Judas Priest launch Dragonaut

By Martin Kielty
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Hear opening track from upcoming album Redeemer Of Souls, out next month

Judas Priest have launched a stream of Dragonaut, the opening track from upcoming album Redeemer Of Souls.

Guitarist Richie Faulkner – who joined after KK Downing left in 2011 and has been credited with rejuvenating the band – describes it as “a rip-roaring ride from start to finish.”

He adds: “It’s a big, heavy track. Unmistakeable Judas Priest.”

Redeemer Of Souls is released on July 4.

Tracklist

  1. Dragonaut 2. Redeemer Of Souls 3. Halls Of Valhalla 4. Sword Of Damocles 5. March Of The Damned 6. Down In Flames 7. Hell & Back 8. Cold Blooded 9. Metalizer 10. Crossfire 11. Secrets Of The Dead 12. Battle Cry 13. Beginning Of The End

Judas Priest: Dragonaut

Martin Kielty
Freelance Online News Contributor

Not only is one-time online news editor Martin an established rock journalist and drummer, but he’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a band he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. Martin has written for Classic Rock and Prog and at one time had written more articles for Louder than anyone else (we think he's second now). He’s appeared on TV and when not delving intro all things music, can be found travelling along the UK’s vast canal network.