Anyone listening to the new Priest & Saxon Albums?

[Paulzx]

Two incredibly strong albums! Priest seem to have a new lease of life with Richie Faulkner - who I now believe is probably the best rock player in the world right now. It's just his energy and creativeness with melody that is really doing the trick. Firepower was a brilliant album, which really got me into Priest in a big way, but Invincible Shield is right up there with it.

Saxon are a band I don't know too much about because I've never owned any of their albums. I know they were part of the NWOBHM back in the late 70's, I know ride like the wind etc, but not much else. And then I saw the tracks There's something in Roswell - and Madam Guillotine and I was floored. I got the album and it's very strong all the way through. Have they always been this good?

For anyone who missed these two albums, check out the singles Invincible Shield & Crown Of Horns and the two tracks I mentioned above.

Really incredible stuff from these two

 

[Rich5150]

Diggin the new Priest and I agree if Faulkner is a monster. I personally think if he hadn't joined and injected some new life into them I think they would have been gone
I didn't know Saxon had a new one out

 

[JTI]

Priest, yes. Saxon; no. Faulkner is a GOAT in the making. I have always 100% respected the working man's grind with Saxon but their songs for me have been nowhere near the Priests and Maidens they are in competition with, imo.

 

[ElectricPhase]

I astonished by how "heavy metal Santa" is 72 years old and still kicking butt.

 

[Keysdweller]

What I have heard of Priest online, I like. Will probably purchase this one.

 

[Paulzx]

Diggin the new Priest and I agree if Faulkner is a monster. I personally think if he hadn't joined and injected some new life into them I think they would have been gone
I didn't know Saxon had a new one out

You might be right. I've just read KK Downings book and he says he wasn't happy with their live performances at the point he left. I think Richie changed that dynamic.

Check out the two saxon videos. Heavier sound for them thanpast records, and trust me, it's neck and neck with the Priest album

 

[Paulzx]

Priest, yes. Saxon; no. Faulkner is a GOAT in the making. I have always 100% respected the working man's grind with Saxon but their songs for me have been nowhere near the Priests and Maidens they are in competition with, imo.

I agree with you in terms of career, but this new album is as good as invincible shield. I can't decide which one I like better.
Saxon are supporting Priest on the new tour by the way