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Judas Priest are a heavy metal band formed in 1970 in Birmingham. Judas Priest's core line-up consists of bass player Ian Hill, vocalist Rob Halford and guitarists Glenn Tipton and K. K. Downing. They have been cited as an influence on many heavy metal musicians and bands. Their popularity and status as one of the definitive heavy metal bands has earned them the nickname "Metal Gods", from their song of the same name.^[1] They have sold over 35 million albums worldwide.^{[citation needed]} Judas Priest! is an interjection used as a mild curse word, as in: Judas Priest, I could write poetry myself if I had a whole year for it. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1280x960, 234 KB) en:Judas Priest at the Judas Priest Retribution 2005 Tour at he Mark of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois. ... Moline (pronounced ) is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. ... This article is about the British city. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Heavy metal redirects here. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... CMC International is a record label, a division of its parent label - Sanctuary Records. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony BMG Music Entertainment. ... Trapeze were an English rock band formed in March 1969, by vocalist John Jones and guitarist/keyboardist Terry Rowley (who named the band), with guitarist Mel Galley, singer/bassist Glenn Hughes, and drummer Dave Holland. ... Fight was a band assembled by Judas Priest frontman, Rob Halford, after his departure in 1992. ... The Flying Hat Band were an early 1970s Birmingham, England hard rock act that, alongside Judas Priest, ranked as the Midlands favourites to succeed [1]. Despite not having released an album, the band proved a successful club act and eventually went on to support Deep Purple on one of... Halford was formed in 1999 by then ex-lead Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford and is an attempt to return back to his old heavy metal roots after ending two previous projects: the street metal experience known as Fight, and the Industrial Metal experiment known as 2wo. ... 2wo was an industrial metal band formed by former Judas Priest lead singer Rob Halford after the break-up of his first solo project, the street-metal experience known as Fight. ... Racer X is an American heavy metal band formed in 1985 in Los Angeles, California. ... Iced Earth is an American heavy metal band that combine influences from thrash metal, power metal, progressive metal, opera, speed metal and NWOBHM. In 1999 their leader and songwriter Jon Schaffer teamed up with Blind Guardian vocalist Hansi KÃ¼rsch to form a side project called Demons & Wizards. ... Al Atkins Alan John Al Atkins (born October 11, 1947 in West Bromwich, Birmingham, England) is a British hard rock vocalist. ... This article is about Beyond Fear, the book. ... Robert John Arthur Halford (born August 25, 1951) is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist for the heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Glenn Raymond Tipton (born October 25, 1948 in Blackheath, England) is one of the lead guitarists for British heavy metal institution Judas Priest. ... The current version of this article or section is written in an informal style and with a personally invested tone. ... Ian Hill (born Ian Frank Hill, January 20, 1951, in West Bromwich, England) is a founding member and bassist for the Birmingham based heavy metal rock band, Judas Priest. ... Scott Travis (born September 6, 1961, Norfolk, Virginia, USA) is the drummer for legendary British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Heavy metal redirects here. ... This article is about the British city. ... Ian Hill (born Ian Frank Hill, January 20, 1951, in West Bromwich, England) is a founding member and bassist for the Birmingham based heavy metal rock band, Judas Priest. ... Robert John Arthur Halford (born August 25, 1951) is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist for the heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Glenn Raymond Tipton (born October 25, 1948 in Blackheath, England) is one of the lead guitarists for British heavy metal institution Judas Priest. ... The current version of this article or section is written in an informal style and with a personally invested tone. ...

History

Origins

K. K. Downing and Ian Hill knew each other since their early childhoods, as they lived nearby, attended the same nursery and school in West Bromwich. They became closer friends in their early teens, when they shared similar musical interests (Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Cream, the Yardbirds) and learned to play instruments. In 1970, after a local ensemble named Judas Priest (after Bob Dylan's song "The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest" from the John Wesley Harding album) broke up, the band's singer, Al Atkins, approached Downing and Hill, who were playing as a power trio with drummer John Ellis, and asked to be their vocalist. With Atkins now in the band, Downing desired to use the Judas Priest moniker, having been a fan of the name for years. The Public by Will Alsop. ... Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 â€“ September 18, 1970) was an American guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter. ... The Who are an English rock band that formed in 1964. ... Cream were a 1960s British rock band comprising guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker. ... Not to be confused with Yard Birds. ... This article is about the recording artist. ... The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest is a song on Bob Dylans 1967 album John Wesley Harding. ... John Wesley Harding is an album of original songs by Bob Dylan, produced by Bob Johnston and released on December 27, 1967. ... Al Atkins Alan John Al Atkins (born October 11, 1947 in West Bromwich, Birmingham, England) is a British hard rock vocalist. ...

With Downing as leader, the band moved from their original bluesy tunes towards heavy rock and what would later come to be defined as early heavy metal. This quartet played around Birmingham and the surrounding areas with various drummers until 1974, sometimes opening for bands such as Budgie, Thin Lizzy and Trapeze. Eventually, financial difficulties and problems with their management, Tony Iommi's company, IMA, led to the departure of Alan Atkins and drummer Alan Moore. Heavy metals, in chemistry, are chemical elements of a particular range of atomic weights. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Thin Lizzy are a hard rock band who formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1969. ... Trapeze were an English rock band formed in March 1969, by vocalist John Jones and guitarist/keyboardist Terry Rowley (who named the band), with guitarist Mel Galley, singer/bassist Glenn Hughes, and drummer Dave Holland. ... Frank Anthony Tony Iommi (born February 19, 1948, in Aston, Birmingham, England) is a guitarist best known for his tenure in the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. ...

At the time, Ian Hill was dating a woman from nearby town Walsall who suggested her brother, Bob Halford^[2], be considered as a singer. Halford joined the band, bringing drummer John Hinch from his previous band, Hiroshima. This line-up toured in the UK, often supporting Budgie, and even headlined in some shows in Norway and Germany.

Rocka Rolla

Before the band entered the studio to record their first album, the record company suggested the band add another musician. As Downing was reluctant to add a keyboard player or horn player, he chose to add another lead guitarist, Glenn Tipton, from the Stafford-based Flying Hat Band. Tipton reworked existing material and took over as main song writer. In August 1974, the band debuted with the single "Rocka Rolla", before releasing an album of the same name a month later. The Flying Hat Band were an early 1970s Birmingham, England hard rock act that, alongside Judas Priest, ranked as the Midlands favourites to succeed [1]. Despite not having released an album, the band proved a successful club act and eventually went on to support Deep Purple on one of... Rocka Rolla is the debut single by British heavy metal band Judas Priest, first released in August 1974, and later released as the title track of their first album the following month. ... Original Cover Rocka Rolla is the debut album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1974. ...

There were technical problems during the recording which led to poor sound quality. Producer Rodger Bain, whose CV included Black Sabbath's first three albums as well as Budgie's first album, dominated the production of the album and made decisions with which the band did not agree ^[3] Bain also chose to leave fan favorites from the band's live performances, such as "Tyrant", "Genocide", and "The Ripper", off the album. He cut the song "Caviar and Meths" from a 10-minute song down to a 2-minute instrumental. Rodger Bain was the producer of Black Sabbaths first three albums and Judas Priests first one, Rocka Rolla. ... For other uses, see Black Sabbath (disambiguation). ... Budgie has several meanings: Budgerigar, a type of bird Budgie (band), a rock band Budgie (album), the self-titled debut album of the above band Budgie (TV series), a 1971 British TV drama starring Adam Faith Budgie (drummer), the pseudonym of Pete Clarke, drummer of Siouxsie & the Banshees and The...

With their next album, recorded during January and February of 1976, the band participated more in the production and chose the producers. The result, Sad Wings of Destiny (1976), included a variety of old material, including the aforementioned stage favorites and the epic "Victim of Changes". This song combined "Whiskey Woman", a stage classic since the era of the first Judas Priest (Al Atkins' band) and "Red Light Lady" brought by Halford from his previous group, Hiroshima. This album and a strong 1975 performance at the Reading Festival helped to build their fanbase. Image File history File links This work is copyrighted. ... Image File history File links This work is copyrighted. ... Sad Wings of Destiny is the second album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1976. ... The Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. ...

Les Binks Era

The next album, 1977's Sin After Sin used session drummer Simon Phillips while Les (James Leslie) Binks supported the tour. 1978's Stained Class and Killing Machine (released in America as Hell Bent for Leather) were also supported by Les Binks. Binks, credited with writing the very powerful "Beyond the Realms of Death", was a very technically skilled drummer. Binks also played on Unleashed in the East which was recorded live in Japan during the Killing Machine tour. Killing Machine had shorter songs that had more commercial appeal while still retaining their heavy metal punch. Sin After Sin is the third album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1977. ... For other persons named Simon Phillips, see Simon Phillips (disambiguation). ... Stained Class is the fourth album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1978. ... Alternate Cover The cover of the US release of the album Killing Machine (US title: Hell Bent for Leather) is the fifth studio album by Judas Priest. ...

Mainstream success

Following the release of Killing Machine, and the live release from the supporting tour, entitled Unleashed in the East. It was the first of many Judas Priest albums to go Platinum. At the time, there was some criticism of the bands' use of studio-enhancements and overdubbing in what was marketed as a live album.^[4] Nonetheless, many early Priest classics are recorded here, such as "Victim of Changes", "Tyrant", "Genocide", and "The Ripper". Unleashed in the East is Judas Priests live album that was recorded live in Tokyo, Japan during the Hell Bent for Leather tour in 1978. ... Overdubbing is a technique used by recording studios to add a supplementary recorded sound to a previously taped musical recording. ...

After Les Binks quit, in part because of the band's direction, the band replaced him with Dave Holland, formerly from the band Trapeze. With this line-up, Judas Priest recorded six studio and one live album which garnered different degrees of critical and financial success. Overall, the band has sold in excess of 30 million albums globally.^[5] Dave Holland, born on April 5, 1948 in Northamptonshire, Wolverhampton, England was the drummer for the rock band Trapeze. ... Trapeze were an English rock band formed in March 1969, by vocalist John Jones and guitarist/keyboardist Terry Rowley (who named the band), with guitarist Mel Galley, singer/bassist Glenn Hughes, and drummer Dave Holland. ...

In 1980, the band released British Steel. The songs were shorter and had more mainstream radio hooks, but retained the heavy metal feel. Tracks such as "United", "Breaking the Law", and "Living After Midnight" were frequently played on the radio. The next release, 1981's Point of Entry, followed the same formula, but critics generally panned it. However, the tour in support was successful, with new songs such as "Solar Angels" and "Heading Out to the Highway". British Steel is a heavy metal album by Judas Priest, released on April 14 1980 (see 1980 in music). ... Breaking the Law is a Judas Priest song featured on their 1980 album British Steel. ... British Steel track listing Living After Midnight is a song by British heavy metal band Judas Priest, originally featured on their 1980 album British Steel. ... Point of Entry is a heavy metal album from the band Judas Priest. ... Point of Entry track listing Heading Out to the Highway is a song by British heavy metal band Judas Priest off of their 1981 album, Point of Entry, released as a single later that year. ...

The 1982 album Screaming for Vengeance featured the song "You've Got Another Thing Comin'", which garnered strong US radio airplay. Songs such as "Electric Eye" and "Riding on the Wind" also appeared off this album, and proved to be popular live tracks. "(Take These) Chains" (by Bob Halligan, Jr.), an uncharacteristic ballad, was released as a single and received heavy airplay. This album went two times Platinum.^[6] Screaming for Vengeance is the 8th studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Youve Got Another Thing Coming was a single released by the Heavy Metal band Judas Priest in August 1982. ... Electric Eye is a song from Judas Priests 1982 album Screaming for Vengeance. ...

Defenders of the Faith was released in 1984. Even though it was more progressive than their earlier efforts, some critics dubbed it as "Screaming for Vengeance II", due to its musical likeness to the previous album.^[7]. Defenders of the Faith is the 10th album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ...

On July 13th, 1985, Judas Priest was - apart from Black Sabbath - the only metal band to perform at the Live Aid event. The band played at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. Their setlist was "Living After Midnight", "The Green Manalishi (With The Two-Pronged Crown)" and "(You've Got) Another Thing Comin'". For other uses, see Black Sabbath (disambiguation). ... Live Aid was a multi-venue rock music concert held on July 13, 1985). ... John F. Kennedy Stadium (originally known as Municipal Stadium, later also referred to as JFK Stadium) was a stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that stood from 1925-1992. ... For other uses, see Philadelphia (disambiguation) and Philly. ...

Turbo was released in 1986, during the glam metal era. To keep up with the times, Priest adopted a more colourful look and gave their music a more poppy feel by adding synthesisers. The album also went Platinum and had a successful tour in support, but some critics argued the album was a sellout. A live album recorded on the tour, titled Priest... Live!, was released the next year, offering fans live tracks from the 1980s era. The video documentary Heavy Metal Parking Lot was created by Jeff Krulik and John Heyn in 1986. It documents the heavy metal fans waiting on May 31, 1986 for a Judas Priest concert (with special guests Dokken) at the Capital Centre (later renamed US Airways Arena) in Landover, Maryland. Turbo is the 11th album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Glam metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that arose in the late 1970s - early 1980s in the United States. ... For other uses, see Video (disambiguation). ... Documentary film is a broad category of visual expression that is based on the attempt, in one fashion or another, to document reality. ... Heavy Metal Parking Lot is a video documentary produced by Jeff Krulik and John Heyn in 1986. ... Jeff Krulik is a director of independent films and a former Discovery Channel producer. ... Heavy metal redirects here. ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Dokken is an American heavy metal and hard rock band which was formed in 1976. ... US Airways Arena (originally known as the Capital Centre and also known as the USAir Arena) was an indoor arena located in Landover, Maryland in the suburbs of Washington, DC. Completed in 1973, the arena sat 18,756 for basketball. ... Landover is an area of Prince Georges County in the State of Maryland in the United States of America. ...

In 1988, Ram it Down was released, featuring several reworked songs left over from Turbo, in addition to new songs. A reviewer has called Ram it Down a "stylistic confusion" of "cornball metal" that resulted from the band's "...attempt to rid themselves of the high tech synthesiser approach...and return to the traditional metal of their fading glory days." The reviewer argued the album showed "...how far behind they were lagging...the thrashers they helped influence" in earlier years. ^[8] As well, in the late 1980s, longtime drummer Dave Holland left the band. Ram It Down was an album recorded and released by Judas Priest in 1988. ... Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music, one of the extreme metal subgenres that is characterised by high speed riffing and aggression. ...

In 1990, the Painkiller album used a new drummer, Scott Travis (formerly from Racer X). This comeback album dropped the 1980s-style synthesisers for all of the songs except a ballad entitled "A Touch of Evil." The tour used bands such as Pantera, Megadeth and Sepultura as opening bands, and culminated in the Rock in Rio performance in Brazil in front of 100,000+ music fans. Painkiller is a 1990 gold-certifed album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Scott Travis (born September 6, 1961, Norfolk, Virginia, USA) is the drummer for legendary British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Racer X is an American heavy metal band formed in 1985 in Los Angeles, California. ... A Touch of Evil is a song by British heavy metal band Judas Priest, from their 1990 album Painkiller. ... For other uses, see Pantera (disambiguation). ... Megadeth is an American thrash metal band led by founder, frontman, guitarist, and songwriter Dave Mustaine. ... Sepultura is a Brazilian thrash metal band, formed in 1984. ... Queen at Rock in Rio (1985) Rock in Rio is a series of rock festivals held in Brazil and later in Portugal. ...

Part of the Judas Priest stage show often featured Rob Halford riding onstage on a Harley-Davidson motorbike, dressed in motorcycle leathers and sunglasses. In a Toronto show in 1991, Halford was seriously injured as he rode on stage, when he collided with a drum riser that was hidden behind clouds of dry ice mist. Although the show was delayed, he performed the entire set before going to hospital. Hill later noted "he must have been in agony". He later claimed the accident helped to prompt his departure from the band.^[9]^[10] For nearly five years, Priest remained in the shadows, with no release to top Painkiller. Logo on a 2003 Harley Davidson The Harley-Davidson Motor Company (NYSE: HDI) is a manufacturer of motorcycles based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ...

Subliminal message trial

In summer 1990, the band was involved in a civil action that alleged they were responsible for the suicide attempts in 1985 of 20-year old James Vance and 19-year old Ray Belknap in Reno, Nevada, USA.^[11] On December 23, 1985 Vance and Belknap got intoxicated then went to a playground at a Lutheran church in Reno. Belknap shot a 12 gauge shotgun under his chin, dying instantly, and Vance followed, but survived with a severely disfigured face. He died three years later after a suicidal overdose of painkillers.^[12] For other uses, see Suicide (disambiguation). ... Reno redirects here. ... is the 357th day of the year (358th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... 12 gauge is the most common size of shotgun shell. ... For other uses, see Suicide (disambiguation). ...

The mens' parents and their legal team, headed by Nevada attorney Ken McKenna, alleged that a subliminal message of "do it" had been included in the Judas Priest song "Better By You, Better Than Me" from the Stained Class album (actually a cover of a Spooky Tooth number). They alleged the command in the song triggered the suicide attempt.^[11] The suit was eventually dismissed.^[11] One of the defense witnesses, Dr Timothy E. Moore, wrote an article for Skeptical Inquirer chronicling the trial.^[11] A subliminal message is a signal or message embedded in another medium, designed to pass below the normal limits of perception. ... Stained Class is the fourth album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1978. ... Spooky Tooth was an English progressive rock band from the late 1960s. ... Civil action redirects here. ... The Skeptical Inquirer is a magazine of the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP) dedicated to debunking pseudoscience. ...

The trial was covered in the 1991 documentary Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance Vs. Judas Priest. In the documentary Halford commented that, if they wanted to insert subliminal commands in their music, killing their fans would be counterproductive and they would prefer to insert the command "Buy more of our records". Regarding the prosecution's assertions that the statement "do it" was a command to commit suicide, Halford pointed out "do it" had no direct message.

In popular culture, comedian Bill Hicks referred to the case in his stand-up routines, asking "What musician wants his audience dead?" He performed an apocryphal sketch in a British accent mimicking Judas Priest being sick of their immense wealth, power, and fame and coming up with the subliminal message as a solution to their problems. Comedian Denis Leary also commented on the trial on his album No Cure For Cancer, saying heavy metal bands should put more subliminal messages in their records: "Kill the band, kill your parents, then kill yourself". Jay Leno also made fun of the trial. For the documentary about Jerry Seinfeld, see Comedian (film). ... William Melvin Bill Hicks (December 16, 1961 â€“ February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian. ... Denis Colin Leary (born August 18, 1957) is a Golden Globe- and Emmy Award-nominated American actor, comedian, writer and director. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... James Douglas Muir Jay Leno (April 28, 1950) is an Emmy Award-winning American stand-up comedian and television host, who succeeded Johnny Carson as host of The Tonight Show in 1992. ...

The trial is still referenced by people inside and outside of the music community. The Bloodhound Gang song "Lift Your Head Up High" includes an extended reference to the Subliminal Message trial, which parodies the concept of playing a song backwards to extract hidden messages. As well, the Mr. Show episode "The Return of the Curse of the Creature's Ghost" has a sketch in which a fictional band "Titannica" is sued by a fan who tries to commit suicide after listening to their hit song "Try Suicide". The Bloodhound Gang redirects here. ... Mr. ... The Return of the Curse of the Creatures Ghost was the twentieth episode of the HBO series Mr. ...

Halford leaves

After the end of the Painkiller tour in 1991, Halford left Judas Priest. In September 1991, there were indications of internal tensions within the band. Halford went on to form a street-style thrash metal group named Fight in the summer of 1993 with Scott Travis on drums for the recording sessions. He formed this band due to his desire to explore new musical territory, but due to contractual obligations, he left Judas Priest in 1993.^[13] Painkiller is a 1990 gold-certifed album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music, one of the extreme metal subgenres that is characterised by high speed riffing and aggression. ... Fight was a band assembled by Judas Priest frontman, Rob Halford, after his departure in 1992. ...

Halford collaborated with Judas Priest in the release of a compilation album entitled Metal Works '73-'93 to commemorate their 20th anniversary. He also appeared in a video by the same title, documenting their history, in which his departure from the band was officially announced later that year. Metal Works is a compilation album by Judas Priest, released in 1993. ...

In a 1998 interview on MTV, Halford also revealed his homosexuality, but it came as little surprise to fans as rumours had been circulating for over five years. Halford's former bandmates in Priest stated they were previously aware of his sexual orientation. This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... Homosexuality refers to sexual interaction and / or romantic attraction between individuals of the same sex. ...

Ripper Owens

Tim "Ripper" Owens, who had previously sung in a Judas Priest tribute band called British Steel, was hired in 1996 as Judas Priest's new singer. This line up released two albums, Jugulator and Demolition as well as two live double-albums - '98 Live Meltdown and Live in London, the latter of which had a live DVD counterpart. Jugulator sold relatively well but Demolition did not sit well with fans or mainstream alike; most believed Ripper could not be a true replacement for Halford's vocal abilities. Tim Ripper Owens, born as Timothy S. Owens on September 13, 1967 in Akron, Ohio, is an American heavy metal singer who has performed in Judas Priest and Iced Earth. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Jugulator is the 13th studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest, and the first featuring vocalist Tim Ripper Owens. ... Demolition is British heavy metal band Judas Priests 14th studio album. ... 98 Live Meltdown is a concert album by Judas Priest, recorded and released in 1998 & is the first live album from new lead singer Tim Ripper Owens. ... Live in London is a concert album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ...

Owens' move from fan and weekend tribute band singer to frontman for the actual band was the inspiration for the film Rock Star. Because the film's content bore only a tangential resemblance to Owens's actual history with the band, Judas Priest later moved to disassociate themselves from the film. The film (starring Mark Wahlberg) was a critical and commercial flop, though the fictional band portrayed in the film - Steel Dragon - achieved a cult status among some heavy metal and Judas Priest fans. Rock Star (2001) is a movie starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Stephen Herek. ... For the actor and television game show host, see Mark L. Walberg. ... Steel Dragon: Zakk Wylde, Jeff Pilson, Mark Wahlberg, Dominic West and Jason Bonham Steel Dragon is the name of a ficticious heavy metal band featuring real musicians, created to appear in the Warner Bros movie Rock Star (2001), inclusively being responsible for the movies original soundtrack. ... Heavy metal is a form of rock music characterized by aggressive, driving rhythms and highly amplified distorted guitars, generally with grandiose lyrics and virtuosic instrumentation. ...

On August 15, 2002 PETA, an animal rights group, sent the band's management a request to stop wearing leather onstage. It was even reported that they asked the band to change the name of their Hell Bent for Leather album to Hell Bent for Pleather. Judas Priest responded that they wear artificial leather, but PETA still protested that this could encourage listeners to wear real leather.^[14] This article is about the day of the year. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Peta can refer to: Peta (prefix), a prefix meaning times 1015 in the International System of Units People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), an animal-rights organization People Eating Tasty Animals, a parody of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Peta, Greece, a town in the prefecture... For other uses, see Leather (disambiguation). ... Hell Bent for Leather (UK title: Killing Machine) is an album by Judas Priest. ... Pleather (plastic leather) is a slang term for synthetic leather made out of plastic. ...

Reunion

After almost twelve years apart, as well as an ever-growing demand for a reunion, Judas Priest and original lead vocalist Rob Halford announced they would reunite in July 2003, to coincide with the release of the Metalogy box set. They did a live concert tour in Europe in 2004, and co-headlined the 2004 Ozzfest, being named as the "premier act" by almost all U.S. media coverage of the event. Metalogy, a 2004 Judas Priest boxed set. ... Ozzfest is an annual tour of the United States (and in some years, Europe) featuring performances by many heavy metal and hard rock musical groups. ...

A new studio album, Angel of Retribution, was released on 1 March 2005 (U.S.) on Sony Music/Epic Records to critical and commercial success. A global tour in support of the album ensued, and was hugely successful. Judas Priest and "Ripper" Owens parted amicably, with Owens joining American heavy metal band Iced Earth as the lead singer to record the album The Glorious Burden, released in 2004 and its follow-up Framing Armageddon (Something Wicked Part 1) in 2007 by SPV Records. Ripper left Iced Earth in December 2007 [1] to head his current band called Beyond Fear, whose self-titled debut was release in May 2006, also by SPV Records. Angel of Retribution is an album by Judas Priest, released in 2005. ... is the 60th day of the year (61st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... Iced Earth is an American heavy metal band that combine influences from thrash metal, power metal, progressive metal, opera, speed metal and NWOBHM. In 1999 their leader and songwriter Jon Schaffer teamed up with Blind Guardian vocalist Hansi KÃ¼rsch to form a side project called Demons & Wizards. ... The Glorious Burden is an album by the American Heavy Metal band Iced Earth. ... Framing Armageddon is the ninth studio album from Iced Earth, released on September 11, 2007. ... Heavy metal-band started in March, 2005 by Tim Owens. ...

As for the band Halford, writing for the fourth release was cut off. However, after the Retribution tour in June 2006, Halford announced he would create his own record company, entitled Metal God Entertainment, where he would release all his solo material under his own control. In November 2006 he remastered his back catalog and released it exclusively through Apple's iTunes Store. Two new songs allegedly set for the fourth release, "Forgotten Generation" and "Drop Out", were released through iTunes as well. Apple Inc. ... The iTunes Store is an online business run by Apple Inc. ...

VH1 Rock Honors

Along with Kiss, Queen, and Def Leppard, Judas Priest were the inaugural inductees into the "VH1 Rock Honors." The ceremony took place May 25, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and first aired on May 31, 2006. Their presentation was preceded by the band Godsmack performing a medley of "Electric Eye"/"Victim of Changes"/"Hell Bent for Leather", and Priest themselves played "Breaking the Law", "The Green Manalishi (With The Two-Pronged Crown)" and "You've Got Another Thing Comin'", before which Halford rode a Harley onstage. On April 6, 2006, the Associated Press announced the event by saying "the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame looks to be getting some competition." Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. ... Queen are an English rock band formed in 1970 in London by guitarist Brian May, lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, and drummer Roger Taylor, with bass guitarist John Deacon joining the following year. ... Def Leppard are an English hard rock band from Sheffield who formed in 1977 as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. ... The VH1 Rock Honors logo The VH1 Rock Honors are an annual ceremony that pays homage to bands who influenced the sound of rock music. ... is the 145th day of the year (146th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... This article is about the U.S. State of Nevada. ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Alice in Chains song, see God Smack (song). ... Electric Eye is a song from Judas Priests 1982 album Screaming for Vengeance. ... Hell Bent for Leather (UK title: Killing Machine) is an album by Judas Priest. ... Breaking the Law is a Judas Priest song featured on their 1980 album British Steel. ... The Green Manalishi (With the Two-Pronged Crown) is a song written by Peter Green and recorded by Fleetwood Mac. ... Youve Got Another Thing Coming was a single released by the Heavy Metal band Judas Priest in August 1982. ... Logo on a 2003 Harley Davidson The Harley-Davidson Motor Company (NYSE: HDI) is a manufacturer of motorcycles based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ... is the 96th day of the year (97th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Associated Press, or AP, is an American news agency, the worlds largest such organization. ...

Recent events

In a June 2006 interview with MTV.com, frontman Rob Halford said in regards to the group's upcoming concept album about the legendary 16th century French prophet Nostradamus, "Nostradamus is all about metal, isn't he? He was an alchemist as well as a seer — a person of extraordinary talent. He had an amazing life that was full of trial and tribulation and joy and sorrow. He's a very human character and a world-famous individual. You can take his name and translate it into any language and everybody knows about him, and that's important because we're dealing with a worldwide audience."^[15] Sweden Rock Festival is an annual rock/metal festival held in Sweden since June 6, 1992. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Nostradamus: original portrait by his son Cesar Michel de Nostredame (December 14, 1503 â€“ July 2, 1566), usually Latinized to Nostradamus, was a French apothecary and reputed seer who published collections of prophecies that have since become famous world-wide. ... For other uses, see Alchemy (disambiguation). ...

In addition to digging new lyrical ground for the band, the album will contain musical elements which might surprise their fans. "It's going to have a lot of depth", Halford said. "There'll be a lot of symphonic elements. We might orchestrate it, without it being overblown. There may be a massive choir at parts and keyboards will be featured more prominently, whereas they've always been in the background before."^[16]

In addition to this, in a February 2007 interview with Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, K. K. Downing revealed they have recorded a total of 18 tracks, with a length of over 90 minutes. He notes there is not much he would like to cut down, so it will likely be a double-CD release, their first full-length LP to do so. He adds that Rob Halford's vocal tracks are currently being laid down, and the rhythm will most likely follow suit. Downing also reveals the current orchestrations are MIDI converters, and he does not know if an outside orchestra will be used.^[17] A Canadian heavy metal magazine. ... Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI, is a system designed to transmit information between electronic musical instruments. ...

Judas Priest announced, via their website, on November 22, 2007 that they would go on tour promoting their Nostradamus-themed album. The tour opened in Helsinki, Finland on June 3, 2008 and is scheduled to go through Europe, North America and Australia, closing in South Korea on September 21. Location of Helsinki in Northern Europe Coordinates: , Country Province Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Charter 1550 Capital city 1812 Government - Mayor Jussi Pajunen Area - Total 187. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... North American redirects here. ...

On April 10, 2008, Blabbermouth.net reported that Nostradamus would be released in Germany on June 13, 2008, Europe on June 16th and a day later in the United States.^[18] is the 100th day of the year (101st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Blabbermouth. ... Nostradamus is a concept album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, focusing on the 16th century prophet Nostradamus. ... is the 164th day of the year (165th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... is the 167th day of the year (168th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 168th day of the year (169th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

In the 2000s, Priest has become known to a new generation thanks to their music being included on the soundtracks of several popular video games. The 2006 PC and Xbox 360 video game, Prey and the PlayStation 2 2005 console games Guitar Hero and RoadKill include "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" on their soundtrack, as does 2002's Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, which features the song on rock station V-Rock. In the prequel, 2006's Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, V-Rock features the song "Electric Eye". RoadKill also includes "Heading Out to the Highway", back-to-back with the aforementioned song on its classic rock pseudo-radio station. A stylised illustration of a personal computer A personal computer (PC) is a computer whose original sales price, size, and capabilities make it useful for individuals, intended to be operated directly by an end user, with no intervening computer operator. ... It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ... Prey is a first-person shooter video game developed by Human Head Studios and produced by 3D Realms. ... PS2 redirects here. ... Guitar Hero is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems and published by RedOctane for the PlayStation 2 video game console. ... Youve Got Another Thing Coming was a single released by the Heavy Metal band Judas Priest in August 1982. ... Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (released in October 2002) is the fourth video game in the hit Grand Theft Auto series. ... V-Rock is a radio station in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. ... Electric Eye is a song from Judas Priests 1982 album Screaming for Vengeance. ... Point of Entry track listing Heading Out to the Highway is a song by British heavy metal band Judas Priest off of their 1981 album, Point of Entry, released as a single later that year. ...

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Musical style and influence

Judas Priest were one of the first heavy metal bands to modernize the twin-guitar sound, with the duo of K. K. Downing and Glenn Tipton. They combined this sound with Rob Halford's unique vocal style create their own unique style of heavy-rock. They are cited often for their influence on heavy metal and the root sound of the guitar work in speed metal and thrash metal. In rock, metal, and other related genres, bands often have multiple electric guitar players to perform the different musical parts, such as melody lines, guitar solos, chords, and riffs. ... Two different electric guitars. ... Robert John Arthur Halford (born August 25, 1951) is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist for the heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Speed metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal that spawned in the early 1980s and was the direct musical progenitor of thrash metal[1] [2]. When Speed metal first emerged as a genre, it innovatively increased the tempo of the music template set forth by Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin... Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music, one of the extreme metal subgenres that is characterised by high speed riffing and aggression. ...

Many people, including influential musicians and members of prominent hard rock and heavy metal bands, believe that among the foundations for what would define "pure" heavy metal were three early Judas Priest albums: Sad Wings of Destiny (1976), Sin After Sin (1977), and Stained Class (1978). Hard Rock redirects here. ... Sad Wings of Destiny is the second album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1976. ... Sin After Sin is the third album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1977. ... Stained Class is the fourth album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1978. ...

The band often played faster than most rock groups of the time and brought a more "metallic" sound to the guitars. The songs varied from simple and straightforward tunes (e.g. "Starbreaker") to fairly structured material, changing from fast and loud to slower tempo and softer tunes in one song (e.g., "Victim of Changes", "Run of the Mill", "Beyond the Realms of Death"). Some songs, such as 1978's "Exciter", were groundbreaking for their sheer ferocity and speed; others, like "Dissident Aggressor", "Sinner" and "Tyrant", are considered to be the heaviest songs of their day, and today are considered classic metal tracks.

Their 1978 album Killing Machine (retitled Hell Bent for Leather and released in 1979 in the USA) saw a change of direction towards shorter, poppier, more American-influenced songs. The following release, British Steel, (April 14, 1980), took an even sharper turn in the same direction and was perhaps the first heavy metal album to record radio-friendly songs with pop hooks, in a concise format. Hell Bent for Leather (UK title: Killing Machine) is an album by Judas Priest. ... British Steel is a heavy metal album by Judas Priest, released on April 14 1980 (see 1980 in music). ... is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ...

The band's next effort, Point of Entry (February 26, 1981), is harder to define — the sound was very "raw" (i.e. minimal sound manipulation) and the songs were somewhat moody, and paced at a slower than usual tempo. As guitarist Glenn Tipton later admitted, Point of Entry had the tough task of living up to the standards set by its predecessor, and failed to do so. Subsequent albums Screaming for Vengeance (July 17, 1982), which contained the popular radio hit "You've Got Another Thing Comin'", and Defenders of the Faith (January 4, 1984) once again set high standards in intensity and production, and continued to influence the sonic shape of heavy metal. Turbo (April 15, 1986) found the group introducing a "synth-guitar" sound to their metal template. Point of Entry is a heavy metal album from the band Judas Priest. ... is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... AUGUST 25 1981 US Marine Sean Vance is Born on the 25th of August {ear nav|1981}} Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Screaming for Vengeance is the 8th studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... is the 198th day of the year (199th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Youve Got Another Thing Coming was a single released by the Heavy Metal band Judas Priest in August 1982. ... Defenders of the Faith is the 10th album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Turbo is the 11th album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... is the 105th day of the year (106th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... A guitar/synthesizer (also guitar synthesizer, guitar/synth, or guitar synth) is any one of a number of systems originally conceived to allow a guitar player to play synthesizers. ...

Ram It Down (1988), an album containing several cast-off and reworked tracks from the previous album Turbo^[19], including the eponymous tune, garnered little commercial attention. The style was heavier than the material found on Turbo but still contained the synth elements of the previous release. Ram It Down was an album recorded and released by Judas Priest in 1988. ...

For Painkiller (1990) Judas Priest returned to a more straightforward heavy metal style with more technical and double-bass drumming from new member Scott Travis. This album represents one of the heaviest and most intense in the band's discography, with Halford's trademark high-pitched wail rising to an ear-splitting shriek on certain tracks. Indeed, Florida death metal band Death have even covered the title track on their album The Sound of Perseverance. Painkiller is a 1990 gold-certifed album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Scott Travis (born September 6, 1961, Norfolk, Virginia, USA) is the drummer for legendary British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Death was an influential American death metal band founded in 1983 by guitarist and vocalist Chuck Schuldiner, and dissolved in 2001. ... The Sound of Perseverance is the seventh and final studio album released by Death in 1998. ...

Judas Priest also released two albums with Tim 'Ripper' Owens following Rob Halford's departure. Jugulator (1997) was given mixed reviews, although it contains the epic "Cathedral Spires" which became one of Ripper's more popular songs. Demolition (2001) was generally considered another disappointment, although holding some memorable tracks. Tim Ripper Owens, born as Timothy S. Owens on September 13, 1967 in Akron, Ohio, is an American heavy metal singer who has performed in Judas Priest and Iced Earth. ... Jugulator is the 13th studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest, and the first featuring vocalist Tim Ripper Owens. ... Demolition is British heavy metal band Judas Priests 14th studio album. ...

Judas Priest's Angel of Retribution (2005), which was Rob Halford's first Judas Priest album since 1990, contributed to the current revival of classic heavy metal. It contains songs in the band's classic style, such as "Judas Rising" and "Hellrider", as well as mid-tempo songs with clear and prominent drums and less prominent guitars ("Worth Fighting For", "Wheels of Fire"), a ballad ("Angel"), and the epic ("Lochness") which runs 13:28, a length of song the band had not done since its concerts in the early 1970s. Angel of Retribution is an album by Judas Priest, released in 2005. ... For other uses, see Drum (disambiguation). ... Lochness is a song by British heavy metal band by the band Judas Priest, from their 2005 studio album Angel of Retribution. ...

The latest installment in the Judas Priest discography, Nostradamus was released in June 2008. The double-CD/triple-LP concept album details the life of the 16th century French prophet Michel de Nostredame. The style is mostly slow to mid-paced heavy metal, though some songs (particularly the title track) still display the band's trademark speed metal sound. Nostradamus is a concept album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, focusing on the 16th century prophet Nostradamus. ...

Influence on the genre

Judas Priest have influenced all metal music since the late-mid 70s either directly or indirectly. Their influence was so important that MTV.com named Judas Priest the second most important band in heavy metal, just behind Black Sabbath.^[20] This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... For other uses, see Black Sabbath (disambiguation). ...

In addition to the sound, Judas Priest are also known for being revolutionaries in heavy metal fashion. Rob Halford began incorporating a macho/biker/S&M style into his look as early as 1978 (to coincide with the release of their album Killing Machine), and the rest of the band followed. It became a mainstay in heavy metal; soon, several other bands, particularly of the NWOBHM and early black metal movements, began incorporating Halford's fashion into their look as well.^[21] This sparked a revival in metal in the early '80s, and catapulted them to fame, in both the mainstream and underground. Even in the present, it is not uncommon to find metal artists sporting such a look at concerts. Judas Priest, in typical heavy metal attire, performing at the VH1 Rock Honors on May 25, 2006. ... For other uses, see Motorcycle (disambiguation). ... S&M can be an abbreviation for: Slave and Master, a form of Sexual roleplaying. ... The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) emerged in the late 70s, in part a reaction to the contemporary decline of traditional heavy metal bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, all three of which had been submerged by a mixture of personal problems, tiredness and... This article is about the musical genre. ...

On few occasions Judas Priest music has also served as score music to serve the heavy metal cliché. A good example is an episode of the German crime investigation series Derrick called "Verlorene Wuerde" (German for "Lost Dignity"), first aired May, 31st, 1991. In this episode a young drug addict is also a fan of heavy metal music. As he is quizzed by the police in his apartment, "Painkiller" by Judas Priest and "Psycho Holiday" by Pantera plays from the stereo system. Derrick is a German TV series produced by ZDF, ORF and SRG between 1974 and 1998 about Chief Inspector (Oberinspektor) Stephan Derrick (Horst Tappert) and his loyal assistant Inspector Harry Klein (Fritz Wepper), who solve murder cases in Munich and surroundings (with only three unsolved cases). ... Painkiller is the first song on the album Painkiller released in 1990 by Judas Priest. ... Psycho Holiday is the third single from the the heavy metal band Panteras first major-label album Cowboys from Hell. ... For other uses, see Pantera (disambiguation). ...

Band members

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Current members

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Former members

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Session musicians

For other persons named Simon Phillips, see Simon Phillips (disambiguation). ... Sin After Sin is the third album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1977. ... Don Airey (born 21 June 1948, Sunderland, England) has been the keyboardist in the rock band Deep Purple since 2002, succeeding Jon Lord. ... Painkiller is a 1990 gold-certifed album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Demolition is British heavy metal band Judas Priests 14th studio album. ... Angel of Retribution is an album by Judas Priest, released in 2005. ... Nostradamus is a concept album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, focusing on the 16th century prophet Nostradamus. ... Jeff Martin is a singer and drummer who has sang for the bands Surgical Steel and Racer X, and played drums for the bands Badlands and Blindside Blues Band. ...

Discography

References

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^ Judas Priest Info Pages - Rocka Rolla
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^ "Screaming for Vengeance Info Page", Judas Priest Info Pages.
^ "Defenders of the Faith Info Page", Judas Priest Info Pages.
^ Judas Priest - Ram It Down review
^ VH1 - Behind The Music - Judas Priest
^ "Painkiller Info Page", Judas Priest Info Pages.
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^ "War of Words Info Page", Judas Priest Info Pages.
^ Hell Bent for Pleather, from peta.org
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Owens on September 13, 1967 in Akron, Ohio) is an American heavy metal singer who currently performs with Iced Earth and Beyond Fear, first gaining attention as the former lead singer of Judas Priest. ... Al Atkins Alan John Al Atkins (born October 11, 1947 in West Bromwich, Birmingham, England) is a British hard rock vocalist. ... Les Binks was Born James Leslie Binks on April 5, 1948 in Northamptonshire, Wolverhampton, England Before Judas Priest Former drummer for Eric Burdon, James Leslie Binks was a drummer on the 1974 Roger Glover album Butterfly Ball And The Grasshoppers Feast, which featured such legendary names as David Coverdale... Alan Moore is a drummer who once played for Judas Priest. ... John Hinch is a drummer who played in the bands Judas Priest and Hiroshima with singer Rob Halford. ... For other persons named Simon Phillips, see Simon Phillips (disambiguation). ... Original Cover Rocka Rolla is the debut album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1974. ... Sad Wings of Destiny is the second album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1976. ... Sin After Sin is the third album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1977. ... Stained Class is the fourth album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1978. ... Alternate Cover The cover of the US release of the album Killing Machine (US title: Hell Bent for Leather) is the fifth studio album by Judas Priest. ... British Steel is a heavy metal album by Judas Priest, released on April 14 1980 (see 1980 in music). ... Point of Entry is a heavy metal album from the band Judas Priest. ... Screaming for Vengeance is the 8th studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Defenders of the Faith is the 10th album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Turbo is the 11th album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Ram It Down was an album recorded and released by Judas Priest in 1988. ... Painkiller is a 1990 gold-certifed album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Jugulator is the 13th studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest, and the first featuring vocalist Tim Ripper Owens. ... Demolition is British heavy metal band Judas Priests 14th studio album. ... Angel of Retribution is an album by Judas Priest, released in 2005. ... Nostradamus is a concept album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, focusing on the 16th century prophet Nostradamus. ... Unleashed in the East is Judas Priests live album that was recorded live in Tokyo, Japan during the Hell Bent for Leather tour in 1978. ... Priest. ... 98 Live Meltdown is a concert album by Judas Priest, recorded and released in 1998 & is the first live album from new lead singer Tim Ripper Owens. ... Live in London is a concert album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Hero, Hero is a compilation album by Judas Priest, released in between British Steel (1980) and Point of Entry (1981) by Gull Records. ... Genocide, released in 2000, is another compilation consisting of the first two Judas Priest albums, Rocka Rolla and Sad Wings of Destiny. ... Metal Works is a compilation album by Judas Priest, released in 1993. ... Metalogy, a 2004 Judas Priest boxed set. ... Track Listing Disc 1 Judas Rising Breaking The Law Hell Bent For Leather Diamonds And Rust Victim of Changes Love Bites Heading Out To The Highway Ram It Down Beyond The Realms Of Death Youve Got Another Thing Comin Jawbreaker A Touch Of Evil Delivering The Goods United Turbo... Live in London is a concert album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... Electric Eye is a compilation DVD by Judas Priest released in 2003. ... Rising in the East Is a live DVD released in 2005/06 of Judas Priest performing a concert in Tokyos Budokan filmed in 2005. ... Live Vengeance 82 is a live DVD of a Judas Priest concert, it was released in 2006. ... The discography for the English heavy metal band Judas Priest. ... The following is a complete chronology of the various line-ups of Judas Priest, from the groups inception in 1968 until the present. ...

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