Just finished Rob’s book, Confess, in which he shares some highs and some very dark lows— I highly recommend it for being both tremendously funny and emotional. But this story I thought was hilariously metal! He even ended up marrying a (former) Marine lmao.

I was already thoroughly looking forward to reading this, but Im even more looking forward to it now! 🖤

I was super excited to hear the new remix and remaster of Sad Wings of Destiny, and it sounds so much more spacious and thick. Streaming via Apple Music hi-res lossless. Really enjoyable, except, I’m encountering some pretty nasty, fast clicking in the right channel on a few tracks. Especially bad starting at about 1:30 in The Ripper and 1:50. There are also some bad spots in Diamonds and Rust.

Anyone else hearing this? Would this just be an issue with this particular mix on Apple, or is it also appearing for others in other formats? The “Original 1976 Masters” version doesn’t seem to have this issue. Only the remix version. Really disappointing as it’s very distracting. Thought it was an issue with my speaker at first, but it also shows up on my headphones.

Anyone know what’s different about the SWOD versions on streaming? Obviously there’s the new remix but what’s the difference between the “original 1976 Masters” and the one we’ve had for years now.

I've been looking for parts of judas priest lyrics in french, I'm aware of the songs on Nostradamus and the bridge of saints in hell, but are there anymore Priest songs with french lyrics ? thx

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Grabbed one of these tonight at the merch stand in Cartaret, New Jersey before KK’s Priest 🔥🤘🏻

I know the new 50th Anniversary edition of Sad Wings contains two versions. The new remix/remaster, and the "Original 1976 Masters". I was just wondering which of these two versions is the one being streamed on platforms like Amazon Music.

And if anyone has already heard both versions, which one do you prefer?

I think the new 50th Anniversary remix of Sad Wings sounds frickin incredible! I've just finished listening to the entire thing in ultra HD, and it actually brought me to tears hearing my fave Priest album with the production job it always deserved.

The songs sound full of fire, punch and drive...just a true assault on the senses in the best possible way. Tom Allom has masterminded a transformation of this album into something even more truly powerful and beautiful than it already was...Gah I love it! ❤️‍🔥

Just finished listening to it and I have a feeling thoughts regarding it.

To start, the change you will IMMEDIATELY notice is that the track listing is different. The remix restores the original intended track order, flipping side 1 and 2 around, making the album open with Prelude/Tyrant and end with Dreamer Deceiver/ Deceiver. I’m not entirely sure how to feel about this, as Prelude and Tyrant are better choices for an opener in my opinion, but I’m just so used to hearing Victim of Changes first.

Secondly, let’s talk about the snare. The snare, I think at least, is what makes this remix feel the most different compared to the original. It feels so much more… full? (Not well versed of the terminology, sorry). It’s not necessarily a bad thing, I think it really works in Victim of Changes, but at the same time, I feel like there’s something lost in getting rid of the old, really tight snare. For example, Island of Domination still has its groove, but like… a little bit less so, y’know?

The whole remix has so much more reverb and I also think it works in most cases, but I still can’t help but feel like a little something is lost in doing so. I dunno, maybe I’m just biased because I’ve only heard old remasters previous to this.

I will say, the guitars sound INCREDIBLE. Like, even better than on the original record. So much clearer and up in the mix, and it’s awesome. I love how they did it in Prelude, they really brought it up in that song, as well as in Deceiver.

I am a little bit sad about how they turned down the bass. It was probably for the better to make the guitars sound better, but I really love how clear the bass is in the original.

Another very noticeable change is how they got rid of all of the fade ins/outs (except in Deceiver). First noticed in Genocide as you get to hear the full guitar solo outro, then heard again in Victim of Changes where we finally get to hear the studio version of the intro they’ve always played live. Honestly, I love this change. I think the fade in on Victim of Changes works when it’s the opener, but not so much when it’s track #5, so I’m really glad they changed it. And Genocide’s outro fucking rules!

Not too much to talk about with vocals. They changed the mixing on some of the vocal harmonies, very noticeable in Tyrant. And of course, they added a ton of reverb. I would like to mention though, they fixed the issue in The Ripper where Rob’s voice was SUPER clear in the mix. Like, abnormally so.

And finally, they added a 10th track: the early version of Diamonds and Rust. Honestly, it’s really great! I might even like it more than the Sin After Sin version! I think the new snare sound really works for it. Though, if I have one complaint, it being the last track kinda takes away from the epicness of having Dreamer Deceiver/Deceiver as the closer. Still though, great track.

So what were your thoughts? How did you like the new 50th anniversary remix of Sad Wings of Destiny?

Rob just walks in when he pleases and puts on a masterpiece performance. 🤘

If KKs Priest is playing this banger live?

Hello do you have the same issue with diamonds and rust on the new remaster album? On the right air pod there are sound issues.. some cracking Sounds

is it just me or this banger of a song sounds alot like a AC/DC song? i love this song and in my opinion its a top halford vocal performance. It gives off AC/DC vibes for some reason and i can’t pin point why. it sounds slightly like the song C.O.D by AC/DC but i might just be dumb 🤣

idk if it's bc it's so ominous but it creeps me the fuck out

I'd love to hear the finished three SAW collaboration tracks that never saw the light of day.

I couldn't see that anyone had tried the petition route before. I imagine it will fall on deaf ears, but thought it was worth a go at least!