So is Crown of Horns a ballad or not? :)

@ChazinFl1

6 ай бұрын

No, just a good song with a nice mid range tempo.

@davidscottlane7771

6 ай бұрын

No

@cr1s1s0ff41th

6 ай бұрын

i think it could be. regardless of how heavy it is, there's the emotion and mid tempo that gives it that vibe

@PortugueseMACPOW

6 ай бұрын

No, it's too fast to be a ballad, Worth Fighting For is a similar song, but Angel was the ballad on Angel of Retribution.

@kyleleon85

6 ай бұрын

Who cares. It is fucking awesome.

I love the song and I don't really care if it doesn't have the classic Judas sound. At the end of the day, it's all about melodies and good music. Works for me! 🤘

@jhutt8002

6 ай бұрын

Huh? I thought this had more classic Judas Priest sound than what they've in couple of decades? I definitely hear Screaking for Vengeance in it, and Ram it Down. But most of all, I think it reminds me of Point of Entry. I think it has very 80's radio friendly metal feel to it. I love it!

@vintagevinylvets1187

6 ай бұрын

Same here!🤘🔥

@softseagreens

6 ай бұрын

It could sound like Britney Spears, right? Who cares.

@eldorado852

5 ай бұрын

When have Priest ever done anything they already had in their carreer?

@simonnarramore4850

5 ай бұрын

Definitely think this is classic Priest. Rob is in fine fettle vocally and Ritchie’s soloing is awesome!

I absolutely love Crown of Horns. I've been following this band for 30 years. I don't care about it being a ballad or not and I didn't know Priest fans are puzzled. It's a brilliant song and it's on repeat for me the last couple of days. The more I listen to it the more I like it.

@davidknichal6629

5 ай бұрын

This song needs to get some airplay time!

@nicolaskiepol3640

5 ай бұрын

It makes me think about the early JUDAS PRIEST, with a modern sound : it's great!

@sturgis007

5 ай бұрын

hear hear !

@kilomonqmode

3 ай бұрын

They were told that they had a lot of balls to put this album but I love it every bit of it . especially I been walking with Jesus for more then a Year staying loyal.i feel that it was made for me✨⚔️🛡️👹💥

This song creeped up on me. My 1st impression was "yeah. It's alright. "The next thing I knew, I was singing the chorus, and before I knew it, I was on listen 5

If anyone is wondering about the symbolism, the horns are cut from all the demons you've had to defeat along the way, and yes, it is a direct reference to the biblical Crown of Thorns our Savior was forced to wear - hence the line, "all the blood He shed." The secondary meaning of the horns is a nod to metal being what it is, and how horns have been associated with metal since Dio made that sign against the evil eye so many years ago. The song is definitely about personal journey, and regardless of what you believe, we've all had our share of demons to face throughout our lives. @MetalPilgrim Stay safe, friend, and there's no need to apologize. You're enduring the worst war the 21st century has seen so far. You have more than earned that rest.

@user-qw1nt1et3v

6 ай бұрын

I took think this is more Biblical meanings here . Perhaps there is a turning to Christ, at least a little. Not unlike Alice Cooper. Blackie Lawless, among others. So far I liked all 3 tracks this far, and looking to see them on tour in a few months

@PhoenixBird9000

6 ай бұрын

@@user-qw1nt1et3v Indeed. I'm pumped for the new album either way, that and Mandrake Project. 2024 is starting out as a good year for metal even if everything else sucks in the world! \m/ >_< \m/

@hinjurock70

6 ай бұрын

This song is clearly about Jesus.

@AcidifiedMammoth

6 ай бұрын

​@@hinjurock70"about Christ" didn't feel that way but my brain did go in that direction so alluring to, maybe is a better way to put it?

@maidenmovies

6 ай бұрын

ave satanas!

the guitar and harmonies in crown of horns are definitely my favourite out of the three current singles, of course the power of panic attack and the grit of trial by fire are incredible and difficult to compare to each other because they are so different, but the intro to crown of horns just got my heart pumping immediately. I don’t think I would consider it a ballad, but it id say it is a ballad equivalent when it comes to lyrical choice and cleaner harmonies

Very melodic and mid tempo tune. I love how people are complaining about it. Not every track is going to be speed metal with Rob screaming his lungs out. If you have been listening to Priest for any time at all you'll know that they're not a one note band. They change it up. That's why I love them so much because they do just that.

@softseagreens

6 ай бұрын

I'm not complaining, I just stopped it. It's VAPID.

Although Faulkner there are no ballads in the new album, this one sums it up. Every time I hear this track, I sense a "Worth Fighting For" feel to it. Slava Ukraine.

@Jay-xy7yi

4 ай бұрын

Screw ukraine

I have no issues with anything they've ever done song wise. My first tour was Hell Bent For Leather/Killing Machine and they warmed up for the original Kiss. I went for Judas Priest not Kiss. The biggest issue I have with them is not letting founding member K.K. Downing back. Ken belongs back before Sneap does! Don't forget The Last Rose Of Summer.

@oriesanders8083

5 ай бұрын

Before the dawn was and always be my favorite

@davidknichal6629

5 ай бұрын

Killing Machine (yeah it sounds weird, but I have to insist on it) was the very 1st modern sounding metal album of all time

Actually, one of my all time favorite Judas Priest ballads is "Before the Dawn"

@softseagreens

6 ай бұрын

According to Halford it doesn't exist, because it was written by Downing.

@ronmclaughlin886

6 ай бұрын

@@softseagreens blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priests-rob-halford-says-he-wrote-before-the-dawn-song-about-having-his-heart-broken-by-ex-boyfriend Not according to this article.

@softseagreens

6 ай бұрын

@@ronmclaughlin886 This very article makes his autobiography even more puzzling. The book (Confess) is largely about his romantic heartbreaks, yet not even a mention of Before The Dawn. Instead, there are lyrical deviations how "beautiful" and "beatific" Tipton is and how they wrote ballads together.

@ronmclaughlin886

6 ай бұрын

@@softseagreens haven't read it yet, but I'm hoping to.

@softseagreens

6 ай бұрын

@@ronmclaughlin886 If you're interested in his lavatory adventures and confessions he is a "pop tart" with the most sublime moment in his life being when he stripped for Madonna...

🤘🏼To me, this is a show closure career defining gem. By the 5th time I was singing along I wasn’t able to get through the lyrics with choking up just picturing a packed house of heavy metal maniacs throwing their horns in the air in unison with Rob and the boys. 🤘🏼

I love the solos on this track! Can’t wait for this album!

I have never been that into Judas Priest, could not name more than 4-5 songs, but I heard this song for the first time today on our Swedish radio channel, and I instantly loved it. That guitar intro reminded me a lot of Van Halen and other 80s guitar sounds from back in the day. Brought up some great memories from when I was a child and started listening to hard rock and metal.

Amazing song ... as for the fade out, I hope the live version will expand on it.

Your Enthusiasm on these new Judas Priest songs that we have heard so far has got me so excited for the day that the entire album gets released and I can listen to it from beginning to end with no interruptions as loud as I want🎉😅😮😮

It’s honestly my favorite single released so far. I can’t stop listening to it

@NormanDoll-rr6lh

6 ай бұрын

Same!

@edsonponciano3769

6 ай бұрын

Same!

@doug1929

6 ай бұрын

Agreed!!

@mat.b.

6 ай бұрын

HOW

@krisfreouf

6 ай бұрын

@@mat.b. ???

I love this song and all the others from the album so far.

@ChazinFl1

6 ай бұрын

Same. Firepower was so good I really wasn't expecting another album as good. So far so good, we shall see soon!!

I can hardly contain my excitement from this album. 🔥🤘🔥

@Kgio-2112

6 ай бұрын

Easy my young brother

I can relate to the concept of "more emotional connection with the band through power ballads". I saw JP live in january of 2019 in Paris and they played "night comes down". Funnily enough, the daily news "le parisien" said in their review that it was the weakest moment in the show but I strongly dissagreed with them, It was the single most powerful moment I remember from this show. And my strongest memories are always tied with the strongest emotions. This show was incredible as a whole but "night comes down" was truly the most resonating piece of the show with my emotional brain. It was pure magic. And don't worry about release time for this review, I'm glad you could enjoy some peace even just for a day. I heard you had a rough ending for 2023 (understatment) so I'm glad you could take some time for yourself ! I hope that there won't be any air raid at all anymore soon...

@stinkstank5177

6 ай бұрын

I love the song “Night comes down”, I agree it’s very emotional to me as well. The song is far from weak, I find it to be an emotional gut punch!

Your reviews and reactions seem to read my mind. Thak you for continuing putting out such great content in such hard times. Stay strong brother and hang in there. 🤘🇨🇦🤘

Brilliant song. So, we have 3/3 amazing songs, can’t wait a full album. Thank you for the review🤘

Can’t wait for the album release. Can’t to see them in Boston.

@glenngoren4566

6 ай бұрын

I agree with you can’t wait to see them and Chicago and Kalamazoo Michigan three days apart from each other. Oh yeah, Judas Priest forever flying in from California for the shows no West Coast dates at all.

@captpain1

6 ай бұрын

See you at "MGM Boston" this gonna be great!!🤟

@cr4zyJ-79

6 ай бұрын

@@captpain1 Yes🤘😈🤘

Thanks for keeping us up to date on all the metal happenings w/ JP, KK's Priest, etc, MP...! Hang in there, buddy...!

At first I was: 🤔 Now I am: 😃🤟

Brilliant !! I felt the exact same way. Its a great addition to the Priest catalog and it grows on me more with every listen. Cheers

Killer review! Loving Crown Of Horns. Be Safe Metal Pilgrim!

Can't get enough of crown of horns 🤘🏻 it's a modern classic already for me

For ballads i really like Sea of Red on the FirePower album

My favorite Priest song "Run of the Mill." Love that you mentioned it.

Love this Love Priest 🤘🤘🤘. Rob is amazing as always!!!

I don't know about anyone else, but this song reminds me of the song We Stand a Chance off of Halfords Made of Metal album. I feel like it would fit in well with that album. I love Priest, have been my favorite for 40 years now and I can't get this song out of my head. Keep up the good work here and Keep the Faith!

This Album sounds like Firepower was hoping for something ,similar to old Judas Priest Albums,

@davidknichal6629

5 ай бұрын

meh.....there are like 3 songs already released and you exactly know what an album it is? A prophet

I miss KK. But Faulkner is so amazing, it is impossible to not like him. Very glad he is a part of this epic, legendary band! ❤❤🎉

3 great songs so far. The album is going to be fantastic

Priest rules! Nuff said!

Amazing beautiful song ❤

Its one of the best songs ive heard in a long time, you do know Richie Faulkner took over most the writing and the guitar riffs are and solos actually shred and in the guitarist sphere you know those people who actually write metal songs its a huge song that will definitely stand the test of time.

I love the song after listening to it a couple of times. 🤘🏻🇸🇪🤘🏻

All 3 are great songs. The sound is tight and clear

Crown Of Horns is another great example of a slower-paced Judas Priest track. I, for one, am just anticipating that speed-fest they teased when they revealed the tracklist for Invincible Shield.

@davidknichal6629

5 ай бұрын

There was a snippet of 4th song and it sounded soooo brutal. Fast, furious almost Hell Bent For Leather of the 2020's era

@MetalheadCurt

5 ай бұрын

@@davidknichal6629 Yeah. There's also the added fact that they've got excellent deep-cuts across most of their albums so I'm looking forward to hearing the album in its entirety as well.

I believe the outro solo is Glenn, not Richie. Considering where his abilities currently are, and knowing the difference between his vibrato compared to Richie... and how simple the solo is, give it a second listen. I may be wrong, but...

For those paying attention, Halfords singing approach in recent albums carry the same sound Hanford had during his “Halford” solo days. And there’s nothing wrong with that. I’m loving every song!

@davidknichal6629

5 ай бұрын

Rob has always been willing to innovate and I love this attitude. He said himself in a recent interview he likes learning something new. Even at this age! You gotta love him

i love this song. it actually didn't have to grow on me at all, i heard it first in the car on a very snowy evening and that was the perfect atmosphere for this one!! also don't apologise for not posting this earlier, you always gotta do what is best in the moment and enjoy the calmer moments. love to you and ukraine!

@jfroco

6 ай бұрын

I first heard it while walking down the beach on a sunny day (southern hemisphere). I immediately fell in love with the song. It was the perfect atmosphere!

@cr1s1s0ff41th

6 ай бұрын

interesting how it's opposite atmospheres and vibes but i can absolutely imagine the beach setting too! almost more beautiful

It`s almost psalm-like in its lyrics. I like it.

@davidknichal6629

5 ай бұрын

I love it. Profound lyrics, amazing vocals, crunchy punchy guitars.....

Cant wait for its release!

They actually have a heartbreak ballad called 'prisoner of your eyes' (which i love) during the turbo session.this song sounds a little bit like 'heart of a lion' another unreleased turbo session song

@kylereece1979

6 ай бұрын

Thats also a very good song. It is as you said, a full on power ballad tailor made for MTV, Radio. Absolute classic example of mid 80s power ballad that would'nt sound outta place from bands like Dokken, Def Leppard, Heart, whatever. And, thats not a bad thing at all. Its well played, written, and its got a killer solo to really hit the heart more. Also good is "Turn on Your Light". A terrific acoustic driven ballad that, finally surfaced on the Defenders of the Faith remaster years ago. 👍👍

@mat.b.

6 ай бұрын

This song sounds nothing like Heart of a Lion (which is a great metal jam and was released by Halford fwiw)

@Icedsymphony7

6 ай бұрын

@@mat.b. the chord progression does

@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251

5 ай бұрын

Correct

"Crown of Thorns" doesn't sound like a "ballad" to me... it just sounds softer than a blistering heavy song that they regularly put out. I mean when it comes to a Judas Priest "ballad" I don't think of "Beyond the Realms of Death" either... I think of "When the Night Comes Down" or "Before the Dawn" or "Prisoner of Your Eyes" or "Turn on Your LIght".

Album was pre-ordered, irony of it is, it`s going to be released on or around the same date as when i 1st experienced them in 1991 on their Painkiller tour, memorabilia and a signed Painkiller poster are what i still own along with other stuff, Priest Rule man, they always did. 🤘

“Melody!” What a concept.

@LarryFleetwood8675

6 ай бұрын

Most metal fans don't seem to know what it is, to them it's not metal if there's a 'melody'... lol

I love Crown Of Horns so much

Judas Priest has ALWAYS had songs like this throughout their entire career, if you are a true fan of Priest you would know this as they have always had a nice balance of tunes, which is why they are pioneers of Metal 🤘

I know you have been to shows where Glen Tipton emerges to play the last few songs. You cannot say the his tone is not epic. And overshadows Falkner regardless of how good Falkner is he cannot capture the tone of Glen.

I don't mind Crown Of Horns and I had also heard a recent interview with Richie Faulkner saying that there's no ballads on Invincible Shield and I agree with you, that these are emotional songs, like COH is too. I also like the fade out at the end and it actually doesn't fade out completely, which tells me that it leads right into the next track, which may start out either full throttle, or have a set up to the song similar to panic attack and Trial By Fire. It is certainly shaping up to be an interesting album and I am looking forward to hearing the whole thing on March 8.

Priest opened up their show in '86 with a ballad, pretty much..."Out in the Cold". They just have a different spin on what is considered a Power Ballad.

Well, it reminds me of Worth Fighting For, and also lyrically and structurally it reminds me of some of the emotional Halford pieces, 25 Years, Prisoner of your Eyes, Silent Screams, etc. It sounds very Halford-esque.

@davidknichal6629

5 ай бұрын

Well simply its Halfie. I guess every singer and lyricist brings something from his own repertoire to the band at times. Even Bruce

Sounds like a leftover from Rob's 2010 Halford album, "Made of Metal" which had a lot of these poppy power ballad rock songs.

@jerseyforhawks

6 ай бұрын

It's something I will never seek. Lyrics are just inane.

@peacockfilletsteak

6 ай бұрын

I had the exact same thought. I can't really get into this one. But it reminds me of Thunder And Lightning from that album.

It’s a great song.

Really catchy song good hook

Cool breakdown, homie!

When i heard this song for the first time i had tears in my eyes and nostalgic thoughts kinda "this is over - final, farewell album of my only lovely band ever"

Great song and incredible guitar solo 🔥

I think the chorus is super catchy Stay aafe❤

The crown of horns lyrics sound more pop than a metal ballot. But listening to their early stuff to now, I will give them an 8 out of 10 for effort. But you never know it depends on what the rest of the album sounds like. It might be a 9. Especially when I'm hearing Rocka Rolla when I was 10, when my older brother is rocking out to it. Then get to see them live six years later.

Let's not have a Turbo reaction here gang. Peist has always experimented with styles. I'm impressed that they released 3 singles to get us prepared for a new Priest sound for a song. It's obviously autobiographical for Rob. Is it my favorite of the 4? No but and this is a BIG "But"; I don't hate it and I'm excited to see how the fit it into the rest of the record. I always listen to the whole record when it comes to Priest because it seems like a complete thought when I do. Like backing up at the Van Gogh museum ten feet and realizing there is a whole different painting there than when you are up close.

@ChazinFl1

6 ай бұрын

"4"? AM i missing a song? I thought it was only 3?

@davidknichal6629

5 ай бұрын

@@ChazinFl1There was a short snippet of the 4th (back then 3rd) song there that sounded like a fukkin son of Hell Bent For Leather. An absolute opposite of these 3 previous released songs.....man I am excited

Didn’t care about it upon release and thought it was not on the other 2 level… but… it grew on me ALOT!!!!

great video !!!! :)

Thank you for your content from an old school GenX metalhead. Prayers up for Ukraine 🙏🏼☦️ 🇺🇦

Strike of the viper is my favorite song!!!!!!!

I like the songs. I look forward to seeing them in concert in May

I know Glen cannot tour anymore due to his health but is he playing on this new record or is it Andy Sneap?

Out in the cold vibes, love it.

The way you described building a relationship with a song reminded me of Blood Red Skies. It was my least favorite song on Ram It Down and now it’s my favorite.

What's the problem with it being a semi ballad? Don't people remember Before the Dawn?

Very cool song!! Love it!

There’s also a Guitar Solo at the very start, like the very first second. It’s a great ear-popping guitar solo that you usually would hear closer to the end, and it’s a great one.

Great song, solo is epic, outro too

Chorus sounds like a ghost song but I like it

... that gave me all this life.

Judas Priest's best work. I've been listening to Priest for almost 20 years now. I'm not just referring to the album, Crown Of Horns is for me the best song of his career.

I'm adoring Crown of Horns so far, the intro kind of reminds me of something EVH would come up with

This is one of the most beautiful songs that Priest have ever created. It has the tension and deep introspection of Worth Fighting For and Never The Heroes combined with the power, optimism and Heaven and Earth type message to that goes out to everyone. There are some very compelling emotional dynamics that also empower the song and the solos are just off the charts. I have no complaints about the three songs from this album so far.

This is their niche,albums always are different.

From the songs we've heard so far, I think this song is the best one yet.

I adore Crown of Horns. It was such a captivating and enchanting song to listen to, and god, it sounded incredible. I loved it. Might not be a ballad, but man, it was fantastic.

Can't wait to see these guys in Glasgow in march with Saxon and heep awesome cheers Vic Inverness 😊

Thumbs up. Strong melodic track.

so far not exactly my taste but the same it was once with the whole senjutsu album, now i love it, i'll just give it some time🤘

@davidknichal6629

5 ай бұрын

Bro if anything from Senjutsu sounded so extatic, interesting and catchy as Crown of Horns I would definitely buy that Senjutsu album, but man.....its long and boring album (there are exceptions like Stratego). Sorry to say that and I love Maiden. To be honest I like Book of Souls more than their last output

I love the fade out, but I wished we could listen to the solo a bit more and then fade out. (well, if I'm really wishing for something, I wished that Rob would make an outro performance like the one on blood red skies)

Great song. Hope to hear it live.

This is literally the new version of "Take These Chains" from Vengeance... it's really nice

The last rose of summer

Crown of Horns is a brilliant song, and I wouldn’t call it a ballad normally, but since it is the legends that wrote Painkiller I DO consider it a ballad. So, is it a ballad? Hell no! Is it a Judas Priest ballad? Hell yeah! 🤘🏻🇸🇪🤘🏻

GREAT SONG

I apologize as I did not realize you are in Ukraine. God bless! That said? Richie’s intro to the song gave me chills. It hooked me immediately! I love KK but Richie has become a monster!

I don't know what's so puzzling. I've heard all three songs, they all sound like Judas Priest, and all three are completely BAD ASS.

i like it so much the song !!!

I love the guitar workl

Hey man. It's them and thats what matters man. Been a fan since the seventies. No silly avatars or artificial b.s. Just kickass music!❤️❤️👍👍🤘🤘

This new song is amazing!

Do you happen to know, for the song "Tears of Blood", what kind of pedal they use? Specially at 29 seconds of the song