Reviews (page 4 of 12)
Ich weiß nicht, ob es nur ist, weil ich mich im Genre etwas besser auskenne, aber das funktioniert für mich gleich viel besser. Bisher noch nie gehört, weil ich mit Priest eigentlich nicht so viel anfangen kann. Scheinbar zurecht eines der wichtigsten Alben.
Fast nur Hits und absolut wegweisend, da gibt es wenig zu diskutieren. Ich rechne dabei den Faktor "Ist halt alt" bewusst raus.
Zurecht ein Klassiker
3.5
I don't usually listen to heavy metal music from this era. If I listened to this without the background of when it was created, I wouldn't think much of it. However, knowing the context and history, it's pretty powerful. I doubt I'll start listening, but it could definitely grow on me.
Ouch
i love that this used to be heavy metal and the devil's music. now it sounds like something in the background of a dentist office. 4/5
Great album. Some killer tracks but maybe not the top.
Rock on metal heads
Un clasico insignia del heavy metal, THE METAL GODS. Discazo en su totalidad, puros temas emblematicos llenos de actitud y poder lml. Lo he escuchado ya muchas veces antes, 10/10 siempre.
Not my thing
great
Not my thing
Segueix sent metal que no m'encanta, no m'ha parescut tant heavy com Megadeth, pero weno. M'agradat sa canço Red, White and Blue, es una reinterpretació d'un imne nacional (crec), pero no se si el de UK o US
Better than expected. The metal felt like punk. The red white and blue song could be on a pogues album.
better than i thought, a decent album
Just imagine commercials for Grindr that play the chorus to Grinder. That’d be rad
Nonsense, but catchy nonsense....without this, no AC/DC ? Discuss !
9 - EXCELLENT
Cool.
Nice
- Não é meu estilo musical - Entendo que a música é boa, mas pra mim todas parecem iguais - Não gostei
Another great classic rock album. Best tracks Red White and Blue and Living After Midnight
For metal it isn't that bad. Mastered pretty well and the rhythm is enjoyable. Vocals aren't muddied or harsh, which makes it actually listenable. Kudos to Judas Priest.
Brilliant. A metal classic. Crunching riffs. Highlight 'You Don't have to be Old to be Wise'.
A beast
Kinda fun, actually. I was never a big fan, but the hits hit.
ImI >.< ImI Der Sound noch ne Ecke geiler als bei Iron Maiden "The Number of the Beast" daher 5 Sterne
Fand ich auch geil. Schöner 80er Metal.
Another legendary band that turned out to be disappointing just like Iron Maiden. Of all the songs, I quite enjoyed United.
A fist-pumping, heavy-riffing metal album...for the first four songs at least. Those four songs have everything you could want from an 80s metal album: catchy choruses, frantic drumming, and ripping solos. Then we hit "United," which leans way too far into a commercial metal sound. The sing-a-long chorus is incredibly limp, especially next to the other songs here. Elements of that sound are present in the choruses of other tracks too, though the other tracks usually have a solo or riff that rocks to make up for it. Overall this is an exhilarating listen - it falls short of the band's best albums, but it's a quick enough listen to not wear out its welcome.
not bad
Woah. I can see where Metallica drew inspiration from for kill ‘em all. Never gave them a chance but this album was very good with awesome riffs and solos..
Not sure if it’s my vibe, but started sounding a lot better after a beer. Guitar tone is great too. Had a fun time listening, really liked the middle/2nd half. Some other parts just didn’t do it for me
Surprising how unheavy early heavy metal is today. Loses a full star for the patriotic song.
Hmmmm I struggle to define exactly why, but this just doesn't quite do anything for me. I understand its position though, releasing this right in 1980.
Real solid chunk of heavy metal from one of the greatest bands to ever do it. These guys were rocking this sound way before most of their peers, and doing a better job of it too.
I wanted to like this more than I did. It had a solid start that transitioned into a middle that made me want to quit, then some of the last few songs (The Rage, Steeler) finally had some bite. A lot of it sounded like generic 80s music to me. Which, after finding out it was actually from the start of the decade, made me realize that meant they’re pretty influential to what came after. Still, nothing wowed me that much, especially knowing there was stuff like Black Sabbath that came years before and still holds up to this day.
For an album described as heavy metal, I wasn't expecting it to sound like an early Def Leppard joint (without the glam charm that makes them unique). I think they have good energy overall, and even a couple of bangers, but this is not a style of metal I'd return to. Standouts: Grinder • The Rage
Metallica is in debt to these guys! Had no idea what to expect, not being a huge metal fan, but this was amazing. I think if they took out the slower tracks it would be a 5 but they lost my attention there. Just constant rocking the hell out.
Right after Iron Maiden, i think it’s a minor step down for my tastes specifically, but i still enjoyed a lot that this album had to offer.
I really enjoyed the Live portion of the album.
Nice guitar! Good solid album!
This shreds! Breaking the law! Breaking the law! 🤘🏽 🤘🏽 🤘🏽 Seriously though, there are a lot of bands from this era that I find really exhausting and cheesy. They manage to walk the line between Sabbath and Motörhead without stumbling into AC/DC or Scorpions (which I have much less patience for). Maybe it’s something in that Birmingham water?
Found it repetitive
Sounding a little dated but can hear influence on rock and metal bands who came afterwards. A little bit too widdly for me in parts but ok.
“Breaking the Law” really resonated with Jack
Hell yeah. Just some good, down the middle rock. So much so that some of it falls in the Jeremy Jamm “General Rock” category but still a fun listen. Some great lead guitar parts - You Don’t Have To Be Old stands out - and a classic British rock tone. Definitely a collection of songs more than a cohesive album. There were a couple of head scratchers — were United and Red White and Blue literally pro-UK government propaganda commissions? Two skips. That said, I enjoyed the album in general. Do yourself a favor and go look at the album art for their 1,000 albums. It’s awesome and cheesy in the best way.
Solid guitar solos, heavy powerchords, memorable vocals, what’s not to love? Some of the best rock that the 80s had to offer but still not quite up to the “Back in Black” standard that we set early on.
Heavy metal at its finest …
Favorite track(s): Metal Gods, Breaking the Law, Grinder
Prior to this list I hadn’t spent much time pinning down exactly when certain music happened. To me, who was unborn until the mid-80s, this is classic "80s Metal" and it's wild to realize that it came out in 1980, was their SIXTH album, and they were already kinda famous. So I guess this is actually late 70s Metal and that puts JP squarely at the forefront of the genre. Some of this feels more like "Hard Rock" by modern standards, so it's a good place for the Metal-curious to start. The genre is obviously defined by its crunchy distortion and 'widdly-wah' guitar solos, (this album is no exception!), but I'll also mention the new-to-them drummer, Dave Holland, who puts in a nice tight performance here on his debut JP record, and JP’s forever bass player, Ian Hill, who lays down a few really fat (almost funky?) baselines I wasn't expecting (like the intro to "The Rage"). I don't picture myself working this into my normal music rotation, but it's a pretty good occasional listen! "Living After Midnight" > "Breaking The Law" PS: The track order doesn't make a lot of sense in a post-vinyl world, but "United" was originally the last track on Side 1 of the record. That's great placement because you're always gonna get up to turn that bullshit off anyway, so you might as well flip the record while you're doing that. Pure genius. "Red, White, & Blue" is pretty awful too.
(4)
Not my favorite. +1 because I recognized some songs from childhood (thanks dad), but just not the type of music I would go back and listen to.
Heavy Metal Classic.
I’ve never been a big NWOBHM fan aside from Diamond Head and going on an Iron Maiden kick in high school. Just never really got into Judas Priest other than listening to a few songs. Rob Halford was always the real deal though. His vocals absolutely carry this album, and there are a handful of tracks that genuinely hit. This didn’t convert me into a Priest fan, but I get why people love it.
3 out of 5. I hear what everyone says about the drumming, but it wasn't enough to get my rating any higher.
I‘d rather listen to Motorhead. Really
I didn’t like this, but I did like Grinder. One extra star for Grinder.
I thought I wasn't feeling metal today but turns I am feeling metal today! Breaking the Law Breaking the Law Breaking the Law!
Refreshingly high energy. Power ballades of self empowerment, but vocals are simply spoken and the guitar and percussion is quite simple. Evokes weekend warrior, driving to the hardware store, cracking open a cold one
Don't think I've ever listened to any of this kind of thing before, but it was actually pretty enjoyable in the end. Vocals on the first few tracks seemed a bit rougher, but once "United" kicked in things seemed to get more harmonious. Might need to check out more of JP's discography.
Didn’t mind it tbh. Got a bit bored towards the end as it all started to sound very similar but was bopping my head to most of the songs
This was better than I thought it was going to be. Pure heavy metal without the gravy
Amazing
This is an awesome NWOBHM thrash/power metal collection of songs. Only 'United' lets it down. Otherwise it's a 4. Very good.
120/1089 a solid heavy metal project. I could see this rating a little higher on a revisit just because i’m feeling a little fatigued on rock/metal (or adjacent) albums on this project. Breaking the Law is the easy standout and is really good, i also like The Rage. I don’t think there’s necessarily a weak spot here which is cool, it’s just a genre that i’m not super enthused by, so there’s a bit of a limit to my appreciation 58/100
Pure classic metal.
I love it.
Original review from my other "project" "Classic metal album! "Breaking The Law", "Living After Midnight"... man, what a cool album." Not wrong, still a 5.
I've listened to a hand-full of Judas Priest albums here and there but somehow their most commercially successful album has escaped me. I thought that this was pretty fun. I don't care if its more commercial its still a solid rock album. In the best way possible, it sounds like if Tenacious D tried to be a serious band. I will say that "Painkiller" by JP should've been here instead, but I'm not too upset about this one. Favorite track: The Rage 3.5/5
When I was a teenager, I loved metal and heavy rock. These days, I don’t really listen but once in a while I hear a song like Living After Midnight, and it takes me right back. JP is one of the great bands of the era, esp with Rob Halford on the microphone, and this record put them in the mainstream and had a big part in the popularity of metal through the 80s and 90s. There’s some clunkers here but more great tracks than not. There are straight forward rockers like a Breakin the Law and more prog metal offerings like The Rage. Listening now, I wish I had seen them back in the day
Breakin' the law, Breakin the law!!!
Listening to "Breaking the Law" as I do my evening crosswords. This album bored me to tears. I immediately fired up Like A Prayer like some kind of musical chaser.
I instantly gained 100lb on my bench after listening to this
not a fan, this genre just isn't for me😔
Despite the overplayed breaking the law and living after midnight I love this record. It’s like the b tracks are so much better than the hits. Steeler, the rage, rapid fire, old to be wise, grinder are all great tracks. This is prime Judas Priest. Super simple rhythm section Before halford changed his vocal delivery with the painkiller record. This record was a huge part of my childhood in the 80s. Love it.
1980 - Hochzeit des Hardrocks. Gefällig, mit ;Breaking the Law'
This surprised me as I’m not usually a huge metal fan. This leant more in the Black Sabbath direction and I liked that aspect of it. I can’t stand thrash/screamo type metal and this, thankfully, wasn’t that. I’d heard Breaking the Law before and it’s a great song but the rest of the album was just as good! Great guitars, great drums, great bass and great vocals, a banging album!
Not for me, but not unlistenable.
Metal at its finest. Classic hard rock/metal album with amazing range on vocals/melodies with full-sounding guitar licks. Songs transition smoothly from one another, which I always like. It makes the album feel cohesive and as one idea rather than a combo of songs. Highlight is "Metal Gods" and "united". "breaking the law" is funny and ironic listening from 2025, so edgy!
Didn't jump out to me much.
Cool sound. Had me listening to British Metal all day.
this is so good for 1980
I am not sure what it is, but Judas Priest doesn’t really do it for me other than the big anthems. There are some good songs here, but overall it is fine. Liked Songs: "Rapid Fire" , "Breaking the Law" , "Grinder" , "United" , "Living After Midnight" , "Steeler"
liked songs: Metal Gods, Breaking the Law, The Rage Very fun 4
Living After Midnight and Breaking the Law are obviously great but the rest of the album's a little forgettable. One more memorable track might have kicked this up to a 4 but I'm gonna have to go with 3/5
hell yeah man (the singles are the standout on this one, which is a shame, but I had a good time the whole way through)
This album is the template for British heavy metal. Yowling vocals, pretentious lyrics, chugging guitar riffs with occasional outbreaks of wanky solos. All taken very seriously.
Great album. Typically Judas Priest fare, solid all the way through.
Hard-hitting, blistering 80s metal - if "maximalism" was an LP. Pretty solid overall, but "United" sounds cheesy as fuck to this cynical listener in 2025.
Solid. Listened to it multiple times.
Dude Judas Priest fucking rocks! 🔥
Let off with a caution.
a privatisation success story
Not a big metal guy, but it’s been a minute since this project has served me some actual, no frills attached, for real for real, METAL. And this was fucking JUDAS PRIEST, man! This hit right yesterday, I was vibing. These songs are tight, great production, great lyrics, legendary singing. I don’t care for a couple tracks overall so can’t give it five, but if you’re looking for metal, doesn’t get much realer than this.
I have a lot of time for Judas Priest however I'm not an obsessive. I love albums from all parts of their career but occasionally they get a little base for my tastes. I had Painkiller spinning only last week, I love the really early stuff and their most recent run has been awesome. I am so glad they found the success they deserved on the global stage, but sometimes I am less enamoured with the music that gained that larger success. Where does British Steel fit into my nuanced relationship with the band? Well, I can definitely see hints of their quest for the big time sprouting on this album, but equally there’s a lot of quality on show. Beavis and Butthead favourite “Breaking the Law” kicks things off but while it might be the most cartoonish song here, even it isn’t quite the teenage headbang fodder they would dabble with on later albums. “United” and “Living After Midnight” also seem like conscious reaches for the pop charts, but in between these we get a solid and sometimes forward thinking heavy metal album. There are obvious influences that I'm sure they wouldn’t deny; “Rapid Fire” takes that intense double-kicker Motörhead drumming and uses it to pave the way for thrash while “You Don’t Have to Be Old to Be Wise” owes a lot to AC/DC. But elsewhere they allow for some experiments in sound and arrangement that show they were still going to be themselves. Everyone in this classic lineup is delivering what they do best and the result is possibly definitive Priest…if not my favourite.
Never been a Priest fan but I am a casual metal fan. Let's f'n go. When you get down to it, this is simpler, more accessible version of what Iron Maiden does so well. Priest sounds a lot like Kiss but with a bit of a harder edge (though, in 2025, we might get into an argument about whether or not this is metal). It's catchy and driving but it's less melodic or dramatic than Maiden or even Kiss. If I were to be uncharitable for a moment (and I gave three stars to a Kid Rock album, so take my presumption of good faith seriously), I'd say this is probably popular because it's really simple and a little repetitive. Vocals ok, rhythm section solid and serviceable, and KK Downing's solos are pretty cool. There's a certain 80's metal template that this sets and is later refined into thrash. I'm cutting some slack for a band that every 90's metal giant cited as essential listening but it comes of a little slow, dynamically flat and mildly boring to my modern ears. I'll have to try some of their earlier stuff. 'Living After Midnight' is a classic. Still a super repetitive melody though. 3/5 -- it's fine but you're unlikely to be as inspired by this as James Hetfield and Max Cavalera were.
fuck that
I've found that some of these metal albums on this list don't quite line up with the ratings I've given them. This, the Black Album, and that live Motorhead one I've rated all 4, but that's more because they don't really deserve being rated a 3 alongside some of these folk rock albums that are just a bit boring, or all these British New Wave ones. However, I wouldn't really consider them 4 star albums, closer to a 4/10 really. My liking for metal in general boosts these ratings, because I definitely do enjoy them a lot more than the albums I've rated a 3, so it feels weird to talk about them so negatively despite giving them a 4. British Steel in particular it's a pretty decent, standard early heavy metal album. The Rage is my favourite song on it, followed closely by Metal Gods. But I think they've done Judas Priest a little dirty by adding this album AND ONLY this album to the list. I would have preferred Painkiller or Defenders Of The Faith personally. Still though, pretty enjoyable heavy metal you can't really go wrong with.
AC/DC vibes, totally fine. Energetic, hectic.
I was expecting something heavy, dark, and brooding. This album was heavy, but surprisingly (to me) bright and poppy. The playing is tight and energetic, and you can sing along to everything. Job well done.
Caught myself enjoying this in a couple of fleeting moments. Rollicked along nicely in places. Any hope of the second star was dashed by the final track though, what the hell was that all about it.
High 1 I wasn't in the mood
Breaking the law Carrie’s this album. Solid 70’s/early 80’s metal
4.5 Stars
Classic British Metal album.
Some great songs but some weird ones that throw off the album feel
Not for me. But cool I guess. I liked one song a lot
Yeah not totally for me! Cool cover art though!
This is THE Judas Priest album. Great stuff
First time listening. I enjoyed it well enough. I liked the sound of the album - it was heavy and driving without being overdone. Fun, fast riffs.
3.5
Great album
punk rock
Super cool. 3.
I think I probably have the lowest average rating for British musicians of anyone that uses this site. I find Brit pop insufferable and there is something fucking terrible about hearing rappers with a British accent. There is one thing that is undeniable however when it comes to hard rock the Brits do it better than anyone and this album is a perfect example of what the hard rock genre should be.
This is classic album. Probably 'Breaking the law' is the best song of the album but more or less the rest of the sogns are quite similar.
You guessed it. Better than Metallica yet again.
Overall: 8/10 I love me some Judas Priest. Rob Halford has such a wide ranging voice and it blows me away every time I hear him. This album was actually one of the first ones where they started to include some softer, hard rock songs, but it still rips when it needs to. There's actually a few other Priest albums I would have included in this list over British Steel (Sad Wings of Destiny, Screaming for Vengeance, Painkiller) but those albums don't have Breaking the Law so I get it. This one rocks a lot too, despite a couple cringey songs/lyrics. Fav Song: Breaking the Law
It's so unapologetically silly, and I love it for that.
ok
I kinda liked United but mostly not my thing. :-/ Judas Priest has some nice album covers tho.
this sounds like spinal tap, but I prefer spinal tap.
“Breaking the Law” is one of those songs that justify a band’s existence, “Living After Midnight” is fun, and the rest growls past amiably enough, but the limited palette of British heavy metal is gruel-like.
Enjoyable if unmemorable UK metal. Notes of AC/DC and Hawkwind with some decent songwriting. No' bad.
fine
Every single song on this album is awesome.
Not bad, didn't know any song, liked it overall, songs are short and catchy enough
A couple of songs I recognize from this album. Definitely a solid metal album of the very early 80's. There was one section in Rapid Fire that felt like the guitarist had a great rift idea but had trouble executing. That being said, it's very solid classic metal that is enjoyable to listen to. Red, White & Blue kinda sucks though and really clashes with the rest of the album.
Was ok. 3.4
Another I know the name far more than the music. The only track I knew before coming into this is the famous, Breaking the Law. I have to say, I enjoyed this more than I expected to as for the most part it was a lot of fun. My perception was possibly that this might be a bit naff. Clearly a lot of Sabbath influence here, which is not surprising considering they were formed in Birmingham.
Terrific hard rock album. An extremely easy listen. 4 Stars
I don’t get anything out of this. Sounds cheesy Rating: 2.0
Quintessential metal album.
Incredible vocals
Solid enough heavy metal album. They're an incredibly influential band on the genre, and this is one of their trademark albums. However, I just didn't find it particularly exemplary or that memorable. "Breaking the Law" is fun, but it just kinda treads the same predictable heavy metal motions until it's over. Still good, just not great.
Ministry 2 days ago. This today. I just don't connect with hard rock and metal. At least there is some music on this. Jumps up to a 2 for Livin After Midnight.
Heavy rock doesn’t really do it for me. It can be fun, but not something I would intentionally put on
It’s psychotic that priest has at least 6 albums better than this
Never been a huge JP fan. I enjoy the heavy metal moments but sometimes I feel like I'm listening to kiss
Judas Priest is secretly my favorite metal band. I grew up with my mom blasting them in their car and they were part of the first metal show I ever saw (along with Testament, Motorhead, and Dio-led Sabbath). Even on the Nostradamus tour JP absolutely brought it. Their whole deal has aged better than Iron Maiden's (less problematic history, more hot rockin'). Rapid Fire and Steeler are great proto-thrash song (singular on purpose - it's the same song). Metal Gods and Grinder are good steady jams. Living After Midnight is the best hair metal song. Breaking the Law is punk less in it's subject matter but more in its recognition that crime happens when society fails to meet your needs. The Rage is such an oddball and an absolute ripper. You Don't Have to Be Old to Be Wise is here too (and it's good). Even United and Red, White, and Blue can't mar this perfect record (and honestly I love those goofy-ass songs). Rob Halford is the coolest dude ever and he still sounds great live.
In 1980, when this album came out, there were just too many more interesting bands around for me to get into Priest. 45 years later, there are still too many much more interesting sounds out there.
Great starting song. This is indeed heavy. Banger cover too!
Fajne! Nie znudzilam się w ogóle, dobra długość i różnorodność
Typical rebellious rock sounds and themes. They sure do sound good, though!
Хорошо состарившаяся музыка, в отличие от ранних мейденов. До сих пор звучит бодро и плотненько, ну и вокал конечно превосходный
Hell yeah!
This album was chock full of hits and honestly better than I was expecting. I think I’m a fan now?
Love hate relationship - love the driving guitars - hate the timepiece that is the cringe inducing falsetto.
Perfect every cut every note 100%
Imagine you're away on holidays. It's evening time and you fancy a drink, but there aren't too many options in the area you're in. You hedge your bets, and pop into a grimy pub full of locals. The walls have dusty posters of Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper and Iron Maiden. The beer is watery, but cheap. It'll do, I guess. Then you see a handwritten sign on a blackboard behind the bar. "Live music at 9pm". You look at your watch. It reads 9:04pm. This could go either way. A group hop up on the stage area to a handful of claps. Big hair, clad in leather and denim, they start to play. But you can't figure out what they're playing. It's like they're a Van Halen or an AC/DC tribute band, but the songs they're playing aren't Van Halen and certainly aren't AC/DC. It's like they didn't have the rights to perform the real songs, so they just made their own versions to avoid copyright infringement. You drink up as quickly as you can. That's how this album feels. Like Judas Priest were trying to perform Van Halen and AC/DC songs, but it all lacks substance, originality and ends up sounding like a bad tribute band, playing their own versions of other people's music.
Boring metal slop
Not my type of music, but honestly I could see it hitting in the right mood
Great metal album. Surprisingly upbeat, but amazing all-around. It really shows off Judas Priest's musicality.
Fuck yeah, can see why this was the front end of the metal scene
Aldri feil med Rob Lærford
Confusing album that doesn't quite hold together on first listen (spanning the genres). Some great tunes though.
Gamle helte. Dog ikke mine helte.
Mit første dyk ned i Judas Priest efter at have dyppet tæerne i Breaking The Law gennem årtier. Det er ikke et badeland jeg køber årskort til. Musikalsk lægger de sig et sted mellem Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden og Kiss’ party-rock. Eller måske roder de mere rundt mellem de ydrepunkter. Det starter egentlig godt ud med nogle gode metalnumre, men så falder kæden mere eller mindre helt af efter de første 4 numre. Der er en afstikker til fællessang i United der mest af alt giver mig We Are The World feels. Nummeret starter ellers ud med et mega lækkert riff og en tung baslinje. Men hold da op den går helt galt på omkvædet med trommer og korsang. Living After Midnight har uden tvivl har inspireret mangt et 80er Hair-Metal Band. Højdepunktet er selvfølgelig den rå perle Breaking The Law. Den bliver jeg ved med at soppe i fremover. Resten kan de ha’ for dem selv.
It's just so cheesy. I love metal. I love all the flavors. And I love this. But I was a teenager when grunge hit and this just couldn't age well against the grittier types of music that came after.
Not always my vibe, but definitely a fun album
ganz gut. irgendwie so hardrock/metal würd ich sagen
There wasn’t anything outwardly bad about the album. The vocals were solid and the band was tight. I think the songs just dragged on and lacked variation. Didn’t sound like anything unique to me.
i mean its fine
Old school metal. I was always more of an Iron Maiden fan but this is a pretty good album from top to bottom.
at risk of sounding like someone who's only ever heard Iron Maiden, listening to their second ever heavy metal album: getting a lot of iron maiden vibes from this...
Really thought I’d be into this more than I was. I enjoyed it, there are some decent riffs from KK Downing and Glenn Tipton, Halfords voice is perfect for a metal rock album. Grinder stands out as my favourite on this record with what I thought was the best guitar on it and some pretty classic metal lines. I kept wanting a bit more though, felt a little too formulaic at times, where the sound is good but just very standard rock that dude working on his car would play in the garage whilst crushing a 6 pack of Budweiser. Which is totally fine, there’s a time and place for Judas Priest for sure. I listened to the song Painkiller after and first and foremost notice a bit more energy from their new drummer, Scott Travis, I know that song is a 10/10 so maybe it’s not a fair comparison but I’ll have to give that full album a listen. British Steel felt like a few great songs with quite a bit of filler but decent filler. Great cover art though. 3 stars
I want to give it 5 stars... maybe I will give it 5 stars. There are a couple of turkeys on this album if I'm honest but they can't even touch the soaring highs of the great songs.
This album invokes feelings of meh. There are several hits but overall unremarkable for the genre. I respect the band and their influence but this isn’t their best work. 3/5
Have not heard this in a while. I thought I would like it better, but it's quite boring, really. A classic, nonetheless.
unexpectedly a lot of fun!
Never really bothered with Judas Priest much, but there is a lot of good stuff on this album.
Point trop n'en faut
I've never listened to this whole album, it is pretty great. Living After Midnight and of course, Breaking the Law Breaking the Law, are the standouts. This is peak NWOBHM. Definitely worth a listen.
time hasn’t been kind
Perfectly encapsulates that era of British heavy metal. Top track: Breaking The Law / Living After Midnight
Breaking The Law used to be on some metal compilation CD I had in my car back in college, and whenever it came on me and my friends would roll the windows down and point at people during the chorus. Stupid. This album is great though. I’ve got a lot of time for Rob Halford, and he’s got one of the best voices in metal. This album sounds tight and runs along at a real pace. The drums are among the best sounding drums I’ve heard on a metal album as well; the sound engineer deserves all of the accolades. But yeah, a rare metal edition to the list that deserves to be on here.
A few caveats before my review. First is that in my summary on this site my least favorite genre is Metal. The metal albums with higher ratings are the ones that surprised me in some positive way. The second is that today is when Taylor Swift's new albums drops. I don't have time to listen to it till later today, and I try to do my album of the day on my morning drive so I can make sure to get it done. Taylor’s is the album/music I am in the mood for today, and when I saw this come up on the generator I let out a groan. With all of that being said, this record needed to truly blow me away and be well beyond my expectations in order to get a positive review. Sad to say, that did not happen. At all. It was exactly what I thought it was. I didn't even realize I knew a couple of the songs till they played, and those were never ones I liked in the first place. There is nothing horrible about this album. It didn't offend me or make me want to stop listening. But it wasn't enjoyable at all. And it wasn’t Taylor Swift. PS-Finally listened to The Life of a Showgirl and absolutely love it!
The year 1980 was a landmark year for rock and metal, marked by the release of several seminal albums. Among them was Judas Priest's "British Steel", a record that solidified their place as one of the most influential bands in metal. Judas Priest’s impact on the genre goes beyond their music. The band's pioneering leather-and-chains image, which they fully embraced in 1980, became a visual template for countless metal acts. While their lyrical and sonic approach differs from Black Sabbath, Judas Priest is arguably just as critical to the development of heavy metal. The album’s production is clean and powerful, highlighting the rhythm section (Ian Hill and Dave Holland) and the legendary dual-guitar attack of Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing. This sound, combined with Rob Halford's brilliant vocals, created a formula that many bands would try to emulate. Halford is, in my opinion, one of the top three metal vocalists of all time, alongside both Bruce Dickinson and Ronnie James Dio. Highlights are: "Rapid Fire" - Aggressive and thrilling opening . "Metal Gods" - is a classic Priest song - it has a great melody. Imaginative use of sound affects with a sci-fi theme. "Breaking The Law" - A hit single of the time, with a radio friendly catchy chorus and great riff. Along with "Living After Midnight" both were real cross overs into mainstream awareness and airwaves. "Grinder" - Heavy and percussive riff. A great track. Great lead work. "Living After Midnight" - What a song. Great intro, great riff, great lead breaks. Catchy as hell. "The Rage" - A truly wonderful song that stands out from the rest of the album. It starts with a surprisingly funky bassline from Ian Hill before exploding into a powerful, classic metal riff, demonstrating the band's dynamic range. "Steeler" - The album's closer is a heavy and powerful track. It features a thunderous rhythm and a classic, galloping guitar riff that provides a perfect conclusion to the album While "British Steel" isn't my personal favourite Judas Priest album (that would be Killing Machine), and I don't consider it their musical peak, it is an excellent and important album. It was the first time the band's sound became more concise, direct, and immediate, a shift that proved to be hugely influential. Five stars. If you’re looking to buy or stream this album, I highly recommend the 30th Anniversary edition. It includes a fantastic live album recorded at The Seminole Hard Rock Arena, where Priest performs "British Steel" in its entirety, along with other tracks - it's quite fabulous and could have been a stand-alone release in its own right. Side one 1 "Rapid Fire" (5/5) 2 "Metal Gods" (5/5) 3 "Breaking the Law" (5/5) 4 "Grinder" (5/5) 5 "United" (3/5) Side two 1 "You Don't Have to Be Old to Be Wise" (4/5) 2 "Living After Midnight" (5/5) 3 "The Rage" (5/5) 4 "Steeler" (5/5) Total - 42 Average - 4.67 119/1001 62/119 albums reviewed were new to me.
One of the most influential albums of all time. Hearing KK & Tipton’s guitars throughout - what legends!
british steel is a good time, the dads are going crazy for this one
As much as I want to make fun of this it unfortunately rips. It’s incredibly corny but I think that might be the point. The riffs are so fun that you forget this is overly theatrical at times. Breaking the law is so good. It's nice to have the line to follow from Sabbath to this to everything else it all makes a lot of sense now. I know Painkiller (the song) isn't on this album but since it's absent from the list entirely I'm lumping it in because that is a masterpiece that they need to be remembered for. I had an important conversation with my father who claims this as his first favorite album and I was trying to make fun of it in a complementary way (re: i think that might be the point) and he said no they're serious and that was what was great about it. To him, it was very mind blowing to hear dual guitar metal instead of the talking heads or dire straits at the time and I can vibe with that getting into 2007 screamo music as a response to being over the indie/alterative scene. History reshits itself.
Nice album! I'm a fan of Metallica, and I definitely hear some of their NWOBHM roots in this.
6/10. Good guitars and bass
Metal
Classic early metal
Never having dug into their albums, it’s amazing how much good music is there underneath their massive hit singles.
4,5 almost marvel
Just your classic hard rockin British Heavy Metal band. Rob Halford brings alot of gravitas with his singing. Enjoyed this album not a whole lot of filler either. 4
Could not be arsed with them. Not terrible, it's just that everything they ever done was done better by someone better.
I didn't mind this as much as I thought it would tbh, could have done without that god save the queen shite at the end though. Breaking the law still has one of the thickest guitar riffs of all time
Classic, but not my favorite.
Pedra seminal da NWOBHM - Breaking the Law!!!! 4 estrelas // A capa!
Love them. Love them live.
Legendary
Breaking the law. Breaking the law. Breaking the law.
Good tunes on here
I like it
I appreciate the musicianship but I always think I'll love metal bands more than I do.
not my genre At all but fine
I remember them on TOTP when I was about ten. Now they are favourites on Planet Rock. Just thd kind of heavy rock I can't stand. The lyrics especially are just so bad! Do they or any of their fans care what I think? Of course not, and nor should they 😀
We have Black Sabbath at home Black Sabbath at home:
Fun and classic hard rock
80's metal isn't my thing
Good album… great guitars! For some reason I was never a JP fan although I loved solo Ozzy, Sabbath, AC/DC, BOC, something about the voice quality didn’t sit with me! I was in a basement band that played “you got another thing coming”, “breaking the law”, and “grinder” so those were fun memories…. The song “United” was so contrived and cheesy I almost shut it off. But I battled through and listened to the whole thing! Great 80’s metal - 3 stars
# In-Depth Review of Judas Priest's *British Steel*: The Metal Revolution ## 🎵 Introduction **Judas Priest's** *British Steel*, released on **14 April 1980**, is widely regarded as a landmark album that reshaped the heavy metal genre. It marked the band's transition from their earlier, more complex sound to a streamlined, anthemic style that appealed to a broader audience while retaining their heavy metal roots. The album solidified Judas Priest's status as metal icons and influenced countless bands in the metal genre . --- ## 📜 Album Overview *British Steel* was recorded at **Tittenhurst Park** (a studio owned by Ringo Starr) in early 1980 under the production of **Tom Allom**. The album features the classic Judas Priest lineup: - **Rob Halford** (Vocals) - **K.K. Downing** (Guitar) - **Glenn Tipton** (Guitar) - **Ian Hill** (Bass) - **Dave Holland** (Drums) . The album's title is a nod to the **British Steel Corporation**, reflecting the band's industrial roots in Birmingham and the societal struggles of the time . --- ## 🎤 Lyrics and Themes ### Rebellion and Defiance The lyrics on *British Steel* revolve around themes of **rebellion, empowerment, and societal resistance**. Songs like "Breaking the Law" and "The Rage" capture the frustration and anger of the working class during the Thatcher era, a time of economic strife and industrial unrest in the UK . ### Unity and Anthems Tracks like "United" and "You Don’t Have to Be Old to Be Wise" emphasize **unity and individualism**, encouraging listeners to stand together and defy oppressive norms . ### Sci-Fi and Metaphor "Metal Gods" uses sci-fi imagery to describe a machine-dominated world, while "Grinder" explores themes of freedom and defiance . ### Pros and Cons of Lyrics - **Pros**: Memorable, anthemic phrases that resonate with listeners; themes of rebellion and unity are timeless. - **Cons**: Some lyrics, like those in "Grinder," are criticized for being simplistic or awkward . --- ## 🎸 Music and Sound ### Streamlined and Accessible *British Steel* is known for its **catchy, radio-friendly sound** without sacrificing heaviness. Tracks like "Living After Midnight" and "Breaking the Law" are driven by infectious riffs and choruses, making them instant classics . ### Twin Guitar Attack The duo of **K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton** shines throughout the album, delivering sharp riffs and melodic solos. Songs like "Rapid Fire" and "Steeler" showcase their tight interplay and technical prowess . ### Rhythm Section **Dave Holland's** drumming is straightforward but effective, providing a solid backbone for the album. However, his style is sometimes criticized as too rigid compared to previous drummers like Les Binks . **Ian Hill's** bass lines are tight and lock in with the drums, though they are often understated . ### Pros and Cons of Music - **Pros**: Catchy, anthemic songs; iconic riffs and solos; balanced mix of heavy and accessible tracks. - **Cons**: Some fans find the rhythm section too simplistic compared to earlier albums . --- ## 🎧 Production ### Raw and Innovative Producer **Tom Allom** captured the band's live energy while experimenting with unconventional sounds. For example, the marching sounds in "Metal Gods" were created using **cutlery and billiard cues** . ### Dry and Punchy Sound The production is **dry and minimalistic**, with a focus on clarity and punch. This approach allowed the guitars and vocals to take center stage . ### Pros and Cons of Production - **Pros**: Clean, powerful sound; innovative use of everyday objects for sound effects; captures the band's energy. - **Cons**: Some critics find the production too sterile compared to the rawness of earlier albums . --- ## 🌍 Influence and Legacy ### Defining the NWOBHM *British Steel* played a pivotal role in the **New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM)** movement, influencing bands like **Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, and Metallica** . ### Commercial Success The album was a commercial breakthrough, peaking at **#4 in the UK** and **#34 on the Billboard 200**. It produced hit singles like "Breaking the Law" and "Living After Midnight," which remain staples of classic rock radio . ### Enduring Impact *British Steel* is often cited as one of the **greatest heavy metal albums of all time**. Its songs have been covered by numerous artists, and the album's themes of rebellion and unity continue to resonate with new generations of fans . --- ## 👍👎 Overall Pros and Cons ### Pros 1. **Iconic Songs**: Tracks like "Breaking the Law," "Living After Midnight," and "Metal Gods" are timeless anthems. 2. **Innovative Production**: Tom Allom's creative techniques added uniqueness to the sound. 3. **Cultural Impact**: The album defined the sound and aesthetic of heavy metal for decades. 4. **Thematic Depth**: Lyrics addressing societal issues give the album lasting relevance. 5. **Accessibility**: The streamlined sound made metal more accessible to a wider audience . ### Cons 1. **Simplistic Drumming**: Dave Holland's drumming is sometimes seen as too basic for the genre. 2. **Lyrical Missteps**: Some lyrics, like those in "Grinder," are considered weak or awkward. 3. **Production Sterility**: The dry production may lack the warmth of earlier albums . --- ## 🏆 Conclusion *British Steel* remains a **cornerstone of heavy metal** and a testament to Judas Priest's innovation and influence. While it may not have the progressive complexity of their earlier work, its catchy songwriting, powerful themes, and groundbreaking production make it an essential album for any metal fan. Despite minor flaws, its legacy as a genre-defining classic is undeniable .
First time listening and really enjoyed. Not my usual sort of thing but had great fun with this and will return to explore more.
Couldn't have named a single Judas Priest song. I actually think my brain knows "Breakin' the law! Breakin' the law!" more as a Beavis and Butthead quote than as an actual song. Album sounds fine but didn't do much for me.
Despite my extensive experience listening to metal music, to my surprise, I've listened to a Judas Priest album for the first time. I expected to hear something a bit different, more in the vein of the song "Painkiller." In the end, I got an album of mid-tempo songs, which is more akin to hard rock. "Breaking the Law" is a hit for sure; I liked the ending of "Steeler," where some genuine heavy metal broke through. Despite the cult status of this album, I can't rate it higher than a 3. p.s. Iron Maiden is better.
Typical 80s metal album, a couple of great singles and a lot lot of decent filler
An improvement from most of the 80s British albums on this list.
I'm too depressed to be adventurous at the moment, but I love this band. We used to listen to "breaking the law" on the way to rec soccer games when we were like 7.
I remember a friend of mine from grade school going on about how good of a song "Breaking the Law" was. Only now, like, 17 years later or whatever it is, did I listen to it in completion. Definitely my favorite song on the album Rest is alright
Just guys bein’ dudes.
Solid
Maybe 1001 is too many?
medium rare
this shit goes crazy hard
Pretty good but not oustanding. Favourite Song: Living After Midnight
solid metal album, i could see this being a light 4
An hour of the same riff
A pretty boring slog
Bad
Tja, tycker bättre om den nu än för 35-40 år sedan...men finns andra grupper jag gillar bättre!
Living After Midnight is a legit great song. Breaking the Law is good. The rest was ahead of its time but I think because I heard so much that improved on this template that I think the whole album isn’t even average overall. But the hits are hits for sure.
Let's get something straight: it's a crime that this is the only Priest album on the list. There are many other albums by this band that deserve to be here as well. That said, it's a great metal album. Halford's singing is as good as ever, and the loud guitars and thunderous drums make for some invigorating heavy metal.
I liked this! It was fun, not too cheesy/corny, with great vocals. Really enjoyable the whole way through.
Good lead vocals but …err.. cliched?
One of my husband's all time favorites. We saw Priest a few years ago and they were great, though for me the highlight of that show was Saxon. Rob Halford is a super decent human, and we need more people like him to be elevated. All that said, I am not a huge Priest fan. It's fine. It's just not my thing. I like the idea of them more than the actual music. It's hyper masculine. The lyrics are silly. The music is aggressive. The vocals are wild. I'm giving it a 5 for my husband and because it is hugely influential. It's probably more of a 3 going on my personal taste.
Good.
I always thought Breaking the Law was just ok. Living After Midnight is great though. A few other songs are nice to jam to and a few others are definitely meh like Red, White, and Blue.
I guess I kind of like 70s/80s british heavy metal. Heavy metal before the real heavy metal. Really reminds me of what heavy metal on broadway would sound like. I don't think I'll listen again but am happy to know where the "Breaking the Law" song comes from.
Went in thinking great, this is going to be a slog. When it started out with Rapid Fire, I thought that confirmed it. Nothing but noisy screaming. I guess they should have opened with a different song, because it got much better from there. Metal Gods was kinda fun, and Breaking The Law was a blast! Grinder, The Rage, and Steeler had really good guitar work. And Living After Midnight was also pretty fun. Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. Really this kind of thing would be a 3 from me, but I was just having so much fun I'll bump it up to a 4. Best song: Breaking The Law
Oof, fair few guitar riffs that still work and the drums don't miss, but it ain't my bag.
It was alright, but didn’t really impress me all that much
This kind of power metal is just not my cup of tea. What should get me going, is for me rather boring and repetitive. The attitudes are the audio equivalent of clumsiness. "Breaking the law" and "Grinder" are ok songs, but that's about it for me.
Hadn't heard this before, still struggling with early metal. Spinal Tap may have ruined me. 3 Heard before? No Owned: Yes 12/1001, 12/49 (24%) Will I get? No
My only experience hearing this band was on Beavis and Butthead… Breaking The Law! Didn’t really know what to expect. I always thought Judas Priest was metal, which I tend to avoid. This was great though, more like hard rock with some metal-esque guitar solos. Was this ahead of its time? I found it a little cheesy at times, but maybe that’s just because I’m hearing it for the first time in 2025. Maybe this was mind blowing back in the day.
Classic British Heavy Metal
Favourites: Rapid Fire, Breaking the Law, Grinder, United, The Rage, Steeler
очень понравился, тянет потанцевать под некоторые, могу прочувстовать альбом
More fun than expected! Living After Midnight and Metal Gods were my faves. 3.5
Pretty solid, liked the hits, like the energy in painkiller more
I will lay my bias out right now, because I saw Judas Priest perform live last year with my Dad, and they're still kicking ass over fifty years into their career. One of the pioneering groups of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, the band has been highly influential in heavy music, and their record British Steel is a testament to that legacy. From the opening guitar riff of "Breaking the Law" to the blistering speed of "Rapid Fire" and "Steeler", to pulse-pounding stompers like "Metal Gods" and "The Rage", to outright uplifting jams like "Living After Midnight" and "United", everyone in the group was firing on all cylinders. Rob Halford's soaring vocals, the twin-guitar attack of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, and the equally visceral rhythm support of Ian Hill and Dave Holland made for an electrifying experience, filtered through the well-balanced production from Tom Allom. These songs boast tight compositions, and the lyrics match the ferocity of the execution. Sure, arguments could have been made for later efforts, such as Screaming for Vengeance and Painkiller; those albums have also garnered popularity in their singles and more aggressive sound. Yet, it was British Steel that was chosen for the list because this was Judas Priest's breakthrough into the mainstream, and I'm inclined to say it still holds up all these decades later. They are Metal Gods among mortal men.
äh, jag gillar nog tidiga priest bättre.
I was really surprised by this album, it was a great listen. Very similar to Black Sabbath. 4.5 rounded down
British Steel is a cool name for an album. Always appreciate a band that takes their name from Bob Dylan. Listening notes: -Rapid fire is a little corny, but on the curve for metal, more or less acceptable -Metal Gods is dope. I like the little guitar riff that feels like it's quoting "You sexy thing" though I'm pretty sure that's coincidental. -Breaking the Law. Okay, now we're stretching forgivable corniness, but it is kinda fun. Overwrought comment (outgrowth on Breaking the Law): For months I've been trying to get a feel for when I like Metal. Metal is a weird genre. We have Sabbath, who I think are dope, and Zeppelin who aren't really metal, but are important and a top tier band. Neither of these feel like ideological bands, but both have an authenticity to their sound. But then there's GNR, Pantera, Van Halen. They also have nothing to say but feel vaguely manufactured for reasons I can't put my finger on, and I they feel machine-extruded. Motorhead has nothing to say but is at least proudly nihilistic. I guess where I'm landing here is that authenticity is really important for me to "buy into" metal. And the GNR, Van Halen, Pantera don't feel like they have it. Towards the end of writing this comment I noticed that all the metal I like is British and all the metal I dislike is American. I don't have a strong view on whether that matters. Anyway, Judas Priest feels fairly authentic, but the doomy low riffs of sabbath appealed to me more (probably couldn't just have copied them). A few of their tracks are kinda corny (common enough for metal), but in general I'm pretty okay with it. They have a lot of this like halfway political stuff, that refuses to take a stance but wants to be cool and comes out as platitudes (Who are "they" in United? If "you don't have to be old to be wise", what does your wisdom tell you? why are we "breaking the law"?). You don't have to be political for me to like you, but this sort of half-assed political stuff really grates. They're a lot stronger on "Metal Gods" when they're just talking about nonsense giant robots. So I think we'll give them a 3 star-review. I enjoy Metal Gods for sure, but a lot gets a bit too overdone to be my thing. Definitely a band that could get a 4 stars if I was in the right mood, but I doubt that mood will come around often.
I didn't actively hate it, but I also definitely didn't like it and wanted to get it over with. It just kind of shouts "I am an edgelord" at full blast and that permeates everything about this - right down to the animated album artwork my streaming service uses: dripping blood from a razor blade.
Not my scene
Lots of rebellion and frustration with convention. The music isn't really my thing, but I can see how it would energize disaffected youth.
Hearing this for the first time, I can appreciate the influence on later bands that I'm more familiar with.
2/5 - it's not to say it's a bad album. But looking at the album cover I was expecting to get punk music. Instead I got dad/glam rock. Which is great music to some people, but it's genuinely my least favourite type of music I hate it so much. So, just because of personal taste this album was a struggle to get through to be honest.
Songs were hit or miss for me personally. Really liked some of them and had fun listening to it overall but wouldn't listen to it again probably.
Dont mind a bit of judas priest
3.5
This is a candidate for an album I've listened to most in my life. My brother got this for Christmas in 1980 and I wore it out. Next to Sabbath and Maiden, they're the most influential metal band of all time and it's easy to see why on this seminal album of the genre. There isn't anything I don't like about this record. Absolute classic. Sad Wings of Destiny, Sin After Sin, Stained Class and Screaming For Vengeance should also be on this list.
Just not my style,
Actually better then Maiden, you guys are dumb.
Not for me.
Ripping!
Me senti num encontro de motoclube
Bah, was as I assumed. Just the type of rock I hate.
I do like it, but it reaches me too late. When I was an Iron Maiden fan, I´d have loved it. For now, I just like it.
This might be the most amped up an album has made me Just an all-around fun album that doesn’t have any standout tracks but doesn’t need any since every song is full of energy (excluding the closer) Very solid Favorites: None Honorable Mentions: You Don’t Have to Be Old to Be Wise, Living After Midnight
Bought this album when I was in the 7th grade… takes me back every time I listen…
The album that sounds like a motorcycle drove straight through your local cathedral and then held mass with double kick drums. This thing kicks off with “Rapid Fire” like it’s kicking you in the teeth, and just when you start feeling things again, it gives you “Breaking the Law,” which is the national anthem of angry teenagers everywhere. “Living After Midnight” is legally required to play whenever you buy leather pants. Rating: 5/5 Vibe: You’ve got dirt under your nails, a flask in your pocket, and a smirk that says “yes, I’m wearing steel-toe boots again, Brenda.” Honestly, this might be your gym soundtrack if your protein powder came with warning labels.
This is just a good, fun metal album. I’ve never listened to a full Judas Priest album, but I was familiar with and really liked the singles “Breaking The Law” and “Living After Midnight.” “Grinder” is really great too, and there isn’t a song on here I didn’t like. The album is pretty much what you’d expect from Judas Priest based on their singles, but it’s enjoyable and deserves to be on the list.
I like the albums this inspired more.
The video for "Breaking the Law" is an all-timer for 80s cheesiness. Judas Priest is here to rob your bank with blistering metal and tight leather pants! Run for cover, gramps!
Fine album - just ok
Yeah whatever
Hell yes!! This is what I’m talking about- the riffs, the vibe, the energy. It gets you going! Will listen to this album over and over.
Overall loved the listen. United got on my nerves but other than that, it was a solid album.
Solid album. Livin after midnight is timeless. I thought "red white and blue" was really weird and out of place for a band from England.
Classic album from an early British Metal legend.
A classic, of course, but JP never really grabbed me.
Surprisingly cool. I never liked heavy metal and yet now I can hear the masterf solos on both drums and guitar. I’m going to listen again! Also reminds me of Jack Black and Spinal Tap which makes me smile!
This album is decent. Not my cup of tea but recognize their influence on other music. The solo guitarist is killer good and rightfully steals the show.
Judas Priest!
This took me back to my teens. Still sounds amazing
10/10 I'm sorry you're British but you're heavy metal first, British last
Hard core bu very old and classical rock sounds.
Loved this.
good
Didn't know this band, but there sure are some metal anthems on this album!
I just don't like metal :(
*no music. Screaming vocals and banging instruments.
Iconic? Maybe. Painfully generic in 2025? Absolutely.
Enjoyed it but was lacking depth, very typical post glam rock era though
Really enjoyed this one! Never really thought this kind of metal was for me but love the theatrical vocals and riffs. Kicking myself for writing it off for so long and looking forward to hearing more like this
Very pleasantly surprised this. I had not really listed to Judas Priest at all before this. It definitely falls in the hard rock category. I does not feel as sinister as Black Sabbath. But it's more dynamic and has broader range that much of what came after. Nice fist pumping rock.
Not fully metallic yet. But still rough around the edges. Liked it
Dad- 6 Mom- 6 Mike- NA Lori- 6 Michael- 7 Miles- NA Cole- NA Avg- 6.25
"The Rage" = highlight This album slaps. Grinder = good. A few slow jams and hopeful anthems thrown in.
I'm being overly harsh but I don't want to listen to this album again. It's not interesting. It sounds so generic. It's not entertaining. Sometimes it's decent, but other times the lyrics and singing just make you frown. This genre can be so much better.
That's some good heavy metal. Halford can really belt out a tune. 4/5
Some solid riffs but a bit too samey. Sick album cover
This was quite good as far as metal goes. Still just not a huge fan of the genre, but will earmark this one
Meu favorito do Judas desde sempre.