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The Science of Metal

02/28/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD, "Sad Wings of Destiny", shows how erudite Judas Priest are in the field of heavy metal, and I'm not talking iron-ore! The song "Victim of Changes" reveals layers upon layers of composition from hints of classical all the way through scorching metal. It's a song which is a journey in itself, into a realm of personal emotion which Rob Halford has no trouble in expressing with his very dynamic vocal range. Also, the song "The Ripper" rips! Its a journey on London's foggy streets at night where the Ripper lurks. A true classic. "Tyrant" is another hot song, with a tight guitar/drum arrangement with a head-banging beat. I just heard there was a huge earthquake in Seattle, so I've got to cut this short to find out what's going on. As the title states, "Sad Wings of Destiny"... Buy this before its too late!"

THE All-time Classic Heavy Metal Album

Scott O (ofwtx@fastlane.net) | Crowley, Texas | 08/27/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"From the first time Joe Anthony (if you love heavy metal, you know who he was - God rest his soul) played "Victim Of Changes" on the radio in 1976, I have been and always shall be a Judas Priest/heavy metal fan. "Victim" will always be the standard heavy metal is judged by. After absolutely destroying my original Janus label LP, I purchased this CD to maintain the hiss-free momentum for the rest of my metal days. JP gives you only two breathers during this stretch with Rob's full range on "Dreamer Deceiver" and the thought provoking "Epitaph". The force of the rest of the disc is defined by the song titles: "Ripper", "Deceiver", "Tyrant", "Genocide" and "Island of Domination". (I have never really included "Prelude" as part of this disc because it was excluded from the Janus pressing.) If you love heavy metal, it will only take one spin. JP truly set the standard with this album. No heavy metal collection is complete without it. By the way, where are all of the original JP fans? "United" we stand - sound off for this incredible recording!"

Total Range

KCB | 09/30/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Rob Halford has the range to make this albumn their best effort to date. Hero hero is the next best offering....Not in the same category as Black Sabbath...a close second. A good choice nonetheless"