Judas Priest - Live in London
Product ID: 82191346
Touring to support their 2001 album Demolition , Judas Priest blow the roof off London's Brixton Academy during a 90-minute performance showing off their current lead singer, Ripper Owens (original vocalist Rob Halford left in 1992 to pursue a solo career). The rest of the band remains intact--the dual guitar attack of Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing, and the powerful rhythm section of bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis--but the soul of Priest is the leather-lunged Owens, who leads the quintet through an inspired set, mixing tunes off Demolition and Jugulator (the 1997 album that introduced Owens) with classics like "Breaking the Law," "Living After Midnight," and the finale, "Hell Bent for Leather." Also included are a 20-minute featurette, "Demolition Time," featuring band-member interviews, and 25 minutes of sound-check footage, including versions of songs not part of the actual concert, "The Sentinel" and "Lost & Found." --Kevin Filipski This is the one and only, or rather the ultimate DVD from the metal gods themselves! It was recorded at the legendary Brixton Academy show in London in December 2001. The live show track listing features quite a few songs that haven't been played live for quite a while including Turbo Lover and Desert Plains. On top of that, the DVD features tons of behind-the-scenes material, rare footage, interviews, soundcheck footage, and lots more! Review: Metal Legends Deliver The Goods - This is the quintessential Judas Priest Live. The band was flawless. The crowd was psyched. The cinematography is perfect. The quality of the video is amazing. And the sound is crystal clear. Judas Priest continues to deliver the goods. And while the inevitable comparisons between Rob Halford and Tim "Ripper" Owens continue to plague the group this DVD proves to those who have not seen the band live with Owens that this is still the most powerful metal band of all time. Halford is the prototypical, quintessential voice in metal, and continues to be an amazing talent. But Priest is not about Halford. It's about the music. And this band is the vehicle for the magic of heavy metal. It is more of a state of mind. And this DVD captures that live rapture that the musical notes deliver to metal fans. Owens is amazing in his own right and amazingly captures the subtle nuances, intonations, and cadences of the songs flawlessly. His screams are pitch perfect, and at times he sounds eerily reminiscent of Halford. The opening passages of "Electric Eye" and "Turbo Lover" are perfect examples. "Desert Plains" is amazing. "Metal Gods" although panned by many during the "Demolition" tour as a weak opening number, is perfect here, setting the stage for a metal fest. And "United" one of the weakest songs on "British Steel" stole this DVD, as the band gave it a nice razor sharp edge that makes anyone want to bang their head. I've seen Priest live about nine times, twice with Owens. And he is amazing as a vocalist. This DVD truly captures the feel and look of this amazing band at their best, which is live, in your face. Joe Duarte, author of "Successful Energy Sector Investing." Review: Where is Halford? - I still love Owens a lot. I saw him on stage with Iced Earth and this guy is so amazing. There is so much endurance in his voice. That DVD is excellent. Everything is just in place. It's just something that is missing on the stage... Owens has a too loud heavy voice I think. It is slightly more violent and rough than Halford and it kills a bit the spirit of the songs. But overall the band plays every song the right way. That DVD is a must for a fan. At least for a fan which accepts that Halford isn't there.
| Contributor | Judas Priest |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 103 Reviews |
| Format | Color, DVD, NTSC |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Discs | 1 |
| Runtime | 2 hours and 14 minutes |
D**E
Metal Legends Deliver The Goods
This is the quintessential Judas Priest Live. The band was flawless. The crowd was psyched. The cinematography is perfect. The quality of the video is amazing. And the sound is crystal clear. Judas Priest continues to deliver the goods. And while the inevitable comparisons between Rob Halford and Tim "Ripper" Owens continue to plague the group this DVD proves to those who have not seen the band live with Owens that this is still the most powerful metal band of all time. Halford is the prototypical, quintessential voice in metal, and continues to be an amazing talent. But Priest is not about Halford. It's about the music. And this band is the vehicle for the magic of heavy metal. It is more of a state of mind. And this DVD captures that live rapture that the musical notes deliver to metal fans. Owens is amazing in his own right and amazingly captures the subtle nuances, intonations, and cadences of the songs flawlessly. His screams are pitch perfect, and at times he sounds eerily reminiscent of Halford. The opening passages of "Electric Eye" and "Turbo Lover" are perfect examples. "Desert Plains" is amazing. "Metal Gods" although panned by many during the "Demolition" tour as a weak opening number, is perfect here, setting the stage for a metal fest. And "United" one of the weakest songs on "British Steel" stole this DVD, as the band gave it a nice razor sharp edge that makes anyone want to bang their head. I've seen Priest live about nine times, twice with Owens. And he is amazing as a vocalist. This DVD truly captures the feel and look of this amazing band at their best, which is live, in your face. Joe Duarte, author of "Successful Energy Sector Investing."
D**I
Where is Halford?
I still love Owens a lot. I saw him on stage with Iced Earth and this guy is so amazing. There is so much endurance in his voice. That DVD is excellent. Everything is just in place. It's just something that is missing on the stage... Owens has a too loud heavy voice I think. It is slightly more violent and rough than Halford and it kills a bit the spirit of the songs. But overall the band plays every song the right way. That DVD is a must for a fan. At least for a fan which accepts that Halford isn't there.
A**R
Well worth the money
Awesome dvd, can't watch it enough
B**.
FANTASTIC METAL CONCERT !!
This DVD is awesome. I been wanting this for some time and finally found a copy for sale. I have another Judas Priest DVD from a concert in 1982. (I saw that tour in Philadelphia) This newer dvd is from a concert in 2001. (I saw this tour also in Michigan) This was the time when Halford left the band and was replaced by Ripper Owens. Ripper is a fantastic vocalist. He has the same style as Rob Halford has. The rest of the band all being original members is a huge bonus. This show is kick a** heavy metal thru out. The editing was done perfectly also this DVD has extras on it. Interviews with each band member. Also it has the band doing a sound check to an empty house. This includes a handful of songs not played for the audience. All songs played in full. I was very happy with this purchase. I highly recommend this dvd to any Judas Priest fan. You won't regret it. Rock on Metal Lovers!!!! 👍👍
D**E
Sounds like a cover band
Sorry but without Halford it's just not worth listening to in my opinion. It's disappointing to say the least. This vocalist doesn't have the range as Halford and as a result it basically sounds like a cover band, albeit a very good one. Only Halford should sing those classics in my opinion. To pay for anything less and have it called "Judas Priest" is just wrong with me. On the other hand, the 2005 Judas Priest Japan concert with Halford is outstanding and just like the old days.
J**N
A great concert from the best band in the world
First off, I've been a fan for over 20 years and have seen them 16 times and recently met the band after a show, which was VERY cool!!( thanks for the autographs guys!!!!) Nobody, I mean, nobody, can put on a metal show like these guys can. So many new bands owe alot to this band for paving the way for metal. This concert has great 5.1 audio and the color is superb. Ripper Owens is more than capable of belting out the Priest classics. The guitar work is incredible as usual for these legendary guitarist!! The 12 minutes of behind the scenes is a nice touch.... Funny too.The soundcheck is excellent. Desert Plains sounds perfect along with the other few songs they do in that section. I would recommend this DVD to everybody that likes a good concert DVD and it's a no-brainer for any Priest fan.
N**K
Priest is Back
I seen Judas Priest on the Demolition tour and they just blew me away. This DVD is from the tour that I seen earlier in the year and it brought that whole rockn' night back to me. I totally recommend this DVD for Priest fans old and new. KK and Glen still have the magic they always had. Ripping leads thru all of the songs, no one can ever touch them and the can still wear tight black leather and look good rocking in them. Ripper does an awesome job filling in for Halford. There are only a few old Priest tunes in the concert but they keep you banging the whole way. I am not too familiar with alot of their newer material but I am a fan of it now. But not to worry...the sound check part of it has them doing plenty of the old stuff...Ripper does an awesome job especially on "Desert Plains"....any Priest fan that buys this DVD will not be disappointed
J**E
STILL THE STRONGEST, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!!
Judas priest, really being the first band to have two killer lead guitar player's. I know there was Wishbone Ash and Blue Oyster Cult. But they didn't have the razer sharp edge that the Priest had. Seems the two pivital points a Priest show centers on is Sad Wings Of Destiny and British Steel. Not a problem, because they fill in the space's in between with crankin' power that no one else comes close to. This DVD, LIVE IN LONDON is a great value for not only the cash. It's so well made (sound and visual) that it will be watched 10 to 20 years from now. It's a start to finish show, with no cutting in and out for talking. As other's have said, the added bonus stuff is not only enlightening but very entertaining. Moving from Califorinia to Missouri a few years back, I don't get to see as many "big name" show's like Priest. The DVD has been a Godsend!! Thanks Judas Priest for going the distance to bring the show to me. JUDAS PRIEST like a great wine or woman get's better with age. Keep on rockin' guy's!! The world need's gut's!! P.S. Seems LIVING AFTER MIDNIGHT has become to Priest what JOHNNY B. GOODE became to Chuck Berry? Or SATISFACTION did with the Stones? A GREAT SONG THAT SHALL NEVER DIE!!
"**"
Halford où es-tu ?!
Enfin un concert de Judas Priest !!! ceux qui ont vu les Priest en concert attendent ça depuis longtemps !!! Le DVD commencent par les guitares plombées de Métal Gods mais .... qui est ce type perdu au milieu qui imite les vocalises de Rob Halford ?? avec en plus une casquette vissée sur le citron tel un homme du rap ?? Circulez.......déception totale..il a beau faire le mariole et parodier Halford, arriver en Harley.... Reste la musique qui est plus lourde, plus lente mais encore acceptable..si j'avais su, j'aurais opté pour le CD...
J**"
Judas Priest & Ripper
Here is the 2001 Demolition Tour of Judas Priest with Tim "Ripper" Owens on Vocals. This Show is F****n Killer!! Ripper Sings Rob's Era stuff brilliantly and after a while you forget that Ripper isn't the Original Vocalist, All the Guys are on top form and its great Setlist, you want a awesome Priest show? This is it! (Don't listen to the 1 Star Review who said it sucked coz Ripper Couldn't Sing, he's a Tool!! Priest Hired Ripper coz he Sounded exactly like Rob! So saying Ripper can't sing, your saying Rob Can't Sing Either... Food for thought!) BUY NOW!!!!!
B**D
Rundum genial - blind kaufen !
Priest- und Heavy Metal- Fans können sich diese fantastische Live- DVD ohne Bedenken oder Kostprobe blind kaufen! Die Judas Priest- Live - Stimmung wird hier absolut würdig eingefangen (Hab sie selbst kurz vorher live gesehen). Auf der Demolition- Tour verbinden die Metalgötter mit einer sympathischen (natürlich um vieles zu kurzen) Setlist altehrwürdige Klassiker und brandneue Stücke. Skeptiker und Kritiker von "Ripper" Owens können sich hier vorführen lassen, wie sehr die der Tour vorhergegangene "Demolition"- Scheibe unterbewertet worden ist! Neue Kompositionen wie "Hell is Home" oder "One On One" fügen sich reibungslos in das altbewährte Hitmaterial ein - ihr Potential wird im Rahmen einer kompletten Show als original Priest überdeutlich! Tim "Ripper" Owens läßt es nicht zu, daß man die Legende Rob Halford vermißt. Im Gegenteil: Er läßt ihn in seiner Live- Performance ziemlich alt aussehen. Nicht nur das jüngste Mitglied der Combo, auch die alten Veteranen wirken euphorisch headbang- gewillt und bringen die Stimmung im fanatischen Publikum erfolgreich zum Kochen! Hier haben Priest eine Show stellvertretend für eine komplette, äußerst gelungene Tour, aufgenommen, die eindrucksvoll beweist, daß es die Legenden nicht verschlafen haben, modern zu klingen und neue Akzente zu setzen. Der Gig ist zwar nur mit 90 Minuten vertreten - dafür kommt die DVD mit einer Ausstattung daher, wie man sie sich nur erträumen kann! Der Part "Demolition Time" dauert 18 Minuten und zeigt Bilder von den Japan- Stationen der Tour, Einblicke in den Tourbus, persönliche Gespräche (in sauberstem British :-) )..... Sänger Owens packt seine Schublade für die Fans bis zu Socken und Vitaminpillen aus! Zusätzlich gibts noch eine 25minütige Soundcheck- Sektion. Das bedeutet Priest Live (und perfekt!) ohne Publikum und das mit zusätzlichen Songs, die keinen Platz mehr auf der Konzert- Sektion gefunden haben - einfach fantastisch. Zur Krönung des Meisterkaufs, bei dem sich jeder Cent lohnt, ist die DVD mit einem knallharten und klaren Sound ausgestattet und kommt mit einem ansprechenden Booklet (mit Bildern, Tourdaten und der jüngeren Bandgeschichte) und in einem soliden Kunststoff- Case in Haus. Dringend zu empfehlen !!!
M**E
Heavy Judas heavy !
Very good Music ! Really metal gods ! Thank you Amazon !
A**L
... rob halford not in band apart from that a good concert and ripper Owens is a decent replacement
Deduction of one star because rob halford not in band apart from that a good concert and ripper Owens is a decent replacement, the songs from juguator and demolition aren't as good as when rob halford was writing with them but are ok the quality is also very good so yes I like it
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