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Firepower

Judas Priest · 2018

58 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal

A triumphant return to classic heavy metal sound, blending soaring vocals with thunderous guitar riffs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with powerful peaks
  • triumphant anthems for celebration
  • invigorating energy for workouts
  • cathartic release of tension
  • for road trip playlists

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, soundscapes
  • avoid energetic, high-tempo tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and strong songwriting in their later years.
Themes
metal anthems· resilience in adversity· fiery rebirth
Career context
Released on March 9, 2018, 'Firepower' marked Judas Priest's 18th studio album and their first since the departure of guitarist Glenn Tipton from live performances due to health issues. The album followed 'Redeemer of Souls' (2014) and showcased the band's commitment to their roots while embracing a modern production style.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron Maiden· Black Sabbath· Accept
If this clicks, go next to
Redeemer of Souls — Continues the heavy metal sound with a modern twist, building on Firepower's energy.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Rise of Chaos by Accept — Shares a similar anthemic quality and heavy metal sound with modern production.
My God-Given Right by Helloween — Combines soaring vocals and powerful guitar riffs, exploring themes of resilience and triumph.
Incorruptible by Iced Earth — Features epic storytelling and a return to traditional metal roots with a contemporary edge.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Firepower".

  • 1 Firepower Start here 3:27
  • 2 Lightning Strike 3:29
  • 3 Evil Never Dies 4:23
  • 4 Never the Heroes 4:23
  • 5 Necromancer 3:33
  • 6 Children of the Sun 4:00
  • 7 Guardians 1:06
  • 8 Rising From Ruins 5:23
  • 9 Flame Thrower 4:34
  • 10 Spectre 4:25
  • 11 Traitors Gate 5:43
  • 12 No Surrender 2:53
  • 13 Lone Wolf 5:09
  • 14 Sea of Red 5:51

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