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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 56 MIN

EP268 Judas Priest - Nostradamus hubris or genius

from Heavy Metal Tones

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we dive deep into one of the boldest and most divisive albums in heavy metal history—Nostradamus. Judas Priest’s 2008 double concept album saw the Metal Gods push boundaries with a grand, symphonic vision, telling the story of the legendary prophet in epic fashion. Was it a stroke of genius or a step too far? I break down the music, the ambition, and where it sits in the Priest legacy.And as a special treat, I crank up the intensity with “Press The Button” from Swiss shock rockers Dark Flow—dark, theatrical, and guaranteed to leave a mark.Strap in for a journey through prophecy, power, and pure metal.Sign up at Patreon.com/heavymetaltones to help support the show for just $2 a month this will help keep the lights on and the mic humming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we dive deep into one of the boldest and most divisive albums in heavy metal history—Nostradamus. Judas Priest’s 2008 double concept album saw the Metal Gods push boundaries with a grand, symphonic vision, telling the story of the legendary prophet in epic fashion. Was it a stroke of genius or a step too far? I break down the music, the ambition, and where it sits in the Priest legacy.And as a special treat, I crank up the intensity with “Press The Button” from Swiss shock rockers Dark Flow—dark, theatrical, and guaranteed to leave a mark.Strap in for a journey through prophecy, power, and pure metal.Sign up at Patreon.com/heavymetaltones to help support the show for just $2 a month this will help keep the lights on and the mic humming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we dive deep into one of the boldest and most divisive albums in heavy metal history—Nostradamus. Judas Priest’s 2008 double concept album saw the Metal Gods push boundaries with a grand, symphonic vision, telling the...

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