{"id":72772,"date":"2024-03-13T19:46:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T00:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=72772"},"modified":"2024-03-14T15:51:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T20:51:18","slug":"judas-priest-invincible-shield-music-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2024\/judas-priest-invincible-shield-music-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Judas Priest | Invincible Shield"},"content":{"rendered":"
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by Dan Skiba<\/span>
\u2014 Guest Columnist \u2014<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

Celebrating 50 years (holy crap!) since the release of their first album, Rocka Rolla<\/em>, on the tiny Gull Records Label, Judas Priest has defied all odds and continues to keep the Traditional Metal bulldozer rolling come hell or high water \u2026 or even an anomaly of various health issues. The Metal Gods have refused to throw in the towel \u2026 and amazingly continue to thrive while creating some of the best music the Traditional Metal genre has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now in 2024 comes the release of Invincible Shield<\/em>, the follow-up to the very highly regarded Firepower <\/em>release, which certainly could have been the band\u2019s swan song. After all, between charting higher than ever before, constant touring, and an induction into the Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Hall of Fame, what else can the band be expected to accomplish with Invincible Shield<\/em>? Try \u201calbum of the year\u201d for starters \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invincible Shield<\/em> hits the ground running with its first 3 tracks, \u201cPanic Attack,\u201d \u201cThe Serpent and the King,\u201d and the title track. They are all fast-tempo rockers showcasing both skill and attitude. Plenty of tasty riffs, impressive guitar solos, powerful drumbeats, and of course \u2026 outstanding vocal performances by The Metal God himself. How he is able to still hit the high notes in his 70\u2019s is truly amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like with many Priest albums, the band takes you to various places with their songs \u2026 some futuristic and violent, some reflective, some invoking rally cries. Arguably no band in the Traditional Metal genre has ever tapped into the souls of their fan base quite as well as Priest has with both their lyrics and thousands of watts of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deluxe version contains 3 bonus tracks \u2026 all as worthwhile as the core 11, with the last track written by Bob Haligan Jr., called \u201cThe Lodger\u201d. As you might expect, this track has a different vibe than the rest, and has an Alice Cooper feel as Halford repeats the lyrical line \u201cVengeance is mine\u201d, providing quasi-psychotic imagery. Overall, it\u2019s clear the band put substantial effort into Invincible Shield <\/em>and it\u2019s a must-have for all Metal fans, Traditional Metal or otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Traditional Metal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Line-up:
Rob Halford \u2013 Vocals
Glenn Tipton \u2013 Guitars
Richie Faulkner \u2013 Guitars
Ian Hill \u2013 Bass
Scott Travis \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Label: Epic Records<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tracklisting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Panic Attack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The Serpent and the King<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Invincible Shield<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Devil in Disguise<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Gates of Hell<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Crown of Thorns<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. God as my Witness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Trial by Fire<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Escape from Reality<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Sons of Thunder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Giants in the Sky<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Fight for your Life (bonus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Vicious Circle (bonus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. The Lodger (bonus)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Website: JudasPriest.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

    Hardrock Haven rating: [usr 8.5 size=20]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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