A massive, double-disc concept album exploring the life of the famous prophet.
From the bluesy, progressive rock-tinged beginnings to the speed-metal assaults of the 1980s and the mature, conceptual epics of the modern era, this guide provides a chronological, detailed breakdown of every studio album by Judas Priest. We will also touch on essential live albums and compilations to give you the definitive discographical roadmap. judas priest album list
Released in the same year as Stained Class in the UK, this album saw Priest shortening their songs and aiming for a radio-friendly hard rock sound. In the US, the album was retitled Hell Bent for Leather to capitalize on the biker imagery. This record is where the band truly honed their "leather metal" identity. A massive, double-disc concept album exploring the life
Prog-tinged brutality. Produced by Roger Glover (Deep Purple). Features the first great metal cover: “Diamonds & Rust” (Joan Baez). Les Binks’ drumming on “Dissident Aggressor” would be stolen by countless thrash bands. Released in the same year as Stained Class
Entering the 1980s, Judas Priest was no longer a cult act; they were the standard-bearers of heavy metal. This period produced the albums that every metalhead must own.