JUDAS PRIEST: Albums Ranked (From Worst to Best) - Rank 'Em All

[@venombathory1556]

Sabbath might have done it first, but Priest created that laser guitar sound plus the dual guitar attack and high screams! Sabbath made it Heavy, but Priest made it METAL!

[@jmagowan12]

Yeah Sabbath is Heavy & Priest is Heavy metal.

[@llongone2]

"Exciter" was the first speed metal song. "Rapid Fire" was the first thrash metal song. "British Steel" was the first true heavy metal album. JP were the true pioneers of metal.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Trve Cheers!

[@davidknichal6629]

First thrash? It was imho even more Dissident Aggressor

[@venombathory1556]

@@davidknichal6629 Megalomania is earlier than Dissident Aggressor

[@k-chill8428]

Painkiller was such a big deal when it came out because Priest seemed like remnants from another era to my generation of metalheads. Then suddenly they were entirely relevant to everything that was going on.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Yeah, they went out with a bang and so did metal as a whole. :) Cheers!

[@richardlinton447]

Painkiller was the best JP album

[@justdead99]

Painkiller was the worst album i think . I gave up on them after that. They went from innovators to copy cats following the trends

[@richardlinton447]

@@justdead99 not sure who you thought they were copying sounds like innovation to me melodic and heavy

[@crusheverything4449]

@Rock Hard - You honestly like Turbo & Ram It Down better than Painkiller? I think you may have banged your head too hard at some point, but certainly not listening to Turbo.

[@Drforrester31]

I wouldn't say it's their "best" album but Sin After Sin is definitely my favorite Priest album. The songs are heavy but it still has a lot of that 70s prog feel. I especially love when the chorus in Dissident Aggresor keeps building up and then melts down into the solo

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@DBTdad]

C'mon man! "Last Rose of Summer" ain't that bad.

[@thefateshavewarned]

Love Stained Class. Arguably one of the first Speed Metal albums, definitely helped set the groundwork for Thrash Metal to arise in the next decade. Still my favorite Priest album.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Yes, such a remarkable album for it's time. Cheers!

[@dennissweeney6774]

My favorite with sad wings a close second.

[@iqm4574]

I think (call the priest) from sin after sin is the first speed metal song

[@shanewilson199]

My number 1 is hell bent for leather, the sad wings, and then stained class. On a scale of 1 to 10, he’ll bent/killing machine is a 10, sad wings 9.5 and stained class is a 9.3.

[@crusheverything4449]

@@iqm4574 - Call For The Priest.

[@tashenka74]

Imo Jugulator is extremely underrated, it's no Painkiller or Sin after Sin but it has some really interesting approaches in its favour, and Ripper Owens filled Halford's shoes quite well

[@Danimal77]

I agree. I'd put it above several Priest albums.

[@andywitch666]

@@Danimal77 Definitely before Turbo and Point of Entry...

[@matthewrobinson8214]

I agree 100%. It's at least in their top 10 for me. Their heaviest album plus all the songs are well written and catchy as hell. I'm always amazed at all the hate it gets. And the way Priest has snubbed Ripper and his years in the band is really unforgivable.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

@@matthewrobinson8214 He’s in a new band headed by KK now, wonder how that will do

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

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[@DavyDredd14]

Top 3 JUDAS PRIEST Albums : 3. Sad Wings Of Destiny (1976) 2. Stained Class (1978) 1. Screaming For Vengeance (1982)

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers! 🤘🏻

[@f5guy102]

Thanks for posting this ranking! Priest was the band that fully converted me over to metal back in the early 1980's. I was riding with a buddy of mine and he played "Grinder" off of British Steel, and I was blown away. Here we are 40 years later and I'm still listening to this stuff!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

me too, amazing band. Cheers!

[@snopallchannel241]

I couldn't be more happy to see my favourite Priest album on #1 of your list. My more "80'S Priest" oriented friends couldn't believe me as I kept saying that over the years, they thought of it as more of a rock album, and it's true that the guitars sound and overall production is very 70's, but man, to put out something like THIS in 1978? I mean, Dissident Aggressor on Sin After Sin was a heavy metal doors open all by itself, but those bangers on Stained Class? They really did Ram it down wide open, for all NWOBHM scene, right there. I can't point out my favourite song on the album, they're just all so good. And not to mention a dope-ass artwork. It really brought a smile to my face to see it on #1! Thanks for this list man, superb work as always!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Yeah stained class is much more metal than british steel. :)

[@danielporter9685]

yeah, there are many 70's Priest fans who agree. I actually prefer the early 80's stuff myself. I don't know anyone who would rank British Steel as #8??? Also, Defenders and Screaming For vengeance should be higher too. I do like Sad Wings and Stained Class, and Hell Bent For leather though. For me, its Defenders of The Faith and British Steel. After that, we can discuss the 70's vs 80's.

[@neugey]

"Out in the Cold" is my favorite Priest song right now. My marriage is in a very difficult spot right now and it hits home big time.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Sorry to hear that, take care, Cheers!

[@EricMossthestrongmanexperience]

Victim of changes helped me get through my divorce, hang in there…it gets better

[@davidknichal6629]

@@EricMossthestrongmanexperience We all are only victims of sudden changes. The only different is the way people deal with it

[@electric-eyez]

Hey Bud! Celtic Frost Mike here, I really dug your rankings. The thing about priest early-on was...each album sounded different. It was interesting growing up with this. Zep did this to an extent. But Priest drove the bus! Talk about not being afraid of anything. Still love Rob and company. Thanks again.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Howdy Mr Mike. Yeah Judas Priest upped the game. Cheers!

[@andrehb]

Great episode, I know live albums don't qualify to be ranked but *Unleashed in the East* was my gateway to metal -- so will always have love forJudas Priest

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@husq48]

That album took all those songs to a new level in vivid color!

[@darkberserk13]

Kk Downing and Glenn Tipton are the best Guitar duos of all time in metal, they created a lot of solos and riffs and they put their mark in the road

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

for sure. Cheers!

[@deannovack6353]

I agree! Right behind them would be Michael Gilbert and Edward Carlson from Flotsam and Jetsam

[@candlelightmoodromeocasano4550]

Also, Adrien Smith and Dave Murray with Iron Maiden and Mathias Jabs and Rudolph Shenker with the scorpions were awesome guitar duos. Also, two of the best ever was short lived but awesome and it was Pete Willis and Steve Clark on the first two commercial Def Leppard albums; when Def Leppard was a bad ass band. Pyromania was good too but after that they changed a lot

[@martymartin2894]

​​@@candlelightmoodromeocasano4550 well said and add uli Roth with schenker aswell. Also from thin Lizzy. Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson. Also Gorham and Gary Moore.

[@lightyagami1435]

Defenders Of The Faith is my favourite album. Powerful and inspiring, it creates a sense of freedom. Also, it's good to see that a lot of people start to realise how generic British Steel really is, despite its importance. Interesting video, man, keep the good work. For the next review i suggest the discography of Candlemass.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

I probably will get to Candlemass some day. :) Cheers!

[@michaljaklik4657]

I agree

[@barnadeak2181]

SENT BY GODS: 1. Stained Class: Extraordinary on all fronts: composition, performance, emotional drama... 2. Sad Wings of Destiny: It defines heavy metal as we know it. 3. Sreaming For Vengeance: Complex and yet direct, full of life and power - maybe their peak. 4. British Steel: Like its cover: simple, iconic, the pure essence of classic heavy metal. 5. Killing Machine: Great hooks and more light hearted atmospheres than before. 6. Firepower: Full of catchy melodies and quality songs. TREASURES OF GOLD: 7. Defenders of the Faith: Unprecedented heaviness, many shades, though the mechanic sound spoils it a bit. 8. Painkiller: A masterclass to the younger generations - yet a bit one dimensional. 9. Sin After Sin: Colourful record with complex tunes, ending on a brutal high note - though some parts just seem too long. 10. Redeemer of Souls: Some good, not overcomplicated songs with enough finesse and classic vibes. SILVER LININGS: 11. Point of Entry: Some great anthems - and some fillers, too. 12. Demolition: Many different shades and some excellent stuff, though unnecessarily long and inconsistent. 13. Jugulator: Ripper shines, it’s maybe their heaviest and most one dimensional album. 14. Turbo: Enjoyable glam metal - though too many fillers and cheesy lyrics. IRON A BIT TOO CRUDE: 15. Nostradamus: Ambitious, yet not so memorable and just too much - anyway, they wanted to do it, so why not? 16. Rocka Rolla: The humble beginnings: rather generic hard rock with a few sparks. 17. Angel of Retribution: It's like a collection of unreleased songs from earlier albums. 18. Ram It Down: Artificial sound and lower than average songwriting leaves it in the middle of nowhere.

[@Wanderer_1877]

A cool ranking, mate! :)

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

solid, Cheers!

[@laurencelevene4333]

Excellent rankings. Stained class is something else. It towers above any other metal album for me, I've been listening to it for 40 years and it still sounds incredible on all sorts of levels

[@siddharthdeshmukh8118]

Definitely one of my favourite band! 1. Painkiller 2. Defenders Of The Faith 3. Sad Wings Of Destiny 4. Screaming For Vengeance 5. Stained Class 6. Turbo 7. Killing Machine 8. Firepower 9. British Steel 10. Sin After Sin 11. Jugulator 12. Ram it Down 13. Angel Of Retribution 14. Redeemer Of Souls 15. Point Of Entry 16. Nostradamus 17. Demolition 18. Rocka Rolla

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Same here, Cheers!

[@Zodi77]

Where's Sin After SIn?

[@siddharthdeshmukh8118]

@@Zodi77 Oh, totally forgot it. Haha...

[@auralfixxation6702]

The transition of Priest from their 1st release through SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE is pretty amazing. Not were they the standard for new heavy bands but everybody wore the leather like them.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@eddierocksteady]

Another superb review!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

thänks boss

[@zevongrie1402]

So hard to rate albums by a band like Priest because they have so many great records. When an album like Painkiller is 3rd that says a lot. Cheers!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@RocketEightEight]

Firepower has just stucked forever in my mind

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@davidknichal6629]

For such an old ageing band its a fantastic record worthy of all accolades imho

[@electric-eyez]

This is the best Metal site on KZbin. Thanks!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thanks boss

[@big_red01027]

The riff in "Heroes' End" was so good, they reused it in "Painkiller".

[@berriondo9615]

My top 5 🤘💥 #1: Defenders of the Faith #2: Sad Wings of Destiny #3: Painkiller #4: Screaming for Vengeance #5: Redeemer of Souls (kinda underrated imo)

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers

[@davepepe1585]

Great breakdown in ranking with sheer respect for the greatest band.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@joshcelliers4710]

Great video, currently my top 10 is: 1. Painkiller 2. Stained Class 3. Defenders of the Faith 4. Screaming For Vengeance 5. Firepower 6. Killing Machine 7. Jugulator 8. Sin After Sin 9. Ram It Down 10. British Steel You've given me some inspiration to revisit a few albums though

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Solid, Cheers!

[@romanrybalka2055]

Jugulator replace with Redeemer of Souls - and this is my top list)

[@joshcelliers4710]

@@romanrybalka2055 Redeemer of Souls is great too 🤘🏻

[@aghist2154]

My list is with 3 & 4 at the top. These are my best Priest albums. I own all their discography until 1994 and I listened it to often. The 70s albums were experimental and this the reason that I put them after the Painkiller , Defenders of the Faith and Screaming for Vengeance. They don't have a stable sound in production and Priest try to mimic other groups like Queen as you mention in your video. A grate work from you this list. Have a nice 2022!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Happy new years!

[@Steve-ht6hh]

Judas Priest is my favorite classic heavy metal band since high school years. They gave me such a great memories back then and to be honest I'm emotionally connected with this band. Here's my list from my top 10 personal favorite Judas Priest albums : 01) Screaming For Vengeance 02) British Steel 03) Defenders Of The Faith 04) Sad Wings Of Destiny 05) Stained Class 06) Painkiller 07) Firepower 08) Sin After Sin 09) Killing Machine 10) The Twin Turbos ( Turbo & Ram It Down)

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@miker9277]

Came to see where you put SWoD, and Stained Class. I was not disappointed

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Nice ;) Cheers!

[@nelsonsantiago3426]

Stained Class is my favorite Priest album. It's often overlooked so I'm glad you have it in it's rightful place.🤘

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@deathrattle1000]

Fine work my friend. I always 'enyoy' your videos!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thanks boss, Cheers!

[@MegaSparkster]

Painkiller, Jugulator and Stained Class are the best imo but Priest doesn't have any bad albums

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@jeffzeppelin3228]

I truly enjoyed your video. Not an easy list to compile, the top 7 albums extremely agree 👍

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thank you Sir!

[@fettz5426]

1) Stained Class 2) Defenders Of The Faith 3) Painkiller 4) Screaming 5) Sad Wings 6) Point Of Entry 7) Angel Of Retribution 8) Hell Bent 9) Sin After Sin 10) Redeemer Of Souls 11) British Steel 12) Ram It Down 13) Turbo 14) Firepower 15) Rocka Rolla 16) Jugulator 17) Demolition 18) Nostradumus Yes, I'm controversial in my ranking, but fight me

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@michaelbusch8587]

I would put Old albums LAST!!.. NEWER ALBUMS FIRST!!.. FIREPOWER ..AOR..NOSTRADAMUS...PAINKILLER..ROS..ETC...

[@juanruiz910]

Nothing remains higher than Painkiller

[@denisshine6633]

Very concise succinct short background info for each album beyond the realms of death and the sentinel are xtra special for me

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thanks,Cheers!

[@plciferpffer3048]

Great ranking. I really can't argue much here, I'm only leaving a comment, for the algorithm. But that said, Accept was my favourite band, before I discovered thrash and more extreme music, so I would like to see your ranking of their albums. Ok, fortsatt god jul & skål!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thanks boss, I will probably rank Accept some time during 2022. :) Cheers!

[@Anderson_Araujo88]

1 - Stained Class 2 - Screaming for Vengeance 3 - Sin After Sin 4 - Sad Wings of Destiny 5 - British Steel 6 - Rocka Rolla

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@andrettski8686]

Priest's discog is why they're my #1 All-Time band. PERIOD. Sure, there were some off target and some a bit too commercial for me, but overall what a contribution to music of any kind. Love all the '70's except Rocka Rolla(15th or so). PAINKILLER #1, it checks every box on the METAL MUTANTS judges card. I was in junior high and heard 'Unleashed' and been a Headbanger ever since. British Steel and Point of Entry higher for me, came out my first 2 years of High school.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@andrettski8686]

Good mornin' to ya Jim on the other side of the METAL world. I'm on the west coast of the CCP errrrr, USA.

[@andrettski8686]

@@RuthlessMetalYT Massively ripping through some Oliva BROS SAVATAGE The Hounds and Thorazine Shuffle

[@Strimbles]

Enjoyed listening to your opinion. Here's mine 1. Sin After Sin 2. Stained Class 3. Sad Wings of Destiny 4. Rocka Rolla 5. Hell Bent for Leather 6. Screaming for Vengeance 7. Defenders of The Faith 8. British Steel 9. Point of Entry Lost interest after Turbo... though I've heard some good tracks from later albums.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@darkberserk13]

Rob Halford is one of the best singers of all time he did a lot of things with his voices, he is amazing

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@blauth]

1. Sad Wings of Destiny 2. Painkiller 3. Stained Class (remember that "Better By You" is also a cover song) 4. Sin After Sin 5. Firepower 6. Hell Bent for Leather (with the "Green Manilishi") 7. Screaming for Vengeance 8. Rocka Rolla 9. Defenders of the Faith 10. Angel of Retribution 11. Redeemer of Souls 12. Ram it Down 13. Turbo 14. British Steel 15. Point of Entry 16. Nostradamus 17. Jugulator 18. Demolition One of the two best bands ever. The other being Danzig as an artist from the Misfits through his eponymous solo project.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@kevinbrown1893]

Great Hell Bent for Leather reference in the intro. 1. Painkiller 2. Stained Class 3. Defenders of The Faith 4. Sad Wings of Destiny 5. Firepower 6. Screaming for Vengeance 7. Hell Bent for Leather 8. Sin After Sin 9. British Steel 10. Angel of Retribution 11. Redeemer of Souls 12. Rocka Rolla 13. Point of Entry 14. Nostradamus 15. Ram It Down 16. Jugulator 17. Turbo 18. Demolition

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@piponkio89]

Good ranking! Mine would be something like this: 18. Demolition 17. Rocka Rolla 16. Ram It Down 15. Nostradamus 14. Turbo 13. Point of Entry 12. Jugulator 11. Angel of Retribution 10. Redeemer of Souls 9. British Steel 8. Sin After Sin 7. Killing Machine 6. Sad Wings of Destiny 5. Stained Class 4. Firepower 3. Defenders of the Faith 2. Screaming for Vengeance 1. Painkiller

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@perryadams3159]

I agree 100% with your top 2. Most people put Screaming for Vengeance as #1, but I'm with you that Stained Class is their best album. SFV is definitely awesome though.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Yes, it's one of the 6-7 masterpieces of their career. Cheers!

[@russellpeters451]

Once again I enjoyed another Rank Em All video. I would have liked to see "British Steel" and "Fire Power" higher on the list. Keep up the good work 🤘🤘🤘

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@romainfaure7595]

DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘!!!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@scottsiglinhd2777]

Yesss! I’ve been waiting for this one for awhile and glad it’s here!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thanks boss, Cheers!

[@dannyjaramillo6338]

1984: Defenders of the Faith 1982: Screaming for Vengeance 1980: British Steel 1976: Sad Wings of Destiny 1990: Painkiller 1978: Stained Class 1988: Ram It Down 1977: Sin After Sin 1978: Killing Machine 1981: Point of Entry 1986: Turbo 1974: Rocka Rolla 2018: Firepower 1997: Jugulator 2005: Angel of Retribution 2008: Nostradamus 2014: Redeemer of Souls 2001: Demolition

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@dannyjaramillo6338]

@thierry zubritovsky excellent point of view.

[@alessandrodicroce496]

Masterpieces : Painkiller - Defenders of the Faith - Stained Class All time classics : Sin After Sin - Screaming for Vengeance - British Steel Great albums : Killing Machine - Sad Wings of Destiny - Firepower Good albums : Ram It Down - Angel of Retribution - Jugulator Experimentations : Turbo - Rocka Rolla - Nostradamus Low-end : Point of Entry - Demolition - Redeemer of Souls

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@themechanix8804]

Top 3; 3- Sin After Sin 2- Sad Wings of Destiny - Its funny how nobody talks about Alan Moore drumming on this record, for me its kinda like a 80s Heavy Metal drummer playing a 70s album. 1- Jugulator - For me kicks ass, heavy, raw, fast. The title track its insane.

[@davidrehm9681]

Hahaha....ok, Jugulator #1....Haha.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Nice, Cheers!

[@themechanix8804]

@@davidrehm9681 Ok Mr. David, I can't have Jugulator as my favorite because it doesn't have Halford singing and because people don't like the album.

[@stevenvalenti3722]

Jugulator #1 really? Dude are you smoking meth or something?🤔😂🤣😂

[@the_motherfucker]

@@davidrehm9681 Because it's their best album

[@briankscott06]

Kudos to you brother, I was absolutely floored watching this video and having you list my exact order. Dude, you are spot on, I’m kinda trippin out now..

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

hehe. of course it's the Ruthless rank. ;)

[@XNTP116RJ]

defenders of the faith is my favorite priest album as it was the first priest album i bought when i was a teen.a lot of memories listening to that album

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@iceblade019]

The first four tracks from Freewheel Burning to The Sentinel are absolutely insane, those tracks themselves can make the album great

[@ok-bb7xu]

My top 4, screaming for vengeance #1 for me. Painkiller, British steel, rocka Rolla. "Never turn your back on the ripper"! ......love this channel.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thanks boss

[@timbutler6447]

My list: 1. Painkiller 2. Firepower 3. Angel of Retribution 4. Redeemer of Souls 5. Defenders of The Faith 6. Ram It Down 7. Screaming for Vengeance 8. Stained Class 9. Turbo 10. Sad Wings of Destiny 11. Hell Bent for Leather 12. British Steel 13. Sin After Sin 14. Jugulator 15. Demolition 16. Point of Entry 17. Nostradamus 18. Rocka Rolla

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@rickperry485]

Your list mirrors mine almost exactly! Great job, you nailed it!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

thanks boss, Cheers!

[@benj6927]

i bought stained class the other day and its probably my favourite preist album, its so good that the 1st track inspired another great band

[@robowizard6132]

Excellent ranking

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thanks, Cheers!

[@tonypage9302]

Nostradamus is a pretty good album, I understand why it's hard to appreciate but I grew to love it..

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Yeah for a normal band, but Priest have high standards

[@georgehuffert1800]

I had sad wings of destiny on a recorded 8 track back in 76 my parents hated it but I wore it out. I m glad to see Stained class finally getting the recognition it deserves I had this one to and it's a great transition to what is to come on British Steel

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

British Steel aren't as good as many of their previuous records though. Cheers!

[@zachdproductions123]

Nice ranking. I definitely agree with the bottom two or three. Screaming For Vengeance would easily be my favorite with Staind Class being a close second.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@nebojsajovic790]

Thank you for ranking judas priest bro🤘🎸😎👊

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thank you!

[@PersephonevanderWaard]

Yes! I totally agree with this list. As much as I enjoy their later stuff to some degree (re: Painkiller, Angel of Retribution, Firepower, etc), Priest's '70s work will forever remain their best output for me. It's just too creative and influential to ignore!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@buddylove346]

1. Screaming for Vengeance 2. Defenders of the Faith 3. Painkiller 4. Stained Class 5. Hell Bent for Leather 6. Sad Wings of Destiny 7. British Steel 8. Nostradamus 9. Angel of Retribution 10. Sin after Sin 11. Redeemer of Souls 12. Fire Power 13. Invincible Shield 14. Ram it Down 15. Point of Entry 16. Turbo 17. Rocka-Rolla 18. Jugulator 19. Demolition

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers

[@ingolfrvargr]

Great ranking and analysis as always. This time around our lists differ quite a bit though, although we're more or less in agreement which albums are at the top and which are at the bottom.I love how high ypu place Sin after Sin, in my experience a brilliant album that often gets kind of forgotten about. I'd place Nostradamus below Jugulator. And just likenyou said, Ripper is the least of his albums' problems. Ram it Down follows there after, despite having Blood Red Skies which is one of my favorite Priest tracks. Firepower is mucj higher on my list, a definite top 10 album for me. It might be sacrilegious of me, but I even rank it above British Steel (which is an album I never 'got' even though I do love a couple of songs) and Killing Machine (Evening Star and Take on the World are among my least favorite Priest songs but the rest is good). My favorite albums would be Defenders of the Faith(1), Screaming for Vengeance (2) and Stained Class (3), followed by Painkiller and Sad Wings. of Destiny. But like you said, the top 7 are more or less perfect in their own way. Sometimes I'm in more od a 70s Priest mood, and sometimes I just want the 80s. Keep up the good work my man!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@danielporter9685]

I also rank Defenders of the Faith #1!

[@caza_arte9266]

I don't know why but somehow i knew there was going to be every song haha, Defenders Of The Faith will always be my number 1 and defenetly such an amazing top, keep rocking man🤘🏻🔥 You we're my favorite discover in KZbin this year, happy new year 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

great record, thanks boss, happy new years! Cheers!

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

Les Binks was a great drummer. Wish they hadn’t let him go

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Yeah superb drummer

[@peterfinnigan2868]

Too technical for them apparently,by their own admission.Amazing drummer on their best album,he should have been made permanent.

[@AndI0td763]

Wiki says he left because he felt he wasn’t appreciated enough by the band and management. Who knows what really took place with his departure, he’s definitely my favorite drummer the band had. He had great feel.

[@GrindcoreEnthusiast]

I'm going to see Judas Priest live and I can't wait

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@davidknichal6629]

Me too. Masters of Rock in July yahooo

[@nealwexler666]

Jugulator is a great album. It should be much higher on the list.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Maybe a step higher. ;)

[@tinyateez2603]

I am new metalhead and I got into genre by meeting new person. He gave me few bands to start with as metallica, ac/dc, kiss, nirvana and other basic stuff. I fell in love with metal and as I scrolled through home page of youtube, I found your channel and saw other fascinating bands. Glad that happened to me.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Nice, yeah there is a lot of good stuff out there. Priest is always a good starting point. Cheers!

[@Questformetal]

Defenders always be my fav but love stained and sad wings as runner ups. Fun list 👌

[@marioalvz3824]

The Sentinel is just next level song...

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@niklaseriksson7569]

Great ranking! Here is mine: 1. Sad Wings Of Destiny 2. Stained Class 3. Sin After Sin 4. Killing Machine 5. Point Of Entry 6. Screaming For Vengeance 7. Painkiller 8. British Steel 9. Defenders Of The Faith 10. Firepower 11. Angel of Retribution 12. Ram It Down 13. Rocka Rolla 14. Redeemer Of Souls 15. Nostradamus 16. Turbo 17. Jugulator 18. Demolition

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@daroblackheart383]

I like your list. My top 3 is almost the same: 1. Stained Class 2. Sad Wings Of Destiny 3. Defenders Of The Faith Cheers!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@poitor5915]

probably the best review i’ve seen ☝🏻keep on keeping on👍🏻

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thanks boss!

[@rodrigoalonsoponcemarquez1453]

To put Stained Class in first place was unexpected, great pick! Eventough I disagree with some of the places XD Never understood why people dislike Turbo that much...

[@marioalvz3824]

Totally agree dude, Turbo is incredibly underrated... La mayoría de temas son tremendo, como Out in the Cold o Reckless....

[@rodrigoalonsoponcemarquez1453]

@@marioalvz3824 sin duda no es de sus mejores discos y una lista siempre está influida por el gusto personal pero la opinión sobre éste disco me parece que está siempre tergiversada por razones ajenas al mismo album, que sí se vendieron o que sí pusieron elementos pop y cosas así...

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

I just love Stained Class, it's the album that I return to the most, so it must be the best. ;) Cheers!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

it has its moments. Cheers!

[@marioalvz3824]

@@rodrigoalonsoponcemarquez1453 nunca lo habría dicho mejor 👏👏🤘

[@espectro87]

Great video, my top 5 1. Stained Class 2. Painkiller 3. Sad Wings of Destiny 4. Defenders of the Faith 5. Sin After Sin

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@grantw499]

Good ranking! I think Jugulator gets a raw deal, i just love cathedral spires. I remember when that album came out and I spun it over and over again.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

That is a great track, Cheers!

[@japre8]

Sad wings of destiny is my favorite Priest album cover and one of my favorite album covers of any album.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

a perfect album.

[@planetbarrett6055]

Ranka Priesta 18 - Nostradomus Favorite: None (This is the only Album I HATE from Priest) 17 - Point of Entry Favorite: Solar Angels 16 - Firepower Favorite: Never the Heroes 15 - Redeemer of Souls Favorite: Dragonaut 14 - Angel of Retribution Favorite: Angel 13 - Demolition Favorite: Machine Man 12 - Jugulator Favorite: Burn in Hell (I just want to say, Tim Owen's is a Great Singer) 11 - Ram it down Favorite: Ram it down 10 - Rocka Rolla Favorite: Run of the Mill 9 - Turbo Favorite: Out in the Cold 8 - Defenders of the Faith Favorite: Some heads are gonna roll 7 - Screaming for Vengeance Favorite: The Hellion/Electric Eye (Can't stand, You've got another thing coming) 6 - Painkiller Favorite: Battle Hymn/One Shot at Glory 5 - British Steel Favorite: Steeler 4 - Sin after Sin Favorite: Here comes the Tears 3 - Sad Wings of Destiny Favorite: Tyrant 2 - Hell Bent for Leather Favorite: Hell Bent for Leather 1 - Stained Class Favorite: Beyond the Realms of Death I love getting Priest for Christmas.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Solid ranking my friend! Cheers!

[@seagullpoet]

I’ve read many a book about Nostradamus. And DVDs. Movies. Halford brought the mystery and horror of him - alive in lyrics and vocals. Listen to it during a snowstorm. Or a thunderous summer rainstorm.

[@Fathersmidmeals]

You know which channel I think is super underrated? Metal Piano Music. The guy spends weeks composing classic metal songs into classical/relaxing piano pieces and he hardly gets any views. I love his arrangement of The Sentinel by Judas Priest. That guy really deserves millions of followers

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@Fathersmidmeals]

@@RuthlessMetalYT cheers bro 🍺

[@gzeuskraiste]

I wouldn't rank it top tier but I really liked Jugulator, very underrated IMO

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@Danimal77]

Agreed.

[@pedrokropotkin9045]

My top 10 albums (& top song): 1) Screaming for Vengeance (Electric Eye) 2) Sad Wings of Destiny (Victim of Changes) 3) Stained Class (Beyond the Realms of Death) 4) Defenders of the Faith (The Sentinel) 5) Sin After Sin (Diamonds and Rust, c.) 6) Painkiller (A Touch of Evil) 7) British Steel (The Rage) 8) Killing Machine (The Green Manalishi, c.) 9) Point of Entry (Heading Out of the Highway) 10) Rocka Rolla (Rocka Rolla)

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@mivsenowner]

Great list of a great great band. I was 14 years old when DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH was released, Smack-daddy right down the middle of the glory metal years at its height. Not realizing it at the time,but it never got this good again. I was too young to remember 70's-Priest,but was there throughout their 80's outputs and tours, and in my opinion, DEFENDERS was the peak of the bunch coming out amongst a slew of favorites such as Bark At The Moon, Balls To The Wall, PowerSlave and Ride The Lightning ,to name a few. Just as I think KILLING MACHINE was a slight improvement over sister-record STAINED CLASS (I loved TAKE ON THE WORLD when I was a kid...-now, not so much..) I think DEFENDERS were an improvement over sister-record SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE. Although both in the top of my list, I have to go for DEFENDERS simply by going track-by-track. IT never got this good again. Not even the mighty PAINKILLER could move these 2 80's JUGGERNAUTS. In retrospect, DEFENDERS has only gone from strenght to strenght with me, now residing proudly in my ALL-TIME FAVORITE METAL-ALBUMS TOP-5 LIST, and it will never be removed. This is METAL-Perfection from production over performance to cover and tour. It's Legacy has been acknowledged by the band as well, because we still get to sing a long to these wonderful compositions at the shows. Just think back to the last Tour where the LEAST appealing song of the album 'NIGHT COMES DOWN' was given an airing. HAIL! HAIL! GODS OF METAL and them twin-Guitar-leads, that never sounded better than on this Fantastic METAL MILESTONE! 1. DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH 2. SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE 3. PAINKILLER 4. KILLING MACHINE 5. STAINED CLASS 6. BRITISH STEEL 7. SIN AFTER SIN 8. SAD WINGS OF DESTINY 9. TURBO 10. RAMIT DOWN.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@seanmackenzie4432]

I definantly agree with this list alot more! Accept I did not like Painkiller at all and it should be near the bottom. To each their own though.

[@danielporter9685]

I agree that Defenders is the best! I personally like British Steel and Point of Entry more than you do though. Turbo was weaker, but still better than people will admit. Ram It Down was a step down, but Painkiller was great.

[@rememberbeginning]

Great list! Couldn't have ranked them any better. My top 3 might be a tiny bit different. Cheers ☕

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thanks boss!

[@82ndPhunkyPhotos]

Agree with "Stained Class" being #1. Although, I might've bumped-up "Point of Entry" on the list. So bloody good 🩸🩸🩸

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@FutebolNaMente]

cool, I was expecting for this one

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@KevinOrtega1980]

Hell Yes, is this your Christmas present to us? I’ll accept! Thanks Jim! Here is my ranking: 1. Sin After Sin 2. Stained Class 3. Sad Wings of Destiny 4. Painkiller 5. Defenders of the Faith 6. British Steel 7. Firepower 8. Hell Bent for Leather 9. Screaming for Vengeance 10. Point of Entry 11. Rocka Rolla 12. Angel of Retribution 13. Redeemer of Souls 14. Jugulator 15. Demolition 16. Ram It Down 17. Nostradamus 18. Turbo Merry Christmas!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Yes, you wished for a new car but at least you got a Priest rank. ;) haha Cheers!

[@KevinOrtega1980]

@@RuthlessMetalYT 😂 thanks again

[@deauxious]

Surprised how much I agree with this list.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

At least someone did.;)

[@gabbygabbylicous31313]

Stain Class is #1 Masterpiece, Defenders another Masterpiece the guitar work on Defenders is outstanding, SadWings, Screaming, Painkiller. Cant miss on none of them.🤘🤘🤘

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers

[@Huwclarkey87]

Thanks for this. Priest are probably my favourite band, it is nice to hear your enthusiasm for them. I agree with Painkiller being a perfect album, especially the guitar sound, the best guitar sound on any Priest record.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@ElekiSerket]

People say Screaming For Vengeance is very overrated, and honestly I have to agree... and yet at the same time I'd still place it in number 2, right below Stained Class. Great list though!

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thanks boss, Cheers!

[@rushshukla4636]

SFV has too much filler and covers to make it great. Only Electric Eye, Riding on the Wind, SFV, ATC and Fever are killer. The rest is filler. Devils Child is the worst. They had a chance to end on a fast one. Instead we got that dirge of a track.

[@IraSiegel]

Nice list. Better By You is also a cover (Spooky Tooth). They always put a cool spin on their covers.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

For sure. Cheers!

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

Well I sure agree with your number 1. Stained Class is my 6th favorite metal album of all time and my favorite Priest album. The only thing I would have done differently is rank Redeemer of Souls and Firepower a lot higher particularly Firepower. I love that album. Also I agree with Demolition. That record is horrific. Id rather listen to St Anger yes I wrote that. The album Resurrection which was Halfords band sounded way more like a Priest album than anything with Owens. I enjoyed the ranking and look forward to next time.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@bradensmith8682]

Yeah. Firepower is fantastic in the Judas Priest vacuum, but is a miracle when compared to other legacy bands 2010s albums.

[@vaudou_]

@@bradensmith8682 Look up Accept's recent albums. They are actually pretty good and in some ways better than the classics

[@kevinmiller8985]

I totally agree with your list on Judas Priest. I love how you describe each album. Amazing list.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

thanks man!

[@kennithchapman9689]

Ok. I know it's not a studio album, but my favorite is UNLEASHED IN THE EAST!!! SIMPLY AWESOME👍

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Yes Sir

[@opaknack5997]

Definetly

[@LairoftheAlchemist]

Great ranking! Happy to see the 70s albums ranking high on your list, I was expecting "Painkiller" to be your number 1 but you picked my favorite "Stained Class"...like you said, the top 7-10 albums are all fantastic.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Yes Sir, yeah, late seventies Priest is my favourite era of the band. :)

[@matsnilson7727]

For me it's ALWAYS been about Defenders of the Faith. I do realize nostalgia plays a huge part in this, since it was one of the earliest metal albums I got hold of as a wee lad, but none of Priest's other albums - as great as they are - come even close to Defenders in my book. I even love "Night Comes Down" just as much as the other songs. It's a vital part of a damn near perfect album. I rank Defenders as one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time. But, hey, that's just me. 🙂

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Yes, an amazing record for sure! Cheers!

[@NegaafellagaTV]

Yeah, I could praise it for hours! So emotional, so much adrenaline, and half of the songs from this album are the songs I consider the best songs in their career. For me it's THE perfect album, but maybe that's because Jawbreaker and Night Comes Down are among the first songs I heard from them.

[@pevnostipevnosti4871]

100 % right. I also have Defenders on the top of my list..

[@glennaldosf]

I was lucky only my 2nd ever concert was Judas Priest / Alice Cooper / Motorhead / Metal Church / Dangerous Toys (I think) show in Houston back in 91 I think and was the Painkiller tour... was about 12 and went with my mum who 'liked a few Cooper songs' but didn't know what was in store lol....

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Oh, nice one. Cheers! 🍻

[@Denon395]

I am a huge fan of Judas Priest. I love all the albums from first to Painkiller. I also liked Nostradamus, and a few songs from the other albums. There is no doubt that the album that I have listened to the most in my life across all bands is Unleashed in the East. In second I would say Defender of the Faith, and in third Screaming for vengeance. The compositions were amazing and Halford had a masterful voice.

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

I love UitE as well. Also, and this has surprised me over time, Angel of Retribution has become in my top three JP albums. On first listen I thought ok the guys have just really slowed down and there’s not much wind in their sails. Somewhere around the fifth listen though and I thought, each and every song is loaded with energy, it just has to ooze out instead of explode. I absolutely love that album.

[@hockeyeverything4339]

Yep. If Stained Class isn't number one. It's Sad Wings. Love your channel dude. I may not always agree, but you really have great analysis

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Thanks boss!

[@Kenup.Saurus]

Stained Class, gran disco, de pequeño no podía creer que esta magia fuera de ¡1978! una locura

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Cheers!

[@leftygtrplr6184]

Thanks for doing this. I agree with most of your comments. Here is how I rank them: 1. Screaming for Vengeance 2. British Steel 3. Hell Bent for Leather 4. Point of Entry 5. Firepower 6. Painkiller 7. Defenders of The Faith 8. Sad Wings of Destiny 9. Stained Class 10. Sin After Sin 11. Rocka Rolla 12. Redeemer of Souls 13. Angel of Retribution 14. Ram It Down 15. Nostradamus 16. Turbo 17. Jugulator 18. Demolition (might as well be gone lol)

[@RuthlessMetalYT]

Demolition gone ;) Cheers!

[@leftygtrplr6184]

@@RuthlessMetalYT It might as well be lol! Edited & put it in...at the bottom...all the way at the bottom