Demolition

"Demolition" is the fourteenth studio album by the British heavy metal band Judas Priest. Released on July 16, 2001, the album is notable for being part of the Tim "Ripper" Owens era, with Owens serving as the lead vocalist. He replaced Rob Halford, the iconic voice of the band, who had left in 1992.

"Demolition" continues the band's exploration of heavier and more modern metal sounds, incorporating elements from the emerging nu-metal and groove metal genres that were popular around the late 1990s and early 2000s. The album was produced by Glenn Tipton, the band’s guitarist, who also played a significant role in writing the new material alongside K.K. Downing, another key guitarist of the band.

The album features tracks like "One on One," "Bloodsuckers," and "Machine Man," and has a darker, more contemporary edge compared to the band's previous works. Though it received mixed reviews from critics and had a polarized reception from fans, "Demolition" was a demonstration of Judas Priest's versatility and willingness to adapt and experiment with their sound during this period without Halford.

Following "Demolition," the band eventually reunited with Rob Halford in 2003, which marked a return to their classic sound on subsequent releases. Despite its mixed reception, "Demolition" remains a testament to Judas Priest's experimental phase during a pivotal time in their career.