Written by Antares8001 on 10.03.2018 at 22:51

Bad solos? Have we listened to the same album? I agree about Sad Wings and Stained Class, but it's a hell of a lot less generic than anything they put out in the 80s.

They were not generic for those times.

Written by Guest on 10.03.2018 at 23:14

Written by Antares8001 on 10.03.2018 at 22:51

Bad solos? Have we listened to the same album? I agree about Sad Wings and Stained Class, but it's a hell of a lot less generic than anything they put out in the 80s.

They were not generic for those times.

True.

Firepower is much more generic than any of their 80s albums. It's very very generic. But I still like it a lot.

Fuck this rating upped to 10.
this shit it too good fuck generic or not - and i so do not think it's generic - whoever says its generic swapped his/her ears with fucking donkey!!!

So far, I'm enjoying this album a lot more than the previous record. I was worried on the last album that Rob Halford was starting to lose his vocal abilities since he sounded pretty tired in my opinion and didn't employ as many high notes. However he sounds absolutely revitalized on this album! I find it pretty incredible that he's still able to put in this type of performance when he's just a few years shy of turning 70; they really don't call him a metal god for nothing! The production is also much better and easier on the ears, not to mention the musicianship being tighter as well. Some highlights for me so far are the title track, Evil Never Dies, Never The Heroes, Guardians/Rising From Ruins, Traitors Gate, No Surrender and Sea of Red.

Loved it.

The Priest doesn't lose his power! Amazing album for their age

Decent album to say the least. for me Nostradamus is the peak of their glory. Redeemer was weak as hell and Firepower is kinda like what is Repentless to Slayer. A decent album for metalheads a perfect album only for the Judas Priest die hard fans

Not a fan of Judas Priest (purely because I never got around to listen to them except for the "hits"), but this album kicks ass, and certainly the ass of a lot of younger bands.

Really like this record. Listened to it twice today. Production wise... well it's good (a lot better than Redeemer) but it feels a bit generic (like you have heard that style of production many times before). I also feel like some of the songs could have been left out.

Like I said, I really like it overall. Some of the songs could have been on their 80's albums, others feel a bit too generic to really convince me. Also, I feel like the general score at the moment might be a bit too high... I mean come on... it's not as good as Stained Class or Sad Wings Of Destiny (at least not imo).

"Judas Priest play generic metal" Well that my mind blown

Geriatric? Quite possibly.
Generic? Definitely not.
Awesome? Totally.

Written by tominator on 12.03.2018 at 21:15
Also, I feel like the general score at the moment might be a bit too high... I mean come on... it's not as good as Stained Class or Sad Wings Of Destiny (at least not imo).

The thing is Sad Wings and Stained Class are rated too low. They both should be atleast 8.8.

Written by flammeimwind333 on 12.03.2018 at 17:58

Firepower is kinda like what is Repentless to Slayer.

Hopefully not their last album as is Repentless.

Written by nikarg on 12.03.2018 at 23:42

Geriatric? Quite possibly.
Generic? Definitely not.
Awesome? Totally.

JP invented this form of "generic." They are one of the pioneers of heavy metal, and this album Is heavy metal start to finish. Awesome: Totally. 😎🤘

Its good HM album but bot their best, just like all old bands they find riffs, lyrics and life long experience in music makes that albums stands a bit higher as new bands and vannabies

Written by Nicko's Nose on 13.03.2018 at 05:12

The thing is Sad Wings and Stained Class are rated too low. They both should be atleast 8.8.

Still though if you look at the general score of this one compared to the others, it's too high. I actually agree both Sad Wings and Stained Class are around 8.8/10 for me. But 8.6 for this one while the others are around 8.7 and 8.6 seems a bit too much then imo.

Both Sad Wings and Stained Class are 10s, especially the latter. Considering when they came out, they are 11s. The 8.6 or 8.7 rating for Firepower is pretty accurate and well-deserved.

I like it. Ironically, Flame Thrower is one of my favourite songs. Definitely a much better album than Redeemer Of Souls, both in production and just musically way more interesting. Also an epic performance considering their age.

Written by Athropos on 13.03.2018 at 09:38

Written by flammeimwind333 on 12.03.2018 at 17:58

Firepower is kinda like what is Repentless to Slayer.

Hopefully not their last album as is Repentless.

it would be better for Judas Priest to finish in style rather than to release a bullshit like Redemption. And they are old though.
Well not older than rolling stones. I quit listening to those boneheads 10 years ago. Same thing in scorpions case.

Written by flammeimwind333 on 16.03.2018 at 18:05

it would be better for Judas Priest to finish in style rather than to release a bullshit like Redemption. And they are old though.

You could have said the same thing after Nostradamus, and yet they managed to release RoS and Firepower afterwards. If there's a chance for them to release one more album like Firepower, I take the risk to get an average release. Even if this happens, that will not lessen in any way their huge legacy on Metal.

Written by Athropos on 17.03.2018 at 08:45

You could have said the same thing after Nostradamus, and yet they managed to release RoS and Firepower afterwards. If there's a chance for them to release one more album like Firepower, I take the risk to get an average release. Even if this happens, that will not lessen in any way their huge legacy on Metal.

Totally agree.

Written by Sword_Chant on 16.03.2018 at 11:47

I like it. Ironically, Flame Thrower is one of my favourite songs. Definitely a much better album than Redeemer Of Souls, both in production and just musically way more interesting. Also an epic performance considering their age.

yep, Flame Thrower said to be the worst song is actually good and i would say better than No Surrender (not taking anyway from that song i do like it)

The more I listen the more I think what we have here is a future classic, just behind DOTF and Painkiller

Excellent album!!! I don't see anything wrong with Flame Thrower. Why the hate? Kick-ass tune!!!!

Written by MyNameJeff on 17.03.2018 at 20:14

Excellent album!!! I don't see anything wrong with Flame Thrower. Why the hate? Kick-ass tune!!!!

I think the same. IMHO is one of the best songs in the album.

This is getting out of hands, I know we are all thirsty for something great this year, but this is the clearest example of overreaction.

One hell of a record

This record is everything you should love about heavy metal.

Dont think i like this one more then Redeemer but i have gotten so use to that album and have come to like it quite a bit plus it had better solos and magical moments but this one does have better vocals, production, and drumming

Nice cover. I mean... All blue and pink like that