The Bottom Line
Pros
- The return of Rob Halford.
- They picked up right where they left off.
- Sound and video quality are superb.
Cons
- No extras at all.
Description
- Filmed in Tokyo, Japan at Budokan in May, 2005.
- Includes 23 songs and is nearly 2 hours long.
- They also recorded their first live album Unleashed In The East in Japan.
Guide Review - Judas Priest - Rising In The East DVD
No disrespect to Tim "Ripper" Owens, who did an admirable job filling in for Halford, but Judas Priest isn't Judas Priest without the Metal God at the mic. His voice has never sounded better. He stalks the stage with the energy of a much younger man, and really shows his range on the acoustic cover version of Joan Baez's "Diamonds And Rust."
The band does a few newer songs, but the majority are the classics like "Living After Midnight," "Breaking The Law," and "Turbo Lover." This is more than a concert, it's a show. Halford has multiple costume changes and even rides onstage on a Harley motorcycle.
The video and sound quality are very good. It's was recorded in 5.1 surround sound so you can really get that concert experience. The only thing preventing this from being a perfect 5 star review is the lack of any bonus material on the DVD. It still is a must-own for Priest fans.
