This week I thought I'd share some Judas Priest because I don't actually listen to them and am going to see them playing here in Ireland this Friday.
I figured this would be a good chance to go through some of their music in preparation for the gig.
Breaking The Law - Judas Priest
Here is the only song of theirs I actually know, it has a pretty decent riff and the song itself is okay.
I don't know why I never got into them, I guess they're just one of those bands that have been around forever, who everyone knows, but I never personally listened to.
To be honest, listening to this, I think the reason I never got into them is that they're not heavy enough. I've always liked metal, punk, and that sort of stuff, but I tend to gravitate more towards heavier and faster stuff than this.
Good song though.
Painkiller - Judas Priest
This is more like it. Haha, just after saying that they aren't that heavy I put this one on and can see that they do heavier stuff than breaking the law.
The drums are sick, and the guitar is pretty cool too. I'm not mad about these kinds of vocals, but it does work with the song. It kind of reminds me of Guns and Roses, another band that everyone knows who I never liked or got into, although, Welcome To The Jungle is decent, but I think I only like that song because of San Andreas.
"Why are you going to see them if you don't know any of their music?" I hear you ask. Well, a friend of mine, his brother, and his brother's girlfriend were going to it, and picked up tickets a while back, however, as it turns out she can't make it. So in her stead, my mate asked if I'd be interested in going, to which I said yeah.
Turbo Lover - Judas Priest
I typed their name into YouTube and just clicked on the three songs with the largest amount of views.
Painkiller is better, this one is a bit weaker compared to it.
What will I say to people if I get talking to them?
"Yo, Priest are great!"
"Oh, yeah. What's your favourite album?"
"Err, Breaking The Law, and Painkiller are my favourite songs."
They're going to see through me. They'll know I'm a fake. I'll be caught and kicked out of the gig or something. How embarrassing.
Imagine if I found my way to the front of the stage - which I most likely will - and Judas handed me the microphone to recite some lyrics to a song I don't know. I'm going to make an ass of myself, although, I could just make them up. Music isn't about content, it's all attitude, man.
I'll just act like I know what I'm doing.