The legend of the Sinner continues. 46 years since “Sinner” opened Judas Priest’s 1977’s Sin After Sin, his deathly gallop returns on The Sinner Rides Again from KK’s Priest – K.K. Downing’s second album of heavy metal thunder with Tim “Ripper” Owens shrieking at his side. 2021’s Sermons Of The Sinner was a letdown with some cool moments and it seems K.K. got the message as The Sinner Rides Again is leaner and meaner. This is their Painkiller with a modern, punchy production effort and it works.
I feel like K.K. gets a kick out of these self-referential titles as “Sons Of The Sentinel” revs the motor up right out of the gates with thick, speedy riffs, snappy bass, fast drumming and Owens’ signature vocals with a mid-tempo, mean chorus. Anyone who enjoys the lead, duo guitar playing Downing and Tipton made famous with the other Priest will love Downing’s abilities on full display with A.J. Mills.
The guys let loose and don’t hold back on this record; it’s exactly what fans are craving for. With Owens, he still belts out strong vocals, but is more measured this time around, not overusing his high shrieks. His mid-range is on point with grit and attitude, giving the songs just what the need.
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