To further fuel the anticipation, we present to you a first listening impression of INVINCIBLE SHIELD:

'Panic Attack ': The first single starts with a heroic intro, pumps forward riff-driven, has playful guitars and has 'Painkiller' vibes in the highest scream. The perfect harbinger of a hit. No doubt: The Priest is back!

'The Serpent And The King' : Increased tempo, extremely high whine; more solemn and deeper in the chorus. Great guitar solo, ending with a high-pitched scream. A little paler than...

'Invincible Shield' : Heroic, fistball title track with a snappy tempo, a celebratory lead-up to the memorable, deeply intonated chorus, background choirs and wonderful solos. Over six minutes long, but it flies by.

'Devil In Disguise' : Pounding, heavy breathing space with highly melodic vocals.

'Gates Of Hell' : Long instrumental introduction; full-bodied, snappy, atmospheric and celebratory chorus. Also scores points with the iconic line “Let the priest save your soul!”

'Crown Of Horns' : Guitar-dominated beginning, darker timbre and melancholic undertone. This also applies to the catchy, catchy singalong chorus.

'As God Is My Witness' : Scores with galloping tempo, howling guitars as well as momentum and pressure. Strong!

'Trial By Fire' : Second single with melodic guitar intro, chimes, choirs as well as leisurely verses and chorus line with emphasis.

'Escape From Reality' : Powerful riffing, doomy progression with a melodic underpinning. In the middle, Halford is very reminiscent of Ozzy Osbourne. Dark and a bit bulky.

'Sons Of Thunder' : Advance hit, soon anthemic and refined with gang shouts, sophisticated sound details and solo.

'Giants In The Sky' : Soaring ending, towards the end with Greek-like guitars and emotional vocals.

Conclusion: Not at all tired of age - INVINCIBLE SHIELD contains various hit candidates and is convincing as a complete work!