Judas Priest’s Ian Hill says forthcoming new album is “more traditional” and “a lot more direct”
Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has shared some insider knowledge on what fans can expect from their next album, and says it’s set to be more “direct” and “traditional”.
The band’s most recent album was 2024’s Invincible Shield, which marked their 19th studio album so far. Hill’s comments follow on from Richie Faulkner, having let slip that the band were working on new music back in March.
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Speaking to Spain’s Metal Journal about their new material, he says [via Blabbermouth]: “The style, it’s a little bit different from the last one. It’s a little bit more traditional, maybe a little bit quirky with some of the things.
“I’ve only heard it in very raw form, just basically guitar, bass and drums, but it’s shaping up to be a great classic Priest album. It’ll be out some time next year, probably March, April, something like that. That’s down to the record company.”
Asked if it will sound reminiscent of classic releases like British Steel and Screaming For Vengeance he adds with a laugh, “No, not that traditional. It’s more along the lines of Invincible Shield, but a lot more direct, shall I say.”
Hill, along with guitarist Glenn Tipton, are the only Priest members to have appeared on all of the band’s studio albums so far. On their lineup changes over the years, Hill also shares how “nobody’s irreplaceable”, and believes Judas Priest could continue on in the future with new members.
“There’s no reason why not. We’ve already got through about six or seven drummers, four guitarists and two vocalists. So, why not? I’m sure everybody will be up for it if Rob or myself have to pack it in for one reason or another. Nobody’s irreplaceable, so you never know.”
Find out where you can catch Judas Priest live via their official website.
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