continued successes are what I wish for you, and your budding channel! Take care!

[@MariaFrancesca]

Okay, good start! 🙂 And I like that it's just them in the video!

[@NEZLeader]

Saw them live one the Angel of Retribution tour. Was absolutely insane, his voice was perfect that night being warmed up from a few shows before that night (the AoR live video was at the very beginning of the tour, quite raspy). Hit every high note clean like it was 1976

[@grahamehedger4498]

Love your shows, mate.

[@MariaFrancesca]

Just for fun, just now, I weighed nine roe deer antlers (enough to make a crown) and they weigh 650 grams. 🙂 Add connective materials, probably in metal, to that, and a crown of horns would probably be at least a kilo. Yes, I am (spectacularly) bored tonight! 😀

[@metalraff]

Halford & Priest have always had interesting lyrics. Go read “Savage” from Stained Class.

[@user-cy9bi1lx9h]

Cheers brother! As a drummer myself I've never been too fond of the really wet sounding bass drum I myself prefer a more rounded sound like John Bonham I saw Judas priest in 1982 on the screaming for vengeance tour in Rob sounds just as good as he did 40 years ago

[@HowNotToDoEverything]

You look remarkably well rested for just having returned!

[@JustinWhite-wg7hm]

I love this new invincible shield album. I loved watching your take in it.

[@mattmiller4516]

A metallic Flying V would be perfect for Solid Gold

[@mattmiller4516]

Also, please come back to Indianapolis! Hell of a show!

[@edwardperry9417]

Love this song breakdown!

[@mrandsp]

The question is not “Should I get a Flying V?” but more like “Why didn’t I get one years ago?” Do it now!

[@BillyE5150]

Good stuff man!

[@BooksForever]

I have two Gibson Flying Vs and two Gibson Les Paul guitars, so it is from solid decades of experience that I can insist you will LOVE everything about using/playing/having/hearing a Flying V. Fun fact: KK Downing was the inspiration for my first Flying V purchase in the 1980s, and for the second V, too! lol

[@eweng903]

Plush chick toy on its first day is already one of the best things ever to appear live on JHRA. Could add a JHRA branded plush chick toy to the online store, it would sell very, very well. I think "Crown of Horns" is likely a lyrical play on words of "Crown of Thorns". Judas Priest UK & Ireland tour is less than a month away. Will be intriguing to hear the invincible setlist.

[@jonjackson5372]

Great song. Great breakdown by you, Justin.

[@samm7322]

I enjoyed your journey in that song from thorns to martyr to horns to metal legend. Had a lovely sense of discovery to it.

[@davebrowne8252]

Going to see them (with Saxon & Uriah Heep), in March, can't wait!!

[@therealonigiri]

Apologies if someone said it already but the melody of "Heavy as the crown" reminds me of "Steady as she goes" from the Raconteurs haha. Cool song though!

[@chrisashleywastaken]

I am adding this song to my playlist as we speak

[@BrianYates-ue8hf]

I saw Priest in 1988 in New Haven Connecticut on the Turbo Tour and it was the loudest show I'd ever been to including Motorhead lol Theres only 2 singers from the 70's and 80's that have kept their voices: Rob Halford and King Diamond That opening riff is classic Priest I'm a drummer of 41 yrs and Scott is a monster on the drums As far as the kicks sounding clicky in certain metal it has to do with the types of beaters they use I took a cue from the goat Vinnie Paul and glued a quarter to my kick drum head and used a wooden beater head for that thwack that cuts right thru a mix or live gig Great tune looking forward to a new album 🧐🤘✌️

[@Nissardpertugiu]

It was on mercenaries of metal tour, for Ram it down. There s few bootlegs of thoses nights i have, and its one of the most brutal Priest gig ever done. The band is on uranium

[@wwland]

The drummer is so fucking real......Scott Travis from Virginia. I have watched him play in local bands since, at least, 1982. His dream was to play for PRIEST! And he achieved it!

[@Rocksarum]

JUDAS PRIEST for the 3rd time yeahhhhh!!!🤘 I can't wait for the whole album🤩 That little teddy bird is adorable🥰 (I didn't know you like cute fluffy teddy toys😊) 03:41 ABSOLUTELY YEEEEESSSSSSS!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘 08:50 I'm intrigued by who is that friend of you with the kilt😂 Could you tell us what's their name?👀😁 Thanks for another great episode, as always... brilliant! ❤

[@brianwagner5008]

I watched this video when it was released, the Priest Video that is. They always sound fresh and Halford is and always will be “The Metal God”!!! Thanks to Justin for calling attention to this… 🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿

[@matthewmcguire5217]

Good tune. It was nice to see Glenn playing with them.

[@brade85]

Did you even actually watch this? Sad to say but he did not play a lick of guitar in this video or any of the others they have released lately. Video is 5:46 long and Glenn had a total of 19 seconds of screen time and 3 of those seconds were him walking in the door, and his right hand is purposefully hidden throughout, and he only touched the strings 5 times to "chug-chug-chug-chug-chug" the E string , and the rest was very quick cuts of his left hand just holding the neck and not playing at all.

[@MariaFrancesca]

Oh, back home? Birdie is very cute, not distracting 🙂

[@RosieHarp]

I *do* give a Flying * about you getting a Flying V Buy it, buy it now ...... 😆 Good song, real musicians, a rare commodity.

[@saltpeter7429]

I was fortunate to see the BRITISH STEEL anniversary tour back in 09. I was at band practice, all the other guys in the band were quite a bit younger than me, the guitarist says, " Anyone here like Judas Priest? My sister gave me tickets, but I dont really know them..." Well now. Lets say we go for a ride. I grew up on Priest and Maiden and Ozzy and the GODS of the 80's. They were outstanding. Prior to that show, the most professional " shit together" synchronized, powerhouse heavy metal performance I had ever witnessed was SLAYER in concert. SLAYER made no bones about the influence and impact of PRIEST on their whole existence, I witnessed the truth of this. JUDAS PRIEST are a well oiled metal machine.

[@fullmetalscotsman1306]

Saw them 3 times live. Loved every concert. All in Aberdeen. Highlight when he come on stage with the Harley (I think it was a Harley) Great stuff.

[@DaveBarlowGuitar]

Listened to the entire album yesterday 3 times, blew me away.

[@JulesFox]

Great song - melodies - interesting solo techniques - awesome. Great review Justin.

[@stepitupandgo67]

Wow they are amazing...Rob is amazing..Ian Hill is amazing...who can make a better metal anthem?

[@johnparkin5591]

Judas priest first rock band i got into in the 70s Robs voice is unbelievable a Richie F unbelievable guitsrist

[@miketyworth1029]

Fuck yes to getting the V! I can’t think of a player who it would be more appropriate for.

[@nebod1556]

It's annoying how you are a good looking and well spoken to the point of realization that life is not fair (at least until we all die and impossibility of taken anything with us once we are dead...)

[@davidpapendorf6764]

Glad you are home safely Justin. Great gig in Adelaide as always! So glad you didn't have to cancel and soldiered through your "cold". Thank you. I have been a Priest fan forever and Rob H is probably my favorite Metal singer. The production on the new stuff is fantastic (modern, fresh and not dated at all) and it is amazing that Rob H can still hit the notes. I agree the Drum sound is fat and authentic. I am pleased to see Glen Tipton still playing, as last I heard, he had Parkinson's disease. Of interest, the 2nd guitarist is the wonderful Richie Faulkner who is married to George Lynch's daughter ("Dokken"). Family Xmas jams must be quite something. No Banshee wail surprised me too - suspense until the next time I guess :)

[@michelleduncan3911]

Hooray you're back! Keep the chicken and David. Where is he? Did you bring me anything back from Australia (Bluey t-shirt/keychain)? 😆

[@leejohnson6516]

Great gig in Sydney mate!!! 🇦🇺🦘🪃🐨

[@TheRinger1976]

I don't even play guitar but I want a flying V... yes you should get a flying V

[@RosieHarp]

You're home ....... hurrah 🥳

[@darksi226]

Sometimes the unique range of an artist doesn't fit a song. Sometimes it just seems more of a forced gimmick. I mean, come on! You're the lead singer of the darkness! Your voice is amazing in all tones, the high octive range is awesome...... Sometimes, not all the time. ❤

[@bsenka]

I love this song so much.

[@keithkoenig5320]

First concert I saw as a teen in 1979 was Kiss, with Judas Priest opening. Priest were about to break in America a year later and were really amazing that night. I still love live music at 60, but Priest were the first band I saw live. Lucky me! 👍 👏

[@EattheApple666]

V yes!!

[@VitalSignsTexas]

Seen Priest three times since Firepower was released. The fact they followed up that album with another great one is truly remarkable.

[@allanchesters8509]

I still think the drum sound on Take On The World is one of the greatest ever recorded and its 46 years old

[@jbux1983]

You'd definitely rock V!!!

[@bipolarmotorjeffpenney2153]

Rob’s lyrics are just as epic as ever.