[TR24][OF] Judas Priest "Redeemer of Souls" (Deluxe), 2014 (Heavy Metal), FLAC (tracks), lossless

Judas Priest unleashed their 17th studio album, Redeemer of Souls, on July 8, 2014

There are only a select number of bands that have accomplished what Judas Priest has throughout their career (as well as having served as a stylistic influence on such a wide variety of bands).

Redeemer of Souls is Judas Priest's latest collection of epic metal - "raising the bar is consistent for us and Redeemer hits the ground running" - it matches up perfectly to earlier Priest classics as evidenced by the album's leadoff single "March of the Damned" ("we are forging ahead, slamming the pedal to the metal!") - the band mean business once again.

"We feel Redeemer of Souls reinforces our passion for what we believe in from the Judas Priest style heavy metal." The album also marks Richie Faulkner's studio debut with Priest and is the co-writer of the material along with Glenn Tipton and Rob Halford.

First bursting onto the scene with 1974's Rocka Rolla Judas Priest is responsible for some of heavy metal's all-time great albums - 1980's British Steel, 1982's Screaming for Vengeance, 1990's Painkiller etc - and anthems "Breaking the Law", "Living After Midnight", "You've Got Another Thing Coming" etc - as well as trailblazing metal's now instantly identifiable look - leather and studs - 2014 marks the 40th anniversary of the band.

And while fans are undoubtedly starved for more Priest (their last studio album Nostradamus was released in 2008) the band themselves are eager for the world to hear their latest studio triumph. "Classic combination of all the statements we love to create with raging guitar riffs and solos, thundering drums, thick grooves of bass and vocals tearing it all up!"

The album was produced by Mike Exeter and Glenn Tipton, and this deluxe edition features five bonus tracks. About the album, Glenn Tipton said at a press conference in Los Angeles on May 26, 2011, "It's quite a mixed bag. Really, there's more sentiment on this album. In a way, I suppose, it's also our farewell album, although it might not be our last one. There are some anthems on there, which pay tribute to our fans."

Reviews

"The word 'epic' is thrown around too often in the world of music, but Judas Priest's new album 'Redeemer of Souls' is, in fact, truly epic. From Rob Halford's powerful vocals to Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner's monster riffs and soaring guitar solos, 'Redeemer of Souls' takes listeners on a fantastical metal journey from beginning to end." —Loudwire/Townsquare Media

"Galloping riffs, dueling solos and Rob Halford's battle shrieks make it classic Priest at its metal core." --Rolling Stone Magazine [review of "Redeemer of Souls" single]

"The gods of metal return with all cylinders firing on 'Redeemer of Souls,' a juggernaut of an album that features raw, unleashed power as only the mighty Priest can deliver. Valhalla, they are coming — and coming HARD." —Sound & Vision Magazine

Rob Halford – vocals
Glenn Tipton – guitar, synthesizer
Richie Faulkner – guitar
Ian Hill – bass guitar
Scott Travis – drums