HRMG,spa,Guido and Metallion.....seeing the new picture of the band with Faulkner sparked my interest into the band further,after Nostradamus it left me itching for "metal" no matter how good the album is to some it just didn't compleate a metal hunger,I really think that they should of made one disc totally heavy like Painkiller all songs,and the other one more mellow experimental like the entirety of Nostradamus,that at least would of fullfilled both metal rivit heads out there and the fans of Nostradamus type material.
Or perhaps they should of had another album out one year after Nostradamus instead of waiting so long. I am sad that K.K. is gone,but I'm glad to see this new photo and forum artwork....its inspireing to see,it gives us hope for a new album we have all been craving since after the release of Angel Of Retribution.
HRMG I agree we will see why K.K. left with this next album. If the album turns out like Nostradamus then perhaps K.K. wanted to do a traditional album,if the album turns out like a typical heavy briitish metal album then it must of been K.K. who wanted to continue more experimental material,we will see.
My money is laying on Rob and Glenn putting out a kick ass heavy metal Judas Priest album,especially with new blood in the band. Last time they got a new member(Ripper) the album "Jugulator" was heavy as hell,it may not of been all that great of material but it was heavy as hell and I'd lay money on that Rob and Glenn will come up with something better than Jugulator.
I am excited about the new lineup and tour,I am in full support of Mr.Faulkner and in support of Rob,Glenn,Ian and Scott as I'm glad they are continueing Judas Priest for us "true fans".