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THE REVIEW
We are in 2003 and guitarist Glenn Tipton, becoming the spokesperson for the group, decides to bury the hatchet with his majesty Rob Halford and show Ripper Owens the door, a good singer but absolutely incapable of holding a candle to his legendary predecessor.
Here comes "Angel Of Retribution" which hits you like a machine gun. From the first track Judas Rising, you can see that the Priest have adjusted their aim and are in splendid form, then continuing with Deal With The Devil and Revolution, where Halford's raspy voice rises over a solid wall formed by K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton's guitars.
Then we move through the interlocutory Whort Fighting For to reach the wicked Demonizer, where the rhythmic carpet created by Ian Hill's bass and Scott Travis's drums takes center stage. As we proceed, we find Wheels of Fire that brings back memories of 'Painkiller', with screeching solos and solid rhythms. In track number 7, Angel, we perhaps find the weak point of the entire album, a semi-ballad with a medium tempo that doesn’t fully convince. We reach Hellraider, a song designed and written to be performed live, fast and powerful in true Priest style.
Finally, interesting are the two pieces that close the work with Eulogy paving the way for the colossal Lochness, which in my humble opinion, represents the essence of Judas Priest, 13 minutes of melody and burning metal that perfectly marry with the enviable throat of uncle Rob Halford.
In conclusion, an album that traces a new chapter in the stellar career of Judas Priest, a story made of sound Heavy Metal that is now over thirty years old, so hands up for these old timers!
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Angel Of Retribution marks Judas Priest's triumphant return with Rob Halford back on vocals, delivering a powerful heavy metal experience. The album features standout tracks like Judas Rising, Demonizer, and the epic Lochness. While the mid-tempo ballad Angel is less convincing, the overall record reclaims the band's classic sound with energetic guitars and solid rhythms, celebrating their long-lasting influence in metal.
Judas Priest
Formed in Birmingham in 1969, Judas Priest are among the pioneers of heavy metal, known for twin-guitar attack and Rob Halford's high vocals. Their career spans classic studio albums and acclaimed live records.49 Reviews
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By Cronos
With Halford’s return, there was hope that Judas would return to their old heavy metal style, and with this Angel Of Retribution, the Monks of Judas do not disappoint.
Angel Of Retribution is the best work done by Judas since Painkiller, a worthy work by the Monks of Judas, who have finally returned with their Classic Heavy Metal!
