(Rated this album with 2 out of 10) Reviewed by
N. Ulen
from Lacey, WA USA
They shouldn't be allowed to call this Judas Priest. I know Judas Priest, and this is not it. This is dark, ugly, noisy...bad...music. I'm not sure what they're trying to do here, but it is awful. I grew up listening to JP, everything from Sad Wings of Destiny to Ram it Down. They started loosing their trademark sound with Painkiller (got that hyperactive drummer) and flushed it down the toilet with Jugulator (stupid name). Rob Halford could see the end, but the other remaining members seem to be looking for a new sound. That's fine...but don't call this Judas Priest. If you want Priest at their peak, get Screaming for Vengeance...nuff said. Their classic, peak years are British Steel, Point of Entry, Screaming, and Defenders of the Faith...maybe a little Turbo.
