I don't know how many of you have realized that, even the background riffs from 0:33 to 0:38 sounds alike Prowler by maiden. ( Listen to it carefully.)
I mean prowler riffs sound like those of priest's. :D
P.S. - I am not saying Maiden copied it, but that shows how Maiden is influenced by Priest. :)
there's the essence of the true heavy metal inside this song. awesome, EVEN with Ripper. I m fed up with too mythoman heavies. Rippes is also a good singer. not Rob but a good singer
The thing with ripper is, he is a very talented singer, but since he was vocalist for Judas Priest, he is compared with Halford, whom he doesn´t stand a chance against, but then again, who does.
some old priest songs when ripper is singing are pretty awesome but he cant even compete in the same league as halforfd. an example for good priest song in rippers version is living after midnight. the way they played it in this concert was better than original. im not really a fan of the song living after midnight
This was the best song, in my opinion, on one of their better albums. Ripper's not bad on this one. What's amazing is he seemed to completely take over the band. They sound totally different on the CD's with Owens.
I think maybe the band just wanted to take a different direction, Ripper didn't necessarily change the band. If u notice JP always keeps changing styles; Turbo being an excellent example of a drastic change.
Epic song. Closest to Rob Halford as you can get. God Bless you Ripper Owens! The Metallians across the world wept when Halford left Priest, but you made the transition much easier. Hell Bent Forever!
I've been a Priest disciple since seeing them in the UK in 1974/1975, Ripper fitted the bill when Rob threw his dummy out of the pram! I didn't hear of anyone else banging the door down wanting to take over Rob's shoes either! Priest are a group, NOT ONE man. I personally loved Jugulator, not so much Demolition, conversely Angel, Rob's comeback, was weak IMO. Nostradamus is better BUT I want the next to be "back to basics", Defenders, Stained Class or Painkiller styles please! Roll on Sheffield
They thought Ripper fitted the bill very well and there was a VERY small queue for the auditions, surprise, surprise! Rob still cuts the mustard live, just, but the tones and style that made him the best in the business IMO are sadly gone. I SAW them at Brixton, Ripper SUNG well and actually bettered some of Rob's stuff but had no real presence at all. Even though IMO I think Maiden's music is weak compared to Priest, Dickinson is still pure class and makes it look effortless.
Halford is more Priest than Tim Owens, and a better vocalist too, even if Owens maybe have a better vocal-range now than Halford, cause of his age.. But anyway, Ripper really kicked ass here..
In which year was this?
KevSoAwesome 5 months ago
Best song off of Hell Bent for Leather.
thefateshavewarned 7 months ago
Gonna miss you on stage KK
cliffthelightning 8 months ago 2
i love judas fucking priest maybe my favorite heavy metal band of all times just like maiden
SidEskorbuto 10 months ago
I don't know how many of you have realized that, even the background riffs from 0:33 to 0:38 sounds alike Prowler by maiden. ( Listen to it carefully.)
I mean prowler riffs sound like those of priest's. :D
P.S. - I am not saying Maiden copied it, but that shows how Maiden is influenced by Priest. :)
Hail metal \m/
memetalhead1 11 months ago 6
HE NO ROB HALFORD? AND THERE WILL NEVER BE A REPLACEMENT. NO ONE CAN EVER DO THE JOB LIKE ROB THE METAL GOOOOOOOOOOD!
sinfulsxx 1 year ago
Rock'n Rolf built a whole band and a career on the name of this song :) that's what I call respect! \m/
junningen 1 year ago
fuck they have to play it in a different key for this dude
cryptsub 1 year ago 2
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Owens is big,Halford it is asshole
mocny1000 1 year ago
Owens is greath,Halford is asshole
mocny1000 1 year ago
@mocny1000 cunt
cryptsub 1 year ago
LONG LIVE THE BRITISH METAL SCENE WITH SAXON, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST PIONEERS A FUN FROM GREECE
SuperCatherine000 1 year ago
Hell yeah! tank you for posting this! Ripper owns live!!!!
libernull 1 year ago
there's the essence of the true heavy metal inside this song. awesome, EVEN with Ripper. I m fed up with too mythoman heavies. Rippes is also a good singer. not Rob but a good singer
albertdeterrassa 1 year ago
Awesome song. Quite nicely done mang.
s1rrah 1 year ago
I only ever saw Rob Halford, and missed the Owens years to be fair he looks a star turn, what else has he done anybody know...
stelvans 1 year ago
The thing with ripper is, he is a very talented singer, but since he was vocalist for Judas Priest, he is compared with Halford, whom he doesn´t stand a chance against, but then again, who does.
QShaque 2 years ago
some old priest songs when ripper is singing are pretty awesome but he cant even compete in the same league as halforfd. an example for good priest song in rippers version is living after midnight. the way they played it in this concert was better than original. im not really a fan of the song living after midnight
Kurmuutti 2 years ago
This was the best song, in my opinion, on one of their better albums. Ripper's not bad on this one. What's amazing is he seemed to completely take over the band. They sound totally different on the CD's with Owens.
magicsinglez 2 years ago
I think maybe the band just wanted to take a different direction, Ripper didn't necessarily change the band. If u notice JP always keeps changing styles; Turbo being an excellent example of a drastic change.
TrooperLinks 2 years ago 6
GOOD FOR RIPPER. NICE PERMORMANCE.
albertdeterrassa 2 years ago 3
Fucking Love this version of the Song!!!
PsychoAsesino 2 years ago 3
I like this "ripped" version. I like Owens. But he have no fire and energy on stage.
NearlyKnight 2 years ago 4
nor does halford
eeedieee 2 years ago
Epic song. Closest to Rob Halford as you can get. God Bless you Ripper Owens! The Metallians across the world wept when Halford left Priest, but you made the transition much easier. Hell Bent Forever!
Irenicus1990 2 years ago 28
I've been a Priest disciple since seeing them in the UK in 1974/1975, Ripper fitted the bill when Rob threw his dummy out of the pram! I didn't hear of anyone else banging the door down wanting to take over Rob's shoes either! Priest are a group, NOT ONE man. I personally loved Jugulator, not so much Demolition, conversely Angel, Rob's comeback, was weak IMO. Nostradamus is better BUT I want the next to be "back to basics", Defenders, Stained Class or Painkiller styles please! Roll on Sheffield
tyrant1505 3 years ago
There most likely wont be a next album
WickedxSoundz 2 years ago
Ripper was a damn good singer for Priest, but live they downtuned everything and made it sound like shit.
JoshRA 3 years ago
1:51 lol
mnbuick 3 years ago
WTF?
Tumaaax 3 years ago
I'm sorry I don't get it.
Misrilou 3 years ago
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very amateur vocals compared to Halford. Couldn't they get someone better than this?
jeffofx 3 years ago
They thought Ripper fitted the bill very well and there was a VERY small queue for the auditions, surprise, surprise! Rob still cuts the mustard live, just, but the tones and style that made him the best in the business IMO are sadly gone. I SAW them at Brixton, Ripper SUNG well and actually bettered some of Rob's stuff but had no real presence at all. Even though IMO I think Maiden's music is weak compared to Priest, Dickinson is still pure class and makes it look effortless.
tyrant1505 3 years ago
Awesome as always... Tim Owens!
\m/
SpiritofSteele 3 years ago 5
If it hasnt got rob halford it isnt judas priest simple
FMTCH 3 years ago
its sound 200 times better in unleashed in the east
jlbroich 3 years ago 3
I couldn't agree more! This song makes the hair stand on my neck,on unleashed!
jjjxxx777 3 years ago
I think Iron Maiden took this riff for their song The Wickerman.
jms980 3 years ago 41
and you're not the only one who thinks this
tovanz 3 years ago 3
Lol, you should see the face of a friend of mine, big Maiden fan, when he first listened to that song!
You are right, they borrowed that riff, changed it a bit and released Wickerman.
Still, both songs are great, no love lost!
Ajowerty 3 years ago 5
Every single Maiden fan should here this song! I thought I was the only one seeing the similarities. ;) PRIEST IN MY HEART!
Tradaxa 2 years ago
ja lods of ppl think so, but they only took the 3 first chords, anyways judas aint judas without rob halford
farfarawayfromyou 3 years ago
@jms980 I always said that .. Both Bands kick major ass
cjf799 1 year ago
kk downing is the god of the whammy bar.
dirtywizard 3 years ago 3
Damn, these dudes jell. Fucking tight, tight tight! A well tuned machine with all cylinders firing.
mn455cutlass 3 years ago 4
mn455cutlass,you couldn't describe it better!I'd say Judas Priest is like a V12 Ferrari SCREAMIN on her rev redline!!!Such a Legendary Band...!
SavvasFSS 3 years ago
Halford is more Priest than Tim Owens, and a better vocalist too, even if Owens maybe have a better vocal-range now than Halford, cause of his age.. But anyway, Ripper really kicked ass here..
ruudinho23 3 years ago 2