Year : 2017
Style : Heavy Metal , Hard Rock
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 142 mb
Bio:
Band formed by Alan Atkins, former vocalist with Judas Priest from 1969 to 1973. When Atkins returned to England in 1989 he wanted to record some albums, as well as to show his version of the Judas Priest classic "Victim of Changes", which he co-wrote before leaving Priest in 1973 (the song was re-written and extended by Rob Halford in 1973-1974). Atkins approached a local band called A.N.D. which he'd met in 1988 while touring Germany and they recorded 3 albums before the 1995 split-up. In 1998 the band reformed with ex-Judas Priest (1980-1988) drummer Dave Holland and released another album in 1998.
Album:
Best known as the original vocalist for Judas Priest before Rob Halford, Alan Atkins quit to support his family prior to the recording of the band’s debut “Rocka Rolla”, despite contributing to its songs. Fast forward to 1990, and clearly ‘never satisfied’, Atkins – now aged 43, decided to launch his solo career, that went from strength to strength especially after hooking up with guitarist / producer Paul May. Now, aged 69, Atkins has decided to revisit his material over the last 4 decades and re-record it with range of guests including Judas Priest’s Ian Hill (who’s never recorded with anyone else outside of Priest!), John McCoy (Gillan), Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Stu “Hammer” Marshall (Death Dealer), Chris Johnson (Holy Rage) and last but not least long time friend and collaborator Paul May! Together they produce one helluva racket like on ‘Heavy Thoughts’ very much in line with the british steel that came out’ve the midlands in the 70s – not to mention a ripping cover of ‘Victim of Changes’ – here with multiple vocals blending high and grittier rock vocals that give you a real idea of what Priest might’ve sounded like had Atkins continued with them. Of course, the real bonus has been saved till last in a previously never heard Judas Priest demo of ‘Mind Conception’ which Atkins wrote featuring Ian Hill on bass and KK Downing on guitar – check out the psych trip of wah and wailing vocals – showing that on “Reloaded” Al Atkins is still rocking when others are settling into retirement!
Line Up:
Alan Atkins - Vocals (1989-present) - See also: Atkins / May Project, Holy Rage, Lyraka, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Blue Condition, ex-Halfbreed, ex-Lion, ex-Sugar Stack, ex-The Bitta Sweet, ex-The Reaction
Steve Mercy - Bass - See also: Abigail's Mercy, Holy Rage, ex-Edenfall (live)
Chris Johnson - Guitars - See also: Twilight Messenger, ex-Holy Rage
Vince O'Regan - Guitars - See also: Holy Rage, Legion, ex-Bob Catley
Mick "The Anvil" Hales - Drums - See also: Holy Rage
Tracklist:
01. Winter 04:50
02. Mind Conception 03:51
03. A Void to Avoid 09:44
04. Coming Thick and Fast 04:54
05. Heavy Thoughts 06:11
06. Never Satisfied 04:59
07. Money Talks 06:20
08. Cradle to the Grave 04:28
09. Love at War 04:49
10. Victim of Changes 07:33
11. Mind Conception (Demo) 02:44
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