Epitaph is a live video released by Judas Priest on DVD and Blu-Ray on 28 May 2013. It was filmed at the Hammersmith Apollo on 26 May 2012, which was the last date of the Epitaph World Tour, where they performed songs from each Halford-era album from Rocka Rolla to Nostradamus.[4] The show was first seen in cinemas in New York City on 14 May and in London on 15 May with special screenings around the world on 16 May.[5][6] It then premiered on VH1 Classic in the United States on 25 May.[7]
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| Released | 28 May 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 26 May 2012 | |||
| Venue | Hammersmith Apollo (London, United Kingdom) | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal | |||
| Length | 2:19:37 | |||
| Label | Legacy | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Ultimate-Guitar[1] |    |
| Metalholic [2] | |
| MetalTalk [3] |  |
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Battle Hymn / Rapid Fire" | Painkiller & British Steel | 5:25 | |
| 2. | "Metal Gods" | British Steel | 4:36 | |
| 3. | "Heading Out to the Highway" | Point of Entry | 4:53 | |
| 4. | "Judas Rising" | Angel of Retribution | 4:59 | |
| 5. | "Starbreaker" | Sin After Sin | 4:31 | |
| 6. | "Victim of Changes" | Al Atkins, Halford, Tipton, Downing | Sad Wings of Destiny | 11:28 |
| 7. | "Never Satisfied" | Atkins, Downing | Rocka Rolla | 6:15 |
| 8. | "Diamonds & Rust" (Joan Baez cover) | Joan Baez | Sin After Sin | 4:57 |
| 9. | "Dawn of Creation / Prophecy" | Nostradamus | 6:14 | |
| 10. | "Night Crawler" | Painkiller | 6:37 | |
| 11. | "Turbo Lover" | Turbo | 7:00 | |
| 12. | "Beyond the Realms of Death" | Halford, Les Binks | Stained Class | 7:37 |
| 13. | "The Sentinel" | Defenders of the Faith | 6:02 | |
| 14. | "Blood Red Skies" | Ram It Down | 8:43 | |
| 15. | "The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown)" (Fleetwood Mac cover) | Peter Green | Hell Bent for Leather | 4:38 |
| 16. | "Breaking the Law" | British Steel | 2:36 | |
| 17. | "Painkiller" | Painkiller | 8:58 | |
| 18. | "The Hellion / Electric Eye" | Screaming for Vengeance | 5:22 | |
| 19. | "Hell Bent for Leather" | Tipton | Hell Bent for Leather | 9:15 |
| 20. | "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" | Screaming for Vengeance | 12:54 | |
| 21. | "Living After Midnight" | British Steel | 6:37 |
Reception
editThe DVD received critical acclaim. Ultimate Guitar gave a positive review saying, "It shows the entire band continuing to defy the laws of nature and rationality, as they dominate the stage with ever increasing power and passion that any fan will sit back in amazement at."[1] Rustyn Rose of Metalholic said, "Epitaph is a must own DVD for any metal fan, and especially for the Judas Priest faithful."[2] Johnny Churchill of Metaltalk.net talked about the cinema version, "Watching the DVD in a cinema is great fun and if you get the chance at home, then draw the curtains, crank up your TV to 11, sit back for two hours with a beer and just enjoy."[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[8] | 23 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9] | 41 |
| Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[10] | 20 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 23 |
Personnel
edit- Rob Halford – Vocals
- Glenn Tipton – Guitar, Vocals
- Richie Faulkner – Guitar, Vocals
- Ian Hill – Bass
- Scott Travis – Drums
Production
edit- Tom Allom - Producer, Mixing, Mastering
- Richard Kayvan - Producer, Mixing, Mastering
- Mark Wilkinson - Artwork
- Joe Lester - Photography
- Alex Walker - Producer, Directing, Editing
- Eric Lehner - Director of Photography
- Jayne Andrews - Executive Producer
References
edit- ^ a b UG Team. "Epitaph [DVD] Review". Ultimate-Guitar. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ^ a b Rustyn Rose. "DVD REVIEW: JUDAS PRIEST – EPITAPH". metalholic.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
- ^ a b Johnny Churchill (28 May 2013). "Judas Priest: Epitaph (DVD)". metaltalk.net. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ^ "JUDAS PRIEST: 'Epitaph' DVD, Blu-Ray Details Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ "JUDAS PRIEST: 'Epitaph' Cinema Showings Announced For New York, London". Blabbermouth.net. 25 April 2013. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
- ^ "Judas Priest to Release Epitaph Concert Film in Cinemas Prior to DVD/Blu-Ray Release". vintagevinylnews.com. Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "JUDAS PRIEST: 'Epitaph' Concert Film To Be Broadcast Tonight On VH1 CLASSIC". Blabbermouth.net. 25 May 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ^ "Judas Priest - Epitaph [DVD]" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Judas Priest – Epitaph [DVD"] (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2013. 23. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ "Judas Priest - Epitaph [DVD]". Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 November 2021.