Victim of Changes is ex-Judas Priest singer Al Atkins's fourth release, named after a Judas Priest song of the same name originally featured on the Sad Wings of Destiny album. The album's sleeve contains three pages of historic photos and a biography outlining his days in Judas Priest. Former Judas Priest drummer Dave Holland plays on this release.
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| Released | 1998 | |||
| Recorded | October 1997 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal | |||
| Length | 39:18 | |||
| Label | Pulse Records | |||
| Producer | Mark Stuart, Paul May, Al Atkins | |||
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Recording edit
The album was recorded during the summer of 1997 at Mad Hat Studios in Walsall, England. Mark Stuart was the engineer.
Song information edit
- "Mind Conception" and "Holy Is the Man" appeared on Judas Priest's 1971 demo. These songs were not featured on any Judas Priest releases.
- "Never Satisfied", "Winter", "Caviar and Meths" all appeared on Rocka Rolla; "Victim of Changes" appeared on Sad Wings of Destiny, with lead vocals by Atkins's replacement Rob Halford.
Track listing edit
- "Mind Conception" (Al Atkins) – 3:46
- "Holy Is the Man" (Atkins) – 5:11
- "Never Satisfied" (Atkins, K.K. Downing) – 5:20
- "The Melt Down" (Paul May) – 4:02
- "Winter" (Atkins, Downing, Ian Hill) - 4:01
- "Metanoia" (May) – 2:29
- "Caviar and Meths" (Atkins) – 7:12
- "Black Sheep of the Family" (Steve Hammond) – 3:58
- "Victim of Changes" (Atkins, Rob Halford, Downing, Glenn Tipton) – 6:50
Personnel edit
- Al Atkins - vocals
- Paul May - guitar
- Pete Emms - bass guitar
- Dave Holland - drums
with
- Andy Pyke - backup vocals