According to Billboard, JUDAS PRIEST's "Firepower" has entered the Billboard 200 chart at position No. 5, making it the band's highest-charting album ever. 2014's "Redeemer Of Souls" debuted and peaked at No. 6, while 2008's "Nostradamus" landed at No. 11 and 2005's "Angel Of Retribution" came in at No. 13.
"Firepower" moved 49,000 equivalent album units in first week of release. Of that sum, 48,000 were in traditional album sales, just shy of the 54,000 copies sold by "Angel Of Retribution" in that album's first week. The "Firepower" chart position was bolstered by sales generated from a concert ticket/album sale redemption offer in association with the band's current North American tour.
The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi- metric consumption, which includes traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA).
As previously reported, "Firepower" landed at position No. 5 on the U.K. album chart. It marks the band's highest ranking, and first time in the Top 10, since "British Steel" reached No. 4 in 1980. Elsewhere, "Firepower" has also become PRIEST's first-ever No. 1 in Sweden.
"Firepower" was released on March 9 via Epic. The disc was recorded by British producer Andy Sneap, the band's longtime collaborator Tom Allom and engineer Mike Exeter (BLACK SABBATH). The cover artwork for "Firepower" was created by the Chilean/Italian artist Claudio Bergamin.
JUDAS PRIEST "Firepower" world tour marks the band's first run of dates since guitarist Glenn Tipton announced that he was retiring from the road due to his battle with Parkinson's disease. He is being replaced on tour by Sneap, also known for his work as the guitar player in NWOBHM revivalists HELL and cult thrash outfit SABBAT.
Tipton was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease four years ago — after being stricken by the degenerative condition at least half a decade earlier — but only recently announced he was going to sit out touring activities in support of "Firepower". The guitarist, who is now 70 and has performed on every PRIEST album since the band's 1974 debut set, "Rocka Rolla", is not quitting the band, but simply cannot handle the rigorous challenges of performing live.
The North American leg of the "Firepower" tour will wrap on May 1 in San Antonio, Texas.
#39: Liberator To: Deckard, A K A Stone, Tooconservative (#34)
Yup. More symbolism.
Liberator posted on 2018-03-20 13:14:36 Reply Private Reply
#40: Tooconservative To: A K A Stone, sneakypete (#22)
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.
Tooconservative posted on 2018-03-20 13:14:56 Reply Private Reply
#41: A K A Stone To: Tooconservative (#36)
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.
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-20 13:15:20 Reply Private Reply
#42: A K A Stone To: Liberator (#38)
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.
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-20 13:18:54 Reply Private Reply
#43: Liberator To: Tooconservative, A K A Stone, Deckard (#36)
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?
Liberator posted on 2018-03-20 13:18:54 Reply Private Reply
#44: Liberator To: A K A Stone (#42)
"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.
Liberator posted on 2018-03-20 13:21:55 Reply Private Reply
#45: A K A Stone To: Deckard (#34)
So the hundreds of acts that have performed there are all evil right?
Ok goofy
theconcertdatabase.com/venues/masonic-temple
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-20 13:22:34 Reply Private Reply
#46: tpaine To: A K A Stone (#10)
Sorry kiddo, but it more than sucks, it blows...
tpaine posted on 2018-03-20 13:24:08 Reply Private Reply
#47: A K A Stone To: Liberator (#44)
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.
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-20 13:26:12 Reply Private Reply
#48: A K A Stone To: tpaine (#46)
My feelings aren't hurt. My daughters hate my music too. My son digs it though.
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-20 13:27:15 Reply Private Reply
#49: A K A Stone To: Liberator (#43)
So now it is a might. Ok
I need to get off here. This site is a distraction.
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-20 13:28:39 Reply Private Reply
#50: A K A Stone To: Liberator (#44)
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-20 13:32:13 Reply Private Reply
#51: A K A Stone To: Deckard (#35)
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,
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-20 13:39:20 Reply Private Reply
#52: Liberator To: A K A Stone, Deckard, TooConservative, tpaine (#51)
Liberator posted on 2018-03-20 13:50:28 Reply Private Reply
#53: Liberator To: sneakypete, A K A Stone, all (#52)
Liberator posted on 2018-03-20 13:56:59 Reply Private Reply
#54: sneakypete To: A K A Stone (#19)
Maybe you will only go to the 20 percent Hell?
Just kidding. There is no such place as Hell.
sneakypete posted on 2018-03-20 15:10:13 Reply Private Reply
#55: sneakypete To: Liberator (#53)
"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.
sneakypete posted on 2018-03-20 15:19:01 Reply Private Reply
#56: A K A Stone To: Liberator (#44)
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-20 15:26:53 Reply Private Reply
#57: Liberator To: A K A Stone (#56)
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.
Liberator posted on 2018-03-20 17:31:21 Reply Private Reply
#58: Liberator To: sneakypete (#55)
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.
Liberator posted on 2018-03-20 17:33:52 Reply Private Reply
#59: sneakypete To: Liberator (#58)
Made it all sophisticated,and stuff. We called it Peach Brandy. MUCH more sophisticated stuff than just regular White Lightening.
sneakypete posted on 2018-03-20 19:20:51 Reply Private Reply
#60: tpaine To: sneakypete (#59)
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...
tpaine posted on 2018-03-20 20:04:41 Reply Private Reply
#61: sneakypete To: tpaine (#60)
There just ain't no pleasing some people.
sneakypete posted on 2018-03-20 20:58:28 Reply Private Reply
#62: GrandIsland To: A K A Stone, Liberator, Tooconservative (#18)
He also recorded a song with 5 Finger Death Punch. Good stuff.
GrandIsland posted on 2018-03-21 15:08:12 Reply Private Reply
#63: A K A Stone To: GrandIsland (#62)
As for Judas Priest. The new album is the best thing since painkiller imo.
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-21 15:12:34 Reply Private Reply
#64: Liberator To: sneakypete (#59)
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.
Liberator posted on 2018-03-21 15:13:18 Reply Private Reply
#65: Liberator To: GrandIsland, A K A Stone, Tooconservative (#62)
My context of this music (besides cringing at what sounds like screeching noise to me) was as a Christian in the case of Stone.
Liberator posted on 2018-03-21 15:15:56 Reply Private Reply
#66: A K A Stone To: Liberator, sneakypete, tpaine (#65)
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.
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-21 15:20:25 Reply Private Reply
#67: GrandIsland To: A K A Stone (#63)
When I work out at Planet Fitness, I normally listen to 5FDPB or Seether, lately.
GrandIsland posted on 2018-03-21 15:23:36 Reply Private Reply
#68: GrandIsland To: A K A Stone (#66)
Wash it all away is a cool song for a 5FDP beginner. Not too fast or loud... great video.
GrandIsland posted on 2018-03-21 15:25:42 Reply Private Reply
#69: A K A Stone To: Liberator, sneakypete, tpaine (#66)
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-21 15:27:20 Reply Private Reply
#70: GrandIsland To: Liberator (#65)
Halford does have a high pitch voice. The dude can scream.
GrandIsland posted on 2018-03-21 15:28:04 Reply Private Reply
#71: GrandIsland To: A K A Stone (#69)
This band is a huge military supporter
GrandIsland posted on 2018-03-21 15:28:55 Reply Private Reply
#72: Liberator To: GrandIsland (#70)
Could be outta habit. And the result of one too many pickles jammed into "the jar."
;-)
Liberator posted on 2018-03-21 15:30:05 Reply Private Reply
#73: A K A Stone To: GrandIsland, liberator, deckard (#68)
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-21 15:31:25 Reply Private Reply
#74: A K A Stone To: GrandIsland (#67)
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-21 15:32:59 Reply Private Reply
#75: A K A Stone To: GrandIsland (#71)
I chose that because a lot of people already know the song and it great.
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-21 15:33:48 Reply Private Reply
#76: A K A Stone To: GrandIsland (#62)
I heard about that but never gave it a listen.
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-21 15:35:16 Reply Private Reply
#77: Liberator To: GrandIsland, A K A Stone (#71)
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.
Liberator posted on 2018-03-21 15:36:08 Reply Private Reply
#78: Liberator To: A K A Stone, GrandIsland (#75)
Good choice...and reason. You were right.
Liberator posted on 2018-03-21 15:36:54 Reply Private Reply
#79: GrandIsland To: A K A Stone (#74)
That’s an 8 hour drive... one way.
GrandIsland posted on 2018-03-21 15:40:20 Reply Private Reply
#80: GrandIsland To: A K A Stone (#73)
This keeps me going on the elliptical, every other morning.
GrandIsland posted on 2018-03-21 15:42:21 Reply Private Reply
#81: A K A Stone To: Liberator (#78)
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-21 15:44:20 Reply Private Reply
#82: A K A Stone To: GrandIsland (#79)
Ok a six pack. :)
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-21 15:45:04 Reply Private Reply
#83: A K A Stone To: Liberator (#78)
A K A Stone posted on 2018-03-21 15:46:50 Reply Private Reply
#84: GrandIsland To: Liberator (#72)
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.
GrandIsland posted on 2018-03-21 15:47:13 Reply Private Reply
#85: sneakypete To: A K A Stone (#66)
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
sneakypete posted on 2018-03-21 22:42:14 Reply Private Reply
#86: Tooconservative To: GrandIsland (#62)
You guys have a lot of protocols to process when it comes to sodomy. : )
Tooconservative posted on 2018-03-21 22:44:00 Reply Private Reply
#87: Liberator To: GrandIsland, A K A Stone (#84)
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.)
Liberator posted on 2018-03-22 14:54:39 Reply Private Reply
#88: Liberator To: Tooconservative, GrandIsland (#86)
Lol...
It's the same kind of conundrum when some of us listen to say a Tammy Bruce...
Liberator posted on 2018-03-22 14:57:50 Reply Private Reply