READ those lyrics again.

"The die is cast, make no exceptions We're forged by evil..."
"Come rally round this flag of freedom [to do evil] Our [demonic] unions thrives so go to hell [with us]..."
No time to pray or ask forgiveness [from God]..."
"This world [of Satan] thrives on danger It's bound to explode..."

These lyrics are unmistakable.

They are playing at some Masonic Temple...

And it just keeps getting better.

Yup. More symbolism.

You are posting a video of an adulterer. Who divorced his wife in 2001 and married a pretend wife in 2007. Shame on you. ;)

So you think the open homo lead singer of Judas Priest, a band who has always had a blasphemous vibe and songs, is just fine but a divorced singer who remarried 6 years later is far worse?

LOL

That's some needle you're threading there.

Well, it is an explanation of sorts. But there simply is no Judas Priest without the lead singer.

I get your point. But there was this version of Judas Priest without Rob Halford in 1998. He was out of the band for a decade or more.

The die is cast, make no exceptions We're forged by evil..."

We too could be forged by evil. The evil we see sets our views. Planned parenthood forged my hatred of abortion. Get it.

I'll admit I could be wrong but that is the way I see it.

You added to the lyrics and changed the song.

Who would have knew that a simple thread like this would lead to this long discussion.

There simply is no Judas Priest without the lead singer. The same way there is no Queen without Freddy Mercury. It's not unusual for a group's entire career to rest on the talent of a single singer/songwriter.

Without him, there is no Judas Priest.

True.

And when your frontman is a flaming homo who might also have sung about satanism, it's inevitable that recruitment be in the cards and/or seep in to the unconscious (whether lyrically or as a life-style "role model.")

Btw, has anyone noticed Alford spoke of the lyrics coming to him "subconsciously"? As though the lyrics came to him from an external source?

We too could be forged by evil.

"Forged" as in welded steel. AS ONE.

Alford is referring to he and his minions. Minions who are married to Evil = Satan.

Yes, I added context.

Brutha, you need to reconsider. Of all people, I know YOU are one who does not like to be deceived. Just giving you perspective.

hey are playing at some Masonic Temple... And it just keeps getting better.

So the hundreds of acts that have performed there are all evil right?

Ok goofy

theconcertdatabase.com/venues/masonic-temple

Here is a lighter one. It has a good message too. Good song. Let me know if you think this one sucks too.

Sorry kiddo, but it more than sucks, it blows...

We're kool friend. You have not offended me in the least.

I'm just going to see the show with the tickets that I got for my birthday.

Sorry kiddo, but it more than sucks, it blows...

My feelings aren't hurt. My daughters hate my music too. My son digs it though.

who might also have sung about satanism

So now it is a might. Ok

I need to get off here. This site is a distraction.

Ever wonder just who or what he is "praying" to?

No I never wondered about that. Because I never knew until today.

Having said that do you think satan can hear your prayers? Because he can't.

Now here is a clue from his quote.

And now I'm sounding like [American evangelical Christian evangelist] Billy Graham,

Besides the band is 80 percent straight.

Maybe you will only go to the 20 percent Hell?

Just kidding. There is no such place as Hell.

I think I see Pete sneaking onto the hippie set, toting his guitar (or was that a 12-pack of Coors?)

"Coors"? "COORS!"????

I have never been so insulted!

If you had seen me,I would have most likely been tipping up a gallon milk jug full of some mysterious white liquid well over 100 proof. Sometimes it would have peaches in it for a little flavor and for health reasons.

If you are going to do something,do it right.

Stryper...

Their tone and vibe were still not "Godly." No such thing as "Messiah Metal." The lyrics don't change it. I understand that's what the genre of Death Metal is, but naah.

"Good Music" is said to be defined by 5 characteristics:

1) Beautiful melody
2) Rich Harmony
3) Rhythm or Flow
4) Resolution -- Blend of components then a nice and closing
5) Meaningful Communication, aka Lyrics

Do I necessarily always listen to music like this? Not all the time. But the formula does work.

Interestingly, it's also been said that religion and music are inseparable. That music is a spiritual barometer of man and his spirit. We know music can affect or alter a man's emotion or heart -- in all ways. It's that powerful. Remember when the US Army used to blare Death Metal to the enemy in the Middle East? It can be intimidating, a weapon of sorts. Besides the mind and emotions, it even affect the physiology of humans. Ever notice that concerts have a "religious" feel to it? The stage is like an altar, the band its "Priests'.

Music isn't neutral. That why a group like Stryper -- despite its God-centered lyrics still drives disturbing beat, bass line and guitar work that's as chaotic and disturbing as other "Heavy Metal" music in its genre.

"Coors"? "COORS!"????

I have never been so insulted!

If you had seen me,I would have most likely been tipping up a gallon milk jug full of some mysterious white liquid well over 100 proof. Sometimes it would have peaches in it for a little flavor and for health reasons.

HA!! Thought I'd mention Coors since you lived in CO for a while.

A GALLON jug?? The peaches certainly turned that into a very healthy beverage.

A GALLON jug?? The peaches certainly turned that into a very healthy beverage.

Made it all sophisticated,and stuff. We called it Peach Brandy. MUCH more sophisticated stuff than just regular White Lightening.

A GALLON jug?? The peaches certainly turned that into a very healthy beverage.

Made it all sophisticated,and stuff. We called it Peach Brandy.

My son was once stuck in a 2 man tent with four guys, (a Canadian blizzard while caribou hunting) and a gallon jug w/cherries mixed in with the good stuff..

He gets physically sick at the sight of cherries to this day...

Claims it was the booze...

My son was once stuck in a 2 man tent with four guys, (a Canadian blizzard while caribou hunting) and a gallon jug w/cherries mixed in with the good stuff..

He gets physically sick at the sight of cherries to this day...

Claims it was the booze...

There just ain't no pleasing some people.

He also recorded a song with 5 Finger Death Punch. Good stuff.

As for Judas Priest. The new album is the best thing since painkiller imo.

Made it all sophisticated,and stuff. We called it Peach Brandy. MUCH more sophisticated stuff than just regular White Lightening.

Yeah, kinda curious as to the ingredients. Seemed a shame you had to drink it from a plastic jug. It deserved a much better vessel.

My context of this music (besides cringing at what sounds like screeching noise to me) was as a Christian in the case of Stone.

Have you ever heard of five finger death punch. I bet not. Let me introduce you to them through a cover song that you may actually like.

I don't think you can find anything remotely satanic with five finger death punch. Come on give it a listen. You too sneakypete. Yes you too tpaine, because I am going to find a song we both like.

It will actually be in my next post because it is hard to embed from tablet.

When I work out at Planet Fitness, I normally listen to 5FDPB or Seether, lately.

Let me introduce you to them through a cover song that you may actually like.

Wash it all away is a cool song for a 5FDP beginner. Not too fast or loud... great video.

besides cringing at what sounds like screeching

Halford does have a high pitch voice. The dude can scream.

This band is a huge military supporter

The dude can scream.

Could be outta habit. And the result of one too many pickles jammed into "the jar."

;-)

Bad Company is an awesome remake.

I chose that because a lot of people already know the song and it great.

He also recorded a song with 5 Finger Death Punch. Good stuff.

I heard about that but never gave it a listen.

Bad Company is an awesome remake.

It's...ok.

I kept waiting for the emphatic "BAD COMP-A-KNEE-EE" along with that drums and stark signature guitar riff...but never got it.

"Shotgun" instead of "six-gun" in my hand was expected.

Reckon it's just their style in this cover of the band. Hey, it's good that ANYONE cover a tune like that.

I chose that because a lot of people already know the song and it great.

Good choice...and reason. You were right.

Aug 28 Cincinnati Ohio and I'll buy you a beer.

That’s an 8 hour drive... one way.

Wash it all away

This keeps me going on the elliptical, every other morning.

That’s an 8 hour drive... one way.

Ok a six pack. :)

And the result of one too many pickles jammed into "the jar."

Ha... could be. I try to refrain from the hide the pepperoni visual, associated with such vile activity.

My take on Halford is, he doesn’t care for the flamboyant, I am fag hear me roar kinda fags. I’d think he’d probably punch one in the banana hammock for making fags look bad.

I don't think you can find anything remotely satanic with five finger death punch. Come on give it a listen. You too sneakypete.

Stone,I have no problems with head-banging music,but I'm just not into and never have been. I am primarily a blues guy. Allman Brothers,Marshall Tucker Band,Lynard Skynard,Pink Floyd,Little Feat,etc,etc,etc.

It's not that I hate or even dislike heavy metal,I just like other types more. Lately I am even listening to more stuff like this than anything else.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFrpzPR6TLY

As a Christian,you should really like this one.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q...Zv6RPWLY2Ww&t=0s&index=30

www.youtube.com/watch?v=q...Zv6RPWLY2Ww&t=0s&index=31

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_FwGvX_pCI

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azy-Je4Uhck

I like Priest. Like you, I grew up listening to them back when faggots did what they should do, stay in the closet. So, I’ll still listen to Priest, but if the frontman should die of AIDS... then oh well. Halford has one of the best front man voices in metal history... even though he’s a pickle smoocher.

You guys have a lot of protocols to process when it comes to sodomy.     : )

I try to refrain from the hide the pepperoni visual, associated with such vile activity.

That's a whole different visual, Homes. Worst then the Claussens. Heh...

My take on Halford is, he doesn’t care for the flamboyant, I am fag hear me roar kinda fags. I’d think he’d probably punch one in the banana hammock for making fags look bad.

You may be right.

We're in a conundrum sometimes. But I'm getting tired of compartmentalizing over queers and commies artists and their products, separating the "art" from "artist."

If the song/show whatever isn't obvious or made back when even the artist didn't know where they stood, the task is easier. And certainly, an artist who openly tosses their SJW (like Springsteen) or Pepperoni back in our face -- THAT is grounds for dismissal.

(Oh...and yes, "HALFORD"! Maybe I've been thinking of Steven Alford.)