{"id":47038,"date":"2014-11-22T09:03:46","date_gmt":"2014-11-22T14:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=47038"},"modified":"2014-11-22T09:08:32","modified_gmt":"2014-11-22T14:08:32","slug":"metal-gods-and-court-jesters-judas-priest-with-steel-panther-concert-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/metal-gods-and-court-jesters-judas-priest-with-steel-panther-concert-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal Gods and Court Jesters: Judas Priest with Steel Panther"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Deb Rao<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

November 14 at the Pearl Theater at the Palms in Las Vegas, NV. —<\/h3>\n

\"GEDSCRock and Roll is alive and well. As metal fans rushed into the sold out show at the Pearl Theater at the Palms in Las Vegas featuring Judas Priest and Steel Panther. Metal God Rob Halford is still at the top of his game. This is the bands 40th Anniversary tour. Judas Priest is touring in support of their latest release Redeemer Of Souls<\/em>.<\/p>\n

As the intro of \u201cWar Pigs\u201d blasted from the speakers, Judas Priest were getting ready to unleash their metal onslaught to the masses. The band kicked off the set with \u201cDrgaonaut.\u201d The set list spanned their extensive career. Rob Halford was in full metal glory in his long leather coat and his massive vocals unleashed in full Priest power.<\/p>\n

The stage setting was massive. There were three video screens. Lots of glitz and glamor for Sin City. The double guitar assault was mastered by Glen Tipton and Richie Faulkner. This was the first time seeing Richie perform and I was pretty impressed. Guitar lovers unite, as the two accomplished guitarists brought down the house with their powerful shredding.<\/p>\n

Highlights of the set included the poppy \u201cLove Bites.\u201d The green lights reflected the eerie mood of the song. \u201cTurbo Lover\u201d was spectacular. The Priest slowed things down only for a moment of the beautiful guitar intro of \u201cBeyond The Realms Of Death.\u201d<\/p>\n

The tail end of the set was metal crushing, as Judas Priest took no prisoners. It all began with Rob Halford riding onstage on his Harley on \u201cHellbent For Leather.\u201d The three-song encore commenced with \u201cYou Got Another Thing Coming\u201d, \u201cLiving After Midnight\u201d, and \u201cDefenders Of The Faith.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was a show metal fans dreamed of. This is why Judas Priest reigns as one of metal\u2019s top bands. At the end of the show Rob commented that the band started 40 years ago in pubs in Birmingham. He had no idea he would still be performing 40 years later. He told the fans to hold on to their dreams. It was so inspiring seeing Judas Priest who are Rock Royalty still rocking hard today. They have inspired so many musicians.<\/p>\n

\"GEDSCSet List:
\nDragonaut
\nMetal Gods
\nDevils Child
\nVictim Of Changes
\nHalls Of Valhalla
\nLove Bites
\nMarch Of The Damned
\nTurbo Lover
\nRedeemer Of Souls
\nBeyond The Realm Of Death
\nJawbreaker
\nBreaking The Law
\nHellbent For Leather
\nYou Got Another Thing Coming
\nLiving After Midnight
\nDefenders Of The Faith<\/p>\n

Visit the Judas Priest online @ www.facebook.com\/officialjudaspriest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"GEDSCSteel Panther was the perfect act to open the show. The band has been garnering fans and getting their act together for the past ten years. Although, Steel Panther is kind of geared in the Glam Rock vibe, their show was a lot of fun. Actually, Steel Panther is all about bringing the fun back to metal. There is a method behind their brilliant stage persona.<\/p>\n

Steel Panther got to showcase their talent in a 60-minute set. The set began with the song \u201cPussywhipped.\u201d Highlight of the show was \u201cAsian Hooker.\u201d When the band brought up an Asian girl pretending to be a hooker to the band! It was hilarious. Michael Starr took full advantage of the evening shouting out comments to members of the audience. Michael has a stage persona and voice that reminds me of David Lee Roth! I actually remember Michael AKA Ralph Saenz when he fronted LA Guns at a show in Boston. He has some good vocal qualities.<\/p>\n

Highlight of the set was the bands hit \u201cCommunity Property.\u201d Bass player Lexxi Fox looked great. The band can rock. Other highlights included their anthem \u201cDeath To All But Metal.\u201d I encourage everyone to catch their act. It is pretty entertaining. You have to experience a Steel Panther show to really get into the thick of things! Steel Panther are really good musicians behind the glamour and glitz. Their skit is kind of like a stage show. It reminds me when Poison and the glam thing first came out. It is very Hollywood glitz.<\/p>\n

\"GEDSCSet List:
\nPussywhipped
\nParty Like Tomorrow Is The End Of The World
\nAsian Hooker
\nJust Like Tiger Woods
\nCommunity Property
\nEyes Of A Panther
\n17 Girls In A Row
\nGlory Hole
\nParty All Day
\nDeath To All But Metal<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out the tour!<\/p>\n

Visit Steel Panther online @ http:\/\/steelpantherrocks.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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