Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Judas Priest - Painkiller!! No freaking way...

[@xerodelacroix5552]

The best part of this is that they were already at the age where most bands are retiring when they decided to release the heaviest thing they ever did.

[@bluglass7819]

I love how much the guitarists evolved.

[@plushstitches5146]

My ex husband's favorite band. I took him to this concert in San Diego. So good! You should do "You've Got Another Thing Comin'"

[@caveman3021]

At the time speed metal and thrash were all the rage....who can play the fastest? Judas Priest showed them how the big boys did it!🤘🔥

[@javi5810]

I love that rob is still singing close to this at 70 something. Amazing band one of the best most consistent bands ever imo

[@frankhermansen243]

never liked the old stuff, then came Ram it down...loved it........Then Came Pain Killer 🤘...lost for Words

[@Flagg795]

One of the best Metal songs of all time. 🤘

[@darthdeluxe_1]

THE best!!!

[@onelove101unity]

Yep! If anyone ever asks me what is metal or to define the genre in a single song then it's simple, go listen to Painkiller.

[@joeciarlette2296]

Period.

[@neillenet291]

The lyrics tell the story of the Painkiller, the character featured on the cover of the album, who is a cyborg superhero who saves mankind from destruction. "Painkiller" has become one of Judas Priest's most popular songs

[@marcbaur677]

We need him right know!

[@neillenet291]

@marcbaur677 we needed him the last 3 1/2 years.

[@JoeHicks-ow4rm]

More like yesterday ❤ ​@@marcbaur677

[@JoeHicks-ow4rm]

​@@neillenet291MAYBE MORE LIKE TEN

[@lissettenukida5096]

​@@neillenet291from 2016 to 2020, and now from 2024 into oblivion

[@cdgee6399]

This is Heavy Metal. No sub-genres needed.

[@tubelious]

yes. This album is the epitome, the dictionary example of "Heavy Metal". Perfection.

[@tdig6546]

Hell yeah!!!!

[@mrflappie6553]

Heavy Metal indeed and Priest was a major influence on several sub-genres.

[@Az777]

This video is 34 years old! Could come out today and compete.

[@mementometallum571]

*and win.

[@tiborpurzsas2136]

Nowhere near 34 y old. The song came out sometime after 2000.

[@lonely_adolescent2715]

@@tiborpurzsas2136 A quick google search would tell you that Painkiller came out in 1990

[@alaskan_bergwanderer]

@@tiborpurzsas2136 Haha no man...this album (and song, and video) came out in September of 1990. You should do a little research... haha

[@tiborpurzsas2136]

My bad...

[@AcaciaAvenue]

This song has one of the absolute best guitar solos ever made. No matter how many times I listen to it, it always hits the spot. Magnificent.

[@Noxidsignorantia]

For me it's this song and Godzilla by blue oyster cult. The whole song is a solo

[@TomJonesisback]

100% one of the best lead guitarists in the world dueling guitars in some songs too 😎

[@Just_Gaming4Fun89]

What’s crazy is Judas Priest started in the 70s and the fact that they released album like Painkiller in 1990 is absolutely insane. METAL LEGENDS.

[@Nifilheimur]

And they still make Killer songs. Listen to Firepower of their newest album!

[@ooEVILGOAToo]

60's actually.

[@Just_Gaming4Fun89]

@ yes technically since 69. But I always go by when the first album releases. And that was in the 70s .

[@christopherdegraaf8045]

One of the best metal songs in history

[@stepup-m8s]

Possibly the most metal album ever created.

[@eljonny3801]

When someone asks " how does heavy metal music sound?" You show them this song

[@Ytinasniiable]

And then you play them a dream theater song, an anthrax song, some nightwish, bit of Rammstein, some Dio, Babymetal (who've actually performed this song with Rob) And after about 20 different bands they should grasp how loaded that question is lmao

[@blaspheriongoatcommander54]

@@Ytinasniiable Just Judas Priest and Dio, no need for all the rest

[@krzysztofherdzik1500]

I'd play them "Judgement Day", by Van Halen, live version. To call VH metal is a little abuse of terminology ;) but it is close and easy to listen. This shit for the first timer is too scary & intense. Believe me, I've been there. Now this dude can appreciate the track because he's a musician, normal person would've turned this off after 30s

[@roxxs]

Show him Iron Maiden of course too

[@ManAtPogo]

I'd just expand to - play them whole Painkiller album. Naturally, there's a looot to dig later, but if you need a perfect diamond standard - that's it.

[@paranoiaaa4126]

We saw Judas Priest many times. We even took our children as adults. Halford's voice is amazing! We met him when he was on tour with his ban Fight, which is even heavier. He signed my husband's arm with a sharpie and he had it tattooed in the next day. We got to meet him next time around to show him. Very nice guy!

[@shaundisch2020]

I love Fight. Saw Two as well.

[@madman1366]

Dude listen to them NOW! Halford is 73 and STILL BLAZING! Their latest album is pure magnificence! And yes, he still sings Painkiller live. At 73! 🫡

[@wayne9934]

With richie faulkner on the solo

[@thadlietz8048]

The lyrics reflect a biblical reference. The painkiller is sent down from heaven to wipe evil from the face of the earth. "mankind is on its knees" Its at Armageddon and the painkiller takes out evil so that mankind is resurrected to the skies.

The 90´s: Metal is dead Judas Priest: Hold my beer...

[@antimatter2380]

Pantera: hold my Jack Daniel's

[@bryanbrady877]

Bloodywood: Hold my curry.

[@ducksoff7236]

Megadeths best came out in the 90's. Anthrax's also. Pantera hit hard in the 90's. Iron Maiden had so great stuff. Metalica Black album. Some of Ozzy's heaviest stuff was in the 90's. You need to shift a decade up. Around 2000 is when it really fizzled out

[@mikeyrocks7777]

🤘🤘🤘💪💪💪

[@kenbean75]

dumb thing to say,90s was golden era for metal.

[@EtherealDystopiaOne]

Judas Priest has been around since the 70's. They are the gods of Metal.

[@bryanbrady877]

@@EtherealDystopiaOne Their formative foundational sound was being recorded when I was being born. There was something in the air that night, oh lawd.

[@Benobot99]

I believe they started in 1969.

[@bryanbrady877]

@@Benobot99 Someone "Ummn,akssually"d me on this. I hope they are doing better. You are correct, depending upon definitions. I am just here to groove, baby!

[@noxfinity]

More Judas Priest please! Two more amazing songs are ‘Victim of Changes’ (Live at Dortmund 1983) or ‘The Sentinel’ (Live from their 1986 Fuel for Life tour). Rob Halford the metal god is among the best vocalists of all time, you need to hear his full range it will blow your mind.

[@VinceEmbry]

I prefer Victim Of Changes Live from Seminole Hard Rock. But any Priest is never a bad thing.

[@maryannerazzano7692]

Victim of Changes ❤

[@Templarofsteel88]

Angel is a awesome softer song they have made.

[@amandajane5743]

Victim of Changes and Beyond the Realms of Death.

[@mrflappie6553]

May I add one more to the list? Not exactly Judas Priest, but... Doro Pesch (The Metal Queen) featuring Rob Halford duetting 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'.

[@screamingeagle7704]

I'm 46, and i grew up on Judas Priest.

[@lucianalbu2055]

Me too! It just completely blowed my mind when came out. I think I repeated the song at least ten times before skipping to the rest of the album, which is absolutely amazing from the first to the last second.

[@renatomorais8136]

This song was recorded so long ago and it is still one of the most relentless fast paced rides ever. It grabs you by the neck as soon as it opens and drags you all the way through with no room to breathe. I'm sure someone can point me to something even more relentless intense I can't think of one.

[@richter6699]

You're 100% on the money with the lyrics. The Painkiller is pretty much a metal superhero. He's on the cover of the album. Like a Chrome Angel riding a dragon motorcycle with buzzsaw blades for wheels 😂

[@chickenbeek]

i had to scroll if anyone would say that. yeah he got it 100%. 🤘🤘

[@Crom64]

that Screaming Metal Eagle

[@papastormcrow]

The album covers are iconic...and all these years, they've maintained a certain aesthetic, and while it has evolved, it is purely and defiantly Judas Priest.

[@randywissler9923]

KK Downing and Glenn Tipton have for over 45 years been regarded by everyone in the community as one of the top 2 guitar duos ever alongside Dave Murray and Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden!!!!🤘🤘

[@JohnMorris-c5v]

@@randywissler9923 yes indeed. Iron Maiden used to open for Judas Priest way back in the day. Smith & Murray are fantastic individual guitarists, but Glenn & KK were so in synch with one another that they could switch off leads in the middle of a solo without missing a beat! They were like a four-armed, two-headed metal machine!

[@krisdahlin4386]

My favorite guitar duo is Andy larocque and Pete blakk. But Tipton and KK are definitely in my top 3.

[@randywissler9923]

@@krisdahlin4386 just saw King in Indy in October, Andy and Mike Wead absolutely killed it!!!!!

[@krisdahlin4386]

@randywissler9923 king has had an embarrassment of riches in the guitar dept over the yrs. Sherman, denner, larocque, blakk, wead etc.

[@randywissler9923]

@@krisdahlin4386 as well as drummers!! Matt Thompson and the almighty Mikkey Dee!!!🤘🤘

[@toddthorpe3669]

Was headbanging when I was 21 still banging to judast priest at 62 greatest metal band ever

[@kprimm1967]

2 of the best guitarists that ever played the instrument.

[@PixelatedSpirit]

Saw them live this summer. They killed! Absolut legends!

[@gjkorfinhays]

Screaming for Vengeance is a must!😊

[@williamreiser3118]

Because of my age I actually got to see them during the screaming for vengeance tour 1983 21 then

[@gjkorfinhays]

@williamreiser3118 same here😉

[@gregscott3479]

Got benched by coach for bad attitude, snuck out of locker room during halftime, had tickets to Judas Priest; Screaming for Vengeance tour. Don't play soccer anymore but I still play Judas Priest .

[@jayman58016]

This song is the perfect definition of 'melt your face off' heavy metal

[@PML78]

PAIN PAIN KILLA KILLEEEEEEERRR!!!! 🔥🤘🏽🔥

[@chrisfairbairin4507]

I Have loved this band for many years. Your reaction to this song is totally valid. This track was the first Priest song I every played... 😮😮😮

[@mikegoin6023]

If an alien landed in my backyard and asked me "What is heavy metal?" This is the song I would play!

[@WalintHUN]

-What is that in you backyard? -Heavy Metal!

[@sean7735]

Nice!

[@TheWoodworker1966]

I'd play Metallica - Damage Inc.

[@mikegoin6023]

@@TheWoodworker1966 great tune!

[@srt8rocketship241]

This is Heavy Metal. This one starts like a Sledgehammer to the head then you get brought back to life and get the Sledgehammer again , but harder. Love it , never gets old.

[@brenthardenburg4920]

The way I have always immersed myself into an artist is from their very beginning. Learned about every band member, how old they are, where they came from, who's in the band during the bands entire career. I've been to 13 PRIEST 🔥🤘🏻 concerts since 1982. They are some of the best times of my life. I saw the Painkiller Tour in Detroit, Michigan. 🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻

[@brenthardenburg4920]

Listen to every song from the first album thru every album, in order, to get the whole experience. You will need many blunts because PRIEST'S catalog is long. ENJOY 🤪 🚬

[@erikthompson619]

Hey there man! You bet that Judas Priest are still around, and better yet: they’re still insanely popular. Their two most recent albums were both #1 in the charts all over the world - not sure how they did in the US, but I think they did pretty well there too. Their album ”Invincible shield” actually came out in the spring of 2024 so it’s still new, and if you check out the lead single ”Panic attack” you’ll find out that they’re still doing it the ”Painkiller” way after all these years - and well! Lyricswise you don’t have to worry about these guys. Some of their titles may look suspicious at first glance, but on further investigation, you’ll always find that it’s just Rob Halford being clever and making you work a little to get the actual message. Unless the lyrics are just about the joy of being part of the heavy metal community - he’s written his fair share of those too. Some of my favorite lyrics of his include ”Savage” - about the cruelty of conquering and enslaving indigenous tribes - and ”Electric eye”, that’s about actually being a spy satellite gathering all of our secrets without us even noticing. This guy is not just a good singer, he’s got a way with words too. Yeah, that court case you mentioned … Here’s what happened. In 1985, two young guys from Nevada, Raymond Belknap and James Vance, shot themselves. The former died, the latter was horribly disfigured and died years later. They both had psychological issues, had substance problems and came from real dysfunctional families - poor guys. But their families insisted that the real reason for them shooting themselves, was that they had just been listening to Judas Priest’s 1978 ”Stained class” album. The original claim was that the song ”Heroes end” encouraged suicide - which only a brief glance at the lyrics showed was not the case. The claim that eventually made it to court, was that the words ” do it” could be heard if you played one of the other songs BACKWARDS. Even crazier, that song was not even a Judas Priest original. It was ”Better by you better than me”, a cover of a 1969 song by one of the early British heavy metal pioneers Spooky Tooth. So the case, after it finally ending up in court in 1990, was dropped after six weeks. "It tore us up emotionally hearing someone say to the judge and the cameras that this is a band that creates music that kills young people," Halford admitted later. "We accept that some people don’t like heavy metal, but we can’t let them convince us that it’s negative and destructive. Heavy metal is a friend that gives people great pleasure and enjoyment and helps them through hard times."

[@SAVikingSA]

I saw them on the Firepower tour, which is another thrash classic.

[@omalley1978]

If there is a song that defines 'heavy metal' then this is that song

[@Mutabor1981]

it defines gay metal

[@alexrossi4464]

​@@Mutabor1981 I guess your gay, then, you're here 🎧 listening! The stupidity of some people astound, me!

[@alexrossi4464]

This is definitely up there, maybe " Don't talk to strangers by Dio,....

[@theorc9098]

So not Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath that was released 20 years earlier and formed the template for metal then?

[@alexrossi4464]

@@theorc9098 while that song , is definitely important in heavy metal, and many even claim, began it's movement, painkiller, definitely took it a few steps further, and perfected the recipe. Black Sabbath , is more gloom metal( slow and chunky, than " heavy metal, I mean the drums, the two 🎸 guitarist, the vocals, all scream( literally), pure, unadulterated, molten metal,! Not to mention, so many other bands/ songs, deserve credit, as well. Personally ,I'd rather listen to : Judas priest, maiden, or " Dio, than, Black Sabbath.

[@createyour2831]

Do Judas Priest - Beyond the Realms of Death next!! it really shows his range. Love your reactions BP!!!

[@pentheroliver3794]

Beyond the Realms of Death is one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@Bill-c8k]

That song has saved my life

[@lukanovak1492]

live version please!

[@RogerBartholomy]

And Judas Priest came before Iron Maiden and the other band you mentioned.

[@maryannerazzano7692]

Yep , IronMaiden opened for Priest

[@TomJonesisback]

Old school ❤

[@romanoperelli]

This is 24K pure heavy metal, without any impurities. This song is the quintessential heavy metal manifesto, no sub-genres, this is the real deal. Judas Priest were one of the pioneer British bands that created the genre back in the 70's. They crafted what it may be considered the milestone, the germinal stem of the genre, the absolutely legendary "British Steel" in 1980 (their sixth album). It contains some gems that I have considered for many years as the blueprints of the heavy metal sounds, in particular "Rapid Fire" and "Steeler". Finally after a decade, precisely in 1990, they re-crafted the new standard with "Painkiller". They are still very active with a new album and touring all over the world with two different guitar players. They parted ways with the blonde one, K.K. Downing, some years ago and unfortunately Glenn Tipton, the one that plays that crazy solo had to leave because of Parkinson's disease. He kept playing as long as he could but he had to surrender in 2018. Rob Halford, the singer, also known as the "Metal God", is now 73 yrs old but his voice is still incredible.

[@R777-RLM]

Not good for a first listen. Reactors rarely give them a second listen when they start with this.

[@MCVT09]

The fact this band is still going, with Rob Halford being at the age of 73 years old, and it still sounds amazing live.

[@stephenbarclay3043]

Painkiller was an ultra-metal song released in the early 90's basically to show the fans that metal wasn't dead yet. Their best period was mid to late 70's. Victim of changes was a killer track from their second album in 1976, but their true masterpiece was a song called "Beyond the realms of death" which i still believe was one of the greatest metal songs ever written.

[@bryanbrady877]

You are not alone in that belief. The first time I heard that song lasted two days. Still not done hearing it. RIp my poor casette player for all that rewinding.

[@Plan9-3127]

One of those rare tunes I'll NEVER get sick of hearing... It's pure perfection for it's genre... One of the coolest pieces of music ever... 🤟🤟

[@JoeHicks-ow4rm]

FIRST TIME I HEARD IT I COULDN'T BELIEVE MY EARS.. WHEN I LISTEN TO PAINKILLER I PUT ON MY HEADPHONES AND TURN IT UP AS LOUD AS I CAN. I LOVE A GOOD SCREAMING GUITAR ❤

[@richierifenburg6475]

BP! Megadeth has a fantastic track that eviscerates the Tipper Gore lead PMRC. It's called "Hook In Mouth" and it is amazing!

[@chrismatthew8812]

One of the greatest metal songs ever written, and a staple of their live shows. Saw them at the Tons of Rock Festival in Olso, Norway this year and it was one of the most epic things I had seen since I saw them at Download in 2019! 🤪🇦🇺🤘

[@kevinunger433]

Halford and Priest are legendary. Considered THE Metal Gods.

[@zeplica2004]

one of the best metal songs ever released and there best album imo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@subwaygoddess1]

Judas Priest is my all-time favorite Heavy Metal band. Lead singer Rob Halford hits all those notes on concert. He has a 6 octave range. Awesome 🤘🖤🎶

[@timmccarthy3500]

one of my all time favorite bands. it was written during a time when post apocalyptical was popular. thanks much. a lot of memories attached to this band

[@pilgrim985]

I grew up with bands like Judas Priest. About 25-30 years ago I remember reading an article about Painkiller from Judas Priest. It was an interview. I don’t remember what magazine it was from or who interviewed them (Rob Halford, the singer) because it was a long time ago. Anyway, I do recall him saying that the song was about the second coming of Christ. This is like a fantasy version of what that would be like. Just thought I’d chime in on what I read over two decades ago because you were trying to understand what the song was about. I wish they still made music like this! I hope you see read this comment.

[@kelst75]

Shout out to you for encouraging people to support them as well. Well played sir

[@Baesso22]

Do Judas Priest- The sentinel next!

[@prowlermagic32]

Live 1986 version

[@jerry60k]

This is the be all end all Metal anthem. Judas Priest went for broke with this album to save Heavy Metal because everyone said metal was dead.

[@SteveGans-y4k]

They just released a new album and are on tour now. 50+ years of metal greatness.

[@PURPLE_SHADE_SMOOTHIE]

My fav metal rock song of all time. Period. There are plenty other awesome metal rock songs, heavy metal, rock songs, death, metal rock, songs, black metal speed, metal thrash metal but but but painkiller has always been an especially now every time I hear it over and over again within the context of other metal rock songs undeniably for me. I am only speaking for me. Painkiller is absolutely number one heavy metal rock song of all time for me in the video support it, supreme metal nature and attitude I can’t get enough of it

[@lukedomerese4525]

One of the fastest metal songs I have ever heard, this song literally blows my mind every time I hear it.

[@JoeHicks-ow4rm]

Number one on my favorites list❤

[@TheRustyGuitarist]

Just saw these guys at Aftershock in Sacramento, and Rob still hits all those notes at 73 years old!! Amazing!!

[@snezzevp]

Just another badass metal band amongst a plethora of amazing 80’s rock/metal bands!!

[@bassgrinder1335]

This, sir, is simply Heavy Metal. No sub-genre just heavy metal. It's that simple.

[@zeem3366]

YES YES YES Thank you so much for doing this reaction, please go down the rabbit hole of Judas Priest they are the Metal Gods best band ever. Yes Judas was in court over two young guys doing a suicide pact, to a song they didn't even write it was their cover of Better By You Better Than Me. Painkiller is like a metal version of Christ's Armageddon but with a futuristic machine/man riding his metal monster, his bike with the blades for wheels coming down to save mankind. i've been a Judas Priest fan since 1979

[@TomJonesisback]

Judas priest Rock Gods brother from the late 60s my favorite is turbo lover breaking the law and you got another thing coming much love bro ♥️

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Oh that Gore lady, should watch Dee Snyder rip her apart in a court session about censorship. They thought Dee wasn't bright because he was in a rock band (Twisted Sister). It was hilarious. It happened in the 80's.

[@HeavyTopspin]

The best part was that John Denver showed up and agreed with Dee.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

@@HeavyTopspin Yep the whole thing was epic

[@Jamesjimithefoot]

Frank Zappa ripped her a new one too

[@jeremiahrose4681]

@@Jamesjimithefoot Yep, those suits in Washington thought they were smarter and classier than those rock artists, until they met them face to face.,

[@ericphillips4881]

Judas Priest is the very definition of heavy metal. The first true metal band. Sabbath made it heavy, Priest made it metal. The Stained Class and Sad Wings of Destiny albums are 2 of the most important and influential rock albums of all-time. It literally started one of the biggest genres in rock music. You mentioned sounding like Iron Maiden, yes it does. But its the other way around. Maiden sounds like Priest. Priest did it first. Just about every major metal subgenre you can find a track in Judas Priest's catalog that is the precursor. Priest did it first and did it better. Painkiller was Priest showing the younger thrash metal bands that the old guys could still go toe to toe with them and do it better. Check out their live set from the US Festival. One of the greatest live metal performances ever captured on video.

[@bryanbrady877]

Well said.

[@rodneyburk9022]

Priest is what all later bands were aspiring to be...

[@bryanbrady877]

@@ericphillips4881 You can have my Sad Wings of Destiny when you pry my cold dead... Nah. I give that one out like popcorn. I preach the gospel. I will gladly buy anyone a legit copy of that among many others. It falls upon us, the Defenders Of The Fairh, to do as we have sworn. To keep Metal Sacred, so it may live on. This is our duty. This is what sparked in the young mind and wanted more. This is freedom in constraints, this is individuality in a collective, WE ARE METAL!

[@MetalphysicalMel]

The singer, Rob Halford, has a range of about 6 octaves.

[@TheWoodworker1966]

Scott Travis was a local drummer in Virginia Beach when I was young. It was a thrilling time for local bands to see one of our own go to the big leagues.

[@shortrader]

as a hard core maiden fan, when this song came out i was like "Oh SHIT!!"... this album from JP was awesome!!

[@sherrygilliland5174]

In order to get a grasp of the full range of Judas Priest, Rod Halford's vocals, Glenn Tipton's and K.K. Downing's guitar playing, Ian Hill on bass (revolving drummers) you need to go all the way back to their debut album, Rocka Rolla and work your way up.

[@williamtharp1405]

Who can deny. This is Fucking Awsome. Boiling Metal. Brighter Than A Thousand Suns. More than one guitar solo. Both are unbelievable. Painkiller. Saves the Planet. Very hard to beat this.

[@CalCut-dj7kv]

What are the original metal bands and there is no comparison. Very happy that you reacted to this!!!

[@michaelbrazelton5132]

Tipton and Downing redefined the twin guitar sound of the -80's and after- Co lead swaps were phenomenal. Been a fan since 70's

[@Kapi.23]

i remember the first big concert i went to. 2005, Judas Priest, with Whitesnake as openning act. I've had been in small venues before, but this was a stadium event. I was 17 at the time, it was a bit chilly, so i went with a light jacket and cargo pants to the concert. The moment when the drumms started, my whole clothes were vibrating, i felt a thump in my chest. It was like someone slapping me. That moment was burned in my brain forever. I became an addict to metal concerts eversince. Scott Travis is a drumm god.

[@rockandrollmd541]

Their 1st album was released in 1974, while this is from 1990. Their older stuff is more hard rock than metal. They wanted to compose the most "Metal" song possible, and they succeeded!

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

They still kick ass live! Saw them last summer! Halford recently said in an interview that it filled him with joy seeing how fans welcomed them on this last tour. He saw Metal as being bigger and stronger than ever. They not only have old metalhead fans. he saw thousands of young teens at their shows. It made him believe in the next generations carrying the metal torch! And BP, you was spot on with the lyrics! Nicely caught!

[@darrenpeck1337]

Bro, they have been around for over 50 years. singer Rob Halford is known as the metal god. bands like iron maiden and others got their sound from judas priest.

[@sharonellis8776]

Glen Tipton is a metal beast on this track ! Everything came together, so fast, so heavy, aggressive beautiful pure heavy metal ! xx

[@pyroishere]

Thank you for re-introducing this to me!!! I slept on JP since the 80s, until they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!🤘😆40!

[@Bill-c8k]

They are metal heads starting rocking leather Rob Halford is known as THE METAL GOD and still doing it today

[@stephanieclark9849]

*Judas Priest just came out with a new album. They're still together and you need to react to "trial by fire" off their new album.* 🤘🤘🤘

[@Streetglidescotty70]

This song will melt your face!!!!

[@FrankUnknown]

The energy in this song just charged my phone and jump-started my car. You should check out "All Guns Blazing," "Hell Patrol," "Leather Rebel," or "Nightcrawler" from the same album. Can't go wrong.

[@leaann6445]

I saw Judas Priest end of September and they were awesome! One of the best shows of that festival for me.

[@samsonjpedroza]

GO WAY BACK IN TIME "BREAKING THE LAW" CLASSIC PRIEST !!!

[@bryanbrady877]

Or Beavis and Butthead, "Washing the dog!"

[@theorc9098]

Why? It's on every rock compilation. It's their attempt at a pop song. They have 19 studio albums comprising around 240 songs and Breaking the Law is far from the most interesting of them.

[@bryanbrady877]

@@theorc9098 I am quite fond of "Run of the Mill" and sadly that was not an MTV hit. Well ya never know with these young folks.

[@RogerBartholomy]

When I saw Judas Priest Rob Halford (the singer) came to the stage astride a huge chrome mechanical lion. Definitely heavy metal.

[@tommycrist1856]

"heading out to the highway" leather and lace" "turbo lover" "out in the cold" "green manalechie with the three-prong horn" "breaking the law" "you got another thing coming" "rocking after midnight". all worth a listen.

[@ryanhampson673]

This was 1990 so it was the end of the 80's metal but also it is also the most refined of 80's metal just purified to 99.99999%

[@shaundisch2020]

This album is what I call the epitome of metal. Rob is a beautiful human being as well. Scott Travis is so down to earth.

[@gregorykenfield3134]

The term you're looking for is "anti-hero." The Painkiller is an anti-hero that is depicted on the album art for the album this song appears on. If you look at the album art, then listen to this song again, the full meaning will become clearer. God bless!!

[@TheAtariCreep]

Just pure metal!!!!! Thats the only way to describe JP, here. Seen them 2 years ago and they are still killin' it. Great reaction, bro.

[@briantanguay4002]

The song is 35 years old. The band went through a complete overhaul on this album and a new drummer. I went to there 50 years of touring show a couple of years ago. The singer did return to the band. But they wrote a movie about the Replacement singer. Tim Ripper Owen

[@ManAtPogo]

Soo... Some thoughts about painkiller. 1. Yes, he is a superhero. How he looks? Just look how cover looks. That's him. 2. My personal interpretation is that he is our own internal hero - that will save you in the darkest times. "They've been brought back from the grave With mankind resurrected Forever to survive Returns from Armageddon to the skies" And that is also a definition of metal - when you are so down and alone - metal music and musicians are with you. They felt what you did, but remind you to allways caome back. 3. This whole album is a definition of Heavy metal. It was my first album that introduced me to metal and noone will give a better definition of that genre. 4. They are 50years on stage, the old 70year olds on stage that just dropped two albums in a row, that are one of their best. I mean they had a lot of perfect albums, but I wanna drop another 2 parts of perfect quality of what I do, when I am 70. 5. I saw them live this year. They are doing it on stage. Even better. 6. I allways find surprising on how Rap and Metal are close to each other. Both on topic and lyrical expression. An I mean the pure music, not whole monetized environment. But that's just my opinion. 7. Have a good day, and if your day goes horribly - play this song, FUCKING LOUD! You'll be like new. Ps. A challenge - if you had to make your version of a superhero, your own - lyrically described like here - what it would be like?

[@Someonelser1]

Mid December, when X-mas music has me on the verge of . . . I crank this and feel much better.

[@floodtech7099]

Rob Halford did a Christmas album called Winter Songs, he released it in 2009

[@nguyenlong7255]

Priest FOREVER! Priest set the pace for having 2 lead guitar players that alternate solos. Rob Halford has so many vocal Ranges. Almost 60 years in the making and still going strong. Best band EVER and the soundtrack to my life!

[@fathalfbreed]

Dude! Your eyes! This was great reaction

[@thiefgold0913]

Out of all of the Judas priest albums I own or have heard this album is by far one of my favorite. All guns blazing

[@JoanieDCollins]

My favourite Priest album, never get tired of it.

[@nomad1620]

Judas Priest played at The Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, KY in 2022. Their guitarist, Richie Faulkner, suffered a ruptured aorta while performing this song. He finished the song and was rushed to the hospital. I've heard aortic ruptures have over a 90% mortality rate. I was there... it was a badass performance. BTW: Rob Halford, the lead singer, was 71 at that show. He hit every single one of those notes. They impressed me more than any other band that day. SMH... 71 and still a beast

[@mwinstanley7]

Scott Travis on the drums, from a band called Racer X. Monster band... Scarified is a great instrumental... They do a Priest song called Heart Of A Lion also

[@bryanbrady877]

The polychords in Heart of a Lion still stir me as only the greatest can. Strings of steel shaking the universe.

[@joatagewin]

One of the greatest metal songs ever forged. From the beginning of the 90s but it is timeless.

[@stevemartinez5067]

One of the heaviest metal songs ever written‼️ Got to do “Victim of Changes‼️ Rob Halford at his best exploring all of his range as a vocalist‼️

[@joeheffernan5268]

Their still touring with the OG singer. Saw them in 18' with Deep Purple. They still do this song in their set

[@andre.gorley]

This is a classic Priest song also featured on Guitar Hero that most people couldn't play. K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton are regarded as one if not the most talented guitarists in the world. They are a huge influence on players today. They've been at it for more 50+years. The same could be said about singer Rob Halford. I saw them last year and he's still belting out these notes. He has a 5 octave range and also has a beautiful soulful voice on some of their ballads. As for the song itself, it's about a soldier that's nicknamed Painkiller and takes drugs to be able to deal with the horrors of wars. So yeah, once again Metal guys tackle issues that not of people want to. In this case, possible PTSD but 30 years ago when it wasn't even talked about. That's why at 55 I still a Metal fan because most bands do take on the ugly side of society. Hell, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth sang about Holy Wars in the Middle East and a conflict with Israel in the 80's! There's a lot in common between Hip Hop & Rap / Metal when it comes to tackling social issues. If you can find Rob Halford testifying at that trial on KZbin it's absolutely beautiful. The man is articulate, intelligent and so empathetic towards the family of that young man. That trial nearly destroyed him. Powerful stuff. FYI K.K. Downing left the band years ago and sadly Glenn Tipton has been battling dementia I believe, preventing him from touring. They've just released a new album and are touring the world again with other guitarists, although they've already recorded a few albums with them and even Tipton played on a few songs as well. Lastly, you'll get a kick out of this one: Rob Halford, singer, is gay. He came out about 20 some years ago. He was afraid that Metalheads would judge him. I'm sure he had a few nasty comments, but again, the Metal community proved to be a lot more tolerant and accepting than most other genres of music.

[@johnlongenecker7779]

Glen Tipton and K.K. Downey. Judas Priest's double guitar threat

[@BartlomiejJakubowski-t3y]

GleNN Tipton and KK. DOWNING! FFS!

[@jasoncarty467]

Yes they're still together and just put out an album last year or earlier this year

[@lukanovak1492]

this year! And its amazing

[@johncassinari9175]

March 2024.

[@normanw3469]

Awesome song choice! This was the first song with a new drummer. So they showcased the drummers talent and brought the "pain"!

[@KALAGNI]

"Brighter than a thousand suns" , is how we describe a manifestation of god in Hindouism .

[@marilynk30]

I've seen them in concert 2 times the Turbo Lover tour and Ram it Down tour! Love them, amazing in concert! Had a blast! Love alot of their songs but You've Got Another Thing Coming is one of my favorites! The reactors always do this song because of the screams etc but they have alot of great songs! Screaming for Vengeance, Turbo Lover, Victim of Changes and Diamonds and Rust! Love them! Lead singer Rob Halfords voice is amazing!

[@MrTmccord]

Just saw them 3 weeks ago with Sabaton…Judas Priest put on a 2 hour show and these guys are 70-75 years old. And Lead singer Rob Halford is still with them. Had my 25 year old son with me and he recognized half of their stuff and was amazed.