KK was the reason I started playing guitar. I was 11 years old and watched a video of the screaming for vengeance tour. When he did his solo in Victim of Changes I told myself...." I wanna feel what this guy is feeling "

Does Chris Alo like this and the last album?

Great album! I really liked the first one but 'The Sinner Rides Again' is even better. Killer riffs, great melodies and guitar solos and amazing vocals. 9/10 👍 🤘

Saw KK in Wolverhampton recently they was fantastic..

Happy to see all the great comment about this record, that's I'll receive soon. CanZ't wait, I love the first record, full of good songs for me, from beginning to end.

The first classic heavy metal album what i bought for a long time.

It's a killer album from start to end! Great songs,killer riffs and fantastc production! What more can you ask for! This is one I will come back to in years to come! I can't say that about their first one, in fact I can't say that about many albums released these days..... Yes, this album is that good!!!

Great Album! "One more Shot at Glory" Sounds like a movie theme, and now be considered for a Grammy. 🤘

@husq48

2 ай бұрын

Today's Grammys, wouldn't surprise me!

This album is a monumental improvement over the debut. I can't get enough of this album. Such great production from Jacob Hansen too, who's done quite a few Primal Fear records.

@dennisdevelin

8 ай бұрын

Yeah it is a great great album! And everything Jacob Hansen touches is just fantastic!

I saw them play Manchester last night. Ripper Owens is a beast!! he made all the vocal parts look effortless. A very enjoyable gig. I agree with Pete, regardless of how generic it is there's something so much fun about it and my mate and I left the gig with smiles on our faces, and would happily go back for more. job done.

@danbal4185

8 ай бұрын

True it's generic in terms of "heavy metal" concepts, but sometimes we forget...He's the one who invented that shit!!! 😎🤘

What I like about this album is if you like just one song, there is a strong chance you will like them all. They are all quality efforts and each has a part to them that makes them a good song and all songs go together. This isn't a pot-luck album, this is an album with a sound and style that doesn't waiver. If you like lead work, harmony lead work, this is your album, I haven't done the math on how much of the album is lead work, but it seems like a lot, they are not ashamed to just jam and it will get back to the program whenever they get to it. Great talent and production on this.

Thanks Pete for another honest review! I agree it’s a solid 4 out of five! It’s cliché of course it is just plain ole heavy metal! K.K. at 71 is still tearing it up with great guitar riffs and solos! I see at least two more albums from K.K.’s Priest in the future. 🤘🏼🤘🏼 Cheers, Mike L 😎🇨🇦✌🏼

Very, very good KK.

🌠 Alright Pete ! 🌠 Alright KK !! 🌠 The Sinner !!!

kk puts in the work

It's a very enjoyable album. The production isn't the best - the guitars sound a little dense, and the bass is usually inaudible. But it's a fun album packed with good riffs and fantastic solos. One More Shot at Glory is definitely a stand out track; the bridge is tremendous.

Three weeks into the release of The Sinner Rides Again, and I must say it is a f....... classic for me!! And boy do the Judas Priest camp really felt that intimidated?! Or is it a coincidence that their (JP) new single(which is really good too) has to come out now 6 month before album release!? Could it be because KK's new killer album just been released!!!??? Of cause not... yeah right! Jayne Andrews and that camp has done everything to sabotage KK! Remember how they said that "KK was not up for the task" at the HOF perfomance?! Which everyboddy else could see that he clearly was! And not letting him in on re-releases of the old albums... and now this! Just leaves a bad taste for this fan since early 80's!

I like this one better than the first one. Its more polished and a little more “Mature.”

Nice action pose for the thumbnail. 👍

At first I thought the first album was better, but I've constantly has the tunes stuck in my head. It may be every cliche in the book, but it's every cliche executed to perfection.

Just seen KK priest at Nottingham What a great show Ripper was fantastic

👍🏻nice review pete.great album🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 off to see them in manchester uk tonight🤘🏻

@robmlisanti

8 ай бұрын

enjoy the show!! \m/

@SuperClarky666

8 ай бұрын

@@robmlisanti cheers rob🤘🏻

I bought it as soon as it came out. It’s a good album. Once again I agree with Pete. Nothing earth shattering , but still great enough to listen to it multiple Times.

Took a few spins , but definitely all the songs are growing on me and I’m dis inf at least one or two things I like about each song. I loved sermons , so they’re both neck and neck. I like the fact that they’re not exact replicas of each other. Sermons had a few more variations …standouts for me Sons of the sentinel , strike of the viper, title track , hymn 66 ans keeper of the graves ….8/10

Very heavy album, almotoo heavy, but just great, this is more origginal than the jp. I give this 5 out of 5 stars.

Great album, no filler

I like what I've heard so far, and I bet they totally kick ass live... anyway it's great to see 1.9k (and counting) viewers for a review, if you enjoyed this one check out more and don't miss the Nervosa one!

I like the album a lot. Feels like a big step forward from the first album. I think Reap the Whirlwind and One more shot at Glory are great songs. Strike of the Viper also. There are a few cheesy songs, but all have enough in them to keep my interest. Song structure is very good. Lots of variations. Very nice twin solos. I think it is a very good album.

Better than the first one. On first listen, I liked all the songs. Very well done!

Killer album. Better than the last kks Priest album I’m my opinion

@Meeshrick

8 ай бұрын

Better than the new Judas priest album

@olegyd

8 ай бұрын

100%

@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek

8 ай бұрын

​@@Meeshrickbruh

@Rottendlijk1971

7 ай бұрын

Last?

Fantastic album! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

KK. Priest The Sinner Rides Again i heard thats a great album need to get it. Very Heavy Metal. Great PETE I went now for Head Cat the singer is Lemmy Kilmister, Danny B. Harvey & Slim Jim from Stray Cats. New Live From Berlin (2023) 50`s Rock & Roll

Nice review as usual Pete.

As usual, listened to some excerpts during the review and a couple of full songs, too. It sounds really good but after all these years usually need something that catches my attention or differentiates the band a bit. Not sure that was heard here and appreciate your review acknowledging that matter. On the listening list for a full hearing or two and then we'll see. But as always, thanks for the weekly new product episodes, Pete. Always something new to hear.

Killer album!!

His autobiography was fantastic

I will agree with everything you said, but would only give it 2.5 to 3 stars. I am still disappointed that Les Binks never got involved with them. Maybe he never recovered from his injury whatever that was. I also wish KK had kept the original band name, KK's Steel Mill. He sounds like he still has a beef with his former bandmates and is trying to create another Judas Priest. Just look at some of the song titles and you can see what I mean. I still like the music but as you say, the lyrics are not so good. Maybe I feel this way about the lyrics because I am 63 not 18 years old, I do not know. Ripper sounds great, but this also reminds me of the Painkiller era of Judas Priest and I am more of a fan of the 70's and 80's Priest.

@Canuck1000

8 ай бұрын

I love Les Binks. But at 70+ years old, he cannot play at the intensity of the songs from the first and this album.

@glerp10000000000

8 ай бұрын

Maybe K.K having a venue called KK's Steel Mill in my home town might have caused confusion. It's a good name for a venue, though.

@MetalPersonJ

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, I would have been interested if Les Binks was there but after he left I lost interest.

@JIF882

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for answering my question. I never got the first K.K's Priest album, because what I heard sounded too much like Painkiller outtakes. If this the same, then I'll pass. Would have liked some '70s influences. Incidentally, the musical direction of the forthcoming Priest album is said to be progressive and with '70s influences, but with a modern twist.

Haven't heard this yet. New Prong record is very good.

@robmlisanti

8 ай бұрын

Just got it too! I like it

@tomp4053

8 ай бұрын

The new Prong is killer. Even the cover of Working Man is awesome.

Headbanging, fun, metallic, solid, much needed today! Love IT

Fun, simple, and badass. Love it!

I actually didn’t listen to the first album much when it was released not too long ago. However, I think this release is much better and it’s a nice placeholder until we get the next priest album. If kk wasn’t in the band would I still like it? Probably less, but I it’s a good listen. I’m interested in following how this band is evolves. This band seems healthier than priest members so it sounds like it may outlast priest in the long term.

Hoped you would review it. Good job! I agree with everything you said. It‘s sort of a cliché metal album with childish lyrics. But it’s heavy and a lot of fun. I like it a lot (more so than the debut, which I liked as well). Other than with…let’s say 72 Seasons, I don’t even have to force myself to listen to it repeatedly. Glad that KK is still full of energy.

Excellent album in my opinion, even better than the debut

I think it’s damn thundering classic metal masterpiece. 10/10

@archie6962

8 ай бұрын

I think so too ! 10/10 already a classic. 🤘

@user-ru4ct2ul5r

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely right, tremendous metal album

@dennisdevelin

8 ай бұрын

I totally agree!

Love that CD

It’s funny I hate the two JP Albums with Owens but I love these two with Downing. I like both more than Firepower which I felt was juvenile lyrically.

Pete - that review hits it right on the head. Dont over analyze it, it's just old school Metal fun!

Great album 9/10 KK is ripping Judas Priest an new one on this album I hope Judas can bring the sounds better on their New album Invincible shield ( hopefully it will sound like Stained class) New song comes out on 13 so that will give us an chance to see want Judas brings

@resistor27

8 ай бұрын

Yes, an album like Stained Class would be fantastic.

El mejor disco de heavy metal clásico del año 🤘🎸

I bought that on its release day. I have listened it only once but I can say I like it more than first album. Thanks again Pete.

Great review and pretty much how I feel. I was pleasantly surprised.

I just bought ny copy in Sydney Australia! Great review mate! Kks Priest and Judas Priest kickin ass in 2024...😊

Pete! Europe has done a stand alone single called "Hold Your Head Up". There is a video for it if you search. The new album won't come for quite a while. Give it a listen if you have the time. It's rather nice!

Spot on review. I couldn't have said it any better.

Nice solid album. Really enjoyed it. Especially those first three tracks.

I really enjoyed this album after spinning it yesterday. The band has jelled, and the playing and singing are great. The production is awesome, thunderous and heavy. The cheesy lyrics are standard issue. I have no issue with them in this style of music.

I love this album from start to end! But I am kind of sad too. Imagine all these killer riffs in the current "Judas Priest" instead.... as it should have been! Anyhow, this album is a killer and KK for sure proved the doubters that he still have! I am sure that Halford and his guys will bring it too with their new album! Infact i cant wait!

That's a fair review, though for me it would be a 4. I think you said it best - it is fun, meat and potatoes HM. There are some nice elements in there with the acoustic guitars and arrangmements. KK's Priest is starting show its own identity with these two releases and it is different than JP, which is good! I will say that live they really look, sound, and feel like a hungry band. Sharp, focussed, and energetic.

The Sinner was Priest's best track ever IMO!!!! New album is better than the first!!!

@davidknichal6629

7 ай бұрын

But what about the lyrics? I don't think they are great ones tbh

Spot on review. It's an improvement on the last album and bodes better for the 3rd.

Love the review Pete..u nailed it..I just waiting on my copy..😊

I usually don't like Priest's or KK's lyrics but man, this 2nd KK album has this awesome track called Hymn 66, the rhythmic section reminds me a lot of Mercyful Fate, it's so sick! By contrast, I didn't like Panick Attack much, very generic and forgettable, I hope the rest of the new Priest album will be a lot more diversified and not just a set of wannabe 'Painkillers'.

Peter's heart give it a 5, but his mind give it a 3.5, hahaha. I see it.

I absolutely agree with you here, Pete. It‘s a good album, but not the most original thing in the world. Solid Heavy Metal, that‘s all - and it‘s fine for what it is.

It's an okay record. I think it sounds like what you would get if you asked AI to make a classic metal album.

@stephanea5364

8 ай бұрын

Then, it's perfect

@barrysmith839

8 ай бұрын

You mean it was written by the Devil? The lyrics certainly support that theory.

@Orange_Affinity

8 ай бұрын

@@barrysmith839 Maybe AI IS the Devil...?

I agree Pete, its not the best album ever, but its abloody good metal album and enjoyed it, heavy, fun, dumb and sounds enough like priest.

I thought Ripper Owens sounded like King Diamond at times. Not bad, not great. But the guitar work is really good. It's kind of a throw back from metal of the 80s. Yeah, I agree with Pete, it's a fun album.

I think this one's going to be a grower like the last one I'm going to have to listen to it a few times.

Please don’t forget the new U.D.O. album. It’s killer!

@biggsexy007

8 ай бұрын

yes it is and so is the new primal fear album

@kennethjarva3443

8 ай бұрын

@@biggsexy007 Pete reviewed that album. Another great album

@terrydaktyllus1320

8 ай бұрын

I love Accept and early UDO, I saw Accept in London back in 1982 and a few times since - but UDO's done nothing really new or innovative in the past 20 years, the two exceptions being the "Navy Metal Night" album with the orchestra which is good fun and the "Dirkschneider" live album of Accept covers. Otherwise I stopped at the "Holy" album from over 20 years ago. Everything that can be done with the "classic heavy metal" sound has been done - don't get me wrong, I still dig out Accept, proper Judas Priest, early UDO and few others from the 1980's but everything else afterwards is just derivative.

@terrydaktyllus1320

8 ай бұрын

@@biggsexy007 Again, I have to disagree - the Primal Fear stuff is just more plodding Germanic classic metal, it has all been done before. Mat Sinner's a great musician, the stuff he has done with Sinner since the beginning is mostly very good, but that's because they stick a lot of melody into the songs that keep it fresh and interesting.

@kennethjarva3443

8 ай бұрын

That’s fine that you are not on board. I get it. However to my ears listening to these old guys playing blistering Heavy Metal with passion is awesome. The guitar solos on the U.D.O. are excellent! And his voice after all these years. Wow. No one will convince me otherwise. KK Primal Fear and Cirith Ungol coming soon. Bring it on!

I like the album, I liked their first one also. I wonder how people would match it up against Elegant Weapons.

@seaoftranquilityprog

8 ай бұрын

I think I enjoy the EW a little bit more.

@tomp4053

8 ай бұрын

I also prefer EW.

Just finished listening to the album and I agree. I kind of wish they'd taken more risks because I think they can pull it off. The final track tries to experiment a bit, just wish there were more songs trying something different than the same riffs we've heard a million times. K.K. can still shred though. I hope they continue to crank out the albums.

Just listened to the first 2 minutes of title track, I will not listen to other songs until I purchase this CD for my vehicle.

Спасибо вам большое за обзор,обязательно куплю пластинку,но сперва Роджера Уотерса 😊

Nothing wrong with taking your brain off every once in a while, I enjoyed it very much🍺🤘

Perfect album to workout to

Super artwork

Good Review Pete - I like it enough too

Pretty much agree. It's fun but not reinventing the wheel. 7/10

I saw them on tour

Looking forward to this review

yeah i agree with all that you said .i like it to

Not sure why everyone bags on these lyrics but think JP lyrics aren't just as stupid. Firepower has some of the most juvenile lyrics I've heard and JP fans give it way too much credit. The KK's Priest albums are fun and the guitars rip!. Bonus: no songs about memes 😂

@MrDantres

8 ай бұрын

I usually don't like Priest's or KK's lyrics but man, this 2nd KK album has this awesome track called Hymn 66, the rhythmic section reminds me a lot of Mercyful Fate, it's so sick! By contrast, I didn't like Panick Attack much, very generic and forgettable, I hope the rest of the new Priest album will be a lot more diversified and not just a set of wannabe 'Painkillers'.

A great album

KK's Priest 2nd album better than the first IMO, Sons of the Sentinel , Strike of the Viper, The Sinner Rides Again and Pledge Your souls are faves as of today, yes the titles of songs are a bit corny and lyrics too but the riffs are great! go check it out thanks Pete ~ i give it 3.0 out of 5.0

I'm the same Pete I like it but don't love it Great review 💯💯🤘🤘

Drums and guitars sound incredible, but I've had a hard time getting into it because Ripper's singing doesn't fit with the cheesy tropes and lyrics. I hope going forward they cut out the cheese or switch to a singer that it fits better with (but don't get it wrong, I do like Ripper!)

@dennisdevelin

8 ай бұрын

I couldn't dissagree more. Yeah the lyrics are cheesy but in the best kind of way. What more to excpect from songs all written by KK? (And that is said with affection!) KK Downing is one of the inventors of this kind of music many of us love! And I can't imagine any other greater to sing these killer songs than Tim! (Except Halford) Imo is he killing it on the vocals on this album! For me this is a great great album! Great songs, killer riffs, killer vocals and a fantastic production. 9 out of 10 for me!

@cameronsmith8328

8 ай бұрын

I agree with you. I don’t mind cheesy lyrics if they’re sung with some clear tongue in cheek fun, but Ripper delivers these with such seriousness.

It's better than the first album, not a masterpiece but solid. I agree with your rating, 3.5/5.0.

Love KK. He still looks like he's enjoying playing live. Rob & company sort of do sometimes. It's not like Priest is doing anything innovative these days. I will say the Ripper lyrics were one of the reasons I didn't care for that era of Priest.

@LauraKnotek

7 ай бұрын

Tim didn't write the lyrics. Ken did.

9/10! 7 minutes review and 5 minutes oldshit, cheesy lyrics and song titles. This album is pure metal and riffs and solos you not hear often. And yes we like Sentinals who are Sinners!

Excellent album, anyone saying otherwise is a poser

New album by Judas Priest called Invincible Shield coming in March, can't wait.

@dennisdevelin

8 ай бұрын

Judas Priest without KK and Glenn on stage?!?!

@ghostman5620

8 ай бұрын

is that a question.........a statement..........an opinion..........@@dennisdevelin

@JIF882

8 ай бұрын

​@dennisdevelin Glenn is on the record. K.K left in 2011.

@dennisdevelin

8 ай бұрын

@@JIF882 Yeah I know that KK left... But we all know that Glenn really is not that very much (on the album) even though we been told so! So for me as a fan since early the 80's, this current JP is not the real JP for me when two out of three guys from the core of the band ain't om stage!( What also made JP so great was the writing team of Rob, KK and Glenn) . It still very good, but a Judas Priest with Andy Sneap on stage is not Judas Priest!(More like a gloryfied Halford band, and a very good one!) Just my oppinon!

@JIF882

8 ай бұрын

@@dennisdevelin How do you know? Album isn't even out

KK's Priest is definitely good, dumb, meat and potatoes metal. All of the Judas Priest call backs and references would be total cringe, except they manage to go just up to the edge of cringe without crossing that line. They also manage to write songs that are well good enough that the references don't get too annoying. As much as the schism between KK Downing and his former bandmates is a bummer, at least we get a second Priest that is also putting out good music.

Kick ass album. Definitely blows away the first album. Pete doing some serious headbanging in the thumbnail🤘🤘🤘

For me 8.5/10

The Sad Wings of Sinning.

Definitely better than the first. 3. Maybe 3.5

It does what it says on the tin (that's metal right?).

I don’t like it, I liked the debut, saw them play live also. This new album was a shame.

The album has everything I miss from current JP; blazing fast twin-leads, soaring vocals, energy and attitude. In an ideal world KK would be with JP, but at least this album gives me some of the things a really loved from JP. Personal not that interested in the new album of JP..just heard the new single; sounds well written..but sterile and boring to me.

if you shut off your brain , it will sound ok.great way to look at the it 5.5 / 10