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Birmingham, England (1969 – present)
Judas Priest are pioneers of the Heavy Metal genre, and arguably created the “Metal” look. Priest were forerunners of the ‘New Wave of British Heavy Metal’ movement, laying the groundwork for the speed and thrash metal of the ’80s and ’90s.
The band was formed in Birmingham, England in 1969 by guitarist John Perry (who died shortly after and was replaced by Earnest Chataway), bassist Bruno Stapenhill, drummer John Partridge, and singer Alan Atkins.
In 1970, guitarist Kenneth ‘KK’ Downing and bassist Ian Hill joined, replacing Chataway and Stapenhill. Later, in 1972, Rob Halford and drummer John Hinch joined to replace Atkins and Partridge, respectively. A second guitarist, Glenn Tipton, was also added to the line-up in 1974 as compensation for their record company’s (Gull Records) suggestion to add a horn section to the first album, Rocka Rolla.
Downing and Tipton’s harmonised guitar lines were not particularly common at the time, but became a trademark for the group and would inspire other bands such as Metallica, Iron Maiden and Megadeth to do the same. It is now a standard feature of many heavy metal bands and appears in many of metal’s sub-genres.
The band featuring Halford, Downing, Tipton and Hill would go on to record 14 albums from 1974 through to 1990. Their second album, Sad Wings of Destiny (released in 1976), is considered one of the most influential metal albums along with Black Sabbath’s self-titled début.
The band was formed in Birmingham, England in 1969 by guitarist John Perry (who died shortly after and was replaced by Earnest Chataway), bassist Bruno Stapenhill, drummer John Partridge, and singer Alan Atkins.
In 1970, guitarist Kenneth ‘KK’ Downing and bassist Ian Hill joined, replacing Chataway and Stapenhill. Later, in 1972, Rob Halford and drummer John Hinch joined to replace Atkins and Partridge, respectively. A second guitarist, Glenn Tipton, was also added to the line-up in 1974 as compensation for their record company’s (Gull Records) suggestion to add a horn section to the first album, Rocka Rolla.
Downing and Tipton’s harmonised guitar lines were not particularly common at the time, but became a trademark for the group and would inspire other bands such as Metallica, Iron Maiden and Megadeth to do the same. It is now a standard feature of many heavy metal bands and appears in many of metal’s sub-genres.
The band featuring Halford, Downing, Tipton and Hill would go on to record 14 albums from 1974 through to 1990. Their second album, Sad Wings of Destiny (released in 1976), is considered one of the most influential metal albums along with Black Sabbath’s self-titled début.
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Painkiller
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megadethnatic wrote:
There ain't one good overall album, but all have are the best in the time they were released. You can't compare a Sad Wings to Painkiller, Jugulator or Angel of Retribution. All are good. :D Even the Ripper-era. But: I want them to tour Europe again... :(
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Crowlet666 wrote:
JP na 100 %
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PWNdestroyPWN wrote:
Screaming For Vengeance is their best. Angel of Retribution is also amazing. Pretty much all of their albums are tbh.
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veyita_88 wrote:
"sad wings of destiny is their best album" agree
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deeleather wrote:
you´re kidding, the best their albun is the point of entry.. =D
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greywindex wrote:
sad wings of destiny is their best album.
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karol616 wrote:
Nostradamus is a great album !
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jets1968 wrote:
One of the best metal band ever!!!!!!!
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emretrkylmz wrote:
best metal band ever
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BlackSignature wrote:
judas does not give a fuck! =P best heavy metal band, imo!
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DarkoWarhead wrote:
Greatest band ever!
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shtile89 wrote:
one of the british finest...
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evol1349 wrote:
priest=ftw!!!
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Izzystone wrote:
lionheartattack: there's nothing meaningless about metal ;) Thaumo: Go kill yourself
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ProbChild wrote:
Terrific band.
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thaumo wrote:
Terrible band.
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TheAmazingKoopa wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Bruce+Dickinson+Is+Better+Than+Blaze+Bayley
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leonardocsm wrote:
Twiggy_Manson, this is a joke, right? tell me that is just a stupid joke, coming from a stupid guy... `´/
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leonardocsm wrote:
Can be precipitated, but fuck, Beyond the realms of death is the best music that exists. Simply perfect dude!!!
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Punisher-89 wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/We+Love+Twin+Bass+Pedal
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Interview with Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton on Rick Wakeman's TV show:
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