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Judas Priestcast

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The international podcast dedicated to Judas Priest. Longtime fans (and new friends) George and Hattie talk about the music and history of the Metal Gods, with guests from around the world.
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Stained Class w/ Alicia Cordisco [PRIDE]

Judas PriestcastJun 30, 2023

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Stained Class w/ Alicia Cordisco [PRIDE]

Stained Class w/ Alicia Cordisco [PRIDE]

Guest: Alicia Cordisco (⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠) (Arizona, USA)
⁠https://linktr.ee/alicia_in_chains

Our heart was clean now we're stained class at Judas Priestcast! Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George (he) and Hattie (she/any) come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band.
This time around, we wrap up the Pride series with Alicia Cordisco (she), a prolific guitarist/vocalist/songwriter in the underground metal scene, of recently the bands Project: Roenwolfe, Transgressive, and Wraithstorm. Alicia tells us all about how she set out to make music for the benefit of queer and marginalized people, what the metal community succeeds at and where it could improve, and her choice to be extremely visible as a trans musician. Later, your hosts break down "Stained Class", a raging speedfest from the 1978 album of the same name. As expected, George, Hattie, and Alicia find plenty of socio-political commentary in these lyrics, and we take some time to check out a live version played by Halford in 2001. Time has slashed each untouched thing, so hit that play button and be a stained class king with Judas Priestcast!

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Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!
Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson
Jun 30, 202301:25:56
Leather Rebel w/ Westin (Noob Heavy) [PRIDE]

Leather Rebel w/ Westin (Noob Heavy) [PRIDE]

Guest: Westin (⁠Twitter⁠) (Northeast USA)

https://noobheavy.com/author/khaoticaw/


We're bulletproof and bound for glory at Judas Priestcast! Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George (he) and Hattie (she/any) come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band.

This time around, the Pride series continues with Westin (they), Noob Heavy blog writer, who loops us in on their work into promoting bands with positive ethics, their experiences growing up with limited metalhead connections and seeking out a community online, and how the diversity of bands & audiences has enriched metal. Later, your hosts break down "Leather Rebel" from 1990's much-loved Painkiller. Westin presents a lyrical interpretation with strong undercurrents of Halford's life in the closet and the accepting world Rob wanted to see. Hit play on this episode and start a chain reaction, because Judas Priestcast always takes the fight!


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Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com

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Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/judas.priestcast/⁠⁠⁠


Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson

Jun 23, 202301:30:58
(Take These) Chains w/ BeaverMosh [PRIDE]

(Take These) Chains w/ BeaverMosh [PRIDE]

Guest: Maddie (BeaverMosh YouTube | Twitter) (Minneapolis, USA) We're reaching out as if from the grave at Judas Priestcast! Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George (he) and Hattie (she/any) come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band.

This time around, the Pride series continues with Maddie (she) of YouTube metal review & interview channel BeaverMosh. Maddie tells us all about her love of metal and exposing new artists, as well as her ideals and experiences as a queer person in our metal community. Later, your hosts break down "(Take These) Chains", a single from 1982's Screaming for Vengeance. We find plenty of queer-coding in this track, touch onto the serious topic of abusive relationships, and evaluate the inclusion of this song on the album. You can try to run, but this episode's tied to you like a slave, so grab a drink and enjoy.


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Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com

Twitter:  ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JudasPriestcast⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/judas.priestcast/⁠⁠


Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en⁠⁠⁠ for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson

Jun 16, 202301:17:16
Hot for Love w/ Soulmass [PRIDE]

Hot for Love w/ Soulmass [PRIDE]

Guests: Soulmass band members: Lux Edwards (Link) and Brett Windnagle (Link) (Florida, USA)

https://soulmass.bandcamp.com/

https://lascaillesshroud.bandcamp.com/

You got our scent and we can hear you howl at Judas Priestcast! Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George (he) and Hattie (she/any) come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band.

This time around, the Pride series continues with Brett (he) and Lux (they) of the band Soulmass. By playing a crushingly heavy mix of doom and melodic death metal, Brett and Lux found an outlet for their personal pain and wrote music that helped them discover their own identities. The duo talk about the stories that Soulmass base their lyrics on, and how those connect to their personal journeys. Later, your panel gets down to business with a deep cut from 1986's arena-metal opus Turbo. Yes, we are "Hot for Love" today, but which band does Lux think Judas Priest was heavily inspired by during the Turbo era? You've got nowhere to run and nowhere to hide from this episode, so grab a drink and have a listen.


Share what you think about "Hot for Love"! Find us here:

Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com

Twitter:  ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JudasPriestcast⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/judas.priestcast/⁠


Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en⁠⁠ for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson

Jun 09, 202301:32:25
Before the Dawn & Our Queer Stories [PRIDE]
Jun 02, 202301:33:22
Dying to Meet You / Hero Hero

Dying to Meet You / Hero Hero

Guest: Scott Haskin from Las Vegas, USA (Magician's Podcast, HaskinCast, Back Tracks: Aerosmith)

https://www.scotthaskin.com/


We came in this morning high on a bird's wing to bring you this episode of Judas Priestcast! Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George and Hattie come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band.

Winding down a block of episodes on 70s Priest, we enlisted the prolific Scott Haskin to offer input on one more track from Rocka Rolla: "Dying to Meet You/Hero Hero". In this song, we find poignant lyrics that paint vivid visuals, and musical pieces indicative of the era. We also take some time to learn a bit about Uriah Heep, a contemporary band to Judas Priest, whose discography Scott has discussed in full on The Magician's Podcast. Grab a drink, have a listen, and let us know if this strange, lengthy, early-career tune slays and waylays in the heat of the midday sun.


Share what you think about "Dying to Meet You / Hero Hero"! Find us here:

Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com

Twitter:  ⁠https://twitter.com/JudasPriestcast⁠

Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out ⁠https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en⁠ for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson

May 05, 202301:15:44
Bonus: Your Voices: Heavy Duty, Never the Heroes, Rising from Ruins
Apr 30, 202320:05
Heroes End

Heroes End

Guest: Jonatan Hedlin from Stockholm, Sweden (⁠@maidenazpod / @sofarsopod)

 

There's still so many things to say unsaid at Judas Priestcast. Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George and Hattie come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band. This time around, Jonatan (Maiden A-Z / So Far, So Pod… So What!) joins the party to dig up another 70s Priest gem. Judas Priest take you with them where no music's been before on their 4th album Stained Class, and the closing song "Heroes End" is a strange and interesting capstone to this masterful album. We banter about the creative process, the power of silence in music, Halford's vocal characterizations, and which real-life celebrities the lyrics were written for. Press play and find out why "Heroes End" is worth another listen.


Share what you think about "Heroes End"! Find us here:

Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com

Twitter:  ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JudasPriestcast⁠⁠

Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out  ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en⁠⁠ for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson

Apr 28, 202301:19:21
Killing Machine

Killing Machine

Guest: Melissa Nee from Boston, USA (@MetalChatPod)


We take care of business, and it takes care of us at Judas Priestcast! Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George and Hattie come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band. This time around, we stick with the 70s as Melissa from Metal Chat joins the cast to analyze a classic cut from the 5th Priest album. We get into the head of a hitman, discuss the heavy metal landscape of 1978, find ties between "Killing Machine" and Megadeth, and check out a sick live version from 2019. I got a contract on you listening to this episode; with Judas Priestcast, you're never ever gonna lose.


Share what you think about "Killing Machine"! Find us here:

Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com

Twitter:  ⁠https://twitter.com/JudasPriestcast⁠

Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out  ⁠https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en⁠ for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson

Apr 07, 202356:17
Run of the Mill

Run of the Mill

Guest: Fearghal Trayor from Dublin, Ireland (@FeckinMetalCast)


Strive for that something we all have deep inside, here at Judas Priestcast! Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George and Hattie come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band.

Kicking off a block of 4 episodes examining gems from Judas Priest's 1970s era, we're joined by Fearghal of @feckinmetalcast to wax poetic about one of the longest, strangest JP songs: RUN OF THE MILL from 1974's debut album Rocka Rolla. In this song, we find a reflective ballad with lyrics insightful far beyond the band members' tender ages. We also take some time to learn a bit about the Irish metal scene. Grab a drink, have a listen, and let us know if this unique early-career epic makes you think deeply!


Share what you think about "Run of the Mill"! Find us here:

Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/JudasPriestcast

Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out  https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson

Mar 17, 202301:08:44
Bonus: Scottish & Local Metal Chat with Tyrannus (Callum)

Bonus: Scottish & Local Metal Chat with Tyrannus (Callum)

A bonus conversation that your hosts had with Callum John Cant of the band Tyrannus. We talk about local metal bands in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Brooklyn, USA, and Glasgow, Scotland. Expand your horizons and learn a little about the Scottish metal scene!


Featured sources and music:


Heavy Communion: "The Best Heavy Metal Album From Every Country In 2022"

https://theheavycommunion.com/2022/12/19/best-heavy-metal-album-from-every-country-in-2022/


Tyrannus (Scotland) "The Flood"

https://tyrannus.bandcamp.com/album/unslayable


Chronicles (Bangladesh) "Primordial Atrocities"

https://helldprod.bandcamp.com/album/chronicles-chaos-cosmogony


Black Anvil (Brooklyn) "Dead and Left"

https://blackanvil.bandcamp.com/music


Ashenspire (Scotland) "The Law of Asbestos"

https://ashenspire.bandcamp.com/album/hostile-architecture


Hellripper (Scotland) "Poison Womb"

https://hellripper.bandcamp.com/album/warlocks-grim-withered-hags


Man Must Die (Scotland) "In the Hour Before Your Death"

https://distortionmusicgroup.indiemerch.com/


Tell us which of these songs you enjoyed! Find us here:

Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/JudasPriestcast

Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out  https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson

Mar 13, 202338:09
No Surrender

No Surrender

Guest: Andrew DuBroy from Ottawa, Canada (@dubroy27)


We're chasing a dream as we get higher at Judas Priestcast! Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George and Hattie come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band. This time around, Firepower February is rounded out by Andrew DuBroy from Ottawa, and we navigated a bevy of technical difficulties to get this one done. You might say we showed... No Surrender. Your trio of hosts break down this fun & quick tune that has become Glenn Tipton's anthem, and muse on the album as a whole. We take a bit of time to hear about how Andrew became a Priest fan and the metal scene in Ottawa. Join us for one more dose of Firepower before February flames out.


Featured song: "Shadows in the Tower" by Scepter:
https://sceptermetal.bandcamp.com/track/shadows-in-the-tower


Share what you think about "No Surrender"! Find us here:

Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/JudasPriestcast


Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out  https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson


Feb 24, 202301:02:09
Firepower (title track)

Firepower (title track)

Guest: Callum John Cant from Scotland (@Tyrannus, guitars / vocals / songwriting / lyrics in Tyrannus)


With weapons drawn we claim the future here at Judas Priestcast! Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George and Hattie come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band. This time around, Firepower February heats up with Callum John Cant from Scotland (the man behind anti-fascist RABM act Tyrannus). Your trio of hosts break down the raging title track that opens up the album. Along the way, we talk about how our ethics and ideals align with the artists we choose to support. We find the positive messages in "Firepower" and tie those back to what we believe in. Enjoy the spirited discussion, and find out why this song is one of our favorites! 


Featured song: "Unslayable" by Tyrannus:
https://tyrannus.bandcamp.com/album/unslayable


Share what you think about "Firepower" (title track)! Find us here:

Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/JudasPriestcast

Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out  https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson

Feb 17, 202301:09:08
Rising from Ruins & Guardians

Rising from Ruins & Guardians

Guest: Greg DiPasquale from Buffalo, NY, USA (@TrueGregadeth, host of So Far, So Pod… So What!, guitarist in Fatal Curse)


We're standing as one and we're carrying on here at Judas Priestcast! Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George and Hattie come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band.

This time around, Firepower February is coming in hot with guest host Greg DiPasquale. Your trio of hosts tackle the epic track on Judas Priest's newest album, breaking down all the parts they love. Greg can even remember where he was the first time he heard "Rising from Ruins" (and of course, he tells us). Join us for drinks and laughs in this episode, and let us know if you think this is the best song on Firepower!


Share what you think about "Rising from Ruins"! Find us here:

Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/JudasPriestcast

Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out  https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson

Feb 10, 202301:05:55
Never the Heroes

Never the Heroes

Guest: Adz from Eastern Australia (@bigfknadz on Twitter)


Like a cobra we will strike here at Judas Priestcast! Two longtime Judas Priest fanatics (and new friends) George and Hattie come together from opposite sides of the world, united in their love of the iconic heavy metal band.

This time around, your hosts kick off Firepower February with our first ever guest host, Adz. Your trio of hosts share their input on where Judas Priest was as a whole during 2018, look for meaning in "Never the Heroes", and relate some personal stories. The conversation makes a few detours to learn a bit about the Eastern Australian metal scene and the top metal albums of 2022. Join us for drinks and laughs in this episode, and find out whether we deem this a modern classic!


Featured song: "Astral Realm" by Ghostsmoker:
https://ghostsmokerau.bandcamp.com/album/grief


Share what you think about "Never the Heroes"! Find us here:

Email: judaspriestpod@gmail.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JudasPriestcast

Judas Priestcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Judas Priestcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Hattie McHatterson

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