Judas Priest: Turbo 'til Now

Martin Popoff's book Judas Priest: Turbo - til Now covers the band's hair metal years, Glenn Tipton's solo excursion, Fight, Two, and Halford's return to form in 2018's Firepower. It includes extensive color commentary from those who were there, including Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing, Ian Hill, Scott Travis, Ripper Owens, and Richie Faulkner, and is the most in-depth examination of the band's late 80s to present-day output ever attempted.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 282 pages
\n Publication date: 23 July 2021
\n Publisher: Wymer Publishing
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In the continuation of his book Judas Priest: Decade of Domination, which delved into the band's journey from their inception to the album Defenders of the Faith in 1984, Martin Popoff now takes us on a thrilling journey through the band's explosive hair metal era, culminating in their triumphant return to form with the release of Firepower in 2018. Between these chapters, Popoff explores the live albums, Glenn Tipton's solo venture, Fight, Two, and Halford's remarkable comeback, which all emerged from the Metal God's departure from the band before his celebrated return to the throne.

The nine records that form the core of Turbo til Now, each distinct in its own way, paint a comprehensive picture of more than thirty years of Priest history. From the making of the iconic 1990 album Painkiller, considered by a younger generation of Priest fans to be the greatest slamming collection of metal anthems ever crafted by the band, to the present-day output, this book offers an in-depth examination of Judas Priest's late 80s to present-day output, like never before attempted.

To enrich the reader's experience, Popoff has included extensive color commentary from his numerous conversations over the years with those who were directly involved, including Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing, Ian Hill, Scott Travis, Ripper Owens, and Richie Faulkner. Additionally, producers Tom Allom, Chris Tsangarides, and Roy Z have contributed their insights, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process that shaped these nine records.

This book is a must-read for any fan of Judas Priest, offering a captivating journey through the band's evolution and a deeper understanding of their musical legacy. Whether you're a longtime follower or a newcomer to the Priest universe, Turbo til Now will captivate your attention and leave you eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the band's remarkable story.

\n Weight: 540g\n
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781912782734\n \n