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Dawn of the Metal Gods - My Life in Judas Priest & Heavy Metal (Paperback)
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Dawn of the Metal Gods - My Life in Judas Priest & Heavy Metal (Paperback)
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Al Atkins is the former lead singer and founder of the
multi-million selling British metal band Judas Priest. But where
and when did it all begin? During the sixties when the highly
lauded Brum Beat era produced bands such as The Move, Atkins played
in various semi-pro outfits. It was in 1969 that Atkins decided to
have a go at forming yet another band with his childhood friend
Bruno Stapenhill. The band in question was JUDAS PRIEST. Priest
quickly built up a reputation in the Midlands as a powerful live
act and even secured a record deal with Immediate, which was owned
by ex-Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham. Atkins even
recorded the very first Judas Priest demo: "Good Time Woman" and
"We'll Stay Together". Unfortunately, Immediate folded and so did
Priest. Undeterred, Atkins resurrected Priest with another line-up
in 1970 with guitarist K K Downing and bassist Ian Hill. In '71
they made a 7" single acetate: "Holy is the Man" and "Mind
Conception". Through the early seventies Priest supported many
bands including Slade, Status Quo and Black Sabbath. A revolving
line-up continued until May 1973 when Atkins finally decided to
call it a day. His memoirs contain very rare archive photos and
memorabilia from Judas Priest's past circa 1969-1973. Also included
are interviews with various members of Priest's history. Atkins is
the co-writer of several Priest songs which are included on the
band's first two albums "Rocka Rolla" and "Sad Wings of Destiny"
both of which eventually went Gold. Atkins co-penned the heavy
metal classic "Victim of Changes". With a foreword by Judas Priest
bassist Ian Hill, "Dawn of the Metal Gods" is not just a book for
Judas Priest fans but a bible for all those wishing to form a band
in the tumultuous world of heavy metal.
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