PAINKILLER - Erik Grönwall (Judas Priest Cover)

PAINKILLER - Erik Grönwall (Judas Priest Cover)
Is this the most bad ass metal song ever?
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CREDITS
Artist: Erik Grönwall
Producer: Jona Tee
Solo guitar: Love Magnusson
Drums: Erik Modin (Wildness)
Video: Jakob Jakobsson Blom
Original artist: Judas Priest
Written by: Glenn Raymond Tipton / Kenneth Downing / Rob Halford
Mixed and Mastered by: Jona Tee
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Faster than a bullet
Terrifying scream
Enraged and full of anger
He is half man and half machine
Rides the metal monster
Breathing smoke and fire
Closing in with vengeance soaring high
He is the Painkiller
This is the Painkiller
Planets devastated
Mankind's on its knees
A savior comes from out the skies
In answer to their pleas
Through boiling clouds if thunder
Blasting bolts of steel
Evils going under deadly wheels
He is the Painkiller
This is the Painkiller
Faster then a laser bullet
Louder than an atom bomb
Chromium plated boiling metal
Brighter than a thousand suns
Flying high on rapture
Stronger free and brave
Nevermore encaptured
They've been brought back from the grave
With mankind resurrected
Forever to survive
Returns from Armageddon to the skies
He is the Painkiller
This is the Painkiller
Wings of steel Painkiller
Deadly wheels Painkiller
Ah
He is the Painkiller (killer)
This is the Painkiller (killer)
He is the Painkiller (killer)
This is the Painkiller (killer)
Pain, pain, killer, killer
Pain, pain, killer, killer
Can't stop the Painkiller
Pain (pain)

[@EricFoxx]

This was THE hardest song I've ever recorded on drums, but I'm so happy that I got to be a part of this cover with my friend, the one and only Erik Grönwall. This guy has pipes like no one else. Serious power! Not to mention the hard-hitting production by master Jona Tee and the spot-on solo by Love Magnusson. Thanks for all your nice comments! Keep 'em coming and keep spreading heavy metal to the world! 🤘🤘🤘❤❤❤

Thanks buddy and thanks for doing this one with me. It was a challenge for all us I think ;)

[@adamtaborowski]

Well done with the drum intro !!!

[@anthoneyschwoch9104]

Well sir.. you thoroughly kicked ass! ✌️❤️🤘

[@Ran-tan-tan]

Nailed it. Nothing more to say, you just nailed it. So did everyone else.

[@signposttosanity]

That drum intro is one of the few songs that me makes me smile like a kid at christmas

[@garwex2961]

the guitar solo was perfectly nailed, the guitarist is really skilled!!!

[@Isnogood12]

Was by far the best part. Singer sucked but the guitar was epic.

[@vincentnourry7635]

@@Isnogood12 "Singer sucked" lol, you must be a troll...

[@sangd4lang]

@@Isnogood12 Sucked? what the fok did I just read?

[@LuchezarTzochkov]

Actually the original vocal is way too weak and feminine. I don't listen to JP studio track but this is a masterpiece :) Thank you Erik and the whole band for this :)

[@diego432hz]

@@LuchezarTzochkov Have you just said the vocals in Painkiller are weak??

[@b.c.fields1310]

I've been a Priest fan for over 44 years, and I have to say, "I've listened to this version 60 + times in the last three weeks". You guys nailed the vibe on this one.

[@szymonportalski8711]

Check polish metal Alliance cover, same quality, or even better ;)

[@brysant_]

As a huge Judas Priest fan, I usually expect the worst when I see someone attempting to do a cover to this song but you guys killed it.

[@martinkuliza]

Yeah i know right... Not many people pull off Painkiller

[@anthoneyschwoch9104]

Somebody needs to tell Rob about this. He would be touched and thoroughly amazed. He is the nicest guy in metal after all.. ✌️❤️🤘

[@richardbrown5009]

Agree no one can do halford , till now . Dam I grew up with this. Great job

[@chitho1987]

Go check my channel for some fun videos of the Metal God though ^^

[@adalbertovalentin8112]

Rob will fill the touch of evil.

[@gregjohnson298]

This guy is the best vocalist I've seen in a long time,Skid Row,don't let this one get away,you haven't sounded this good since Slave.

[@mrjustix7379]

And he even sound better with his former band, Check it out!

[@lisasutton6507]

He’s fucking amazing in heat… I love them ! Xx

[@Belseful]

He he... For a 3-4 years, they told him that he is not good. He showed all 😂

[@wolvie90]

This guy made a name for himself in Swedish Idol doing 18 and Life. It's really poetic having him front Skid Row after that.

[@midnightstrike3625]

@@BelsefulI've never seen anyone say he wasn't good

[@DyingTiger]

Came for the vocals, stayed for the guitar solo. Tipton-tier!

[@mikeydmz1588]

Ikr

[@richardbrown5009]

For sure the band deserves big credit.

[@zyonetv]

Kiko Loureiro cries sad on this solo. Kiko is an amateur 🤮

[@dimitriskatsoulis4834]

The whole cover is insane, the singer nails it but the lead guitarist is exceptional! Hands down!

[@mortaljorma69]

He is Love Magnusson, one of the most talented guitarists this planet has ever seen.

[@swedisheinherjer]

It is pretty damn amazing that Grönvall has the vocal range to cover BOTH Rob Halford and Sebastian Bach.

[@anthonykiszka4976]

As someone who has listened to Painkiller thousands of times, from the first time putting the saw toothed CD in my car, this is one best covers I have heard. True to the original with only minor additions. All the musicians did and outstanding job.

[@caljerm]

But is it as good as the Death cover? 😉 (Not quite but it is pretty darn good)

[@paulotonelli5357]

Good as a Angra cover. André Matos was a great singer too

[@Isnogood12]

Did we even listen to the same song? This was trash. Nothing compared to the original. Nothing even close to Rob. Hell, even Polish Metal Alliance did a ridiculously better job. Clearly all your "listened to thousands of times" was bullshit.

[@anthonykiszka4976]

@@Isnogood12 Everyone is entitled to their opinion, you are correct on some aspects, he is not Rob, can't do what Rob can do but IMO a pretty good rendition. I like this version better then some other priest classics that have been recently redone, for example the Saxon version of "You've got another thing coming" doesn't work for me. Thanks for the tip the Polish Metal alliance version I will check it out. No way to prove or disprove my listening, but I can say I saw Painkiller tour, just can't remember if it was at Palace of Auburn hills or Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo. Painkiller was for sure on my mp3 mix cd in my car, and then on mp3 player, and now on my usb stick where it plays regularly. If it comes up once a month for 33 years its just shy of 400, but it was lot in the 90's when I was in college.

[@ralvarezb78]

YEAH !

[@whiteheatredhot5341]

Jaw dropping…..best Painkiller cover bar none. Vocals and guitars absolutely spot on.

[@59thfsaviation79]

I saw Skid Row open for the Scorpions last year. This dude was perfection. I had heard he was good, but man, he could sing. I loved that show due to him.

[@peevee605]

From leukemia to Skid Row to this......goosebumps deluxe. All hail Erik, the band kicks ass and Love is totally in the zone.

[@rika9243]

Goosebumps!! A massive, powerhouse, phenomenal cover!! You nailed it🤘 I also love guitar solo💜 Rob Halford would be proud of you🙏

Thanks Rika. I hope he'll like it if he sees it ;) He's the metal god!

[@nightgathering]

​@You are awesome!

[@Patorishio1978]

Not only he nails the cover, but also doesn't limit himself to emulating Rob Halford, but puts his blend of singing the song without defacing it. Plus, man does he look great!

[@vano758]

I'm a die hard Priest fan and a vocalist, too. Excellent job. Congratulations.

[@Inverse_Sense]

This song doesn't age. Amazing vocals, solos were perfect, everybody killed it!

[@christerolausson2702]

What’s not to like about this cover? What musicianship! All participants did one hell of a job. Especially liked the solos with their own takes. Glenn Tipton approves! That I am sure of!

[@rickbrunet2559]

Damn Erik ur voice is out of this world. You are the man! I'm so glad u are with skid row!!!

[@fr44nz]

Este no solo es un gran cover por la voz. TREMENDAS guitarras. Bravo!

[@ricardoquero1057]

Espectacular versión del temazo de Judas!!! Erik está brutal !!! Love Magnuson, Jona Tee y Erik Modin bestiales también!!!! ! ! 🤘🤘🤘Larga vida al Metal!!!

[@davefoster7619]

How can I give more than one thumbs up? Erik, Rock and Roll has needed you for a long time (your band is amazing too).

[@ianray9137]

This is Killer. Probably the best cover of Painkiller I have seen and heard so far out of any band that has attempted it. Skid Row couldn't have picked a better singer either, imo. Kudos!

[@oscarmike1307]

Apparently you haven't heard the Chuck Schuldiner version 😉 Non the less, these guys really killed it! Credit where credit is due👌

[@fallacyfallacy1634]

Death is ... eternal

[@rocktempleshardrock8058]

The best cover André matos from angra angels cry

[@christervainio]

Is there any great metal vocalist out there, that is a too hard competition for Erik ? He nails them all with total perfection and even makes it look easy..!? I'm impressed beyond sanity. Great, Erik. 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 🤘🥳👍🌞

[@sherririggio4329]

Ooohhhh emmm geeee - I’m awake now !!!! Let’s slay this day 🤘🏻🖤🤘🏻🖤

YEAH! Good morning!

[@scottharris1552]

Holy shit erik. This is by far your most incredible cover. You absolutely fuckin slay this track haha. Phenomenal vocals bro. Hope you take over the world and bring rock n roll back to the very very top. You deserve it brother.

Wow thank you for your kind words !

[@winsywalukow8514]

Wow... Perfect for Erik and Awesome Solo Guitar

[@lukaszperski9370]

Guitar solo is the MASTERPIECE...

[@skinkneebones1306]

God damn those vocals! I just found out about this guy and Holyshit he can hit those notes! 🤘🤘🤘

[@kungsverige1886]

🇸🇪

[@Stef706]

This blew up my mind 🤯 it’s a blast 🤘🏼🔥🔥 amazing cover, amazing musicians and amazing voice!!

[@DifferentBreed21]

Holy shit! All of you are amazing but that VOICE!! I have chills. You all nailed this song and that’s an understatement.

[@rotajp]

This is insane! great cover.

[@crissrock8248]

Realmente increíble lo que está cantando este hombre, realmente de loas mejores voces del rock de esta última época! 🤟😎🤟

[@jerryluishardaor699]

Es Erick el papu , que bestia 😍🎤🎸🤘

[@TerraDesigniGbg]

Tack Erik! Din röst är så fantastisk och killarna spelar instrument så skickligt! Bravo!

[@rockermanpre747]

Iam going to state the obvious that is the best cover or tribute version i have ever heard. Eriks vocal was excellent / the band are tight. The lead guitar work on that track sounds (to my ears) to be note perfect and executed with equal amounts finesse and style. Seriously good musicianship displayed by the whole band.

[@eusebioespina5578]

Demasiado brutal la versión y la canta a su estilo no imita a nadie y todos los.musicow son excepcionales

[@bankabaver4583]

The Swedish boys are diamonds 🤘😎🤘

[@roberttckr5]

Everyone talking about singer what about that solo on guitar

[@valeriepaola6127]

Erik, I could copy and paste the same comment in each song: “I have no words to describe the magic you do singing everything you sing”. Woooow!!!

[@gregnorvell9730]

I think the guitarist was equally as impressive! Super cover!!!! Dude you are an amazing singer. I hope all the cards fall in place for you! You deserve it.

[@Thrashershockey16]

Check out Dynazty. The lead guitarist is a monster with his band. Just great music.

[@jeffrunyan2691]

He'll always just be an imitator though. But he can sing.

[@tomminappa2781]

@@jeffrunyan2691 No way, man! Give a listen to H.E.A.T. band!

[@jeffrunyan2691]

@@tomminappa2781 I mean as far as not being Sebastian. Not saying the guy isn't good there's a lot of guys from that country that seem like they can sing really well I'm just saying heavy metal to be fair is not at its peak any longer. He's never going to reach the stature of a Rob halford or a Bruce Dickinson etc. Those days are long gone.

[@Isnogood12]

Guitarist was god-tier. Singer was trash.

[@user-wu6ed9uf4l]

О, Госпади... Дождался!! Лучший кавер!!! Спасибо

[@michaela3440]

Holy s***! This is absolutely amazing 🤘. I knew you would rock it, but I didn't expect it to be this good 🤩. I saw Judas live last year at a festival, but would have enjoyed it much more with you on stage 😂. Love Magnusson on the guitar 🤩 wow....awesome 💥🔥. Can't wait for the next song

Thank you so much!!

[@GHOSTRIDER-lv2hh]

HOLY SMOKE PRIEST Jr Outstanding guitar play

[@BrizandoGtr]

Dude... I love EVERYTHING I have found from you! I really dig the new Skid Row album, but I'm a metalhead... so you NAILED it here with one of my all time favorite songs. So glad you're doing well, Erik! Hope to keep seeing and hearing more from you!

[@rogerhagerstrom1696]

Schockingly good!! Amazing version.

[@Warosar1]

So it's official, as all my favorite bands age Erik can do vocals for GNR, Motley, Skid Row, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and maybe AC/DC too? Lol. One vocalist to rule them all. I don't even know what to say.

[@MetalManUA]

Erik, I have just discovered you thanks to friend's post on FB 🤯I have listened to all H.E.A.T singles, best parts of Swedish Idol, Skid Row singles, then discovered this KZbin channel... There are no words to describe how much I am impressed by your vocals! I can't seem to get enough even after listening to the whole playlist of covers! 🙂 Man, you rock! Your Painkiller is SMASHING! I know there are tons of great rock/metal songs out there and I don't have any expectations. I just hope that one day I will hear you singing "Blood Red Skies", which I believe is the greatest vocals Rob Halford ever produced. Thanks for your work and talent! Keep rocking )

[@ravensin123]

Wait to see him live

[@kennethlarsson4381]

What a performance and voice. Im blown away. 🤘🤘🤘

[@eduardoag244]

Dios mío!! Mira que es dificil la canción y la borda. Y ojo al giitarrista rubio. Se ha marcado solos nivel Dios... Muy grandes!!!

[@marianapeppe]

Love Magnusson de Dynazty es el guitarrista rubio. Un genio 🙆🏼‍♀️

[@eduardoag244]

@@marianapeppe Muchas gracias por la info. No los conozco y voy a poner remedio ahora mismo!!

[@Wonderwhoopin]

Ahhh the guitarist and drummer! Get it

[@MiguelAngelus_Apatrida]

Erik is the law 🤟🔥. I saw him singing with Heat some years ago... and he stole my soul. Best wishes for Erik!!

[@magnuszetterqvist5936]

Damn! That guitar solo! 👍😘🇸🇪 Just det, bra sång med🤘🏽

[@AdamRobertshaw]

Wow sick vocals, and the guitars were really well played, kudos! Bonus points for getting that sweep bit really slick :P

[@0U812FU]

The world is getting to know Erik More and more! So glad I knew about him going back to 2012.. just a full-on talent!

[@PixelatedSpirit]

10/10 på både sång och gitarrsolo! Fantastiskt grabbar!

[@johanbrodin8629]

Excellent solo by Love 👍

[@TheFab1too]

Killer cover, rock on Erik!!

[@Hornifyourhonkey]

The most entertaining shit in music to watch you kill these songs !!!! SKID FUCKIN ROW!!!!

[@TonyStark-ii2wb]

The guitarist is Love Magnusson from Dynazty. Tiu should definitely check them out as well.

[@ricardojorge214]

As an all-time die hard Priest fan all I can say is that, vocally at least, that´s maybe the best cover of that legendary song I have heard... good job Erik!

[@jonbergman7943]

Nobody will ever compare to Rob Halford but if I close my eyes, I can barely tell the difference. You fucking nailed it man. And your guitarist and drummer are fucking awesome too!

I agree, no one will ever compare to Rob Halford. Thanks man!

[@Aryaba]

@ But MAN YOU NAILED IT HERE!

[@jrc0004]

Few months ago Skid Row came to Tahoe. This kid, whom I had no idea at that time, was FREAKING AWESOME LIVE!

[@repeat6711]

Hey Erik, when you take the mic, you are unbeatable! 💪💪💪💪💪 Love Magnusson (founding member and guitarist of Dynazty, Crowne) did an outstanding job too! 🙌

[@FrankStellmacher]

Killer Vocals, Killer Production. Great Eric

[@marigoulart88]

OMG, this song is SO RIDICULOUSLY GOOD!!!! One of the most defining songs of heavy metal history! ❤️🤘 You guys did amazing, I can't even think of other adjectives to use here 😂

This song is so f***** bad ass! The definition of METAL!

[@ChanceTheChancenator]

@Erik Grönwall YOU are the definition of metal! 🤘 I've heard tons of Painkiller covers, but no one does it as amazingly good as you do! You're even doing it better than vocal legends like Ken Templin and Tim Owens!

[@carlospersini6239]

Priest were so amazing... Imagine after a solid career, successfully albums like BS, DoF or SfV, and you make this... It's not just one of the best metal records ever made, I don't know if any band reach something like this a at point, after so many years and albums

[@marlahart2060]

🎸🙋‍♀️ERIK WOW! I know 1st hand this is one of the most fun songs to sing. Takes power & control most people don’t have. Great job🤩

[@mariya19838]

Эрик, спасибо, отлично звучишь, нравится твой голос и исполнение!🔥👏🔥🔥👏

[@Hellis44]

Absoluetly top class from all involved! Been a fan of all these guys and their separate bands for a long time

[@jirivinklarek168]

A lot of modern bands today should start listening to this before they start playing their "heavy metal". Excellent cover, I'm excited. Thank you very much!

[@danielcreed512]

Ok, bear with me on this, what I love so much is that some of the World's most talented musicians have exerted themselves to the max to move an incredible rock standard forwards by 10%.

[@JackBilkov]

Exellent, Erik!!! Thanks a lot for you and your great band! Nice projects luck and health! 🤜🤛

[@cristiangarcia1819]

Muy bueno! felicitaciones a todos, hicieron un buen trabajo! saludo desde Argentina

[@dona4549]

Crazy Erik!!!👏👏👏Each cover reveals your talent and this one is formidable!!!!! Thanks for existing🎤🎶🎸🤗❤️ 🍹🍹

Thank you for listening and supporting!

[@claushornum5452]

great vocals and guitar solos is it love magnusson on lead?🤘🎸👍🎶

[@diego432hz]

The skill of the guitarrist playing the solo is high, very high. Impressive, clean, fluent and a pleasure to watch and listen. Congratulations brother!

[@primaballerina84]

Didn't expect this type of vocals out of you Erik! Förjävla bra! And that solo! Rarely do you hear anyone give the painkiller solos justice! Hatten av till er båda!

[@shugghead8538]

Check out the side band he did. I believe it was called new horizon. It's a metal album.

[@piotrgrela1983]

Me faltan palabras para poder describir lo que acabo de sentir, !!!SUBLIME!!!

[@moriganna67ify]

I love this cover. Rob Halford was often mumbling but loved him, and that whole album. Love everything oh and BTW your guitarist could com0ete with Ynwie Malsteen on fire. Hehehe THIS IS THE PAIN KILLER. I could use that. 😂❤😊 Keep this up Erik Gronwall. We all love you.

[@kprimm1967]

whole band tore this shit up! Awesome!!!!!

[@leand2005]

I discovered you in a thumbnail that said "Skid Row" I remember you..... I saw the silhouette of the singer and I said to myself "sebastian bach spit out the cow that he had inside him years ago... when I open it I see this Mr. Viking and I said "I don't think he sings it the same" WTF. Then I listened to Always by Bon Jovi, then I put on Painkiller and I couldn't help but subscribe.... I haven't heard someone sing like that for years. Congratulations from Argentina

[@rodrigogalafuz3533]

Dude, this is by far one of the most insane covers I've ever seen in my entire life!

[@magnusskantz9990]

Världsklass Erik! Sjukt bra! Du sjunger helt fantastiskt bra! Och musikerna briljerar! Dina covers är grymma!

[@peterhiramsson3167]

Håller med dej , alltså han är nog en av dom bästa sångare jag hört , totalt världsklass

[@torgnysvensson]

Fantastic metalsong performed in a fantastic way!!🙏🤘😎

[@jerryputra9601]

Hey, that is Magnus Love from Dynazty! Great solo!

[@Fuel2Fireband]

Wow as a singer myself I have to say Erik is incredible, but wow that guitarist god damm he is incredible too.

[@palmergriffiths1952]

Big Priest fan here and I have to say this was an awesome cover. I'm sure Rob (The Metal God) Halford would be proud. Awesome Job ! 👍🤘

[@fabienlamour3644]

Ouf!!! Metal is not dead!!! Almost perfect...Excellent cover...can't be better.👏👏👏👏

[@stranger6957]

Años sin ver un vocalista con tanto talento!! Increíble presentación con Skid Row en monsters of rock. Chlie!!🤘

[@x-dusk3137]

Can you believe than two year ago this guy was fighting Leukemia ? Awesome dude !!

[@Wonderwhoopin]

Got damn, I was in doubt at the beginning but these guys nailed it and FUCKING exploded what I was thinking was coming 😂

[@Anchoredsouls]

Amazing

[@jonjicamach]

Se habia demorado alguien en sacar esta maravilla de cover, bravo y mil veces bravo

[@dudash1000]

Guys, please, do the cover of Queen's "Gimme the Prize". It WILL be powerful and epic with Erik's voice!

[@lastnamefirst5469]

Best cover of this song I’ve ever heard! Would love to hear more Priest covers- you nailed it

[@dron2147]

Nothing but great comments about this guy!!!.... and boy he deserves all of them!!!!

[@nolansdad55]

This is hands down the best cover on all of the internet

[@RicardoFerreira-fy7nm]

Painkiller é um hino.

[@NoChancePal]

I feel that Rob Halford and the gang need to be shown this cover, I'm 100% confident they'll love it, Rob might even reach out he's a legit cool dude.

Thanks man

[@mikenroses]

Best metal/rock vocals this century.

[@lisabkirchner]

Now THIS is a Thursday morning wake up call like no other! Well done Erik & Jona & Love & Erik M., & Jake the camera slayer!

[@yuthgonwild]

It's Wednesday night for me! Just got home from the club after working an 11 hour day and now I'm too wound up to sleep and I work in the morning 😵‍💫

[@lisabkirchner]

@@yuthgonwild Happy Wednesday to you! You work at one of the clubs in Vegas? I hope it was a good shift and now you have a Painkiller!

[@yuthgonwild]

@@lisabkirchner went to a club after work.

[@lisabkirchner]

@@yuthgonwild Ah! Gotcha! My older age leads to temporary confusion! Hope you had a good time!

Let's wake up the rest of the guys today (Friday)!