By: Jesse Striewski
I feel like my love for metal bands like Judas Priest only grows stronger with each year, with the classic guitar work once laid by the team of K.K. Downing and Glen Tipton being among some of the best in the genre. And while I was lucky enough to see that lineup perform at least once (at the 2004 Ozzfest) while it was still intact, I am still saddened by Downing’s ultimate ousting from the band.
Thankfully this has not kept him down one bit though, still releasing material just as comparable to Priest under the moniker K.K.’s Priest along with one time vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens at the front nonetheless. On their second studio outing together, they seem more determined than ever to prove their worthy place alongside the greats.
“Sons of the Sentinel” paints a perfect picture right off the bat of what listeners can expect, while “One More Shot of Glory,” “Hymn 66,” and “The Sinner Rides Again” all stand out as strong declarations, and “Wash Away Your Sins” ends things on an epic note. And there’s no doubt in my mind that if this were released under the Judas Priest name, most would not even bat an eye at it; do yourself a favor and have a listen.
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
