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Judas Priest
Angel Of Retribution
12"
VINYL
2x
RECORD LP
BRAND NEW & FACTORY SEALED


Columbia Records
Legacy Records
Sony Music Entertainment
88985390931
UPC | 889853909315
2005, 2017

►Heavyweight 180G Vinyl
►Includes Voucher with Download Code
►Gatefold Cover
TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Judas Rising
2. Deal With The Devil
3. Revolution

SIDE B
1. Worth Fighting For
2. Demonizer
3. Wheels Of Fire

SIDE C
1. Angel
2. Hellrider

SIDE D
1. Eulogy
2. Lochness

Line Up / Musicians / Credits
Vocals – Rob Halford
Guitar – Glenn Tipton, KK Downing
Bass – Ian Hill
Drums – Scott Travis
Producer – Roy Z
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One of the most eagerly awaited reunions in metal history assimilated, and the recorded results were in. The first JUDAS PRIEST album in nearly 15 years to feature original vocalist Rob Halford, "Angel of Retribution" was a vigorous return to form for one of heavy rock's most important acts, and a solid slab of traditional metal in its own right.

With all due respect to interim PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens, who possesses a killer set of pipes and natural stage presence, guitarists Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing have sorely missed the third part of their writing triumvirate, as evidenced by the less-than-stellar albums PRIEST recorded in Halford's absence. The combination of his vocal melodies and arrangements with the endless riffs and leads that Tipton and Downing generate have always formed the bedrock of PRIEST's sound, allowing them to experiment — while retaining their distinctive signature style.

Thus it's appropriate that "Angel Of Retribution" seems to celebrate the many varied stages of PRIEST's musical evolution, from the driving power of "Hell Bent For Leather" (1979) to the anthemic sounds of "British Steel" (1980) to the power metal of "Painkiller" (1990). The band even reaches back to its earliest moments, like 1976's "Sad Wings of Destiny", on the epic album kickoff "Judas Rising", whose opening pays homage to the classic "Victim of Changes". More surprising are the slower songs: "Angel" not only channels "Beyond The Realms of Death" but "Eulogy" has moments that are reminiscent of even more obscure ballads like "Epitaph".

The PRIEST's maintains a modern edge on tunes like the pulsating "Deal With The Devil", an instant headbanging classic, and the ominous "Hellrider", with its almost SLAYER-like licks. Tipton and Downing deliver the goods effortlessly, while bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis remain one of the most unobtrusive, and therefore reliable, rhythm sections in metal.

And then there is the Metal God himself. Sounding as majestic as ever, reaching from chest-pounding war cries to full-throated screams, Halford's total commitment and control still set the standard for vocalists everywhere.

JUDAS PRIEST could have simply slapped together a greatest hits collection, recorded one or two new songs, and reaped the benefits of nostalgia on tour for the next year or two: however, this band has never shied away from plunging forward, and "Angel of Retribution" is a fearless exploration.
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