Redeemer of Souls
Judas Priest · 2014
61 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal
A resounding return to form with soaring melodies and relentless riffs, echoing classic heavy metal traditions.
Why this album works
'Redeemer of Souls' debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking one of the band's highest chart positions in years. The album received generally favorable reviews from critics, praising its return to traditional heavy metal sounds and solidifying its status as an essential part of their discography.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks soaring melodies for empowerment wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released on July 14, 2014, 'Redeemer of Souls' marked Judas Priest's first studio album since the departure of guitarist K.K. Downing and their first with new guitarist Richie Faulkner. The album came after a period of uncertainty for the band, following their 2008 release, 'Nostradamus', which was met with mixed reviews. This album signified a reinvigoration of their classic sound as they embraced their legacy in heavy metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Marty Friedman
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Tracklist
New here? Start with "Dragonaut".
- 1 Dragonaut Start here 4:26
- 2 Redeemer of Souls Standout 3:58
- 3 Halls of Valhalla Standout 6:04
- 4 Sword of Damocles 4:54
- 5 March of the Damned 3:56
- 6 Down in Flames 3:55
- 7 Hell & Back 4:46
- 8 Cold Blooded 5:25
- 9 Metalizer 4:37
- 10 Crossfire 3:51
- 11 Secrets of the Dead 5:41
- 12 Battle Cry 5:18
- 13 Beginning of the End 5:07
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