Why everyone is freaking out about this release?

[@MetalPilgrim]

The full version of Mother Sun + the lyrics, as well as several rare recordings from the early 70s used here and more is available here - www.patreon.com/posts/112657033 Thanks to all my supporters for all your help!

[@larryspiller6633]

60 years old here and still rocking with JP. Some of their work takes longer to get attached to but it still happens with everything they do for me. They created the Metal look. Where would Metal have been without them?

[@nicholaskruger9460]

They just copied gay biker … rob did. I love everything like 83’ down. Those first two are the best

[@vinster8884]

​@@nicholaskruger9460Exactly. Black leather, studs and chains, etc. Totally made sense by the time Painkiller was recorded.

[@Dwendele]

If you're talking about where we'd be without Priest's "look", Then I'd have to say... In the closet. 😂

[@jonncockrell3606]

The Priest pioneered the twin guitar assault in heavy metal. They brought the look. They brought the tunes.

[@russ99a]

Found Priest shortly after Defenders of the Faith, and immediately latched on to that crappy Gull compilation album of their first two albums. Early Priest rules.

[@metalandy]

The original mix sounded like it was recorded in a broom closet. Tom Allom boosted the sound and improved the production. He did a great job. I've been listening to it often. I was in tears when I heard Run of the Mill. This has been a long time coming.

[@mikekeeler6362]

It was recorded in a broom closet Rob halford said that himself

[@metalandy]

@@mikekeeler6362 He actually said it sounded like it was recorded in a garbage can.

[@russ99a]

Run of the Mill is already gorgeous, this mix is exceptional.

[@FrankUnknown]

Always startling to see Halford with hair.

[@nicholaskruger9460]

You must be nerve racked ..

[@mitchelnorton2692]

Hair today, gone tomorrow.

[@FrankUnknown]

@@mitchelnorton2692 Male pattern baldness comes for the best of us.

[@mitchelnorton2692]

@@FrankUnknown Whatever let's ya sleep at night

[@denisespainhower2153]

Thanks for the comparison samples. Very helpful👍.

[@EattheApple666]

I liked it before, been listening to it since I was 12 1980, now I love it. Can't wait for a little boost to SWD! Priest!!!

[@Bloodandiron65]

I've had a remastered swd for a few years it sounds killer. There is a newer out also.

[@captaincreosote]

I was 13 in '81 when I got my copy, took me a good few plays to see its value, I was expecting something heavier like their later stuff but I'm glad I got it in the end, it's one of my favourite albums of theirs now.

[@Rocker6969]

All right, this is good to know. Been a huge priest fan for 40 years. Quality content !!

[@joszefrviz398]

I have always loved all those songs on Rocka Rolla and had never felt they were inferior in any way as far as the mix was concerned. Yeah, the songs sound a bit dampened for lack of a better word, but that added to their appeal and makes for a darker, melancholic, introspective sound. I do not think a remix will fix - what to my ears, was not broken. Judas Priest Forever!!!!

[@Debiruman1666]

I feel pretty much the same, I never have been a "production" guy, I mean, a killer song kills even with a bad production... Steve Harris always complained about Maiden's debut because of its production, preferring Killers... but to me, Maiden's debut is an all-time great album, even with a shitty sound lol Rocka Rolla sounded good enough for me as it was, even though I must admit that it's not an album I really care about, aside from Run Of The Mill, Never Satisfied and the title track.

[@__gustavorojas]

one of the few times a remastered version sounds better than the original version

[@benedictdonald4338]

Remixed, not just a remastered!

[@jamesleyda365]

Yep, definitely one of the few!

[@glenncunningham2262]

You're the same guy always saying dumb shi* on Facebook 😅

[@Imorajna]

I personally love the remix. Can't wait to buy the Vinyl/CD

[@MetalPilgrim]

You can actually pre-order it already! I included the link in the video description just in case

[@BlindGordie]

Great job on the new 50th anniversary of Rocka Rolla and what I like about the new remixed and remastered version is that it sounds like it could've been recorded in the same room, as British Steel, with a similar live sound. Although, I admit that both the original and the new version have their charm, as I appreciate them both for what they are as Art. I am not going to complain about the digital version being titled Rocka Rolla and not "Rocka Rolla (50th Anniversary Remixed and Remastered Addition") despite something I try to avoid. If you had purchased the original and now the newly remixed and remastered version on iTunes, both versions are not separate in your music library, when it comes to the listening experience. Basically, they are both the same album and it's not surprising that this had happened. For example: track one isOne for the Road and next is One For The Road (50th Anniversary Edition / 2024 Remixed & Remastered) and so on. However, it does differentiate between both which is good, but if you want to listen to them separately you have to create a playlist for one or the other. I had to do that in order to listen to both versions separately, so I wouldn't confuse things. No matter, I'm glad we have both versions of this album and I'm looking forward to the newly remastered version of Sad Wings of Destiny, whether it is remixed or not. Although, I hope that it comes out not just in the standard edition, but with a deluxe edition containing newly remixed and remastered versions of each song and live versions. There is a post script to this reply in that as of Wednesday, September 25, I found the two albums separate in my music library on my phone so, I'm happy that the two different versions have been separated from each other, in mine and others digital libraries for Apple Music and iTunes.

[@kentvikman1086]

Rocka Rolla, to me, always felt as if it had something missing to it so I'm sure that I will absolutely love this reissue.

[@AzrockOmegaMan]

Sounds like something missing, because it's not metal.

[@justsomedude5727]

Nice to see Rocka Rolla get love, it's still a good album.

[@kenfrederick6223]

Great, bluesy, proto-metal album. 🎸🤘

[@TheStrykerProject]

This is definitely a re-issue I can get behind! Especially since the band has wanted to do it for, pretty much, 50 years. Usually, a re-release is just to generate some "new" revenue for the label. Rob confessed in "Confess" that they hated the way Rocka~Rolla sounded. I'm very happy for them!

[@RockaRolla6969]

I love what Tom Allom did with this. Some new stuff in there and the cold outs are great.

[@furin121]

Thankfully JP came through my area a few months ago and I finally got to see them. Have been a fan since my teenage years back in late 80's / early 90's and finally got to mark that off my bucket list. Was a great show.

[@ScottMeyer-g8f]

Just saw them Friday

[@tomsnow803]

i always loved that album i still listen to it , that's a testament of time. i loved the mix just pure not over the top. i can't wait to hear the new version.

[@TedCyrier]

A friend of mine said he saw them in a bar in Austin TX. they were touring their first Album, and he and the rest of us have been fans ever since, of course he stated that they rocked the place !

[@JimmyKnight-m4g]

Hey I just wanted to say how awesome it was that your giving Rock N Rolla the attention it deserves. It's awesome to see fellow metal heads , you have a true appreciation for fine music!

[@JeremyPiaser]

Love it! Sounds like a new album. As you said, much crunchier and more metal 🤘🏻

[@jonjohnsbakeryllc1031]

Loved Judas Priest since seeing Turbo Lover on Headbanger's Ball back in the early 80s. Very interesting niche history, having never listened to their earlier albums. Thanks for the metal history lesson. Priest rules!

[@HoosierDaddy_]

Saw Priest this year. It was great! That album needs a remaster. I'm glad they did this.

[@zeem3366]

I've always loved Rocka Rolla and i'm sure i will love the remix, Judas will always be my fav band in the world no matter what.

[@blusinbarnesify]

I bought the Album back at Venture Department Store in 1977. I still have it with my Dad's monster stereo and Monster Klipsch Speakers 330 receiver two of them. Over 900 albums. 2000 cds i'm a blues lover. I did put a Bluetooth into the stereo. Now to my custom Van stereo they here me coming Three blocks away.

[@jezmez68]

Can't wait to listen to this on Spotify on Friday!

[@MaybeHarvey]

Please ask Rob Halford or any Priest member about mother sun if you interview them in future. 🤘

[@MetalPilgrim]

Will do! I've been hoping for this release for a long time

[@EmpyrionBlackthorn]

I'm 51. Started listening to Judas Priest in junior high. I can take you to the exact spot we were sitting when my friend handed me the headphones across the table for me to put on. My first album was Ram It Down, but I love them all. Well...the ones with Rob anyway. ❤🤘😈

[@josecintron85]

I heard the re-mastered version when it dropped and it sounded GLORIOUS!

[@DuggsMetalMovieJukebox]

The first two sound exactly alike and are probably the two best records they ever made.

[@TheElectricVibe]

You are the best Priest commentator! RHRF!

[@theonlyjamiebourgeois9703]

Sad Wings of Destiny is one of my all time favs.

[@TommyLedge]

I wish they´d re-recored it in a heavier way. Like Whitesnake did with The Purple Album.

[@Empirism]

Priest signed their first label in 1974, I was born, so I think I have been blessed by the priest when I was born, after 50 years later, they still bless me with one the most kick ass gig Ive been on whole friggin century.

[@oliverl.5834]

Looking forward to this one.

[@moomoomooshit]

I've hoarded a mid-80s Japanese CD of "Hero Hero" since I was a young lad when it came out and digitized it over and over again as a safety. It was the previous "best" sounding version of the material..until this. I am beyond words happy.

[@LeadSurge3000]

*Eager to get it on November 15th!*

[@DMDracghoul]

Thanks man! I just pre-ordered my copy on CD, pysced!

[@DuaneGib]

This actually sounds like a whole different album! I was shocked and amazed when I heard it. Not many albums remastered sound much different than the original. I mean, look at how many times Led Zeppelin have remastered their records. And, they hardly sound new at all. But, this record sounds like it could be released today as a brand new album. It is really that good! Just my 2cents.

[@budgiemcleod4443]

Jimmy remasters the Zeppelin discography when a new format is released.

[@RSBurgener]

The Rodger Bain remix of Rocka Rolla was always available in Japan under the Hero Hero title. I paid a good amount of money to import the CD years ago, and I was pretty happy with it. I considered the matter closed, and I had no idea there was a new one coming.

[@russ99a]

Got the remastered version blasting on my studio speakers, sounds amazing, thank you Priest. Now fix Unleashed in the East.

[@dangentle983]

Unleashed is the greatest live album of all time! Don't touch it!

[@robertthorn8233]

Amazing Album,.owned iT since 1982’…interested in hearing the remastered version..X

[@maureenwagg5305]

It's one of the best Priest albums. It is fantastic revamped. Love Priest.

[@garyluhrman5742]

Not trying nitpick especially when I am not 100% sure of this but I have heard that the earlier version of Diamonds and Rust was not recorded until the Sad Wings sessions. To be honest, I have heard both scenarios but I am hoping the reason it wasn’t included with the Rocka Rolla reissue is due to it being part of the later sessions and therefore will be included with the Sad Wings issue in a couple of years. I too was hoping that any existing demos including Mother Sun would have been included in this latest release as I have been waiting to hear a studio recording of this song since I heard about it existence nearly 40 years ago. I even asked Rob about it when he was in Fight and he pretty much confirmed its existence as a demo but said that Gull was in possession of it and he hoped that one day it would be available for release. On the other hand, if Gull did have it in there archives I am not sure why they would not have released it yet.

[@SuperDaveNW]

I can't wait, I'm buying it ! 🤘🤘🤘

[@MetalPilgrim]

Preordered! :)

[@jamesleyda365]

Sad Wings is awesome the way it is!

[@Doug-b1e]

I always thought the production of rocka Rolla was lacking. Glad to see it getting a major make over

[@jerseytiger1980]

Sad Wings doesn’t need a remix or a remaster. Leave it alone.

[@trendmassacre8423]

Yes it does, It needs more bass drum and bass guitar, that's all!

[@handlessuck777]

​@@trendmassacre8423Based pfp.🗿

[@johnathonsteeel6922]

it needs to be back on streaming

[@oliverl.5834]

There are versions (or at least one) which have "Winter" in 3 parts, though. The one from ... Repertoire I think it was.

[@rickr9936]

First time viewer..love your work- subscribed

[@thestarseeker8196]

If I can adapt to Cynic’s Refocused (which I now think is the best version) then I know this will absolutely click with me soon enough. Excited. Congratulations to Priest 🤘🏻

[@Έμποροςθανάτου]

Rocka Rola always had good songs, and now it has the production that it lacked. I know a lot of people trip when a band remixes anything, but if they'll shut their mouths and listen, they will hear an album that shows what was so special about early Priest. Now if someone would find the original tapes for Iron Maiden's debut so Steve could mix it the way he wanted I could die happy. Hats off to the Priest for having the balls to do what they wanted. That's what metal is about in the first place.

[@leatherbound4233]

Remembering way back then many bands, Judas Priest, Alice cooper, Scorpions, Accept, ect. After listening to their first releases and wondering how the hell they ever got signed. Who knew what was to come! \m/!

[@byronlemay2166]

I have the Gull version of Sad Wings and it sounds fantastic...the bass is incredible.

[@delaneyalusa]

Well, Technically, KK would have a say in Mother Sun as he did write it. AND, I will add, it really SHOULD only be recorded if he is involved. I even feel he should have been a part of the Rocka Rolla remix, but was not

[@siemenvanderkamp897]

I have the original Gull records release of Rocka-Rola, A Vista records release, the American release with the different cover and 2 versions of Hero, Hero. I will be getting this 50th anniversary edition for sure. (all on vinyl of course :))

[@happydude2163]

Nobody ever talks about Rocka Rolla, but toned down or not, I love the album and the songs on it, wouldn't change a thing.

[@orfeuestudio8227]

Sad wings is untouchable in my opinion, rock’a Rolla otherwise it was a good move to remix it.

[@SE-fm2nw]

I always felt this album was recorded with 4 tracks and ping-ponged to double the tracks, making the sound super muddy. The new version seems to have a multiple tracks making the whole thing sound crisp and clear....it is a great version and well deserved!

[@EB1878]

Well, I'm keeping all of my early Judas Priest LP'S including the Gull original pressings and re-issued since they'll be difficult to replace in future terms not to mention the astronomical sums to re-buy these LP's. I have both Rocka Rolla (Cocoa Cola cover) and the Hero Hero. I later bought the alternate cover of Rocka Rolla on 180 gram at a staggering $86 for that and another $86 for the Killing Machine U.K. title 180 gram. (originally released here in the US as Hell Bent for Leather of which I bought used).

[@ChonkyMIG-15]

Love this remix of the 2024, but I love the original too, wouldn't say either is better, yet cuz I haven't heard it enough, not available in Europe yet and I used a crappy VPN to listen to it a few times but it's not ideal to use the VPN more than a few min at a time, will get it on vinyl for sure though!

[@MetalPilgrim]

I just pre-ordered it! Can't wait to finally spin it!

[@tyeman3039]

Love them!

[@troyjessen1998]

It reminds myself of the early day's of Black Sabbath ("EARTH" back then)! Totally raw and uncut versions!

[@Susan-g6w]

❤ya Priest. Mother Son too.

[@CelticHound357]

On my 10th birthday in 76. My big sister bought me, KISS destroyer. She bought for herself, JP Sad wings of destiny. I spent more time sneaking into her and my other big sister's bedroom and listening to it more than my KISS album. Been a fan ever since.

[@thomasgarton2098]

I was in kindergarten and bought kiss destroyer on 8 track with my allowance lol

[@CelticHound357]

@@thomasgarton2098 Mine was Vinal. But both sisters had a nice collection of 8 track. I started kindergarten in 71. My favorite song at that time was, Puff the Magic Dragon. And a Bobby Goldsboro 8 track tape...Ahhh, memories. LOL

[@patriciainportland5567]

I just saw them at the Louder than Life fest. Rob mentioned the anniversary of RR, but they didn't play a song from the album! *Never Satisfied* would have been great!

[@charlesbarr3561]

Yeah. The remixed Rocka Rolla is FREAKING AWESOME, and 1000 times better than the first mix

[@sal4356]

What Priest fan wouldn't be happy with this great debut album finally sounding like it was intended? Love it!

[@leeherring470]

Priest is such an underrated band they are definitely one of my favorite bands of all time. So many young bands copied from them. I wish they would tour back to atlantic city soon

[@satyrosphilbrucato9140]

I still want to hear a full-length recording of Judas Priest's take on "Caviar and Meths." Al Atkins recorded a version for his album Victim of Changes, but it sounds nothing like the truncated excerpt on Rocka Rolla. THAT'S the song I hope to hear.

[@TUTruth]

I think they did well with the remix/remaster, cleaner and lots of new sounds. They said they didn't add any new content (thin that was from Ian Hill), if they didn't, wow that means a lot of sounds singing and music were buried in and drowned out by the low end mush of the original. Many new things in this remix/remaster. FWIW I never had a problem with Rocka Rolla and feel its a very good album.

[@Old_Guy_Plays]

RIP Garry Sharpe-Young. Lovely Man

[@Jonhobbs64]

I can't wait until they do sad wings of destiny! Did you know gull tried to force them to add a horn section? Bizarre!!

[@stevencharlton7693]

I've never had a problem with the original mix for Rocka Rolla. It might not be as heavy sounding as the newest remix, but for me, the lighter mix makes it stand out more and kind of works really well with the Bluesy elements in the tracks...

[@mikegLXIVMM]

Judas Priest, some of the early pioneers of the heavy metal sound.

[@xrpwatts2116]

Sad wings if destiny was my introduction to judas priest I was hooked but I also loved rocka rolla loved their old stuff cause Halford actually used his voice he was more versatile. Seen them atleast 3 to 4 times fist time was screaming for vengeance. Then turbo tour and smaller venues later. I loved their hippie style when they 1st came out very kool

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@brianlittle9202]

I wish they would re-record Sad Wings of Destiny. That is such a great album.

[@ctfan1486]

I hope KK had some imput! They did right thing at the RnR hall of shame lets hope they did for this. As a long time fan this is a big deal, the lost album finally getting respect. I met Rob in 1990 and asked why rocka rolla never gets played. He felt nobody would know it. Well it went over big on Epitaph tour, I think the fan know it Rob!

[@ltxr9973]

Such a great album. It's not very popular but I enjoy that very early, prog rock inspired style of Priest. This album has absolute bangers like Never Satisfied and Cheater and also great epic tracks like Run of the Mill and Dying to Meet you. As much as I love the more heavy stuff, I also had my fair share of listening to Pink Floyd, Hawkwind and the Grateful Dead. Getting a new version of Rocka Rolla that sounds like the band intended sounds great. I have to say though, I hope they don't compress it to hell and back like those CD rereleases with the silver border around the cover art. And I have a CD version of Sad Wings Of Destiny that has A LOT of bass. That one sounds great but it really has a ridiculous amount of low and. 7:36 That sounds great. More of everything but still has a lot of "air". Love the reverb.

[@MetalPilgrim]

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[@dibbo9264]

Haven’t heard it yet as it’s not available on streaming in Australia yet I hope it will be eventually

[@aero2zero]

The result is obvious: this is a brilliant album. And a brilliant debut album as well.

[@Steinwelt]

I think Judas Priest should release a deluxe edition of the 50th anniversairy Rocka Rolla reissue including a recording of the Reding Festival concert

[@unnamedwriter]

Sad Wings of Destiny is so FKN HARD, my neighbors called the cops more than once. Stereo in the Garage and the neighbors listened to my music whether they wanted to or not - - - :) :) :)

[@siamhie]

15 seconds into the first track (One for the Road) on the remaster and I hate it. The original has the first guitar on the right speaker and then when the band kicks in the second guitar plays on the left. That's the version I grew up with (in the late 70's) and love. Time to go back and listen to the rest of the 50th.

[@EddieJonier]

It's all great

[@majwilsonlion]

Frankly, I like all the song versions as recorded on "Unleashed in the East" much better than the studio versions. Just sounds more energized. (Same comments for Talking Head's "Stop Making Sense" live song covers compared to their studio versions.)

[@tomatoassassin]

Any news on when it will be available worldwide? soon it will be two weeks since it came out… Una abraçada!

[@randelmatt]

Thanks for the overview. How do I listen to this in New Zealand?

[@randelmatt]

Scratch that! It's up!

[@GBCR]

Hi, Is this a duplicate video of the one you did 2 weeks ago? Is the record actually out, or is it a preorder for the next century? Where can I get a digital download?

[@nikki78225]

I wonder if they can put the full caviar and meths?

[@edwardromero5394]

I love the original that's why I still own it.

[@seangerant653]

is this cd in the big 50 year box set the same remastered cd ??

[@dankmazzi2376]

I bought this record in Germany 🇩🇪...e x c e l l e n t ✌️❤️ miss the 1970s 😊

[@andrewmcintosh2703]

So will Sad Wings be released with the correct track order? It's like night and day when you listen to it that way.

[@panicrev555]

I could've spiced that sheite with some vibrato on all of those lingering notes. It's a weird vibe they're putting out there without it. Sort of early Sabbath-ish but not really.

[@NEILSINGH-mh3ub]

play heroes end,,let us prey, whiskey woman ,trouble shooter,never satisfied,desert plains,white heat red hot ,one for the road ,island of domination,stained class,turning in circles.

[@forianproductions6113]

Will this be released on Spotify once it will be available worldwide?