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Nostradamus is a concept album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, focusing on the 16th century prophet Nostradamus. The band's first concept album, it was originally intended to be released in late 2006 before being pushed back to a 2007 release, and was finally released in June 2008 on Epic Records. It is the band's 16th studio album.
Judas Priest toured with Motörhead, Heaven & Hell, and Testament on the Metal Masters Tour to promote Nostradamus. The band also performed a world tour in 2008 and 2009 in support of the album.
Development
Guitarist K. K. Downing revealed in a February 2007 interview with Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles that 18 tracks had been recorded with a total length of more than 90 minutes and that there was not much he would like to cut down. Musically, the album contains symphonic orchestrations including the use of keyboards and choirs which is unlike anything the band has previously attempted. In November 2007, the band began mixing the album.
Release
In November 2007, singer Rob Halford indicated that it was still undecided whether it would be a double-disc set or not. In April 2008, it was confirmed that the album would be released as a double-CD/triple vinyl LP.
According to Billboard.com, the album was released in Europe on June 16, 2008 and June 17 in United States. Three configurations of Nostradamus have been issued. The most common is a regular jewel-cased double CD, but there is also a "CD deluxe hardbound version," which features a 48-page booklet, while a "super deluxe version" includes three vinyl records (in addition to the CD deluxe packaging, plus a poster).
The title track was released on April 12, 2008 as a free download on Judas Priest's website through Epic Records. The second single "Visions" would be released on May 4, 2008.
On June 11 and 12, 2008, the album was allowed to be streamed in its entirety on VH1's "The Leak" website.
The title track was nominated for "Best Metal Performance" at the 51st Grammy Awards, but lost to Metallica's "My Apocalypse". The song "Visions" was also nominated for a grammt in the category "Best Hard Rock Performance" but lost to Wax Simulacra by The Mars Volta.
Story line
Nostradamus centres on the life and times of the seer. The first disc details various forecasts he has about the future and the end of the world. This leads to him being exiled. Later on, after his death, the world realizes just how right he was.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Rob Halford, K. K. Downing and Glenn Tipton
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dawn of Creation" | 2:32 |
| 2. | "Prophecy" | 5:27 |
| 3. | "Awakening" | 0:53 |
| 4. | "Revelations" | 7:05 |
| 5. | "The Four Horsemen" | 1:35 |
| 6. | "War" | 5:05 |
| 7. | "Sands of Time" | 2:37 |
| 8. | "Pestilence and Plague" | 5:09 |
| 9. | "Death" | 7:34 |
| 10. | "Peace" | 2:22 |
| 11. | "Conquest" | 4:42 |
| 12. | "Lost Love" | 4:28 |
| 13. | "Persecution" | 6:34 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Solitude" | 1:23 |
| 2. | "Exiled" | 6:33 |
| 3. | "Alone" | 7:50 |
| 4. | "Shadows in the Flame" | 1:10 |
| 5. | "Visions" | 5:24 |
| 6. | "Hope" | 2:10 |
| 7. | "New Beginnings" | 4:57 |
| 8. | "Calm Before the Storm" | 2:05 |
| 9. | "Nostradamus" | 6:43 |
| 10. | "Future of Mankind" | 8:30 |
Personnel
- Rob Halford – vocals
- K. K. Downing – guitars, synthesized guitars, producer
- Glenn Tipton – guitars, synthesized guitars, producer
- Ian Hill – bass
- Scott Travis – drums
- Don Airey – keyboards
Release history
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13 June 2008 |
| Australia | 14 June 2008 |
| United Kingdom | 16 June 2008 |
| Canada | 17 June 2008 |
| United States | |
| Japan | 25 June 2008 |
References
- Bergman, Keith. "Review: Nostradamus". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 16 Mars 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - "Judas Priest Confirmed For Denmark's Roskilde Festival", blabbermouth.net, March 10, 2008.
- "Judas Priest Meets Nostradamus On New CD", Greg Prato, Billboard, April 12, 2006.
- ^ "Judas Priest's Nostradamus Concept LP: A Heavy-Metal 'Phantom Of The Opera'", Jon Wiederhorn, MTV News, June 30, 2006.
- Judas Priest announce farewell EPITAPH World Tour!!"
- "Judas Priest Mixing 'Nostradamus'". Ultimate-Guitar.com. 19 November 2007. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
- "Judas Priest Begins Mixing 'Nostradamus'", blabbermouth.net, November 18, 2007.
- "Judas Priest Finally Takes On 'Nostradamus'", billboard.com, April 16, 2008.
- Judas Priest - Nostradamus
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