Written by vezzy on 05.06.2010 at 11:59

Hell yeah! I also share the same opinion and think Jugulator is an unsung classic.

Written by Hermann Langke on 05.06.2010 at 12:01

Written by vezzy on 05.06.2010 at 11:59

Hell yeah! I also share the same opinion and think Jugulator is an unsung classic.

Yup!People rarely speak of it.

Written by vezzy on 05.06.2010 at 12:03

Written by Hermann Langke on 05.06.2010 at 12:01

Written by vezzy on 05.06.2010 at 11:59

Hell yeah! I also share the same opinion and think Jugulator is an unsung classic.

Yup!People rarely speak of it.

And interestingly, Jugulator was one of the first Judas Priest songs I heard, besides Beyond the Realms of Death.

Written by Angelic Storm on 05.06.2010 at 12:06

Hmm...I agree with much of this review! Except its not my fave Priest album, or even 2 or 3rd fave. However, I think it is very underrated, and for 2 reasons doesn't get the credit it deserves. The 1st is the most obvious, that Rob Halford was not there. The 2nd, is the album's sound. It is way more brutal than anything Priest had ever recorded before. And I don't think that most fans were expecting it. And a lot of fans, especially the older ones, didn't like the style shift. Although it was obvious to me (And Glenn Tipton has even admitted this) that the shift in sound was to try and reach out to a younger fan base, who were into bands like Machine Head, the band were able to ramp up the heaviness while still retaining their own sound, and still sounding like Judas Priest. Take the guitar heroics, and verses of ''Dead Meat'', or the taut, tense build up of ''Bullet Train'', (one of my all time fave Priest songs) complete with a scathing twin solo battle from K.K. and Glenn, and Ripper screaming over the final charge of guitars at the end of the song! Despite the way more brutal nature of the album, the Priest hallmarks were all still in place, which is why I rate the album so highly.

Glenn's lyrics on the album, were mostly very silly. And although Halford also wrote some silly lyrics, Glenn doesn't display the same talent for wordplay that Rob does. The lyrics for ''Decapitate'' are wonderfully camp and hilarious though, and though seemingly totally at odds with the slow, mega brutal riffs of the song, they work very well! They lyrics overall are fun, and certainly don't bring down the album at all. For me, the quality of the album is very high, and there isn't a single song that I dislike. Although I've often said that Ralf Scheepers was a better fit for the band vocally, really for this album (and its successor "Demolition"), Ripper was perfect. He is far more aggressive and brutal than Rob or Ralf vocally, and so was a perfect fit for the songs on this album. It is their most underrated album in my opinion, as the albums that I do prefer over this one, are highly rated by the fans. I remember the first time I heard this album, and being totally shocked by the brutality of it. lol (this effect is increased with the fact that the album's most brutal song, the title track, is the opening song) I liked death metal, and brutal music, but hearing such ferocious riffs from Priest completely threw me off guard! I love this album a lot, and its mix of brutality and pure old school heavy metal was definitely a great combination for me. I am very much a fan of the ''Jugulator''! \m/

Nice review Nibir!

Written by Hermann Langke on 05.06.2010 at 17:24
Danke Fraulein

This album means a lot to me.Not only was it bone-crushingly Heavy but I heard it at a time when I was going through a lot of problems in my own life and this album and the song Painkiller came like a beacon of hope in my life.Lyrically I don't give much thought.In my opinion songs like "Bullet Train" is simply ridiculous and once again Thanks

Written by Angelic Storm on 05.06.2010 at 19:09

Written by Hermann Langke on 05.06.2010 at 17:24
Danke Fraulein

This album means a lot to me.Not only was it bone-crushingly Heavy but I heard it at a time when I was going through a lot of problems in my own life and this album and the song Painkiller came like a beacon of hope in my life.Lyrically I don't give much thought.In my opinion songs like "Bullet Train" is simply ridiculous and once again Thanks

hehe, no problem! What does Fraulein mean? I know Danke is thanks in German though...:P

I think the lyrics are fun, and do not detract from the music at all. Glenn may not have been as talented a lyric writer as Rob, but I think he did okay. Especially with the serious topics addressed on "Blood Stained". "Bullet Train" is just awesome, and I actually heard that song before the album, as it was on a free cover CD with Metal Hammer before the album was released. It is a great album, and very underrated, I love it a lot. And I also love Tim Owen's vocals. xD

Written by Hermann Langke on 07.06.2010 at 10:45
Fraulein means an unmarried beautiful lady in German .

All said and done.The 'Ripper' era Priest was my favourite.If I am not wrong "Blood Stained" was the O.S.T. for a movie and I don't remember it's name.Add to it,I really dislike the fact that Halford is Gay

Written by [user id=5630] on 08.06.2010 at 23:29

I don't know about you, but the title "Jugulator" just makes me giggle.

Written by Angelic Storm on 08.06.2010 at 23:13

Written by Hermann Langke on 07.06.2010 at 10:45
Fraulein means an unmarried beautiful lady in German .

All said and done.The 'Ripper' era Priest was my favourite.If I am not wrong "Blood Stained" was the O.S.T. for a movie and I don't remember it's name.Add to it,I really dislike the fact that Halford is Gay

Oh! Thats very sweet, thank you.

Hmm, I didnt know "Blood Stained" was in a movie. Maybe Im wrong though!

Why do you dislike that Halford is gay? I dont mind that he is gay at all, in fact, if it helps other gay people who listen to metal to feel comfortable about coming out, then I think it's a very good thing for metal.

Written by Storchillarn on 15.06.2010 at 23:50

It's an underrated and very good album but I can't say I agree with the '9'. Most songs are kind of mediocre, although quite funny lyrically, whilst some are truly great (much thanks to Owens because Halford wouldn't have done this album justice). It's also quite frustrating that the only good things about Cathedral Spires are the incredible intro (again: Owens!) and the outro.

You don't like him being gay because you're not gay? Then you're basically an idiot.

Written by Epyon on 30.08.2010 at 03:06

Ohh!! the jugulator... i think one of the best metal albums of all time, but few realize that
i totally agree with the review.
i would like to kwon if there is any band that plays something like this

Written by Epyon on 31.08.2010 at 02:58

Like???

Written by Epyon on 01.09.2010 at 03:12

Well i mean i really like priest, but the jugulator has something that i just can find for example in kreator or death(the lastest albums) tht bturallity that has technique , meaning, not just pure noise that some bands plays

Written by RavenKing on 01.09.2010 at 04:23

Written by Epyon on 01.09.2010 at 03:12

Well i mean i really like priest, but the jugulator has something that i just can find for example in kreator or death(the lastest albums) tht bturallity that has technique , meaning, not just pure noise that some bands plays

Just because bands are faster and heavier than Priest on Jugulator doesn't mean it's pure noise. And Kreator and Death are more technical than Priest as for guitars and drums.
Judging by your list of bands, you're probably one of those who can't see beyond raw sound, so you miss the technical aspect and dismiss the music as noise.

Written by Epyon on 02.09.2010 at 03:54

dont misunderstand me haha,i like "noise" i just said tht becouse in my opinion there are bands that have something that make them special. thats all

Written by vezzy on 01.09.2010 at 13:47

Death's Painkiller is one of the most overrated covers ever, in my mind.

Written by Hermann Langke on 02.09.2010 at 15:14

Nope is isn't. Death's version feels like as if someone is scratching on their bathroom walls with their long fingernails! It gets onto your skin!

Written by vezzy on 02.09.2010 at 15:15

Written by Hermann Langke on 02.09.2010 at 15:14

Nope is isn't. Death's version feels like as if someone is scratching on their bathroom walls with their long fingernails! It gets onto your skin!

No, it does not.