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Al Atkins first Judas Priest singer. now May Project

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 Atkins began his musical career in 1964, singing in a succession of blues rock outfits before forming a band in September 1969, named Judas Priest (named after the Bob Dylan song "The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest"). Featuring a musical direction unrelated to the future metal band, this band lasted until April 1970, developing a small following in Birmingham before splitting up over creative differences.

 More noted for forming UK'S 'Judas Priest' anad fronting them for four year and laying down the foundations which would see them eventually selling 40 minllion album world wide. He also wrote sonds for them which went gold like 'Deramer Deceiver','Never Satisfied',Winter','Caviar and Meths' and Priest's all time classics 'Victim of changes'.
As of 2012, Atkins fronts the band Atkins/May Project, which also features guitarist Paul May.  A press release dated 21 May 2011 stated that Atkins would be contributing session vocals for the heavy metal opera project, Lyraka.  In 2013, Atkins will be recording a solo album of his favorite songs written between his days in Judas Priest to the Holy Rage days. He also will be working with guitarist Stevie Young, nephew of Angus Young from AC/DC. 


Discography

Solo
Judgement Day (1990)
Dreams of Avalon (1992)
Heavy Thoughts (1994)
Victim of Changes (1998)
Demon Deceiver (2007)
Demon Deceiver... Plus (Re-release with two bonus tracks, 2010)
 
Holy Rage
Holy Rage (2010)

Atkins / May Project
Serpent Kiss (2011)
Valley Of Shadows (2012)

Albums (guest sessions) 
Lyraka
Lyraka Volume 2 (2012)
 

Link 
http://www.atkinsmayproject.com/#/al-biog/4551702263 
Photo by Al Atkins to Metal Blaster

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