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Following the true pioneers Black Sabbath, Judas Priest were also essential in laying the groundwork for heavy metal since the mid-70's. Their
work can be divided into several distinct periods: the 'traditional heavy metal' they played during the 70's, highlighted by releases such as Sad
Wings of Destiny and Stained Class, created a movement away from the so-called 'doom and gloom' side created by Sabbath. Priest's
work was always more light-hearted, and trademarked by the twin lead guitar of Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing, as well as vocalist Rob Halford's ...read more
Following the true pioneers Black Sabbath, Judas Priest were also essential in laying the groundwork for heavy metal since the mid-70's. Their
work can be divided into several distinct periods: the 'traditional heavy metal' they played during the 70's, highlighted by releases such as Sad
Wings of Destiny and Stained Class, created a movement away from the so-called 'doom and gloom' side created by Sabbath. Priest's
work was always more light-hearted, and trademarked by the twin lead guitar of Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing, as well as vocalist Rob Halford's
high voice and screams.
Although their work in the 80's and 90's fell considerably in quality, caused by a commercial approach, it still saw some quality releases in the
form of Screaming for Vengeance and Painkiller. Shortly after the release of the latter, the group parted ways with Halford and
eventually took up with new, much younger vocalist Tim Owens, with whom they recorded the largely unsuccesful albums Jugulator and
Demolition.
At the beginning of the 2000's, the band reunited with Halford and made a succesful comeback with Angel of Retribution, winning back their
diminished fanbase. Their most release is the ambitious Nostradamus, a metal opera about the French prophet Michel de Nostradame.
During their 40+ years of existence, Judas Priest have built an enormous legacy, and their work has spanned many genres, including speed
metal, thrash metal and glam rock. While not the most consistent of bands, their high points are often essential metal albums, and prove why they
have earned their reputation. « hide |
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