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[methib] Thursday, November 24, 2011 9:00:42 PM
I'm still happy from Tues night!
[Budred] Thursday, November 24, 2011 8:30:59 AM
I've had GM cars all my life but I've always loved the Ford Mustang. I finally got one.
Not new, it's 2004, but it only has 47,000 miles and the body is super clean. It's orange,
which I thought I would hate but it's actually pretty cool. I parked it next to a truck yesterday
and when I came out it wasn't visible until I saw what looked like orange lights under the
truck. Turns out it was my car reflecting off the rain puddles. My car was the only car in the lot
doing that. I thought it was cool. Can't wait to get the stereo from my other car installed into it
so I can jam a little Priest in it.
[Head banger] Thursday, November 24, 2011 8:06:32 AM
heres hoping round 2 comes somewhere near me. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:52:39 PM)
spapad wrote:
Glad you enjoyed the show! It was a tour not to be missed in my humble opinion.
Now, where's round two?
methib wrote:
I was there last night too, far, far away from the stage but I couldn't be happier. It was brilliant. I'm only sorry I waited so long to get into them and see them live! I hope I get another chance, but if not, this was the definitive show to see. They were all so on their game, and I have to give Richie props. No one can replace KK, but he can play a guitar. And Rob, Rob........ I was breathless.
[Vaillant 3.0] Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:21:16 PM
I was there last night too, far, far away from the stage but I couldn't be happier. It was brilliant. I'm only sorry I waited so long to get into them and see them live! I hope I get another chance, but if not, this was the definitive show to see. They were all so on their game, and I have to give Richie props. No one can replace KK, but he can play a guitar. And Rob, Rob........ I was breathless.
More pics to come! Damn, my Daddy didn't look like this at 64!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[methib] Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:04:08 PM
I was there last night too, far, far away from the stage but I couldn't be happier. It was brilliant. I'm only sorry I waited so long to get into them and see them live! I hope I get another chance, but if not, this was the definitive show to see. They were all so on their game, and I have to give Richie props. No one can replace KK, but he can play a guitar. And Rob, Rob........ I was breathless.
[metalgodess] Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:14:31 PM
More pics to come! Damn, my Daddy didn't look like this at 64!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[metalgodess] Wednesday, November 23, 2011 8:56:01 PM
Spa, Vail, Acolyte, Guido, HRMG, Metallo and crew - you guys all rock. Thanks for 'getting' me. I have to say - I've 'met' some awesome people on this site, and my dream is for all of us to meet up somewhere during the next tour and all go together, front row center. STAY METAL MY FRIENDS!
[Vaillant 3.0] Wednesday, November 23, 2011 7:08:59 PM
He was there right in front of us the whole night. I don't think I've even processed this yet...and it feels so surreal.
Exactly how I felt when I was standing a couple of rows away from Glenn at the Bakersfield concert. He was RIGHT THERE, yet it all seemed like a dream. So happy you got to see JP at their best live, hopefully not for the last time.
Dear Spa, HRMG, Acolyte, Guido and gang:
There are no FREAKING words to descrive the forever life-changing evening I spent with JP last night. Where to begin -
Thin Lizzy kicked ASS big time. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Those boys can rock. Got a guitar pick, too!
Black Label Society. Lots of talent, but not my cup of tea. Zakk is an INSANE guitarist, but it's not melodic to my ears, just a whole lot of violent thrash, which has its appeal to lots of fans, but not me. And seriously dude - what's with the spitting?????
So, after the last stage changes, Battle Hymn starts, and Priest comes out. I don't know what to say. Our seats were front row floors, on the right side, so I spent the evening gettting to know Glenn, who was pretty much parked in front of us when he wasn't bopping around the stage. It's hard to describe everything - it really was like I was in a crazy dream (and no, I wasn't stoned!!!!)
Ian - man he can rock - and he is still beautiful!! He was too far back to see that well over the speakers, unless I was on my tiptoes, but at one point while Ritchie was doing his solo, and everyone was looking stage left, Ian was just strumming and keeping the bass rhythm going, I started waving frantically to him and he noticed my arms and turned to look at me. Every pair of eyes is on Ritchie at this point, but I'm screaming "IAN!!!! IAN!!!!" and he starts laughing.
Scott - WHAT AN ANIMAL!!!!!!!!! I don't know what blew me away more - his machine-like precision or his bare arms. I don't know how he does it.
Ritchie - OK, he's not KK, but the boy can play. He fit in beautifully, and there was a great dynamic between him and Glenn, and strangely, I found he could pass for Glenn's son. Kudos to him for stepping into KK's shoes, and for looking quite happy about being up there with the rest of the Gods. But, truthfully, I did miss the dynamic I've seen in many a concert video, between KK and Glenn.
Glenn........GLENNNNN!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! From the moment he came out, I went berserk! I can't believe that this rockstar that I have idolized for YEARS was like arm's length away from me. He is unbelievable!!! He loves what he's doing, STILL, and it is sooo apparent. He loves his fans, too, and we were freaking out that he was that close and could see what we were saying - I yelled out GLENN I LOVE YOU!!!!!! and he winked at me, I thought I was going to DIE!!!!!! He was there right in front of us the whole night. I don't think I've even processed this yet...and it feels so surreal. He is a freaking axe-wizard extraordinaire. It was just like I dreamed, but BETTER! I could have watched him forever. I'm still feeling a little nuts right now!
Rob. ROB HALFORD! Holy Shit! What can you say????? I thought I was going to pee myself or cry hysterically when I first looked at him. But I behaved. Here he was - my IDOL....and he's still got it. That voice is like magic. Sure, he's aged, and the voice has changed, but he nailed everything he did. I loved how he talked between some of the songs. Does he ever own the stage when he's out there. He didn't spend a lot of time on our side of the stage, but he put on a hell of a show - the costume changes, the Harley....The audience was nuts, absolutely nuts for him. When Breaking the Law started, my husband's like - "Doesn't he sing this any of this song?" The crowd was bouncing and banging like an ocean storm. I was so glad about the setlist - got to hear Heading Out to The Highway live, and The Sentinel, etc,...there were some things I really missed, like most of DOTF and SFV, and TYRANT (Rob - next time, please!!!!) but maybe next time. The 2 hours and change went by so quickly, I couldn't believe when YGATC started, and then LAM, and then it was over. I almost thought about jumping the stage when they were all holding hands together for the final bow...but then Glenn jumped down to give out picks, and when he got to me and handed it to me, he held on to my hand for a moment, looked into my eyes, and then I blew him a kiss and he blew it back! My hubby let me have my teenage moment without any grief, which was AWESOME!
Will I see them again? Damn right I will, come hell or high water. If I had the money, I'd follow them across the globe for the whole tour. They're in Quebec for the next 2 nights.....hmmmmmm, that's only 6 hours drive or so...... But really - best night of my life. I'm just sorry I waited so long. God Bless those boys, and I just want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for keeping me young, and keeping a song in my heart. Love you boys forever!
[spapad] Wednesday, November 23, 2011 4:53:37 PM
Fantastic to read your review! Congrats on the pick from Glenn and a little bit of flirtatousness! So glad you had such a good experience...........Now, you can wait it out till next time with the rest of us who can't get engough of Priest Live. Rock on MetalGodess!
Hey HRMG and Acolyte - shucks, you two are bringing tears to my eyes right now! My biggest wish is that they do come back...if they don't, I don't know what I'll do. This was just a taste. I know at some point they have to hang up their gear, but I just truly hope that it ain't anytime soon. I pray that after the tour and a well-deserved break (albeit SHORT!!!!) they hit the studio and start recording again. WHEN (not IF) they tour again - I wish we could all go together. There's nothing like going with other Priest fans who love 'em like we do!!!!
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
Anyone who misses this tour is CRAZY!! I absolutely LOVED your review. Reading it brought me back to '86 when I saw them for the first time myself...... trust me, you will have these memories FOREVER!! You and I will be rocking in our rocking chairs when we are 80, smiling, thinking about this tour and still listening to Priest! Next time, I need to take a road trip up to Toronto to see them again with you!! If it hadn't been so close to Thanksgiving here, I would have been there this time dang it! I'm so glad you had such a FANTASTIC time and that Glenn came down and gave you a pick. AWESOME!!
metalgodess wrote:
Dear Spa, HRMG, Acolyte, Guido and gang:
There are no FREAKING words to descrive the forever life-changing evening I spent with JP last night. Where to begin -
Thin Lizzy kicked ASS big time. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Those boys can rock. Got a guitar pick, too!
Black Label Society. Lots of talent, but not my cup of tea. Zakk is an INSANE guitarist, but it's not melodic to my ears, just a whole lot of violent thrash, which has its appeal to lots of fans, but not me. And seriously dude - what's with the spitting?????
So, after the last stage changes, Battle Hymn starts, and Priest comes out. I don't know what to say. Our seats were front row floors, on the right side, so I spent the evening gettting to know Glenn, who was pretty much parked in front of us when he wasn't bopping around the stage. It's hard to describe everything - it really was like I was in a crazy dream (and no, I wasn't stoned!!!!)
Ian - man he can rock - and he is still beautiful!! He was too far back to see that well over the speakers, unless I was on my tiptoes, but at one point while Ritchie was doing his solo, and everyone was looking stage left, Ian was just strumming and keeping the bass rhythm going, I started waving frantically to him and he noticed my arms and turned to look at me. Every pair of eyes is on Ritchie at this point, but I'm screaming "IAN!!!! IAN!!!!" and he starts laughing.
Scott - WHAT AN ANIMAL!!!!!!!!! I don't know what blew me away more - his machine-like precision or his bare arms. I don't know how he does it.
Ritchie - OK, he's not KK, but the boy can play. He fit in beautifully, and there was a great dynamic between him and Glenn, and strangely, I found he could pass for Glenn's son. Kudos to him for stepping into KK's shoes, and for looking quite happy about being up there with the rest of the Gods. But, truthfully, I did miss the dynamic I've seen in many a concert video, between KK and Glenn.
Glenn........GLENNNNN!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! From the moment he came out, I went berserk! I can't believe that this rockstar that I have idolized for YEARS was like arm's length away from me. He is unbelievable!!! He loves what he's doing, STILL, and it is sooo apparent. He loves his fans, too, and we were freaking out that he was that close and could see what we were saying - I yelled out GLENN I LOVE YOU!!!!!! and he winked at me, I thought I was going to DIE!!!!!! He was there right in front of us the whole night. I don't think I've even processed this yet...and it feels so surreal. He is a freaking axe-wizard extraordinaire. It was just like I dreamed, but BETTER! I could have watched him forever. I'm still feeling a little nuts right now!
Rob. ROB HALFORD! Holy Shit! What can you say????? I thought I was going to pee myself or cry hysterically when I first looked at him. But I behaved. Here he was - my IDOL....and he's still got it. That voice is like magic. Sure, he's aged, and the voice has changed, but he nailed everything he did. I loved how he talked between some of the songs. Does he ever own the stage when he's out there. He didn't spend a lot of time on our side of the stage, but he put on a hell of a show - the costume changes, the Harley....The audience was nuts, absolutely nuts for him. When Breaking the Law started, my husband's like - "Doesn't he sing this any of this song?" The crowd was bouncing and banging like an ocean storm. I was so glad about the setlist - got to hear Heading Out to The Highway live, and The Sentinel, etc,...there were some things I really missed, like most of DOTF and SFV, and TYRANT (Rob - next time, please!!!!) but maybe next time. The 2 hours and change went by so quickly, I couldn't believe when YGATC started, and then LAM, and then it was over. I almost thought about jumping the stage when they were all holding hands together for the final bow...but then Glenn jumped down to give out picks, and when he got to me and handed it to me, he held on to my hand for a moment, looked into my eyes, and then I blew him a kiss and he blew it back! My hubby let me have my teenage moment without any grief, which was AWESOME!
Will I see them again? Damn right I will, come hell or high water. If I had the money, I'd follow them across the globe for the whole tour. They're in Quebec for the next 2 nights.....hmmmmmm, that's only 6 hours drive or so...... But really - best night of my life. I'm just sorry I waited so long. God Bless those boys, and I just want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for keeping me young, and keeping a song in my heart. Love you boys forever!
[metalgodess] Wednesday, November 23, 2011 3:45:11 PM
Hey HRMG and Acolyte - shucks, you two are bringing tears to my eyes right now! My biggest wish is that they do come back...if they don't, I don't know what I'll do. This was just a taste. I know at some point they have to hang up their gear, but I just truly hope that it ain't anytime soon. I pray that after the tour and a well-deserved break (albeit SHORT!!!!) they hit the studio and start recording again. WHEN (not IF) they tour again - I wish we could all go together. There's nothing like going with other Priest fans who love 'em like we do!!!! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS from Wednesday, November 23, 2011 2:56:22 PM)
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
Anyone who misses this tour is CRAZY!! I absolutely LOVED your review. Reading it brought me back to '86 when I saw them for the first time myself...... trust me, you will have these memories FOREVER!! You and I will be rocking in our rocking chairs when we are 80, smiling, thinking about this tour and still listening to Priest! Next time, I need to take a road trip up to Toronto to see them again with you!! If it hadn't been so close to Thanksgiving here, I would have been there this time dang it! I'm so glad you had such a FANTASTIC time and that Glenn came down and gave you a pick. AWESOME!!
metalgodess wrote:
Dear Spa, HRMG, Acolyte, Guido and gang:
There are no FREAKING words to descrive the forever life-changing evening I spent with JP last night. Where to begin -
Thin Lizzy kicked ASS big time. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Those boys can rock. Got a guitar pick, too!
Black Label Society. Lots of talent, but not my cup of tea. Zakk is an INSANE guitarist, but it's not melodic to my ears, just a whole lot of violent thrash, which has its appeal to lots of fans, but not me. And seriously dude - what's with the spitting?????
So, after the last stage changes, Battle Hymn starts, and Priest comes out. I don't know what to say. Our seats were front row floors, on the right side, so I spent the evening gettting to know Glenn, who was pretty much parked in front of us when he wasn't bopping around the stage. It's hard to describe everything - it really was like I was in a crazy dream (and no, I wasn't stoned!!!!)
Ian - man he can rock - and he is still beautiful!! He was too far back to see that well over the speakers, unless I was on my tiptoes, but at one point while Ritchie was doing his solo, and everyone was looking stage left, Ian was just strumming and keeping the bass rhythm going, I started waving frantically to him and he noticed my arms and turned to look at me. Every pair of eyes is on Ritchie at this point, but I'm screaming "IAN!!!! IAN!!!!" and he starts laughing.
Scott - WHAT AN ANIMAL!!!!!!!!! I don't know what blew me away more - his machine-like precision or his bare arms. I don't know how he does it.
Ritchie - OK, he's not KK, but the boy can play. He fit in beautifully, and there was a great dynamic between him and Glenn, and strangely, I found he could pass for Glenn's son. Kudos to him for stepping into KK's shoes, and for looking quite happy about being up there with the rest of the Gods. But, truthfully, I did miss the dynamic I've seen in many a concert video, between KK and Glenn.
Glenn........GLENNNNN!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! From the moment he came out, I went berserk! I can't believe that this rockstar that I have idolized for YEARS was like arm's length away from me. He is unbelievable!!! He loves what he's doing, STILL, and it is sooo apparent. He loves his fans, too, and we were freaking out that he was that close and could see what we were saying - I yelled out GLENN I LOVE YOU!!!!!! and he winked at me, I thought I was going to DIE!!!!!! He was there right in front of us the whole night. I don't think I've even processed this yet...and it feels so surreal. He is a freaking axe-wizard extraordinaire. It was just like I dreamed, but BETTER! I could have watched him forever. I'm still feeling a little nuts right now!
Rob. ROB HALFORD! Holy Shit! What can you say????? I thought I was going to pee myself or cry hysterically when I first looked at him. But I behaved. Here he was - my IDOL....and he's still got it. That voice is like magic. Sure, he's aged, and the voice has changed, but he nailed everything he did. I loved how he talked between some of the songs. Does he ever own the stage when he's out there. He didn't spend a lot of time on our side of the stage, but he put on a hell of a show - the costume changes, the Harley....The audience was nuts, absolutely nuts for him. When Breaking the Law started, my husband's like - "Doesn't he sing this any of this song?" The crowd was bouncing and banging like an ocean storm. I was so glad about the setlist - got to hear Heading Out to The Highway live, and The Sentinel, etc,...there were some things I really missed, like most of DOTF and SFV, and TYRANT (Rob - next time, please!!!!) but maybe next time. The 2 hours and change went by so quickly, I couldn't believe when YGATC started, and then LAM, and then it was over. I almost thought about jumping the stage when they were all holding hands together for the final bow...but then Glenn jumped down to give out picks, and when he got to me and handed it to me, he held on to my hand for a moment, looked into my eyes, and then I blew him a kiss and he blew it back! My hubby let me have my teenage moment without any grief, which was AWESOME!
Will I see them again? Damn right I will, come hell or high water. If I had the money, I'd follow them across the globe for the whole tour. They're in Quebec for the next 2 nights.....hmmmmmm, that's only 6 hours drive or so...... But really - best night of my life. I'm just sorry I waited so long. God Bless those boys, and I just want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for keeping me young, and keeping a song in my heart. Love you boys forever!
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Wednesday, November 23, 2011 2:56:22 PM
Anyone who misses this tour is CRAZY!! I absolutely LOVED your review. Reading it brought me back to '86 when I saw them for the first time myself...... trust me, you will have these memories FOREVER!! You and I will be rocking in our rocking chairs when we are 80, smiling, thinking about this tour and still listening to Priest! Next time, I need to take a road trip up to Toronto to see them again with you!! If it hadn't been so close to Thanksgiving here, I would have been there this time dang it! I'm so glad you had such a FANTASTIC time and that Glenn came down and gave you a pick. AWESOME!!
Dear Spa, HRMG, Acolyte, Guido and gang:
There are no FREAKING words to descrive the forever life-changing evening I spent with JP last night. Where to begin -
Thin Lizzy kicked ASS big time. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Those boys can rock. Got a guitar pick, too!
Black Label Society. Lots of talent, but not my cup of tea. Zakk is an INSANE guitarist, but it's not melodic to my ears, just a whole lot of violent thrash, which has its appeal to lots of fans, but not me. And seriously dude - what's with the spitting?????
So, after the last stage changes, Battle Hymn starts, and Priest comes out. I don't know what to say. Our seats were front row floors, on the right side, so I spent the evening gettting to know Glenn, who was pretty much parked in front of us when he wasn't bopping around the stage. It's hard to describe everything - it really was like I was in a crazy dream (and no, I wasn't stoned!!!!)
Ian - man he can rock - and he is still beautiful!! He was too far back to see that well over the speakers, unless I was on my tiptoes, but at one point while Ritchie was doing his solo, and everyone was looking stage left, Ian was just strumming and keeping the bass rhythm going, I started waving frantically to him and he noticed my arms and turned to look at me. Every pair of eyes is on Ritchie at this point, but I'm screaming "IAN!!!! IAN!!!!" and he starts laughing.
Scott - WHAT AN ANIMAL!!!!!!!!! I don't know what blew me away more - his machine-like precision or his bare arms. I don't know how he does it.
Ritchie - OK, he's not KK, but the boy can play. He fit in beautifully, and there was a great dynamic between him and Glenn, and strangely, I found he could pass for Glenn's son. Kudos to him for stepping into KK's shoes, and for looking quite happy about being up there with the rest of the Gods. But, truthfully, I did miss the dynamic I've seen in many a concert video, between KK and Glenn.
Glenn........GLENNNNN!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! From the moment he came out, I went berserk! I can't believe that this rockstar that I have idolized for YEARS was like arm's length away from me. He is unbelievable!!! He loves what he's doing, STILL, and it is sooo apparent. He loves his fans, too, and we were freaking out that he was that close and could see what we were saying - I yelled out GLENN I LOVE YOU!!!!!! and he winked at me, I thought I was going to DIE!!!!!! He was there right in front of us the whole night. I don't think I've even processed this yet...and it feels so surreal. He is a freaking axe-wizard extraordinaire. It was just like I dreamed, but BETTER! I could have watched him forever. I'm still feeling a little nuts right now!
Rob. ROB HALFORD! Holy Shit! What can you say????? I thought I was going to pee myself or cry hysterically when I first looked at him. But I behaved. Here he was - my IDOL....and he's still got it. That voice is like magic. Sure, he's aged, and the voice has changed, but he nailed everything he did. I loved how he talked between some of the songs. Does he ever own the stage when he's out there. He didn't spend a lot of time on our side of the stage, but he put on a hell of a show - the costume changes, the Harley....The audience was nuts, absolutely nuts for him. When Breaking the Law started, my husband's like - "Doesn't he sing this any of this song?" The crowd was bouncing and banging like an ocean storm. I was so glad about the setlist - got to hear Heading Out to The Highway live, and The Sentinel, etc,...there were some things I really missed, like most of DOTF and SFV, and TYRANT (Rob - next time, please!!!!) but maybe next time. The 2 hours and change went by so quickly, I couldn't believe when YGATC started, and then LAM, and then it was over. I almost thought about jumping the stage when they were all holding hands together for the final bow...but then Glenn jumped down to give out picks, and when he got to me and handed it to me, he held on to my hand for a moment, looked into my eyes, and then I blew him a kiss and he blew it back! My hubby let me have my teenage moment without any grief, which was AWESOME!
Will I see them again? Damn right I will, come hell or high water. If I had the money, I'd follow them across the globe for the whole tour. They're in Quebec for the next 2 nights.....hmmmmmm, that's only 6 hours drive or so...... But really - best night of my life. I'm just sorry I waited so long. God Bless those boys, and I just want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for keeping me young, and keeping a song in my heart. Love you boys forever!
[acolyte55] Wednesday, November 23, 2011 2:55:13 PM
..........and thats why we love them ! because they do that to us MG!!!! i am so happy for you that you finally got to see what the rest of us have been talking about !!i remember my best friends face the first time he saw priest AWESTRUCK comes to mind lol ,and the rest of the night pulling on my sleeve and pointing at what they were doing live on stage !!! thanks for bringing back that wide-eyed innocent memory of , when for one nigh,t all was right in the world!!! cheers
[metalgodess] Wednesday, November 23, 2011 2:08:25 PM
Hey Guido!!!!! What's taking you so long? I'm at the corner waiting LOL!!!!!
Thanks for the kind words. It really was a dream come true!
Oh FANTASTIC! Your review had me grinning from ear to ear! I was just waiting for that "cherry on top" of Glenn handing you a pick! GOOD FOR YOU!
Damn, I wonder if I could make it to Quebec tonight? I'll pick you up on the way! LOL!!! Great review!
metalgodess wrote:
Dear Spa, HRMG, Acolyte, Guido and gang:
There are no FREAKING words to descrive the forever life-changing evening I spent with JP last night. Where to begin -
Thin Lizzy kicked ASS big time. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Those boys can rock. Got a guitar pick, too!
Black Label Society. Lots of talent, but not my cup of tea. Zakk is an INSANE guitarist, but it's not melodic to my ears, just a whole lot of violent thrash, which has its appeal to lots of fans, but not me. And seriously dude - what's with the spitting?????
So, after the last stage changes, Battle Hymn starts, and Priest comes out. I don't know what to say. Our seats were front row floors, on the right side, so I spent the evening gettting to know Glenn, who was pretty much parked in front of us when he wasn't bopping around the stage. It's hard to describe everything - it really was like I was in a crazy dream (and no, I wasn't stoned!!!!)
Ian - man he can rock - and he is still beautiful!! He was too far back to see that well over the speakers, unless I was on my tiptoes, but at one point while Ritchie was doing his solo, and everyone was looking stage left, Ian was just strumming and keeping the bass rhythm going, I started waving frantically to him and he noticed my arms and turned to look at me. Every pair of eyes is on Ritchie at this point, but I'm screaming "IAN!!!! IAN!!!!" and he starts laughing.
Scott - WHAT AN ANIMAL!!!!!!!!! I don't know what blew me away more - his machine-like precision or his bare arms. I don't know how he does it.
Ritchie - OK, he's not KK, but the boy can play. He fit in beautifully, and there was a great dynamic between him and Glenn, and strangely, I found he could pass for Glenn's son. Kudos to him for stepping into KK's shoes, and for looking quite happy about being up there with the rest of the Gods. But, truthfully, I did miss the dynamic I've seen in many a concert video, between KK and Glenn.
Glenn........GLENNNNN!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! From the moment he came out, I went berserk! I can't believe that this rockstar that I have idolized for YEARS was like arm's length away from me. He is unbelievable!!! He loves what he's doing, STILL, and it is sooo apparent. He loves his fans, too, and we were freaking out that he was that close and could see what we were saying - I yelled out GLENN I LOVE YOU!!!!!! and he winked at me, I thought I was going to DIE!!!!!! He was there right in front of us the whole night. I don't think I've even processed this yet...and it feels so surreal. He is a freaking axe-wizard extraordinaire. It was just like I dreamed, but BETTER! I could have watched him forever. I'm still feeling a little nuts right now!
Rob. ROB HALFORD! Holy Shit! What can you say????? I thought I was going to pee myself or cry hysterically when I first looked at him. But I behaved. Here he was - my IDOL....and he's still got it. That voice is like magic. Sure, he's aged, and the voice has changed, but he nailed everything he did. I loved how he talked between some of the songs. Does he ever own the stage when he's out there. He didn't spend a lot of time on our side of the stage, but he put on a hell of a show - the costume changes, the Harley....The audience was nuts, absolutely nuts for him. When Breaking the Law started, my husband's like - "Doesn't he sing this any of this song?" The crowd was bouncing and banging like an ocean storm. I was so glad about the setlist - got to hear Heading Out to The Highway live, and The Sentinel, etc,...there were some things I really missed, like most of DOTF and SFV, and TYRANT (Rob - next time, please!!!!) but maybe next time. The 2 hours and change went by so quickly, I couldn't believe when YGATC started, and then LAM, and then it was over. I almost thought about jumping the stage when they were all holding hands together for the final bow...but then Glenn jumped down to give out picks, and when he got to me and handed it to me, he held on to my hand for a moment, looked into my eyes, and then I blew him a kiss and he blew it back! My hubby let me have my teenage moment without any grief, which was AWESOME!
Will I see them again? Damn right I will, come hell or high water. If I had the money, I'd follow them across the globe for the whole tour. They're in Quebec for the next 2 nights.....hmmmmmm, that's only 6 hours drive or so...... But really - best night of my life. I'm just sorry I waited so long. God Bless those boys, and I just want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for keeping me young, and keeping a song in my heart. Love you boys forever!
[guidogodoy] Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:54:44 PM
Oh FANTASTIC! Your review had me grinning from ear to ear! I was just waiting for that "cherry on top" of Glenn handing you a pick! GOOD FOR YOU!
Damn, I wonder if I could make it to Quebec tonight? I'll pick you up on the way! LOL!!! Great review!
Dear Spa, HRMG, Acolyte, Guido and gang:
There are no FREAKING words to descrive the forever life-changing evening I spent with JP last night. Where to begin -
Thin Lizzy kicked ASS big time. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Those boys can rock. Got a guitar pick, too!
Black Label Society. Lots of talent, but not my cup of tea. Zakk is an INSANE guitarist, but it's not melodic to my ears, just a whole lot of violent thrash, which has its appeal to lots of fans, but not me. And seriously dude - what's with the spitting?????
So, after the last stage changes, Battle Hymn starts, and Priest comes out. I don't know what to say. Our seats were front row floors, on the right side, so I spent the evening gettting to know Glenn, who was pretty much parked in front of us when he wasn't bopping around the stage. It's hard to describe everything - it really was like I was in a crazy dream (and no, I wasn't stoned!!!!)
Ian - man he can rock - and he is still beautiful!! He was too far back to see that well over the speakers, unless I was on my tiptoes, but at one point while Ritchie was doing his solo, and everyone was looking stage left, Ian was just strumming and keeping the bass rhythm going, I started waving frantically to him and he noticed my arms and turned to look at me. Every pair of eyes is on Ritchie at this point, but I'm screaming "IAN!!!! IAN!!!!" and he starts laughing.
Scott - WHAT AN ANIMAL!!!!!!!!! I don't know what blew me away more - his machine-like precision or his bare arms. I don't know how he does it.
Ritchie - OK, he's not KK, but the boy can play. He fit in beautifully, and there was a great dynamic between him and Glenn, and strangely, I found he could pass for Glenn's son. Kudos to him for stepping into KK's shoes, and for looking quite happy about being up there with the rest of the Gods. But, truthfully, I did miss the dynamic I've seen in many a concert video, between KK and Glenn.
Glenn........GLENNNNN!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! From the moment he came out, I went berserk! I can't believe that this rockstar that I have idolized for YEARS was like arm's length away from me. He is unbelievable!!! He loves what he's doing, STILL, and it is sooo apparent. He loves his fans, too, and we were freaking out that he was that close and could see what we were saying - I yelled out GLENN I LOVE YOU!!!!!! and he winked at me, I thought I was going to DIE!!!!!! He was there right in front of us the whole night. I don't think I've even processed this yet...and it feels so surreal. He is a freaking axe-wizard extraordinaire. It was just like I dreamed, but BETTER! I could have watched him forever. I'm still feeling a little nuts right now!
Rob. ROB HALFORD! Holy Shit! What can you say????? I thought I was going to pee myself or cry hysterically when I first looked at him. But I behaved. Here he was - my IDOL....and he's still got it. That voice is like magic. Sure, he's aged, and the voice has changed, but he nailed everything he did. I loved how he talked between some of the songs. Does he ever own the stage when he's out there. He didn't spend a lot of time on our side of the stage, but he put on a hell of a show - the costume changes, the Harley....The audience was nuts, absolutely nuts for him. When Breaking the Law started, my husband's like - "Doesn't he sing this any of this song?" The crowd was bouncing and banging like an ocean storm. I was so glad about the setlist - got to hear Heading Out to The Highway live, and The Sentinel, etc,...there were some things I really missed, like most of DOTF and SFV, and TYRANT (Rob - next time, please!!!!) but maybe next time. The 2 hours and change went by so quickly, I couldn't believe when YGATC started, and then LAM, and then it was over. I almost thought about jumping the stage when they were all holding hands together for the final bow...but then Glenn jumped down to give out picks, and when he got to me and handed it to me, he held on to my hand for a moment, looked into my eyes, and then I blew him a kiss and he blew it back! My hubby let me have my teenage moment without any grief, which was AWESOME!
Will I see them again? Damn right I will, come hell or high water. If I had the money, I'd follow them across the globe for the whole tour. They're in Quebec for the next 2 nights.....hmmmmmm, that's only 6 hours drive or so...... But really - best night of my life. I'm just sorry I waited so long. God Bless those boys, and I just want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for keeping me young, and keeping a song in my heart. Love you boys forever!
[metalgodess] Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:36:43 PM
Dear Spa, HRMG, Acolyte, Guido and gang:
There are no FREAKING words to descrive the forever life-changing evening I spent with JP last night. Where to begin -
Thin Lizzy kicked ASS big time. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Those boys can rock. Got a guitar pick, too!
Black Label Society. Lots of talent, but not my cup of tea. Zakk is an INSANE guitarist, but it's not melodic to my ears, just a whole lot of violent thrash, which has its appeal to lots of fans, but not me. And seriously dude - what's with the spitting?????
So, after the last stage changes, Battle Hymn starts, and Priest comes out. I don't know what to say. Our seats were front row floors, on the right side, so I spent the evening gettting to know Glenn, who was pretty much parked in front of us when he wasn't bopping around the stage. It's hard to describe everything - it really was like I was in a crazy dream (and no, I wasn't stoned!!!!)
Ian - man he can rock - and he is still beautiful!! He was too far back to see that well over the speakers, unless I was on my tiptoes, but at one point while Ritchie was doing his solo, and everyone was looking stage left, Ian was just strumming and keeping the bass rhythm going, I started waving frantically to him and he noticed my arms and turned to look at me. Every pair of eyes is on Ritchie at this point, but I'm screaming "IAN!!!! IAN!!!!" and he starts laughing.
Scott - WHAT AN ANIMAL!!!!!!!!! I don't know what blew me away more - his machine-like precision or his bare arms. I don't know how he does it.
Ritchie - OK, he's not KK, but the boy can play. He fit in beautifully, and there was a great dynamic between him and Glenn, and strangely, I found he could pass for Glenn's son. Kudos to him for stepping into KK's shoes, and for looking quite happy about being up there with the rest of the Gods. But, truthfully, I did miss the dynamic I've seen in many a concert video, between KK and Glenn.
Glenn........GLENNNNN!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! From the moment he came out, I went berserk! I can't believe that this rockstar that I have idolized for YEARS was like arm's length away from me. He is unbelievable!!! He loves what he's doing, STILL, and it is sooo apparent. He loves his fans, too, and we were freaking out that he was that close and could see what we were saying - I yelled out GLENN I LOVE YOU!!!!!! and he winked at me, I thought I was going to DIE!!!!!! He was there right in front of us the whole night. I don't think I've even processed this yet...and it feels so surreal. He is a freaking axe-wizard extraordinaire. It was just like I dreamed, but BETTER! I could have watched him forever. I'm still feeling a little nuts right now!
Rob. ROB HALFORD! Holy Shit! What can you say????? I thought I was going to pee myself or cry hysterically when I first looked at him. But I behaved. Here he was - my IDOL....and he's still got it. That voice is like magic. Sure, he's aged, and the voice has changed, but he nailed everything he did. I loved how he talked between some of the songs. Does he ever own the stage when he's out there. He didn't spend a lot of time on our side of the stage, but he put on a hell of a show - the costume changes, the Harley....The audience was nuts, absolutely nuts for him. When Breaking the Law started, my husband's like - "Doesn't he sing this any of this song?" The crowd was bouncing and banging like an ocean storm. I was so glad about the setlist - got to hear Heading Out to The Highway live, and The Sentinel, etc,...there were some things I really missed, like most of DOTF and SFV, and TYRANT (Rob - next time, please!!!!) but maybe next time. The 2 hours and change went by so quickly, I couldn't believe when YGATC started, and then LAM, and then it was over. I almost thought about jumping the stage when they were all holding hands together for the final bow...but then Glenn jumped down to give out picks, and when he got to me and handed it to me, he held on to my hand for a moment, looked into my eyes, and then I blew him a kiss and he blew it back! My hubby let me have my teenage moment without any grief, which was AWESOME!
Will I see them again? Damn right I will, come hell or high water. If I had the money, I'd follow them across the globe for the whole tour. They're in Quebec for the next 2 nights.....hmmmmmm, that's only 6 hours drive or so...... But really - best night of my life. I'm just sorry I waited so long. God Bless those boys, and I just want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for keeping me young, and keeping a song in my heart. Love you boys forever!
[spapad] Tuesday, November 22, 2011 7:07:48 PM
Metalgodess,
I figure your about an hour away right now (Eastern Standard Time) of having your life forever altered by the awesomeness that is Judas Priest!
It will be hard to pick your jaw up off the floor when you hear Rob hit all the right notes consistently all night long and the guys hammer out the best music and energy!
I wish I was right there with you! If I won the lotto big time, (which is impossible because I don't play, lol) I'd follow this tour and see it everynight! That's just how much I enjoyed this tour!
Edited at: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 7:08:56 PM
[acolyte55] Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:48:01 PM
bring a hanky you will cry tears of joy MG enjoy!!!!!!!!
[guidogodoy] Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:23:19 AM
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST A FEW MORE HOURS AND I'LL BE IN METAL PARADISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LONG LIVE THE PRIEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wooooooooo hooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[metallo] Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:36:14 AM
Enjoy it.
It is now some months from June when they were in Italy, maybe for the last time. Sigh Sigh ! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by metalgodess from Tuesday, November 22, 2011 8:15:05 AM)
metalgodess wrote:
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST A FEW MORE HOURS AND I'LL BE IN METAL PARADISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LONG LIVE THE PRIEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wooooooooo hooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[metalgodess] Tuesday, November 22, 2011 8:15:05 AM
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST A FEW MORE HOURS AND I'LL BE IN METAL PARADISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LONG LIVE THE PRIEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wooooooooo hooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[metalgodess] Tuesday, November 22, 2011 8:13:38 AM
Thanks, Spa, Vail and HRMG!!!!!!
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:31:47 AM
I hope you all have a BLAST!!!! Priest is gonna glow you away Make sure to tell us all about it!
Hey Methib!!!!! I'm a middle-aged metal chick!!!! I can't wait 'til tomorrow night - I've been waiting close to 27 years to see Priest!!!!!! It's going to be CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!
methib wrote:
Me too!! I can't wait! My first Priest concert tomorrow! I hope it's not my last...
metalgodess wrote:
1 MORE SLEEP.......CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT, CAN'T FOCUS ON ANYTHING ELSE....MUST MAKE IT THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITHOUT INCIDENT!!!!!
[Vaillant 3.0] Monday, November 21, 2011 10:57:07 PM
Yeah, what Spa said! And don't forget to tell us all about it when you come back here!
Hey Methib!!!!! I'm a middle-aged metal chick!!!! I can't wait 'til tomorrow night - I've been waiting close to 27 years to see Priest!!!!!! It's going to be CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!
methib wrote:
Me too!! I can't wait! My first Priest concert tomorrow! I hope it's not my last...
metalgodess wrote:
1 MORE SLEEP.......CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT, CAN'T FOCUS ON ANYTHING ELSE....MUST MAKE IT THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITHOUT INCIDENT!!!!!
[metalgodess] Monday, November 21, 2011 8:49:14 PM
Hey Methib!!!!! I'm a middle-aged metal chick!!!! I can't wait 'til tomorrow night - I've been waiting close to 27 years to see Priest!!!!!! It's going to be CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by methib from Monday, November 21, 2011 8:15:35 PM)
methib wrote:
Me too!! I can't wait! My first Priest concert tomorrow! I hope it's not my last...
metalgodess wrote:
1 MORE SLEEP.......CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT, CAN'T FOCUS ON ANYTHING ELSE....MUST MAKE IT THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITHOUT INCIDENT!!!!!
[methib] Monday, November 21, 2011 8:15:35 PM
Me too!! I can't wait! My first Priest concert tomorrow! I hope it's not my last... [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by metalgodess from Monday, November 21, 2011 3:23:23 PM)
metalgodess wrote:
1 MORE SLEEP.......CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT, CAN'T FOCUS ON ANYTHING ELSE....MUST MAKE IT THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITHOUT INCIDENT!!!!!
[metalgodess] Monday, November 21, 2011 3:23:23 PM
1 MORE SLEEP.......CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT, CAN'T FOCUS ON ANYTHING ELSE....MUST MAKE IT THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITHOUT INCIDENT!!!!!
[spapad] Saturday, November 19, 2011 2:50:35 PM
Must be me then since I was the only one with the camera all night except a couple of minutes when I could not even extend my arms high enough to take pictures and Bev helped me out. I can't wait to see all the pictures from the two shows!
We already ordered the frame for the banner . Rob was so incredibly gracious. I know we were keeping him and yet he stayed to chat a little. And I can't believe what came out of my mouth - just normal stuff, nothing like what I thought I would say when I had the chance to speak to him. I guess the letter that I wrote him last December that Big Dave gave to him during the HALFORD tour said it all and I don't think that I could have said it to his face without starting to cry. It was better this way. I didn't even think to ask him what he whispers in Sinner! DAMN! He is exactly the man that I thought he was - very sincere and he has such a big heart which of course you can tell in the songs he writes and probably why we all fell in love with him (at least that's why I did). I still can't believe that it actually happened!!!
Becks wrote:
That is so fantactis HRMG! Rob sounds like such a lovely guy, and that's wonderful the whole band signed your banner. Something to treasure for sure!!!!
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
We just met the entire band in the hotel this morning in Cleveland!! Glenn and Richie talked to us for quite a while and Glenn asked about our sons. We waited another hour and then Rob came down the elevator. I know he was running late to get to New York, but he stayed and talked to us anyway. He is such a gentleman. Mark told him that I'd been waiting 29 years for a hug and he said, "Well come here - I wouldn't wait 29 years!" But it was WELL WORTH THE WAIT let me tell you!! The entire band signed the banner that we made too. What a perfect way to end our triple Priest feast!!
And I don't care what people say about Rob's voice - at all 3 shows that I went to from where I was standing he was F'ING AWESOME!!! People around us were going nuts and in complete awe by his incredible voice!
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Friday, November 18, 2011 1:24:35 AM
A touch of class - you are absolutely right. You don't see that very often in the world of Rock -n- Roll do you? Rob was such an incredible gentleman, I was just really blown away by him. It truly was the perfect ending and I will always be so grateful to all of them for that!!! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by acolyte55 from Thursday, November 17, 2011 4:34:14 PM)
acolyte55 wrote:
always nice to see a touch of class , what an incredible end , to you i do this hrmg
Edited at: Friday, November 18, 2011 1:25:30 AM
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Friday, November 18, 2011 12:48:33 AM
I hope your lucky star shines on you Tuesday like it did for me!!! By the way, Glenn comes down and hands picks to people personally - so GET READY I know you are going to have the time of your life! I can't wait to hear all about it!
That's AWESOME, HRMG!!!!!! Sounds like a dream come true for you and the family! Wish my lucky star would shine down on me Tuesday night. At least one dream came true - just flipped my existing tickets for front row floors, right side, so I guess Ian and I will be banging heads together! 5 more sleeps! Hope I don't get squashed by space junk in the meantime! WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Friday, November 18, 2011 12:45:39 AM
We already ordered the frame for the banner . Rob was so incredibly gracious. I know we were keeping him and yet he stayed to chat a little. And I can't believe what came out of my mouth - just normal stuff, nothing like what I thought I would say when I had the chance to speak to him. I guess the letter that I wrote him last December that Big Dave gave to him during the HALFORD tour said it all and I don't think that I could have said it to his face without starting to cry. It was better this way. I didn't even think to ask him what he whispers in Sinner! DAMN! He is exactly the man that I thought he was - very sincere and he has such a big heart which of course you can tell in the songs he writes and probably why we all fell in love with him (at least that's why I did). I still can't believe that it actually happened!!!
That is so fantactis HRMG! Rob sounds like such a lovely guy, and that's wonderful the whole band signed your banner. Something to treasure for sure!!!!
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
We just met the entire band in the hotel this morning in Cleveland!! Glenn and Richie talked to us for quite a while and Glenn asked about our sons. We waited another hour and then Rob came down the elevator. I know he was running late to get to New York, but he stayed and talked to us anyway. He is such a gentleman. Mark told him that I'd been waiting 29 years for a hug and he said, "Well come here - I wouldn't wait 29 years!" But it was WELL WORTH THE WAIT let me tell you!! The entire band signed the banner that we made too. What a perfect way to end our triple Priest feast!!
And I don't care what people say about Rob's voice - at all 3 shows that I went to from where I was standing he was F'ING AWESOME!!! People around us were going nuts and in complete awe by his incredible voice!
[metalgodess] Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:24:44 PM
That's AWESOME, HRMG!!!!!! Sounds like a dream come true for you and the family! Wish my lucky star would shine down on me Tuesday night. At least one dream came true - just flipped my existing tickets for front row floors, right side, so I guess Ian and I will be banging heads together! 5 more sleeps! Hope I don't get squashed by space junk in the meantime! WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[acolyte55] Thursday, November 17, 2011 4:34:14 PM
always nice to see a touch of class , what an incredible end , to you i do this hrmg
[Becks] Thursday, November 17, 2011 12:02:39 AM
That is so fantactis HRMG! Rob sounds like such a lovely guy, and that's wonderful the whole band signed your banner. Something to treasure for sure!!!!
We just met the entire band in the hotel this morning in Cleveland!! Glenn and Richie talked to us for quite a while and Glenn asked about our sons. We waited another hour and then Rob came down the elevator. I know he was running late to get to New York, but he stayed and talked to us anyway. He is such a gentleman. Mark told him that I'd been waiting 29 years for a hug and he said, "Well come here - I wouldn't wait 29 years!" But it was WELL WORTH THE WAIT let me tell you!! The entire band signed the banner that we made too. What a perfect way to end our triple Priest feast!!
And I don't care what people say about Rob's voice - at all 3 shows that I went to from where I was standing he was F'ING AWESOME!!! People around us were going nuts and in complete awe by his incredible voice!
[spapad] Wednesday, November 16, 2011 6:27:49 PM
Sounds fantastic Pam! Staying at the same hotel they are in does help doesn't it? lol What a perfect way to end your string of dates. Very happy for you! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS from Wednesday, November 16, 2011 4:43:59 PM)
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
We just met the entire band in the hotel this morning in Cleveland!! Glenn and Richie talked to us for quite a while and Glenn asked about our sons. We waited another hour and then Rob came down the elevator. I know he was running late to get to New York, but he stayed and talked to us anyway. He is such a gentleman. Mark told him that I'd been waiting 29 years for a hug and he said, "Well come here - I wouldn't wait 29 years!" But it was WELL WORTH THE WAIT let me tell you!! The entire band signed the banner that we made too. What a perfect way to end our triple Priest feast!!
And I don't care what people say about Rob's voice - at all 3 shows that I went to from where I was standing he was F'ING AWESOME!!! People around us were going nuts and in complete awe by his incredible voice!
[guidogodoy] Wednesday, November 16, 2011 5:12:40 PM
OH HELLS YEAH !!
Congrats to you and the fam., HRMG! What an end to a great round with Priest! Personally, I am still on cloud 9 from CHI and DTE!
We just met the entire band in the hotel this morning in Cleveland!! Glenn and Richie talked to us for quite a while and Glenn asked about our sons. We waited another hour and then Rob came down the elevator. I know he was running late to get to New York, but he stayed and talked to us anyway. He is such a gentleman. Mark told him that I'd been waiting 29 years for a hug and he said, "Well come here - I wouldn't wait 29 years!" But it was WELL WORTH THE WAIT let me tell you!! The entire band signed the banner that we made too. What a perfect way to end our triple Priest feast!!
And I don't care what people say about Rob's voice - at all 3 shows that I went to from where I was standing he was F'ING AWESOME!!! People around us were going nuts and in complete awe by his incredible voice!
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Wednesday, November 16, 2011 4:43:59 PM
We just met the entire band in the hotel this morning in Cleveland!! Glenn and Richie talked to us for quite a while and Glenn asked about our sons. We waited another hour and then Rob came down the elevator. I know he was running late to get to New York, but he stayed and talked to us anyway. He is such a gentleman. Mark told him that I'd been waiting 29 years for a hug and he said, "Well come here - I wouldn't wait 29 years!" But it was WELL WORTH THE WAIT let me tell you!! The entire band signed the banner that we made too. What a perfect way to end our triple Priest feast!!
And I don't care what people say about Rob's voice - at all 3 shows that I went to from where I was standing he was F'ING AWESOME!!! People around us were going nuts and in complete awe by his incredible voice!
7 DAYS UNTIL I AM BLASTED AND PLASTERED TO THE BACK WALL OF THE AIR CANADA CENTER COURTESY OF THE GREATEST HEAVY METAL BAND OF ALL TIME!!!! I AM NOW COUNTING THE HOURS AND LISTENING ROUND THE CLOCK TO EVERYTHING EVER RECORDED BY THE BEAST THAT IS PRIEST!!!!!! HEY HELLRIDER - ARE YOU EXCITED YET???????????????????
H E L L L L L L Y E A A A A A A A A H H H H H H !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[metalgodess] Tuesday, November 15, 2011 8:49:31 PM
7 DAYS UNTIL I AM BLASTED AND PLASTERED TO THE BACK WALL OF THE AIR CANADA CENTER COURTESY OF THE GREATEST HEAVY METAL BAND OF ALL TIME!!!! I AM NOW COUNTING THE HOURS AND LISTENING ROUND THE CLOCK TO EVERYTHING EVER RECORDED BY THE BEAST THAT IS PRIEST!!!!!! HEY HELLRIDER - ARE YOU EXCITED YET???????????????????
H E L L L L L L Y E A A A A A A A A H H H H H H !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[hellrider 31038] Tuesday, November 08, 2011 6:55:22 PM
HEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLL YEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MAN
HHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I DONT KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER I CAN KEEP THIS UP
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I AM IMAGINING MY THUMB AND FINGER ON THE VOUME KNOB
YOURE PROBABLY SAYING
OR ELSE WHAT HEY.YEAH THAT WHAT I THOUGHT
YOUVE GOT ANOTHER THING COMIN THATS WHAT.
JUDAS PRIEST
MASTERS OF METAL
CONTINUING THE LEGACY
BACK AND WITH A VENGEANCE LIKE NEVER BEFORE
FULL ON AND IN YOUR FACE
THE HALFORD BAND WILL CONTINUE TO STORM FORWARD
WITH THE ONE AND ONLY METAL GOD
ROB HALFORD
A LEGEND
SWORN TO AVENGE
CONTINUING HIS LEGACY
FULL ON AND IN YOUR FACE
As fun as that was for you the cool part is that you did it with your son.
You just gave him a memory that will last his entire lifetime. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guitardude from Monday, November 07, 2011 5:14:30 PM)
guitardude wrote:
Putting the experience of flying in that B-17 is nearly beyond description, but very true, I`ll be smiling for days.
The plane itself is so raw and rugged, just sitting on the runway while they revved the engines for take off was amazing all on it`s own. And once we left the ground, I was 10 again!
WW II avaition has always been a hobby of mine, but to actually experience some of what our boys went thru back then really cannot be conveyed into words.
Can`t wait until May next year, going to do it again in a B-24 Liberator, finances allowing of course, becaue this wasn`t cheap.
Here`s the link to the site for this particular orginization www.b17.com give them a look!
[guitardude] Monday, November 07, 2011 5:14:30 PM
Putting the experience of flying in that B-17 is nearly beyond description, but very true, I`ll be smiling for days.
The plane itself is so raw and rugged, just sitting on the runway while they revved the engines for take off was amazing all on it`s own. And once we left the ground, I was 10 again!
WW II avaition has always been a hobby of mine, but to actually experience some of what our boys went thru back then really cannot be conveyed into words.
Can`t wait until May next year, going to do it again in a B-24 Liberator, finances allowing of course, becaue this wasn`t cheap.
Here`s the link to the site for this particular orginization www.b17.com give them a look!
[acolyte55] Monday, November 07, 2011 1:00:15 PM
thats amazing man !!! lifetime memory
[spapad] Sunday, November 06, 2011 6:15:25 PM
That is fantastic! I bet you cant stop smiling for days! Great.
One last shot, earning his keep by rotating the cyclinders before firing the engines!
Edited at: Sunday, November 06, 2011 10:51:25 AM
[guitardude] Sunday, November 06, 2011 10:50:47 AM
One last shot, earning his keep by rotating the cyclinders before firing the engines!
Edited at: Sunday, November 06, 2011 10:51:25 AM
[guitardude] Sunday, November 06, 2011 10:48:33 AM
That`s my oldest son sitting in the bombadiers seat while in flight, he was happy little man!
[guitardude] Sunday, November 06, 2011 10:45:11 AM
Beautiful day for a flight on "Aluminum Overcast"
[guitardude] Sunday, November 06, 2011 10:43:10 AM
Took a little flight in this B-17 yesterday, you couldn`t knock the smile off of my face!
[Budred] Sunday, November 06, 2011 7:28:33 AM
I'm not sure too many care about my football posts so I'll (try) to make this my last one for awhile.
I went to the Pitt Panthers/Cinci Bearcats game yesterday in Pittsburgh. I went up so I could watch Cinci
quarterback Zack Callaros. He played for Steubenville a few years back and went 30-0 with two state
championships. He's a senior and this was probably my last chance at seeing him play football so I had
to go. Man, what an awesome game. He got hit early in the game and was laying on the field and I thought
he was done. I was devastated and was considering leaving. He came back on the next series though
and ended up having a decent game (-2 interceptions). Early in the third Pitt was winning 23-10 and I was
starting to think it was over. They came back however, getting an interception and a fumble recovery to
take the lead early in the fourth. They had to hang on at the end. Pitt's final drive started on the 16 yard line
and they drove all the way to the 33 in less than two minutes. With (about) 14 seconds to go Pitt went for the
tie with a 50 yard field goal attempt. He made a 52 yarder early in the game so I was thinking it would go.
He missed it and Cinci got the win. Freakin' awesome. Last year Pitt won at Cinci and celebrated after the
game by doing snow angels on Cinci's turf, stomping the logo, and singing their fight song. Well, revenge
is sweet and Cinci returned the favor by mimicking the snow angel thing and stomping on the Pitt logo.
That was so fun to watch. Peace all.
[Budred] Friday, November 04, 2011 9:44:40 PM
Steubenville Big Red went 10-0 during the regular season and won their first playoff game tonight 68-13.
They play a very good team next week and Ohio high school playoffs last 5 weeks so they have a long way to go.
This was their 7th undefeated season in 9 seasons and two weeks ago their coach got win no. 300 after 29 years.
That's a 10-2 (average) for nearly 30 years. That's freakin' impressive.(even if only to me)
I've been going for 25 of those years and man they're fun to watch. I don't even watch the pros anymore. I get more
enjoyment out of this. ROLL RED!!!
[hellrider 31038] Friday, November 04, 2011 8:29:25 PM
ITS THE WEEKEND
[metalgodess] Thursday, November 03, 2011 3:32:49 PM
19 days!!!!!!!!!!!
[Becks] Wednesday, November 02, 2011 11:29:44 PM
Hahaha! I wouldn't have known any better either!
Congrats Paor, a great achievement to finally have your bachelors degree!
D'oh! "We're soccer boys...what do we know!"
You could actually FEEL the gasp come over the crowd.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
Considering all the Red Wings stuff they will be seeing as they go through The Joe and they will most likely be in the home dressing room, I'm sure that Rob will know. He does like hockey too. It's DETROIT ROCK CITY AND HOCKEYTOWN!! And you are absolutely right, kick ass doesn't begin to describe it if that were to happen. We have front row center seats, so if he does hold it up, I'll be snapping away
How could any Red Wings fan not remember the Joe Elliot blunder? It was one of those, OMFG.... he isn't going to do what I think he is going to do..... NOOOOOOOO......... TURN IT, TURN IT, it's upside down! That guy that takes care of the cup must have been shitting himself. Wasn't he the one that came running over to right it, white gloves and all?
guidogodoy wrote:
HAA! Remember that Joe Elliot move, eh? Glad I'm not the only one!
Rob with the Wings flag in full resolution would be too much. Especially in Hockeytown. My only fear is that he might not follow hockey and think that there might be someone actually hostile to the Wings in their home stadium. Best get word to Scott that it is a non-issue. Imagine the screams THAT move would generate. "Kick ass" doesn't begin to describe it were it to happen.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
I can picture Rob draping the Wings flag over the bike - that would KICK ASS!! It might just cancel out Joe Elliot putting the Stanley Cup down UPSIDE DOWN!
guidogodoy wrote:
Hells yeah, it would! A Wings flag at the Joe?!? That would be way kewl.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
We just got our Priest banner back from the printers and HOLY SHIT it is AWESOME!! Can't wait to fly it high and proud in DEEEEEEEETROIT!!! We are also going to try to hand Rob a Red Wings flag - that should bring a HUGE roar from the crowd if he waves that around The Joe!
[spapad] Wednesday, November 02, 2011 6:01:44 PM
I miss everything.
Paor has a BA, Congrats!!
HRMG has a Banner and a Redwings flag!
Cool!
[paorcamp] Wednesday, November 02, 2011 11:37:26 AM
NO MORE COLLEGE!!! I got my BA degree, finally!!! and next year, college! D'oh! I need a higher title...
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Tuesday, November 01, 2011 11:07:53 PM
is right!! "Oh, it's upside down, well, never mind"...... I remember him also saying that all their cups were wider on the top than on the bottom so that's why he put it down that way. Gee, couldn't he see all the names engraved on the rings with the cup above them not to mention how it was strapped onto the bike coming in??? Oh, but he practiced with a coffee maker.....
That's right, it was Quincy that righted it IMMEDIATELY!
D'oh! "We're soccer boys...what do we know!"
You could actually FEEL the gasp come over the crowd.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
Considering all the Red Wings stuff they will be seeing as they go through The Joe and they will most likely be in the home dressing room, I'm sure that Rob will know. He does like hockey too. It's DETROIT ROCK CITY AND HOCKEYTOWN!! And you are absolutely right, kick ass doesn't begin to describe it if that were to happen. We have front row center seats, so if he does hold it up, I'll be snapping away
How could any Red Wings fan not remember the Joe Elliot blunder? It was one of those, OMFG.... he isn't going to do what I think he is going to do..... NOOOOOOOO......... TURN IT, TURN IT, it's upside down! That guy that takes care of the cup must have been shitting himself. Wasn't he the one that came running over to right it, white gloves and all?
guidogodoy wrote:
HAA! Remember that Joe Elliot move, eh? Glad I'm not the only one!
Rob with the Wings flag in full resolution would be too much. Especially in Hockeytown. My only fear is that he might not follow hockey and think that there might be someone actually hostile to the Wings in their home stadium. Best get word to Scott that it is a non-issue. Imagine the screams THAT move would generate. "Kick ass" doesn't begin to describe it were it to happen.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
I can picture Rob draping the Wings flag over the bike - that would KICK ASS!! It might just cancel out Joe Elliot putting the Stanley Cup down UPSIDE DOWN!
guidogodoy wrote:
Hells yeah, it would! A Wings flag at the Joe?!? That would be way kewl.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
We just got our Priest banner back from the printers and HOLY SHIT it is AWESOME!! Can't wait to fly it high and proud in DEEEEEEEETROIT!!! We are also going to try to hand Rob a Red Wings flag - that should bring a HUGE roar from the crowd if he waves that around The Joe!
[hellrider 31038] Tuesday, November 01, 2011 10:32:51 PM
JUST POSSIBLY THERE IS A CHANCE I WILL BE SUPER HAPPY THIS THURSDAY.
YOUR PROBABLY WONDERING WHAT IS GOING ON HEY.YEAH THATS WHAT I THOUGHT
LOL.
LETS JUST SAY I GOT TO TAKE CARE OF SOMETHING
PUUUUTTTTTT TOOOOOOOOOO REEEESTTTTTTTTT
Considering all the Red Wings stuff they will be seeing as they go through The Joe and they will most likely be in the home dressing room, I'm sure that Rob will know. He does like hockey too. It's DETROIT ROCK CITY AND HOCKEYTOWN!! And you are absolutely right, kick ass doesn't begin to describe it if that were to happen. We have front row center seats, so if he does hold it up, I'll be snapping away
How could any Red Wings fan not remember the Joe Elliot blunder? It was one of those, OMFG.... he isn't going to do what I think he is going to do..... NOOOOOOOO......... TURN IT, TURN IT, it's upside down! That guy that takes care of the cup must have been shitting himself. Wasn't he the one that came running over to right it, white gloves and all?
guidogodoy wrote:
HAA! Remember that Joe Elliot move, eh? Glad I'm not the only one!
Rob with the Wings flag in full resolution would be too much. Especially in Hockeytown. My only fear is that he might not follow hockey and think that there might be someone actually hostile to the Wings in their home stadium. Best get word to Scott that it is a non-issue. Imagine the screams THAT move would generate. "Kick ass" doesn't begin to describe it were it to happen.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
I can picture Rob draping the Wings flag over the bike - that would KICK ASS!! It might just cancel out Joe Elliot putting the Stanley Cup down UPSIDE DOWN!
guidogodoy wrote:
Hells yeah, it would! A Wings flag at the Joe?!? That would be way kewl.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
We just got our Priest banner back from the printers and HOLY SHIT it is AWESOME!! Can't wait to fly it high and proud in DEEEEEEEETROIT!!! We are also going to try to hand Rob a Red Wings flag - that should bring a HUGE roar from the crowd if he waves that around The Joe!
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:53:29 PM
Considering all the Red Wings stuff they will be seeing as they go through The Joe and they will most likely be in the home dressing room, I'm sure that Rob will know. He does like hockey too. It's DETROIT ROCK CITY AND HOCKEYTOWN!! And you are absolutely right, kick ass doesn't begin to describe it if that were to happen. We have front row center seats, so if he does hold it up, I'll be snapping away
How could any Red Wings fan not remember the Joe Elliot blunder? It was one of those, OMFG.... he isn't going to do what I think he is going to do..... NOOOOOOOO......... TURN IT, TURN IT, it's upside down! That guy that takes care of the cup must have been shitting himself. Wasn't he the one that came running over to right it, white gloves and all?
HAA! Remember that Joe Elliot move, eh? Glad I'm not the only one!
Rob with the Wings flag in full resolution would be too much. Especially in Hockeytown. My only fear is that he might not follow hockey and think that there might be someone actually hostile to the Wings in their home stadium. Best get word to Scott that it is a non-issue. Imagine the screams THAT move would generate. "Kick ass" doesn't begin to describe it were it to happen.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
I can picture Rob draping the Wings flag over the bike - that would KICK ASS!! It might just cancel out Joe Elliot putting the Stanley Cup down UPSIDE DOWN!
guidogodoy wrote:
Hells yeah, it would! A Wings flag at the Joe?!? That would be way kewl.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
We just got our Priest banner back from the printers and HOLY SHIT it is AWESOME!! Can't wait to fly it high and proud in DEEEEEEEETROIT!!! We are also going to try to hand Rob a Red Wings flag - that should bring a HUGE roar from the crowd if he waves that around The Joe!
[paorcamp] Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:22:19 PM
NO MORE COLLEGE!!! I got my BA degree, finally!!! and next year, college! D'oh! I need a higher title...
[metalgodess] Tuesday, November 01, 2011 8:26:06 PM
[guidogodoy] Tuesday, November 01, 2011 7:10:54 PM
HAA! Remember that Joe Elliot move, eh? Glad I'm not the only one!
Rob with the Wings flag in full resolution would be too much. Especially in Hockeytown. My only fear is that he might not follow hockey and think that there might be someone actually hostile to the Wings in their home stadium. Best get word to Scott that it is a non-issue. Imagine the screams THAT move would generate. "Kick ass" doesn't begin to describe it were it to happen.
I can picture Rob draping the Wings flag over the bike - that would KICK ASS!! It might just cancel out Joe Elliot putting the Stanley Cup down UPSIDE DOWN!
guidogodoy wrote:
Hells yeah, it would! A Wings flag at the Joe?!? That would be way kewl.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
We just got our Priest banner back from the printers and HOLY SHIT it is AWESOME!! Can't wait to fly it high and proud in DEEEEEEEETROIT!!! We are also going to try to hand Rob a Red Wings flag - that should bring a HUGE roar from the crowd if he waves that around The Joe!
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Tuesday, November 01, 2011 6:46:13 PM
I can picture Rob draping the Wings flag over the bike - that would KICK ASS!! It might just cancel out Joe Elliot putting the Stanley Cup down UPSIDE DOWN!
Hells yeah, it would! A Wings flag at the Joe?!? That would be way kewl.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
We just got our Priest banner back from the printers and HOLY SHIT it is AWESOME!! Can't wait to fly it high and proud in DEEEEEEEETROIT!!! We are also going to try to hand Rob a Red Wings flag - that should bring a HUGE roar from the crowd if he waves that around The Joe!
[guidogodoy] Tuesday, November 01, 2011 6:28:21 PM
Hells yeah, it would! A Wings flag at the Joe?!? That would be way kewl.
We just got our Priest banner back from the printers and HOLY SHIT it is AWESOME!! Can't wait to fly it high and proud in DEEEEEEEETROIT!!! We are also going to try to hand Rob a Red Wings flag - that should bring a HUGE roar from the crowd if he waves that around The Joe!
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Tuesday, November 01, 2011 4:17:25 PM
We just got our Priest banner back from the printers and HOLY SHIT it is AWESOME!! Can't wait to fly it high and proud in DEEEEEEEETROIT!!! We are also going to try to hand Rob a Red Wings flag - that should bring a HUGE roar from the crowd if he waves that around The Joe!
[guidogodoy] Tuesday, November 01, 2011 12:48:22 PM
HAAAAAAA!!!!!! Thanks for the advice! I'll be planning on it.
@ guido, i was embarrassed for him , even the die hard BLS fans started sitting down after 3-4 minutes of the solo, i recommend going to get a beer or washroom break because he will still be playing when you get back !!!! lol
[acolyte55] Tuesday, November 01, 2011 12:29:25 PM
@ guido, i was embarrassed for him , even the die hard BLS fans started sitting down after 3-4 minutes of the solo, i recommend going to get a beer or washroom break because he will still be playing when you get back !!!! lol
[Head banger] Monday, October 31, 2011 8:01:44 PM
god how I hate long drawn out guitar solo's
will never go see ACDC again because the only time I saw them Angus spent more time solo than with the band
vancouver show was fantastic!!!!! the boys outdid themselves !!!! ritchie looked like he was having a ball and was the focus of attention for most of the night as glenn, mostly stayed over on the leftside of the stage with ian . i wont tell you about the stage show as i dont want to ruin the surprise for others still going but...... WOW!!!! rob seemed to be favouring his left leg ? motorcycle mishap still bugging him?? but still moved around alot and covered the whole stage , thin lizzy was great and BLS was good also except for the zac wylde solo which went from a fine display of skills to an uncomfartable amount of time on stage , almost shouting look at me look at me!! 5-7 minutes long ?? anyway bittersweet seeing them and realizing it could be the end of decades of live music from them . but they left with a bang ! thanks guys for the great tunes , great times and the memories
[guidogodoy] Monday, October 31, 2011 5:20:23 PM
The JP crowd is an enthusiastic bunch, aren't we? LOL!!
Acolyte: nice comments but I can't help but cringe now in advance of the Zakk guitar solo. THAT has been the focus of many a review. It must really be sumfin'!
That's funny "try not to break a rib". When I saw Priest for the 30th tour in Cleveland my brother in law kept hitting the guy in front of him in the back of the head while he was pumping his fist in the air. The guy was cool about it and knew it was not on purpose. The seats were so close together it could not be helped.
guidogodoy wrote:
Yeah, I saw from some pix of the merch stand people have posted. Only problem is like the booklet...what the hell do you DO with them while you watch the show? Hell, I am anything but a "passive listener" when it comes to Priest. I am just hoping not to break any ribs! HAAAA!!!!
Also why I bought all my goods ahead of time. Dilemma, though. I already bought the shirt with nothing on back. I saw that they were selling it at the concert. Dumb move as I will probably buy the one with the world cities on back AT the concert! I mean, I HAVE to buy a shirt AT the concert, right? Of course! That is the best lookin' shirt, too. Ah well, I guess I'll have a backup.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Great news!
They're selling the mugs at the concerts, too. Maybe you can get a second one?
guidogodoy wrote:
My Epitaph mug arrived! Hurrah!
Only ordered it last JUNE! Still...beautiful.
[acolyte55] Monday, October 31, 2011 4:32:50 PM
vancouver show was fantastic!!!!! the boys outdid themselves !!!! ritchie looked like he was having a ball and was the focus of attention for most of the night as glenn, mostly stayed over on the leftside of the stage with ian . i wont tell you about the stage show as i dont want to ruin the surprise for others still going but...... WOW!!!! rob seemed to be favouring his left leg ? motorcycle mishap still bugging him?? but still moved around alot and covered the whole stage , thin lizzy was great and BLS was good also except for the zac wylde solo which went from a fine display of skills to an uncomfartable amount of time on stage , almost shouting look at me look at me!! 5-7 minutes long ?? anyway bittersweet seeing them and realizing it could be the end of decades of live music from them . but they left with a bang ! thanks guys for the great tunes , great times and the memories
[METALMANJP] Monday, October 31, 2011 9:38:09 AM
That's funny "try not to break a rib". When I saw Priest for the 30th tour in Cleveland my brother in law kept hitting the guy in front of him in the back of the head while he was pumping his fist in the air. The guy was cool about it and knew it was not on purpose. The seats were so close together it could not be helped. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, October 29, 2011 12:27:06 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Yeah, I saw from some pix of the merch stand people have posted. Only problem is like the booklet...what the hell do you DO with them while you watch the show? Hell, I am anything but a "passive listener" when it comes to Priest. I am just hoping not to break any ribs! HAAAA!!!!
Also why I bought all my goods ahead of time. Dilemma, though. I already bought the shirt with nothing on back. I saw that they were selling it at the concert. Dumb move as I will probably buy the one with the world cities on back AT the concert! I mean, I HAVE to buy a shirt AT the concert, right? Of course! That is the best lookin' shirt, too. Ah well, I guess I'll have a backup.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Great news!
They're selling the mugs at the concerts, too. Maybe you can get a second one?
guidogodoy wrote:
My Epitaph mug arrived! Hurrah!
Only ordered it last JUNE! Still...beautiful.
[hellrider 31038] Sunday, October 30, 2011 3:11:44 PM
THE TOP NOTCH MEEETTT TTTAAALLL SOON TO BE A BLASTED IN OUR FACE FROM BOTH THE HALFORD BAND AND THE MIGHTY PRIEST IN THE NEAR FUTURE
I BETTER START SAVING UP IM GOING TO GO TOTTTTALLLLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYYY CRRRAAAZYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
AND YOU WILL SEE AND THAT IS ALLSO A RANDOM FACT
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I AM IMAGINING .
WHHHHHHHOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAA FOR A MOMENT THERE I THOUGHT I DIED AND WENT TO HEAVEN
So glad you had such a good experience...........Now, you can wait it out till next time with the rest of us who can't get engough of Priest Live. 
Rock on MetalGodess! 
I absolutely LOVED your review. Reading it brought me back to '86 when I saw them for the first time myself...... trust me, you will have these memories FOREVER!! You and I will be rocking in our rocking chairs when we are 80, smiling, thinking about this tour and still listening to Priest! Next time, I need to take a road trip up to Toronto to see them again with you!! If it hadn't been so close to Thanksgiving here, I would have been there this time dang it! I'm so glad you had such a FANTASTIC time and that Glenn came down and gave you a pick. AWESOME!! 
Glenn and Richie talked to us for quite a while and Glenn asked about our sons. We waited another hour and then Rob came down the elevator. I know he was running late to get to New York, but he stayed and talked to us anyway. He is such a gentleman. Mark told him that I'd been waiting 29 years for a hug and he said, "Well come here - I wouldn't wait 29 years!" But it was WELL WORTH THE WAIT let me tell you!! The entire band signed the banner that we made too. What a perfect way to end our triple Priest feast!!
I need a higher title...
I remember him also saying that all their cups were wider on the top than on the bottom so that's why he put it down that way. Gee, couldn't he see all the names engraved on the rings with the cup above them not to mention how it was strapped onto the bike coming in??? Oh, but he practiced with a coffee maker.....
I hope you tipped them well. 