I was never a fan of Judas Priest.
Ok, now when that's out of the way, I must say, I loved this album. Not for its complexity, progressiveness or things like that, but for its old-school vibe that's overwhelmingly present which personally I adore. After busy day, you maybe don't want to listen to thrash or death metal, you want simple, not so rough music for your ears, with balls. Well this album is for those moments. And I can't recommend it enough. So check it out if you already didn't! \m/
If you dont know who they are, and I think that's pretty impossible if you are metal head, here is something about them:
Judas Priest were one of the most influential heavy metal bands of the '70s, spearheading the New Wave of British Heavy Metal late in the decade. Decked out in leather and chains, the band fused the gothic doom of Black Sabbath with the riffs and speed of Led Zeppelin, as well as adding a vicious two-lead guitar attack; in doing so, they set the pace for much popular heavy metal from 1975 until 1985, as well as laying the groundwork for the speed and death metal of the '80s.
Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1970, the group's core members were guitarist K.K. Downing and bassist Ian Hill. Joined by Alan Atkins and drummer John Ellis, the band played their first concert in 1971. Atkins' previous band was called Judas Priest, yet the members decided it was the best name for the new group. The band played numerous shows throughout 1971; during the year, Ellis was replaced by Alan Moore; by the end of the year, Chris Campbell replaced Moore. After a solid year of touring the U.K., Atkins and Campbell left the band in 1973 and were replaced by vocalist Rob Halford and drummer John Hinch. They continued touring, including a visit to Germany and the Netherlands in 1974. By the time the tour was completed, they had secured a record contract with Gull, an independent U.K. label. Before recording their debut album, Judas Priest added guitarist Glenn Tipton.
Source: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/judas-priest-mn0000246611/biography
Line up:
Rob Halford - vocals
Glenn Tipton - guitars
Richie Faulkner - guitars
Ian Hill - bass
Scott Travis - drums
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJudasPriest
http://www.judaspriest.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/JudasPriestVEVO
https://www.amazon.com/Judas-Priest/e/B000APVC5M
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Judas Priest - Firepower / Columbia Records