bluefox4000 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I think I can a say happily that Judas Priest are my favourite British metal band after Paradise Lost, with Iron Maiden in third. Priest IS my fav. here's what i see. They are more patchy then maiden. but Priest i've always found the highs to be higher then Maiden. and i just find them more fun. and the Firepower is just SO FUKKING GOOD for a later record. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I think I can a say happily that Judas Priest are my favourite British metal band after Paradise Lost, with Iron Maiden in third. Priest IS my fav. here's what i see. They are more patchy then maiden. but Priest i've always found the highs to be higher then Maiden. and i just find them more fun. and Firepower is just SO FUKKING GOOD for a later record. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I really wish Strangeways were better known. Native Sons and Walk In The Fire are 80s melodic rock perfection. They've aged so well! Both albums share the exact same magic as Fahrenheit, but I'd argue the songs are even better. Bloody forgot how much I love Strangeways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I really wish Strangeways were better known. Native Sons and Walk In The Fire are 80s melodic rock perfection. They've aged so well! Both albums share the exact same magic as Fahrenheit, but I'd argue the songs are even better. Bloody forgot how much I love Strangeways! Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I really wish Strangeways were better known. Native Sons and Walk In The Fire are 80s melodic rock perfection. They've aged so well! Both albums share the exact same magic as Fahrenheit, but I'd argue the songs are even better. Bloody forgot how much I love Strangeways! Who? Scottish AOR band regarded by critics as one of the best AOR bands of the era, but they never found commercial success despite Native Sons being regarded as a masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Never listened to Survivor much before...I absolutely love them! They may eclipse all other AOR bands for me! I shall be collecting the Rock Candy reissues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 "f**k Rush!!!" -Segue.....30 seconds ago. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 "f**k Rush!!!" -Segue.....30 seconds ago. Mick NOOOOOO I TOOK IT BACK! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 But today I am all about Survivor and Toto and Priest and that's bae 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 i'm finally Waking up to Iced earth and Survivor. Survivor is the kind of band i'm a slut for. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 i'm finally Waking up to Iced earth and Survivor. Survivor is the kind of band i'm a slut for. Mick SAAAAAAME 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) I have to thank you guys for Iced Earth. another Metal Band i would have missed. I will say I'm not much a fan of the first 2 albums. the first in particular. The vocals.......just to silly, lol but virtually every album after has been a winner (slight dip on horror Show) I'm digging the ripper era!!!! Segue mad a great point. he said Ripper just happens to sound like Halford. probably true. but i just can't help but to think Halford in the mid 2000's made a secret detour to IE, lol. they sound THAT similar. If he's NOT doing a put on thing. it truly is uncanny. the 2 ripper IE albums could be lost Priest albums. Mick Edited June 24, 2019 by bluefox4000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Ripper really shines on Framing Armageddon. He proves he's more than a Halford tribute on it. He does some really good stuff vocally. I'm guessing you'll love their current singer Stu Block. He has his own voice but can do a great mix of both Barlow and Ripper. Too bad Schaffer seems to be such a hardass to work with. The singer switches have probably hurt them in becoming more well known. But Stu has had three albums with them so far. Maybe Jon found the true successor to Barlow with him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Ripper really shines on Framing Armageddon. He proves he's more than a Halford tribute on it. He does some really good stuff vocally. I'm guessing you'll love their current singer Stu Block. He has his own voice but can do a great mix of both Barlow and Ripper. Too bad Schaffer seems to be such a hardass to work with. The singer switches have probably hurt them in becoming more well known. But Stu has had three albums with them so far. Maybe Jon found the true successor to Barlow with him. I love this band and I must admit, Stu is awesome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Yea. Framing armegeddon. Ripper sounds more his own man. I look forward to stu. it's almost a shame the singer position is a revolving door. cause Ripper was Just coming into his own. If i had to early rank what i've heard. 1. Something Wicked2. The Glorious Burden3. The Dark Saga4. Burnt Offerings5. Framing Armageddon6. Horror Show7. Night of the Stormrider8. Iced Earth. of course all early end more to hear. but most of what it's played i have played a few times Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Yea. Framing armegeddon. Ripper sounds more his own man. I look forward to stu. it's almost a shame the singer position is a revolving door. cause Ripper was Just coming into his own. If i had to early rank what i've heard. 1. Something Wicked2. The Glorious Burden3. The Dark Saga4. Burnt Offerings5. Framing Armageddon6. Horror Show7. Night of the Stormrider8. Iced Earth. of course all early end more to hear. but most of what it's played i have played a few times Mick Barlow is back for part two! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I will rank what I've been playing the last few weeks: 1. Burnt Offerings=. Something Wicked This Way Comes3. Night Of The Stormrider4. Iced Earth5. The Dark Saga6. Horror Show Will immerse myself in the rest soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Yea. Framing armegeddon. Ripper sounds more his own man. I look forward to stu. it's almost a shame the singer position is a revolving door. cause Ripper was Just coming into his own. If i had to early rank what i've heard. 1. Something Wicked2. The Glorious Burden3. The Dark Saga4. Burnt Offerings5. Framing Armageddon6. Horror Show7. Night of the Stormrider8. Iced Earth. of course all early end more to hear. but most of what it's played i have played a few times Mick Barlow is back for part two! Any idea why he stopped by for a one off. it just seems odd. was he just a placeholder while they properly replaced Ripper? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Yea. Framing armegeddon. Ripper sounds more his own man. I look forward to stu. it's almost a shame the singer position is a revolving door. cause Ripper was Just coming into his own. If i had to early rank what i've heard. 1. Something Wicked2. The Glorious Burden3. The Dark Saga4. Burnt Offerings5. Framing Armageddon6. Horror Show7. Night of the Stormrider8. Iced Earth. of course all early end more to hear. but most of what it's played i have played a few times Mick Barlow is back for part two! Any idea why he stopped by for a one off. it just seems odd. was he just a placeholder while they properly replaced Ripper? Mick Not a clue! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 i just gonna say.....Barlow's my fav. he just has such a unique tone. BUT.......i'm loving ripper WAAAAY more than i thought i would. the music is more anthem based almost with him. too real different flavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Yea. Framing armegeddon. Ripper sounds more his own man. I look forward to stu. it's almost a shame the singer position is a revolving door. cause Ripper was Just coming into his own. If i had to early rank what i've heard. 1. Something Wicked2. The Glorious Burden3. The Dark Saga4. Burnt Offerings5. Framing Armageddon6. Horror Show7. Night of the Stormrider8. Iced Earth. of course all early end more to hear. but most of what it's played i have played a few times Mick Barlow is back for part two! Any idea why he stopped by for a one off. it just seems odd. was he just a placeholder while they properly replaced Ripper? Mick It wasn't supposed to be a one off. He was going to be their singer again going forward. Schaffer wanted the band to do much more touring but Barlow didn't want to stay away from his family for long stretches of time. So he left again. Barlow has a band now called Ashes Of Ares. He's still involved in music but he just doesn't want to commit full time. He left Iced Earth the first time to become a police officer. I'm guessing he still does that with music on the side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Yea. Framing armegeddon. Ripper sounds more his own man. I look forward to stu. it's almost a shame the singer position is a revolving door. cause Ripper was Just coming into his own. If i had to early rank what i've heard. 1. Something Wicked2. The Glorious Burden3. The Dark Saga4. Burnt Offerings5. Framing Armageddon6. Horror Show7. Night of the Stormrider8. Iced Earth. of course all early end more to hear. but most of what it's played i have played a few times Mick Barlow is back for part two! Any idea why he stopped by for a one off. it just seems odd. was he just a placeholder while they properly replaced Ripper? Mick It wasn't supposed to be a one off. He was going to be their singer again going forward. Schaffer wanted the band to do much more touring but Barlow didn't want to stay away from his family for long stretches of time. So he left again. Barlow has a band now called Ashes Of Ares. He's still involved in music but he just doesn't want to commit full time. He left Iced Earth the first time to become a police officer. I'm guessing he still does that with music on the side. i don't know how i would have about it if i had been a fan then. bucause ripper's just blossoming and......Barlow's back, lol.......and then......gone. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 If you can check out the Festivals Of The Wicked DVD. It has three shows from European festivals. One show from 2007 with Ripper and two from 2008 with Barlow. The Ripper show was really good but the two with Barlow smoke it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Yea. Framing armegeddon. Ripper sounds more his own man. I look forward to stu. it's almost a shame the singer position is a revolving door. cause Ripper was Just coming into his own. If i had to early rank what i've heard. 1. Something Wicked2. The Glorious Burden3. The Dark Saga4. Burnt Offerings5. Framing Armageddon6. Horror Show7. Night of the Stormrider8. Iced Earth. of course all early end more to hear. but most of what it's played i have played a few times Mick Barlow is back for part two! Any idea why he stopped by for a one off. it just seems odd. was he just a placeholder while they properly replaced Ripper? Mick It wasn't supposed to be a one off. He was going to be their singer again going forward. Schaffer wanted the band to do much more touring but Barlow didn't want to stay away from his family for long stretches of time. So he left again. Barlow has a band now called Ashes Of Ares. He's still involved in music but he just doesn't want to commit full time. He left Iced Earth the first time to become a police officer. I'm guessing he still does that with music on the side. i don't know how i would have about it if i had been a fan then. bucause ripper's just blossoming and......Barlow's back, lol.......and then......gone. Mick Yeah, I had mixed feelings on it at first. But the excitement of Barlow being back kind of took over everything. Plus, everyone knew he would do the Ripper stuff just as good if not better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) If you can check out the Festivals Of The Wicked DVD. It has three shows from European festivals. One show from 2007 with Ripper and two from 2008 with Barlow. The Ripper show was really good but the two with Barlow smoke it. i need to start buying more Concert DVD'S again. used to be a real hobby but i dropped off, lol. But i'll for sure look. It's amazing BTW. when Barlow comes back the band changes tone back so swiftly. cause to my ears they did write in a different style/tone for Ripper. just kind of cool they're able to switch back like that. (i'm playing the Crucible of Man now) Mick Edited June 24, 2019 by bluefox4000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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