treeduck Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Now I already knew the European release date last week, but with this being a predominantly American board, I thought I'd make this post an American release date post/thread, you diggin this? JUDAS PRIEST: 'Nostradamus' North American Release Date Confirmed, Track Listing Revealed - Apr. 16, 2008 Greg Prato of Billboard.com reports that JUDAS PRIEST will finally unveil its 16th studio album, "Nostradamus", June 17 via Epic in North America and a day earlier internationally. A double-disc set that tells the story of the 16th century prophet, Michel de Nostredame (whose name is often "Latinized" as Nostradamus), the release is PRIEST's first-ever concept album, and was recorded throughout 2006 and 2007 at Old Smithy Studio in the U.K. "Making 'Nostradamus' was a new experience for us in JUDAS PRIEST, insomuch as this was going to be a conceptual writing and recording event," PRIEST singer Rob Halford tells Billboard.com. "His life is well-documented, so for us it was all about taking the significant episodes he went through, and then with the right emotion, create music and lyrics that would convey them." On the album, Halford, guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis spread their stylistic wings, experimenting with symphonic orchestration and choirs. Three configurations of "Nostradamus" will be issued. The most common will be a regular jewel-cased double CD, but there will also be a "CD deluxe hardbound version," which features a 48-page booklet, while a "super deluxe version" will include three vinyl records (in addition to the CD deluxe packaging, plus a poster). While there have been some European dates announced in support of "Nostradamus" (the chief one being a performance as part of this year's Download Festival in England, which also features Kiss and Motorhead, among others), there will soon be an announcement about Priest's plans for a U.S. tour. In the meantime, Halford dropped a hint as to what's in store for the group's later headline dates. "As we recorded and listened to the music, and much like a lot of Priest songs, you cannot help but see images in your mind. We constantly thought about special effects and visual elements that will connect musically that we want to use onstage when we will perform all of 'Nostradamus' live," he says. "Again, like every song we compose, the transition from studio to concert is one we think about and make sure we can deliver the goods." "Nostradamus" track listing: 01. Dawn of Creation * 02. Prophecy 03. Awakening * 04. Revelations 05. The Four Horsemen * 06. War 07. Sands of Time * 08. Pestilence And Plague 09. Death 10. Peace * 11. Conquest 12. Lost Love 13. Persecution 14. Solitude * 15. Exiled 16. Alone 17. Shadows In the Flame * 18. Visions 19. Hope * 20. New Beginnings 21. Calm Before the Storm * 22. Nostradamus 23. Future Of Mankind * Intro pieces of music going into the main track http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/articl...t_id=1003790012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I CAN'T WAIT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tull Fan Too Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm surprised Amazon still doesn't have any info for this album. I'm on the fence about this one, though. Pros: I usually really love concept albums, and the subject matter sounds like it could be good. Cons: I'm just not sure that Priest can pull this off lyrically. If it's going to be a whole double album that reads like "Lochness", it'll be interesting mainly because I'll be laughing my ass off at the crappy lyrics. If it rawks out like the last two albums have done, though, I might buy it for that factor alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nappy2112 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Yeah the thought of this makes me ummmmm uneasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkingman Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Cant wait to hear it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifloveremains Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Hmmm I'm not sure what to think! I'm looking forward to hearing it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 QUOTE (Tull Fan Too @ Apr 16 2008, 04:59 PM) I'm surprised Amazon still doesn't have any info for this album. I'm on the fence about this one, though. Pros: I usually really love concept albums, and the subject matter sounds like it could be good. Cons: I'm just not sure that Priest can pull this off lyrically. If it's going to be a whole double album that reads like "Lochness", it'll be interesting mainly because I'll be laughing my ass off at the crappy lyrics. If it rawks out like the last two albums have done, though, I might buy it for that factor alone. I'm hoping for a combination of the progressive elements, song-writing and concept style of Sad Wings of Destiny, the energy and fierceness of Stained Class, the catchy aggressiveness of Screaming for Vengeance, the heaviness and faster-paced tempos of Painkiller, all wrapped up in the best of 2008 production values. Too much to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 QUOTE (Tull Fan Too @ Apr 16 2008, 05:59 PM) If it's going to be a whole double album that reads like "Lochness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 QUOTE (treeduck @ Apr 17 2008, 04:49 PM) I'm hoping for a combination of the progressive elements, song-writing and concept style of Sad Wings of Destiny, the energy and fierceness of Stained Class, the catchy aggressiveness of Screaming for Vengeance, the heaviness and faster-paced tempos of Painkiller, all wrapped up in the best of 2008 production values. Too much to ask? Wouldn't it be great? We can but dream...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 QUOTE (Fridge @ Apr 19 2008, 11:14 AM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Apr 17 2008, 04:49 PM) I'm hoping for a combination of the progressive elements, song-writing and concept style of Sad Wings of Destiny, the energy and fierceness of Stained Class, the catchy aggressiveness of Screaming for Vengeance, the heaviness and faster-paced tempos of Painkiller, all wrapped up in the best of 2008 production values. Too much to ask? Wouldn't it be great? We can but dream...... Aye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemispheresserehpsimeH Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Monday they're premiering the album art and the first single, 'Nostradamus' at www.livenation.com/judaspriest. This is what I've heard. Hopefully the title track can get people pumped about this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 http://www.epicrecords.com/judaspriest/images/priestlandpage-gradient.jpg The song's not up yet on the site, just an interview with Tipton and Downing, which sounds like it's composed of a few different interviews, some out of date comments on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 cool artwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemispheresserehpsimeH Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Song is up and it rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 QUOTE (HemispheresserehpsimeH @ Apr 21 2008, 11:10 AM) Song is up and it rules. nice! sounds like Priest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-D-RocK- Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 QUOTE (treeduck @ Apr 21 2008, 02:25 AM) http://www.epicrecords.com/judaspriest/images/priestlandpage-gradient.jpg That looks f***ing amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Yeah I like the tune, sounds like a cross between Hell Rider and something from Painkiller with operatic and orchestric stylings layered over the top. Scott Travis' speed drumming is one thing that marks it from those eras... I wonder if this will be typical of the whole album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tull Fan Too Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I do like that song. If the rest of the album sounds like that, it will be a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyLeeRoth Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I dunno, I just heard the title track & it sounds like Priest is flirting with going over the top. Maybe this song will work with the album as a whole, but it is definitely not 'single' material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Get to hear it in its enitiry 3 days before it comes out at download festival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 QUOTE (J0N @ Apr 22 2008, 01:01 PM) Get to hear it in its enitiry 3 days before it comes out at download festival No mate, they're not playing the whole album on this year's tour, just a few tasters. They doing the full Nostradamus tour next year at selected venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 QUOTE (treeduck @ Apr 22 2008, 07:03 PM) QUOTE (J0N @ Apr 22 2008, 01:01 PM) Get to hear it in its enitiry 3 days before it comes out at download festival No mate, they're not playing the whole album on this year's tour, just a few tasters. They doing the full Nostradamus tour next year at selected venues. Pretty sure they said somewhere they were given an extra long slot to play the album in its entirity, will try and find a link But if that isn't the case, still have Kiss, Priest and Motorhead back to back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 (edited) http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080422/music_nm/judas_dc QUOTE Judas Priest plans to perform its upcoming album, "Nostradamus," in its entirety during a fall headlining tour, but the band will debut some of the new songs during "Metal Masters." Halford promises the "Metal Masters" sets will feature "a combination of Priest classics -- including songs from our catalog never before played live." Oops didn't mean to double post sorry Edited April 22, 2008 by J0N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 QUOTE (J0N @ Apr 22 2008, 01:10 PM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Apr 22 2008, 07:03 PM) QUOTE (J0N @ Apr 22 2008, 01:01 PM) Get to hear it in its enitiry 3 days before it comes out at download festival No mate, they're not playing the whole album on this year's tour, just a few tasters. They doing the full Nostradamus tour next year at selected venues. Pretty sure they said somewhere they were given an extra long slot to play the album in its entirity, will try and find a link But if that isn't the case, still have Kiss, Priest and Motorhead back to back Aye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady April Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I though it was awesome! Thanks for the e-link treeduck Halford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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