Judas Priest

Judas Rising

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White bolt of lightning
Came out of nowhere
Blinded the darkness
Creating the storm
War in the heavens
Vengeance ignited
Torment and tempest
Attacks like a swarm

Forged out of Flame
From chaos to destiny
Bringer of pain
Forever undying

Judas is Rising

Eternal betrayer
Ice cold and evil
Taking no prisoners
Dark prince of the world
Humanity trembles
Enslaving you sinners
You can't beg for mercy
For none will be saved
The burden of sin
Echoes the prophecy
Ascending from hell
Forever despising

Judas is Rising

(Solo)

Their faith is revealed
Deceivers are crying
By crucified steel
Evangelising

Judas is Rising x2

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judaspriest1977 On Feb 24, 2005

Painkiller

Beyond The Realms Of Death

Breaking The Law

Angel

You've Got Another Thing Comin'

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2005-02-24 09:07:48

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by azrock4ever

19y ago

"CATCHY"? WTF? Priest isnt about "catchy". Catchy songs are pop songs.

This is METAL! Go listen to Emo if you want catchy.

::shakes head:: kids today. NO appreciation for real music

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by scarface2

18y ago

in a certain way, you could see it as a come back of judas priest to its roots with the return of halford, much like ac/dc's back in black continuing playing even when late singer bon scott died but then brian johnson was pulled in as lead singer. with "judas rising" the band could be talking of its return to their rightful throne as metal gods now that halfor is in again.
however, as it was metioned above, it does sound kind of scary. this is because it is sort of talking about the end of the world. when judas iscariot sold out jesus, he was condemend to hell because of his sin, and so, you could look at it as judas siding with satan to destroy the world when satans army collides with that of the heavens in the forcoming armaggedon mentioned in the apocalypse of the bible. Look at it:

"war in the heavens" war between god and satan.
"eternal betrayer" for selling out Jesus even though he was a follower of him at first.
"dark prince of the world" referring to satan who reigns over hell, or to himself for siding with satan to confront heaven in the armageddon.