Judas Priest to pen "classic-sounding" new album?

British heavy metal legends Judas Priest have reportedly had so much fun playing their classic 1980 album British Steel back-to-back on their current US tour that they might pen a sequel.

While the band are yet to start work on the follow-up to last year's three-disc conceptual epic, Nostradamus, guitarist Glenn Tipton has told US magazine Ground Control that the West Midlands five-piece next outing will more than likely have a classic sound.

"It's been received so very, very well [live], better than we ever expected." said Tipton. "We've never played an album in its entirety before this tour, but it's just fantastic. It's a really great way to celebrate 30 years of British Steel. The set is comprised of British Steel and other songs of the time in keeping - numbers like The Ripper and Victim of Changes and others from that era. It's all retro types of songs and it's quite nostalgic.

"We've had such great fun on this tour, I wonder if a sort of retro-sounding album of new material might be on the cards," he added. "That could be the case. We're enjoying playing so much and the crowd's loving it, so that may be the formula for the next album."


Posted by Dan at 11:39AM | September 9, 2009

yes please :)

Posted by Stu | September 9, 2009 10:18 PM | Reply to this

Yeah! Judas rock!!!!

Posted by Ross | September 10, 2009 12:15 PM | Reply to this

Yeah blinding idea, new stuff with retro feel would be Fantastic. Can't beat Judas for some killer Riffs.

Posted by Anthony | September 10, 2009 3:24 PM | Reply to this

Would love to hear some classic sounding Priest again! Bring it on!

Posted by JoNnY | September 10, 2009 3:29 PM | Reply to this

Hang on... Isn't Halford bringing out a Christmas album this year?

Posted by Loz | September 10, 2009 8:53 PM | Reply to this

gee havnt heard any bands with this idea yet ! how about just make something good instead of that last piece of crap that i now use as drink coasters.nostradamus is not what i want from JP

Posted by rob | September 13, 2009 3:13 PM | Reply to this

can't wait for new album!! Nostradamus was an awesome album!

Posted by Steve Hinsley | September 14, 2009 11:59 AM | Reply to this

They have proven they are the METAL GODS with rock solid tunes and a live show that never dissapoints! Priest rules!

Posted by dave | December 6, 2009 3:26 AM | Reply to this

Judas Priest have proven they are the METAL GODS with numerous razor sharp tunes and a live show that never disappoints! Priest Rules!

Posted by dave | December 6, 2009 3:33 AM | Reply to this
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