Guest: Erik Shaw from Maiden A-Z of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Happy 40th anniversary to Screaming for Vengeance! Judas Priest's 8th studio album holds some of their most popular songs... but we're not here to talk about those. Your hosts are dying to talk about "Bloodstone", a personal favorite of the panel. George, Tom, and Hattie are joined …

Guest: Erik Shaw from Maiden A-Z of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Featured song: "Gnaal - the bowed lyre (taglharpe) Funeral march" by Eldrim https://eldrim.bandcamp.com/ Your hosts finally touch on the last Judas Priest album they've yet to explore! 2014's Redeemer of Souls was the first to feature Richie Faulkner on guitars, and the 17th Judas P…

Join our first foray into 1997's Jugulator, the first of two Judas Priest albums featuring Tim Owens on vocals, and a controversial entry in the Judas Priest canon. "Death Row" is our song of the week. Your hosts level some hard criticisms at the song where it's warranted, but praise the performances where it's due. George, Tom, and Hattie address …

Guest: Kyle Beam (Undeath) It's time... to defend the faith! But your hosts are going to need some help from Kyle Beam, guitarist of Undeath (Rochester, NY, USA), the hottest band in the current death metal scene. Our task today is to break down "Jawbreaker", a cult classic cut from 1984's seminal Defenders of the Faith. We discuss lyrical interpre…

Guest: Adam DiLuzio @bigfknadz We're back! And we're wishing a Happy 14th birthday to Judas Priest's strange, epic opus Nostradamus, itself the 16th Judas Priest album. The band explored new territory and gave us possibly their most divisive work. George and Tom might not have been thrilled with "Revelations" in Season 1, but can "Prophecy" make a …

You've got another musical guest comin'! Please welcome Deb Levine, of Pittsburgh, PA, USA based heavy metal band Lady Beast. Lady Beast has 4 albums and 2 EPs, and notably, has recorded an awesome cover of Judas Priest's "Ram it Down", which makes Deb the perfect guest for this episode. George, Tom, and Deb share their experiences seeing Judas Pri…

Your hosts are finally ready to bring you the full scoop on the Judas Priest concert they attended on 3/30/2022. This recap is jam-packed with audio clips from Priest's red-hot performance that night. Featuring 20 songs from 12 albums and a special guest onstage, this set was one for the books. George and Tom reminisce at length about the evening, …

Your hosts are back with an episode of firsts: the first time they look at a cover performed by Judas Priest, and the first non-album (bonus) track on this show. "Race with the Devil" was originally a song by Gun in 1968, with the Judas Priest cover recorded in 1978 and unreleased until 2001 as a bonus track on the CD remasters. Tom and George droo…

Guest: Melissa Nee from Metal Chat with Melissa It's been 36 years since the release of Turbo, Judas Priest's maligned 10th album, but our guest Melissa still holds a grudge with one song in particular. Your hosts listen to and break down Melissa's least favorite track "Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days", and get her input on the context of the metal s…

Guest: Joe McGlynn from In the Lap of the Pods of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Your hosts are celebrating 42 years since the release of British Steel, Judas Priest's landmark sixth album, and they've brought along a guest. Joe helps George and Tom break down his favorite song on British Steel, "Rapid Fire", and explains the influence this particu…

Guest: Jonatan Hedlin from Maiden A-Z of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Your hosts wish a happy 45th birthday to Sin After Sin, Judas Priest's third album, by breaking down the classic closing track "Dissident Aggressor". This deep dive takes George, Tom, and Jonatan all the way down the rabbit hole with an engaging discussion on the Berlin Wall an…

You've got another musical guest comin'! Please welcome Jarvis Leatherby, bassist of California heavy metal band Night Demon. Jarvis's extensive credentials also include: bassist in Cirith Ungol, owner of independent label Iron Grip Records and Iron Grip Management. George and Tom catch up with Jarvis about Night Demon's newest release, Year of the…

Guest: Fearghal Traynor from Feckin' Metal Your hosts are celebrating the 46th anniversary of Sad Wings of Destiny, Judas Priest's second album, and we brought our friend Fearghal along for the ride (Feckin' Metal Podcast). We do a deep dive into the ripping Side Two track "Tyrant"... or should it really have been Side One? There's plenty to discus…

Guest: Rob from Hell Bent for Metal @Judas_AF It's the 4th anniversary of Firepower, Judas Priest's highly acclaimed 2018 album, and our friend Rob is here to discuss the song "Spectre" with us. Rob is a vocalist putting together a Judas Priest tribute band called Hell Bent for Metal, and he has roots in the 80s rock and metal scene. He's tremendou…

Guest: Daniel Drago from Diary of the Madmen of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. It's the 41st anniversary of Point of Entry, Priest's under-the-radar 1981 album, and we have a guest here to advocate for it. To kick things off, Dan tells us about his podcast; we then move on to a general chat about metal, Ozzy Osbourne, and Judas Priest. Later, we do…

Guest: Erik Shaw from Maiden A-Z of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Your hosts celebrate the anniversary of 2005's epic comeback Angel of Retribution. George, Tom, and Erik break down "Judas Rising", the opening track to Judas Priest's reunion album with Rob Halford after his 12-year hiatus from the band. The guys highlight the opening scream, the t…

You've got another musical guest comin'! Please welcome Greg DiPasquale, guitarist of Western New York band Fatal Curse. Fatal Curse released their debut album Breaking the Trance on Shadow Kingdom Records in 2019, with strong influences from NWOBHM bands like Diamond Head. In this episode, we cover lots of ground topical to Judas Priest: rediscove…

We're back for some more Stained Class! Your hosts celebrate the anniversary of Judas Priest's 4th album, released in 1978, with a focus on the title track. Tom and George talk about how the album was ahead of its time, Les Binks' drum kit, lyrical interpretations of the song "Stained Class", and more. Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: ht…

You've got another musical guest comin'! Please welcome Steven Waddell, founder of Scottish bands Oath SC and Tantrum. Steven sings, plays all the instruments, and he records Oath SC's music himself. He is part of the new wave of traditional heavy metal, but with a style and flavor all his own. In this episode, we chat about standing out in the tra…

For MGP's Season 2 premiere, your hosts celebrate the anniversary of 1984's mega-classic Defenders of the Faith with a big discussion on "Some Heads Are Gonna Roll". George and Tom go deep on the lyrical themes of tyranny and rebellion, compare Judas Priest to Shakespeare, and ponder the deservedness of Defenders' high reputation. Drinking: Abomina…

Your hosts wrap up the year with one more bonus episode! George and Tom recap 2021 in Judas Priest news, read through listener comments, and reflect on some of our opinions that have changed. The dudes detail some plans for 2022, including the Anniversary Series, which will see the Metal Gods Podcast align its episode calendar to cover a song from …

For MGP's Season 1 finale, your hosts jump back to 1977 to talk about Judas Priest's third album Sin After Sin, and they love it! George and Tom tell the story of the Starbreaker (well, their interpretation, at least), do a bit of karaoke, ponder why this song and album lagged behind other Judas Priest work in popularity, and listen to a ripping co…

Your hosts finally venture into the Tim Owens era with "One on One" from 2001's Demolition album, and it's not a fun time for them! George and Tom discuss what makes for a bad guitar tone, the metal landscape of the early 00s, and the numerous flaws that make "One on One" one of the worst ever Judas Priest songs. Drinking: Casamigos Email: metalgod…

Your hosts venture into strange territory with Revelations, from the 2008 metal opera Nostradamus. George and Tom banter about some questionable experimentation, Judas Priest's drive to capture the essence of Nostradamus as a historical figure, and how the lyrics paint a picture of internal conflict. We opine on which parts of Revelations work, and…

Your hosts begin a new series covering Judas Priest's live history, but they'll need a special guest who attended the 1991 tour to help them out! George and Tom and joined by Steve of the mega-popular Uncle Steve's Iron Maiden Zone podcast. Steve shares his memories of getting into Priest, seeing the band live twice in 1991, and offers lots of grea…

Your hosts reflect on the first Judas Priest song George ever heard. Delivering the Goods is the opening track on 1978's Hell Bent for Leather/Killing Machine album. The dudes discuss the song's immediate catchiness, the band's attitude as boldly stated in the lyrics, Les Bink's contributions to Priest, and more. Drinking: Pumpkin Ale from Whole Ho…

Your hosts invite their first ever guest from the metal world: Trevor William Church, founder of California bands Haunt and Beastmaker. Trevor sings, plays every instrument, produces albums, runs an indie record label, and even ships his own merch. He is the true definition of a DIY musician, and one of the champions of a new wave of traditional he…

You've got another episode comin'! Your hosts have an extended discussion on the all-time classic Judas Priest anthem. George and Tom reminisce on their first times hearing You've Got Another Thing Comin', empowerment in the metal community, the immense power of this song in live settings, how the track almost didn't make it onto 1982's Screaming f…

Your hosts are back for more Firepower, with 2018's modern classic, Lightning Strike! Tom muses on deeper lyrical meetings and connects his personal experiences. George reflects on the importance of a song's placement as second on an album or setlist. The guys ponder whether Lightning Strike is the album's best, and how it represents Judas Priest. …

Bonus episode! A quick live unboxing of Judas Priest's new box set, 50 Heavy Metal Years of Music. Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspod Metal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more…

Your hosts cover Hell Patrol, another hot track from 1990's Painkiller. George and Tom praise the song's structure, its placement in the track list, and Scott Travis's next-level drumming. Lyrical themes of brotherhood, setlist history, and musical technicality in metal are discussed further. Drinking: Oktoberfest from Thomas Hooker Brewing Co. (Bl…

Your hosts discuss the title track from Judas Priest's first album, 1974's Rocka Rolla. This song returned to the setlist on the 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour, played live for the first time since 1976... was it worth the 45 year wait?! George and Tom recount stories of the band's early years, fawn over Glenn and KK's guitar work, and give our impressi…

Your hosts break down Invader, the second song to make its live debut on the 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour. George and Tom reflect on Invader's placement on 1978's prog-metal masterpiece Stained Class, Ian Hill's meaningfulness to Judas Priest, and the band's willingness to try new things in the live setting. Drinking: Snyder Bier (Pretzel Märzen) from…

The Priest is back! While out on tour celebrating 50 Heavy Metal Years, the band premiered One Shot at Glory in their live setlist (as the opening song, no less), long after its initial release on 1990's Painkiller. Your hosts George and Tom discuss One Shot at Glory's uniqueness on the Painkiller album, and the statement that Judas Priest has made…

Your hosts go way back to 1976 to cover a two-part epic that is not only one of Judas Priest's earliest, but also among their most unique and most progressive work. George and Tom discuss Dreamer Deceiver's place in Judas Priest history, the incredible guitar and vocal performances, and the enduring popularity of Sad Wings of Destiny and this early…

Your hosts cover one of the most notable songs from latter-day Judas Priest: Firepower. The leadoff track from the widely acclaimed 2018 album of the same name, Firepower comes roaring out of the gate and doesn't let up! George and Tom discuss the band's creative renaissance, Faulkner's contributions to the band, Halford's voice evolution, and the …

Your hosts talk about the classic among classics, the song that earned Judas Priest their nickname, Metal Gods. From the seminal 1980 album British Steel, Metal Gods ranks as the band's #5 most played song live. George and Tom discuss the song's delayed rise to a setlist mainstay, natural sound effects the band created, how the song has changed in …

Your hosts George and Tom introduce themselves and discuss (over beers) their love for Judas Priest, how they were introduced to the band, their concert memories, and what they want to accomplish on our show. Join us every Friday as we dive deep into analyzing Judas Priest's songs, albums, live performances, stories, and more. Drinking: Purple Monk…