Judas Priest – Firepower (2xLP)

"Closing in on their 50th anniversary, Judas Priest still possess the musical rigor, showmanship, and force that make other bands bow down. Firepower smokes." — AllMusic

Lauded metal veterans Judas Priest, on their 18th studio album Firepower, harnesses early, back-to-basics full-throttle heavy metal. Some bands have the ability to change the course of history and have paved the way for others to achieve similarly great things. There's Dio, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest are on that list, too.

The mania behind Judas Priest continues to be justified, and Firepower is more of what fans have come to love about one of the all-time greats, writes reviewer Evan Lilly for The Line Of Best Fit.

The single "Lightning Strike" is thoughtfully riff-heavy and forces your lip to snarl. The opening title track gallops along with speed and thrash, while closer "Sea of Red" is ballad-worthy. "Traitors Gate," on the other hand, shows the band embracing experimental nirvana with its grandiose style.

There's no denying the power behind Judas Priest. After all these years, they manage to outdo and out-perform themselves as a band who continually generates something incredibly vast.

Reviews

"FIREPOWER is meaner and leaner than Redeemer of Souls; the songwriting is more diverse and exceptionally tight. JP recorded all together from the studio floor; overdubs were added in post-production. It creates a kinetic energy and unified sense of purpose not heard consistently since Screaming for Vengeance." Allmusic