FIRST TIME HEARING 'Judas Priest - Painkiller' | GENUINE REACTION

[@WessStewart]

If someone challenges you with a question like "what is heavy metal", you play this song for them. This is it. This is the definition of heavy metal.

[@davidknichal6629]

More like Speed metal but in general I agree with yaa

[@Frankdispensa]

Definition of Heavy Metal is Holy Diver.

[@th3n3wc4d]

Painkiller for me is the quintessential metal song, it's the perfect example of what metal is.

[@zombieslayer1468]

@@davidknichal6629 i think they meant heavy metal as in the wider genre, which is often shortened to metal, not the subgenre heavy metal

[@georgeheadman3024]

I believe it was about a year ago, the lead guitarist suffered an aortic aneurysm in the middle of this song live onstage yet finished the song before collapsing. He survived but just barely. Pure dedication.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Glenn Tipton. Priest historically had two lead guitarists, GT and Ken KK Downing

[@Tommy-he7dx]

@@neilpatrickhairless Priest were one of the pioneers of the "twin axe attack" along with Wishbone Ash, they helped bring in the Harmonized lead guitars sound that i so love

[@Shads62]

this is wrong. The guitarist here is Glenn Tipton. He has been diagnosed with parkingson's and was replaced by Richie Faulkner. He's the guy who had a heart attack onstage and still finished the fkin solo

[@angelocroce3037]

​@@Shads62Richie raplaced kk

[@stephenpetrovich2383]

@@neilpatrickhairless ...no this incident was not Glenn....this was Richie.. Glenn has Parkinsons.

[@bassvibasics479]

Possibly the greatest metal solo of the the early 90s. Just ridiculously good.

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

Absolute PEAK Priest. Peak.

[@jguitarz1]

Even though this came out in 89 I gotta go with Annihilator - Crystal Ann/Alison Hell. Jeff Waters was on a whole different level than most guitarist then.

[@1BigBroncosFan]

He did and for the million dollar question who is Richie Faulkner's father in law?..... Hint he himself is one of the greatest guitarist ever!

[@henrynegro8397]

@@1BigBroncosFanGeorge lynch

[@mrbungel22]

Agreed. Tornado of Souls also up there for that era.

[@Badgerman494]

Watching someone experience Judas Priest Painkiller for the first time is a damn treat!

[@shmick6079]

70s Priest and “Painkiller” are two very different things in terms of intensity 😂 By the time the 90s rolled around Priest wanted to prove that they could match it with the younger bands that were coming through (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth etc).

[@codexdelux]

Aaaaaaaaaaand they did :D

[@shmick6079]

@@codexdelux that they did 😂

[@glpf5]

For my money Priest from Screaming for Vengeance backwards was the best (Run of the Mill is my absolute favorite Priest tune). Thanks for the video!

[@heyskipj]

And we had enough of that Turbo Lover nonsense!

[@shmick6079]

@@heyskipj oh c’mon! I’m your tur-bo LOVER!!!

[@chuckjohnson5235]

Now, imagine hearing it live and in your face in 1990! My mind was blown out of the universe!

[@RolandDeschain1]

Yep, Priest emerged out of the 80s and into the height of thrash metal with a record that took everyone to school.

[@EattheApple666]

You are right, I saw them on this tour in East Rutherford NJ from the front row center. $175 a ticket the most I spent on tickets ever at the time. Killer show, and Rob was killing it.

[@bigfamilymanboston761]

They are better live I think I've seen them 3 times and they blow my mind every time

[@brianrankin5876]

I want to like but it’s at 69 likes

[@chuckjohnson5235]

@@brianrankin5876 Hey man, I'll take that comment as a "like" so that way, it's a win win.

[@egratudo1974]

this song is more metal than an aircraft carrier. one of the greatest albums ever!!!!

[@tubelious]

a dictionary definition of "heavy metal"

[@MonTube2006]

Aircraft carriers ain't metal. They're made of plastic

[@Joolstb303]

None more metal.

[@ATSaale]

​@@MonTube2006 um, no. The hull, the bulkheads, interior compartments, and the superstructure will be made mostly from steel. Anything structural in a ship like an aircraft carrier is going to be steel or something stronger like titanium

[@MonTube2006]

@@ATSaale So you thought I was serious... I must admit that level of naivety is kinda cute

[@dietersmit6639]

The definition of metal. Greatest drum intro, uncomparable vocals, great riff, the best guitar solo in metal, followed by 2nd solo, intense, metal saviour theme. Can't ask for anything more.... Ask me what metal is and I'll direct you to this masterpiece.

[@dano182901]

I absolutely love peoples reaction to hearing Painkiller for the first time. This song is a full on sonic attack on the senses. This guy is hilarious. Genuine.

[@jenniferandrews1917]

The Metal Gods are smiling. 🤘🏻

[@LarryCurley]

JP are the Metal Gods

[@JelloFluoride]

They are, they brought us here

[@bryanmack5410]

This song hit during a rather drab time in metal history. Was just the wakeup we all needed.

[@zavinullava]

30+ years later this intro can still give me goosebumps

[@skullionchild]

I remember when this first premiered on MTV’s Headbangers Ball. Our mouths dropped. We already knew this band was amazing but DAMN!!!!

[@metalheart80s]

I’ve been looking forever for the full video with the two kids and a girl stuck in traffic, as soon as the drums kick in the kid in the passenger seat starts to air drum. Can’t find it on KZbin

[@mot0rhe4d40]

Ahhhhhhhh Head Bangers Ball. Back when MTV actually played music.

[@barbvanvalkenburg5398]

Don't ya just miss headbanger's ball​@@mot0rhe4d40

[@brettkenschaft4239]

This is Judas Priest at their most metal! You definitely jumped into the deep end of the pool with this one. I think this song was in response to some criticism they received for their album "Turbo". They wanted to prove they still had the chops and could compete with Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, etc., and boy did they!! Their older stuff was more along the lines of Sabbath. Also, Rob Halford is credited with creating the "look" of heavy metal, ie all the leather, studs, and chains. His vocal range is next to none. Many other people here have already suggested it but you should check out their older song "Victim of Changes"

[@morri5rich515]

Priest blows away Metallica and slayer...always has! I would say megadeth but Dave and Marty's guitar was off the charts and rip was so epic...but priest will always be the metal gods.

[@jimthar17]

You realize that Ram It Down was between Turbo and Painkiller right? And it's considerably heavier than Turbo.

[@brettkenschaft4239]

@jimthar17 To be honest I had forgotten that, but it doesn't mean that it still can't be true.

[@Skulllywag]

@@morri5rich515 "Blows away Metallica and Slayer"? Hahahahaha. To my knowledge, Rob never BLEW anyone in Metallica or Slayer....maybe Poison....

[@morri5rich515]

@Skulllywag ahhh a gay joke...how retarded.

[@jamesreese7111]

Great reaction! Judas Priest is a 5 man band with a drummer, singer, bassest, and 2 guitarists who both take turns playing rhythm and lead. The solo in Pain Killer features both guitarist trading back and forth while swapping the rhythm and lead. Gives them a unique sound. This is a metal anthem revered world wide. Warning! This song may cause irreversable stink face!

[@doug.c.9873]

solo is pretty much all Glen

[@Kevin_Fiol]

In The Sentinel, KK & Glen seamlessly alternate 7 times in the solo. No other duo matches them

[@ryandunham1047]

@@doug.c.9873That is true, but the second solo before the end is KK. ;)

[@aldante7079]

This is THE heavy metal song. The most face-melting song ever

[@JBAKER97]

Judas Priest kicks ass. Victim Of Changes, Electric Eye, Breaking The Law, and so many more. Yes more Priest please.

[@Brando-Lee3725]

Victim Of Changes is an all time fave ballad if you can call it that ! I guess it is .

[@JBAKER97]

@@Brando-Lee3725 yeah I guess it could be called a ballad. It just jams like Sabbath or something. It’s great

[@srenteddylarsen892]

This song is gonna blow your azzhole wide open. A metal masterpiece.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

Wtf

[@VintagegainzNartistic]

Not your ears then?

[@coreyschoermer7464]

😂😂😂😂

[@bankabaver4583]

Montezumas revenge, chocolate attack 🍫 🔥

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Halford has a lot of experience in blowing assholes wide open after all.

[@ciarandunne2741]

Probably the best metal guitar solo of all time😊

[@horror_fam0847]

One of the greatest metal songs to ever be written, my whole family loves heavy metal so I grew up on Metallica, Judas Priest, Slayer, Megadeath, Machine Head, Tool and then discovering Slipknot, MudVayne, Korn. Heavy Metal runs through my veins welcome to the family🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@poseidon_pc]

best part of this reaction is a) your absolute speechlessness at the solo b) we could visually see your face melting

[@billyc3772]

Priest still rocks!!! Their new album kicks ass.

[@BlackGuardXIII]

Trial by Fire kicks ass!

[@lr8684]

I'm pretty sure that song just punched him in the jaw. Hit him in the gut. Then slammed him to the floor and said welcome to the world of priest !!! Love it. I'm a lifelong Priest fan and that one still get my blood pumping after 33 years. It's A Classic!!

[@painkillerjones6232]

He watched in both wonder and terror as the magnets on his 'Fridge entered the room to meet their new master.

[@joshuamasserant8215]

The first album were released in 1974 but this is 1990. The band has been very deep into their discography already after releasing this epic Masterpiece. Probably the most favorite album by most fans. Painkiller was the 12th studio album and #19 Invincible Shield comes out in 2024. 😀💓😀💓😀

[@Caelestan]

And the next one will be killer, too. Slower than this, but a very well mixed with kind of sound of this one and style of their more settled songs. The first two tracks that are out yet are awesome.

[@ArawnNox]

They dropped a new song recently "Trial by Fire" and Rob can STILL wail like that.

[@phazerboy]

Don't let that overwhelm you, let it inspire you. That sir was a master class in electric guitar. Everyone was blown away when this album dropped.

[@PriestessOfNothing]

These guys are the OGs...they're widely considered the first heavy metal band, and have inspired bands for decades now, including some you've already reacted to.

[@grahamvarey1144]

Love priest and they are legends but I'm sorry if anyone considered them the first metal band then they simply don't know much about metal

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

Black sabbath are the first, even if many of their 70s albums had softer stuff and bluesier and jazzier stuff. They still had plenty of metal before priest existed.

[@PriestessOfNothing]

I agree with all that, I consider Sabbath the first metal band too, personally. There are a lot who disagree though; it's just one train of thought some people ride on. That's all.

[@grahamvarey1144]

@@PriestessOfNothing hi I didn't mean to come across as disrespectful, I apologize if I did ...I am simply saying in my opinion there are many metal bands long before Priest

[@PriestessOfNothing]

​@grahamvarey1144 oh no! I didn't take it that way, it's all good. Thank you, though!

[@StevieDrawStuff]

I freaking Love Priest and this song is so freaking badass. Who starts a song with a drum solo? Yeah, Priest is top tier

[@greatfungi0]

Definitely need more songs starting with drum solos, severely underrated

[@ATSaale]

Hot for teacher?

[@fabienlamour3644]

Imagine when it came out in 1990 how crazy we were. It was the greatest year of my life then. Wow!!!

[@michaeldinsen7641]

500+ live shows seen. By far the most powerful voice ive heard. Rob is legendary

[@robertfinck1275]

The singer is Rob Halford, wait till you hear the New Judas Priest album coming out in 2024, the singles released so far EPIC. Halford sounds phenomenal now at 72. BTW, Painkiller is the greatest metal song ever written, and the guitar solo is the best metal guitar solo ever played, and was sung by the worlds best metal God, Rob Halford.

[@-MetalSage-]

The Metal God, is the only singer to make my eardrums literally rattle, with his live screams.

[@beatnpotatoes]

This song saved the genre. Grunge was in heavy rotation at the time and then this came out and brought metal back to life.

[@tonygonzales3206]

I'd say Cowboys from Hell and Rust in Peace have to be included.

[@vibingwithvinyl]

Not really. Grunge wasn't a thing when this came out. This was 1990, while Nirvana's Nevermind came out in 1991.

[@tatocorvette]

Painkiller is the DEFINITION of Metal. Every other song is measured in the Painkiller scale. And they are still on tour and released a new album in 2024 just as intense. They are in their 70's but nobody told them.

[@Jockdog2709]

Victim Of Changes from the album Unleashed In The East.

[@Jockdog2709]

Or Metal God's from priest live

[@TobiasHagstrom]

I remember the day my dad introduced Painkiller for me when i was about 14. I swear, my brain meltet. Still today 20 years later i get chills everytime i put this song on❤

[@tonysantoro1997]

To me, Painkiller was JP showing that they could compete with the newer , heavier , metal bands of that time 🤘😎

[@The_BigDaddyLuv]

Glad you dove into the PRIEST! They melt everyone’s face the first time! You’ll recover. I’ve been floored by them for over 40 years!

[@Metal_Mary]

Man, this one shouldn't have been your 1st song...I'd have loved for it to be Unleashed in the East Live, 'Victim of Change' or 'The Green Manaleshi, or Electric Eye. But I'll enjoy your face melting!! Rob Halford on lead vicals and Mr Glen Tipton on lead guitar! 🤘🤘🎸💥 my 1st real metal band when I was 14 yrs young! I would blast JP in my car!

[@BlackGuardXIII]

100 %

[@sirrex9982]

this was the album that proved to the world once and for all that Judas Priest are Metal GODS

[@neillenet291]

Next up from Judas Priest, VICTIM OF CHANGES

[@BlackGuardXIII]

Off Unleashed in the East! Best scream in rock and roll!

[@Jjoker74]

The ultimate Face Melter! Nothing touches the intensity of this song. The hyper pounding drums, the blistering flame throwing guitars, and the voice of a Metal God. Put some respect on these guys

[@bikert220]

Priest has many crazy heavy songs! 1982 saw the release of Sceaming For Vengeance. The Hellion / Electric Eye are my utmost favorite songs from that album to play on guitar!

[@holdtightadele8017]

Drummer is an American fella, Scott Travis. Absolute monster especially at his age.

[@da9pauly]

This whole album is just fire 🔥

[@nancymjohnson]

Victim of Changes is the quintessential metal song. Priest kills it every time

[@olexander13]

This is the metal at it's prime.

[@seamusburke639]

This was Scott Tavis's first album as Priest's drummer. He still plays with them to this day. Best drummer the band has ever had by far.

[@user-gz9jp3fj2d]

Rob halfords voice is unmatched..try their early stuff like changes 😁

[@melaniejurgens6551]

Sorry but Tim "Ripper' Owens voice is much better.

[@cadelk87]

They just released a new record. 50 years after they released their first. Its as good as or better than anything they've ever done

[@davejersey8464]

I saw Judas Priest in concert back around 85 or 86 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit and it's still the best concert I ever went to. That's all we did back then was go to concerts, Arena rock was the best. Usually 2 maybe 3 bands, fully packed, light show, super loud and it was the best times for Metal. When the lights went down and the bands hit the stage there was such roar from the crowd and it just erupted into some of the best music you'll ever hear. Judas Priest will always live in the Relm of Metal Gods!

[@rentedtux1883]

I was there too! Armored Saint opened right?

[@davejersey8464]

@@rentedtux1883 No, Great White opened

[@davidfrid2601]

Congratulations bud discovering that! You make me proud 😂. I remember back when they released it. Heavier bands were showing up and were becoming mainstream. Priest had excellent timing releasing this to say "THIS IS THE MEASURING STICK" of Metal music.

[@AttackChefDennis]

This band did start at the same-ish time as,Black Sabbath but the 70's version was more HEAVY Metal where,this 1990 release is more SPEED Metal, but whatever version you hear will blow your shit out. I saw them in 1985 in Hollywood FL and couldn't hear for 3 days.....Awesome

[@19Graywulf]

Priest started in the 70's. By the 90's with the new wave of 'thrash' etc bands like Metallica, Megadeath, Pantera, etc; many were saying JP were over the hill and done. Painkiller was Judas Priest's "hold my beer" album.

[@friendlyNemesis]

You have discovered PRIEST!!!!! Do. Not. Stop. For your own metal sanity. Try, Hellrider, Love Bites (raw Priest which is hard and fast) and You've got another thing coming, Electric Eye (was just listening to this today), Turbo Lover, Living after Midnight, Breaking the Law (a Priest which is metal, catchy hooks and riffs). Both evolutions of the band are worth every minute to get to know. Don't sleep on this band - Halford (Rob) has one of metal's best primal screams out there, to date, full stop. He is part of a very elite group - and GOD I love me some guitar shred, heavy drums and metal scream. And your reactions are the best - I see your thumbnail and I grab it cause your appreciation of metal is so genuine and it really makes me happy to watch the impact this music has, 'cause I feel that. Not to mention getting to seeing another metalhead in the making.

[@CarnagedZaraki]

This is the 1 song that demands to be rewinded! Pure Heavy Metal!

[@Zaaxun]

JP are the godfather's of Metal, metal wouldn't be what is without them. 50 years of greatness. If you want to hear some old stuff, anything on unleashed in the east is gold. One of the best live albums ever recorded. Great job on your channel 👍👍

[@JelloFluoride]

The absolute range of Judas Priest might be one of their most impressive feats. Over 40 years you could hardly believe they were the same band as they started. Absolutely transformative and influential moreso than any other heavy metal band EVER. And if you don't believe me, throw your leather jacket the fuck away.

[@reteppeter9742]

Another great song is the cover of this song by the band death. Killer drums

[@metal-ant]

Was about to post the same 🤘🏻

[@WoundTrauma]

Not just a Rap fan anymore judging by that reaction. A whole new world awaits!

[@aquaticbeast1621]

You jumped in the deep end for your first Judas Priest listen, just scratching the surface. Great reaction welcome to the Show!

[@jeffjones725]

Best vocals, guitars, bass, and f@#$ing drums ever!

[@majormadcat]

greatest drum intro of all time!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘Night Crawler from the same album is what I'd recommend

[@Pickle_bigdill]

Idk it's really good but hot for teacher is better imo

[@TheOfficerMahoney]

Tipton-Downing one of the best guitar duos in history. Halford...well hard to top him as a singer in any genre

[@shmick6079]

If you want to compare with early Judas Priest, check out songs like “The Ripper” and “Beyond the Realms of Death” or their poppier “Living After Midnight”.

[@brettkenschaft4239]

Definitely! I would add "Victim of Changes" to that, too. My personal favorite!

[@roymcfall9580]

The Priest. Been a fan since the 70's. That's why they are called The Metal Gods. Dig.

[@lukanovak1492]

The most metal song of all time by my favorite band ever! At the start you heared Scott Travis (drummer)'s debut with the band, then Rob Halford (vocals) - best singer of all time (at least imo)! Then in the middle you heared Glenn Tipton's (lead guitar) masterpiece solo and at around 3/4 of the song also KK Downing' solo (rythm guitar). And we cant forget about Ian Hill (bass), who is the only original member that is still in the band (since 1969). These guys have been around for more than 53 years and they're still touring and will release a new (19th) studio album in March... You gotta react to more songs by them so you get used to them, before March. My suggestions: -Beyond the Realms of Death (Ative as LEGENDAS - in the title, so you chose the best one) -Screaming for Vengeance (live 1983) -VIctim of Changes (live from Seminole Rock) -Judas Rising (official video) -Diamond and Rust (live from Epitaph) -Blood Red Skies (live from Epitaph) or some of their hits: -Breaking the Law (official or live from Dortmund 83) -You've Got Another Thing Comin (live from Epitaph) Just to name a few lol... enjoy :)

[@lemmy9809]

Unfortunately ive had to listen to this music all my life lmfao ..he says with a cheeky grin ...im glad to be 60 😂❤

[@mattblatchley2061]

Great timing for this song, my man! If you listen to this and "Cemetery Gates" by Pantera you'll see how much Priest's singer Rob Halford really inspired Phil Anselmo of Pantera...it seems like a weird connection but I think you can see it at the end of Cemetery Gates and Painkiller

[@shmick6079]

💯

[@FaceEatingOwl]

Full 7 minute version.

[@shmick6079]

@@FaceEatingOwl absolutely has to be. Not the music video!

[@narkybark]

Judas Priest has been around since the 70's, are STILL active, and their sound has changed wildly throughout the years. People are going to throw songs from different eras at you and they will sound very different- and most of it's still good.

[@narkybark]

And just to add to what you said at the end, I'd wager their 70's sound (first couple albums) is what you expected to hear from them.

[@christopherglock7239]

Judest Priest is Heavy Metal real heavy metal The grandfathers of metal

[@stephenrebbe3081]

Rob Halford is the greatest metal singer that ever lived. His vocal range being super-human, that he can hit all of that range at 74 years old today (brand new album) and fun fact: he's gay. My hero since junior high, this man is what every other metal singer is always going to be compared to. I love watching your reaction videos, every time I watch the same one I still get great enjoyment seeing the best parts coming up and awaiting how you will react! Great fun! Other Judas Priest gems to check out: Screaming for Vengeance, Freewheel Burning and Blood Red Skies all showcase Rob Halford's amazing vocals.

[@FaceEatingOwl]

Halls of Valhalla, also by Judas Priest. 🤘

[@DaveBeard24]

This whole album kicks ax from start to finish Judas Preist kills it 🤘🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔉🔉🔉🔊🔉🔉🔈🔈🔈🔈🔈🎤🎸🎸🎸🥁☠️💭🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯✅🤘 PainKiller

[@WarReapersBand]

Painkiller has the BEST guitar solo of all time

[@timbrown6629]

Listen to the whole CD. It is one of the few CDs where I love everything on it. Glen Tipton is just completely amazing. Greatest lead solo ever.

[@christopherglock7239]

He's showing his range here. Check out victim of changes

[@luvutons411]

Yes...they are a Birmingham built band...where their greatness all started. Lead is Rob Halford..🎤🎶🎸🇬🇧

[@OliOllsen]

It's just such a good riff, man. For me, that was always the biggest difference between Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. Maiden is about the melodies, Priest is all about the riffs. Not saying that they don't have great melodies also, 'cause they have, but theese riffs, man... And Painkiller is one, if not the, most uncompromising, classical Heavy Metal Album of all time. Cheers Mate and Prost!

[@Drunem-re1eb]

Maidens guitar playing is like pure rock n roll dirt, Priests is like a sharp knife cutting a hair... i love them both 🙂

[@OliOllsen]

@@Drunem-re1eb excactly. It's not, that Judas Priest is better or worse than Maiden. I never understood why people arguing about, which one is better. They're both great, but different. And I'm glad, that they are different. Otherwise Metal have become kinda boring 😅

[@Drunem-re1eb]

@@OliOllsenthis kind of thinking is just stupid. well, Priest brought me to playing e guitar for myself, the second name of my son is Adrian... ;-) there are so many, many, many great bands with their own unique touch, and thats the way it should be :-) and youre so right - no one needs 1000 Priests or Maidens or Metallicas or...

[@thomaspuseckerii8703]

This is the typical response to hearing Painkiller for the first time. Astonishment.

[@paulm.5979]

Nice, about time you played the metal masters. Rob Halford is the Metal God, No one like Rob he is in human vocalist. Tipton and Downing on guitars. You need to watch the Sentinel live from 86 or Victim of Changes live from Us festival to get some more of the Priest catalogue. 18 albums and all different. They are putting a new album out in March.

[@tanyabishop5647]

Went to see Judas Priest, Saxon And Uriah Heep on Tuesday at the NEC, all started in the 70's and still going strong, you should've gone, it would have blown your mind, fab night!

[@jo-c2144]

We were there. They just get better and better. I want to rewind and do it again 😁

[@CanadianRightsReviews]

As others have already commented Priest does not always sound like this. In fact, for most I would never suggest this song as an intro. However, as you were already in deep with Metallica it makes sense for you. Painkiller is a 6 minute punch in the face by design. Priest is completely opposite of most successful bands. Most find a sound that works and they mostly stick with it. Priest has evolved album to album throughout the years always tweaking their sound. The evolution of their sound from album to album can be shocking never mind consideration of their full library of music which will span 50 years with their upcoming album to be released in 2024. During the 80s, newer and heavier bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Pantera, etc were coming out. Priest despite being considered as one of the pioneers of metal was in the view of some thought to sound "soft". Painkiller was a direct response to this criticism. To show (in part) the evolution of the band I would suggest Victim of Changes next from their 1976 album Sad Wings of Destiny. One of their most popular songs with the Priest faithful that is played at every show.

[@brettkenschaft4239]

Great recommendation on Victim of Changes!! That's my favorite!

[@Shads62]

I was 14 when I first heard judas priest. I'm now 61. brummies got metal. Black country guys

[@IronHead42]

You want to learn guitar? Yes it's hard at first, but one of the best ways is soaking up more like this, and playing with other people. Either a tutor, or - more fun - with a band. You'll pick up influences, learn and trade techniques, and there is nothing like the feeling of pride and joy in putting songs together that you'd pay to hear if it was someone else. It's a long and slow and sometimes painful journey, but so worth it.

[@heatherwade2373]

You gotta understand something about metal. It’s all about who is MORE metal, the most metal ever. That’s what all these bands are doing and I was there when all this metal came out. When Painkiller debuted Judas Priest were considered old and tired, then they just smashed everyone with this song. Jaws fucking dropped and everyone just was in awe of how intense and badass this is.

[@bigfamilymanboston761]

Judas priest are my favourite metal band of all time, and this is the first reaction video I've seen.

[@MollyBoyTV]

I’m glad my reaction video was your first

[@mikepaulus4766]

Judas Priest fired their old drummer and got a new one for the Painkiller album. So they came right out of the gates playing with their new toy, a 20 second drum intro. Scott Travis from Virginia Beach Virginia in the US.

[@planekrazy1795]

The west Midlands where Metal was born and Rock was perfected. The singer Rob Halford has one of the biggest vocal ranges and longest sustains in metal. You noticed after holding that note at the end for so long he still had enough puff for the final word "PAIN". I think he once said he uses a special breathing method similar to Mongolian Throat Singers. I believe he was one of if not the first Openly Gay Man in Metal, big respect to him.

[@leesheffield4961]

I love that you have found them and love it! Really just listen to there first hit, breaking the law. Just a prelude of what was to come!

[@jiml_206.]

Welcome to metal in its purest and finest form, Painkiller is my personal favorite Priest song! With that said Priest has never made a bad song, every one of their albums is pure metal gold!

[@jayman58016]

This is melt your face off metal by the metal gods. And one of the best guitar duos in rock,

[@Mary-xo7ue]

You've Got Another Thing Comin, Turbo Lover, Victim of Changes, Screamin For Vengence, Never The Heroes, No Surrender, The Rage, Steeler, Metal Gods, anything you pick is gonna be a banger. My number 2 band. Judas fcking priest.😂❤

[@arnoldcox9128]

Somebody said that Rob Halfords scream is like an angel whaling

[@joedirt688]

Musicianship is off the chart, a true Masterclass in Hard Rock!

[@mattharvey968]

The band Distributed does this drum intro when they did a cover of Living After Midnight by Judas Priest!

[@timhendy3723]

Someone once quoted listening to painkiller is like been shot out of a cannon into a hurricane. You can’t get any closer than that. The mighty priest 🤘

[@robr135]

Judas Priest songs that will show you their metal chops: Freewheel Burning (Energetic Speed metal with a killer three part guitar solo) The Sentinel (Just epic, the pinnacle of metal imo) Ram it down (Their best speed metal song, with Halford's best vocals, and their greatest guitar solo by far. Rather unknown because it was on their so-so album before they did painkiller.

[@alteredoggy]

i love how you were blown away from the start AND THEN the "guitars" solo takes it up a notch LOL. i read somewhere that Priest had been accused of going soft. the Painkiller album was their reply 😁

[@RolandDeschain1]

The singer, Rob Halford, is known as 'The Metal God'. And you can see why. He's definitely on the Mount Rushmore of metal singers. He is also the first major figure in metal to come out as gay.