Reaction to Judas Priest Victim of Changes... Vin and Sori give Rob another Chance

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Vin And Sori listen to another Judas priest song.... will the results be different?

[@darrellwood3913]

They are both Victim of changes

[@antoniocarlin5026]

Jajajajajajaja the new generation of youtubers SUCKS

[@morbidangel989]

Well, If you guys can't stand Rob Halford's high vocals, I'm not even going to try to suggest that you check out King Diamond, lol.

[@palavos3891]

Josh Lewis Please at least check out the King. He is my all time favorite vocalist. Do it for a subscriber. Just one song.

[@tommirajamaki9080]

I think that Kings voice would be less irritating to them. I kinda can see why Rob´s singing is too much for some people. I love both of them but King will always be my number one singer.

[@SouthernAssault]

Oh God no, King Diamond is absolutely awful

[@ChicagoTRS]

They are going to hate King Diamond (my prediction) but I do agree they should do a song by him. King was one of the pioneers of extreme (death, black, goth, horror, thrash)...he was the tadpole and should be important to this channel given that V&S have embraced the extreme genres more than any other react channel.

[@palavos3891]

Camryn Garrett I dont agree to be polite.

[@TMPOUZI]

Why the new generation hates people that can actually sing? Anyway bad news, Rob is already the best metal singer for more than 4 decades till now. You can't convice people otherwise. Its like saying freddy mercury has bad vocals for hard rock, or pavarotti has bad vocals for an opera

[@sonnic1995]

yeah, that thing he said like "dude, back off we know you can hit the not, it dosn't work on this song" i was like WTF, that's the highlight of the song, Halford can sing high and low, and when he does sing low, they're like "i was waiting for the high pitch voice, it wouldf it" (the JP "angel" reaction) and here they're like go lower... they just don't get the beauty of a clean trained voice

[@andyroy68]

They are not qualified to rate JP. Trying to interpret the entire song. Missing the Forrest for the trees. In fact this review is hilarious. Re-watch your review and see how ignorant you sound. Stay in your own lane

[@brucedickinson12]

bruce is the best metal singer

[@copperlobo2536]

Dio is the metal god

[@ShitOwl]

well said

[@FarazOloumi]

I get that you don't like/understand his voice, but I can assure you that you're in the minority on that! You cannot say that's bad vocals! just say it ain't your jam!

[@Real_SkyRipper]

puff i doubt any singer now can even reach half of what Rob could sing at that time XD true talent

[@11DNA11]

@@Real_SkyRipper No one could. And still doesn't. Rob is pushing 70 and the guy sounds JUST as great as he did.

[@KoreyVerga]

That shit look on her face was fucking annoying.

[@ryan7864]

Sori...I think your idea of metal was established with modern Metal sub-genres and as a result when exposed to the original article, you were unpleasantly surprised or taken off guard. But, make no mistake, this is Original Heavy metal, and the vocals were often imitated in the 80's with many bands.

[@TMPOUZI]

Whoever doesnt have goosebumps when listening to this song, there might be an ear or mental problem Huston

[@birdwatcher102]

Rob halford is one of the greatest vocalist of metal... He was one of the guys that dictated what would be the metal scene in the 70's and later in the 80's, also his capacity to reach those high pitch notes is out of this world...it is a shame that screaming became such a cliche and overused at the 80's power metal

[@ShitOwl]

yes him Ozzy and Dio

[@elitezenkai9435]

Bullshit, Ronnie James Dio is the guy that set the stage for metal singers. Both Rob and Bruce refer to Ronnie as THAT GUY

[@mikeeitz13]

He sings like that because he can one of the best vocal range ever!

[@Grandmastergav86]

These are a pair of hipster Yanks - what do you expect? Dimebag is the best evaaaaa 🙄😉

[@OphionMcCallister77]

Man, you cannot say Painkiller makes you laugh. That song is one of the most beautiful masterpiece in the Metal History and the Halford's performance is one of the greatest vocal stuff ever made. Well, I can understand you don't like it….no, sorry, I wanna be honest: if you love metal, you cannot absolutely underestimate Painkiller's vocal line. XD Sorry man, nothing against you, but that quote was a great fault. No will to be rude against you and Sori, of course.

[@Reacher6969]

Andrea Evolti Yes they can say that, because it’s their opinion. You can not say their opinions are wrong.

[@OphionMcCallister77]

OK, you are right concerning the personal opinion. Otherwise, if you are a real metalhead, you won't ever say Rob Halford's vocals make you laugh, 'cause that would mean you don't know metal. I say again: I respect his own music preferences, but I have some genuine doubts about his knowledge of metal music….and I say it that way 'cause I am a web journalist very educated about heavy metal. This music is my life. Anyway, like we are used to say in Italy 'The World is wonderful because has several different points of view'. Stay metal, brother!! Have a nice day and thanks for the quote!!

[@catmanduu66]

Painkiller is actually the worst Priest has ever sounded. That is commercial garbage. Listen to every Priest song and you will see it. Rob was getting ready to leave the band at the time because he thought Priest was old and needed a new sound. He was wrong of course and coming back to the band and them going back to their true sound is all the proof you need.

[@OphionMcCallister77]

Man, allow me to give you a suggest: stop doping. It's Dangerous for you…..whatta fucking Hell r u saying???? Painkiller is THE METAL SONG. It's the missing link between classic and extreme metal. It's fucking eventual…….nope, man….you are not a real metalhead. Find another job, find another music. May God forgive you.

[@wei446]

Andrea Evolti hell yes, priest is my favourite metal band and i have listened to every single album they have made, painkiller is the best title song ever in metal (powerslave is close second) and if you say it sucks then i'd advise you to have your ears checked, it has amazing vocals and them solos! Its a fucking masterpiece.

[@xtop23]

old priest is dope as fk. so raw.

[@pikengren1]

xtop23 same reason i like it. ever heard scoepions "virgin killers"?

[@paulwalsh2344]

"Rob's voice is unforgivable..." ? ! You could have gone with "kinda hard on the ears" or "not my cup of tea", but no you went with "unforgivable" ? ! I... just... I... but... VIn and Sori, I like you guys. I want to like you guys, but it's like you're just throwing away diamonds, you know ! I mean real gems, here. Rob Halford does have an amazing range, but he is known for his screams. Does he play that up too much ? I love it, but I can understand having another taste. Judas Priest IS a seminal band, a poster child for Metal. Judas Priest has soooo many awesome songs. In my iTunes JP has 29 "5 Star" rated songs and another 30 "4 Star", so my absolute favorite followed by AC/DC and Metallica. I hope you can open your mind to them some more... like have a KZbin playlist running in the background when doing housework or cleaning the garage or playing a game or something, where you can be surprised and amazed at the amazing tunes that catch your attention. If you really have a hard time with Rob's screams, look for some of his other songs that showoff his vocal range. You liked the musicianship and aggression of "Painkiller" look up "Hard as Iron" or "You've Got Another Thing Comin" or "Turbo Lover" on KZbin. If you like the subject matter of "Victim of Changes", maybe you'd like "Devil's Child". If you like heart-felt genuine lyrics, then "Breaking the Law", "Out in the Cold", " Beyond the Realms of Death" or "When the Night Comes Down" or Halford's "Silent Screams", "Resurrection" or Fight's "Into the Pit" or "Nailed to the Gun". If you like post-appocalyptic sci-fi themes, try "Metal Gods", "The Sentinel" or "Blood Red Skies". If you want to just cruise around and have fun , "Wild Nights, Hot and Crazy Days" or "Locked In", "Hell Bent For Leather", of Fight's "Little Crazy"

[@Alguear]

Guys, is this the first time you hear 70/80 hard rock/heavy metal? Halford is similar to a lot of other singers of that time: led zepelin, queen, deep purple, antrax, scorpions, aerosmith, overkill...

[@MidnightIsolde]

Alejandro Guevara it really seems that way. Personally that period is my thing, and so I can't really see why they don't get it. But ckearly they're on the newer metal bandwagon...

[@TraphouseSlutbunny]

I think Sori would have liked "Beyond the Realms of Death" more, but there are plenty of Priest songs that use varying vocal styles.

[@TraphouseSlutbunny]

Oh, I agree that Vin would like that song considering he liked VOC. I specifically mentioned Sori because she hasn't liked any Priest at all so far.

[@tcm9696]

what about some song from new album?

[@MetalMallet]

The song Hell Bent For Leather is my favourite of their straightforward, “pop” sound. Maybe that era could have some effect.

[@uoabigaillevey]

Personally, I think they should check out something like 'Hell is Home' off of Demolition.. with Tim Owens instead of Rob. Not knocking Rob in any way whatsoever. It's just that Tim's stuff with Priest was just as powerful but with a different vocal style which I honestly believe they would enjoy. Peace

[@ancientloredude]

Beyond the Realms of Death and Victim of Changes are two of the best Priest songs of all time.

[@metalletam]

I agree that music is very subjective. For example, I absolutely adore Rob Halfords vocals but couldn't get into King Diamond. But seriously, stop with the Tool worship. You need to be a little objective if you're trying to be good reviewers. They're good but they don't hold a candle to Judas Priest in terms of what they've done for metal.

[@yeshuahawk6835]

Rob Halford's the greatest metal vocalist of all time... period, only one who comes close is Ronnie James Dio. Anyway love you guys, keep up the good work!

[@collinqs2541]

Osiris Hawk he’s the greatest classic metal vocalist. But when it comes to different forms and genres of metal, each one would have their own “best” vocalist.

[@ronperreault8889]

Halford isn't even in the top 10 greats of all time.

[@yeshuahawk6835]

Well different strokes for different folks I suppose, but I would kindly suggest some of you do some research

[@ronperreault8889]

"Do some research" is just a cop out answer for someone trying to sound like they have some kind of schooling done in metal. Been listening to metal for 20 years. Nothing else. Halford isn't even top 10.

[@lukaskucera9043]

Ron Perreault than who would, I'm neutral weather or not Rob should be in the top 10 or not

[@JM-ji9kx]

For me (and a lot of people) the epic vocals are what makes the song, I would find it boring without them. I get that higher vocals aren't for everyone but I just don't get how you could scoff at them like you're disgusted. He clearly has A LOT of talent, he has a higher octave range than just about anyone in popular music including Mariah Carey and he does it in tune. He also has a ton of hit songs where he doesn't even go high, you guys picked the two songs where he was purposely attempting vocal gymnastics.

[@JM-ji9kx]

1.) I said popular music 2.) I said just about anyone, I didn't say he had the unequivocal highest

[@silentAssassin427]

Iron Maiden - Revelations

[@fattwat1]

Dio and Halford two of the greatest to sing metal

[@kennethturner364]

Don’t forget “Ripper”

[@deathmetalmvs5924]

Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy Killmister and Bruce Dikinson too

[@Kampelankutka]

Awesome MVS Dickinson

[@DominusLuna]

David Wayne (Metal Church).

[@mestmi]

Accept

[@TheDeist100]

Sori truly looks bored with the entire thing. Vin seemed to like the jam of it. There is no question of JP's status as metal gods, even by modern bands like Gojira, Opeth, or Metallica and Megadeth. I appreciate your genuine attempt to appreciate the Priest. Fair enough. I won't request any other Priest songs. LOL. I have to admit it's pretty refreshing to meet those who don't like Judas Priest. You kept an open mind, gave them a try, and didn't care for it.

[@Kongorlobo]

Well, Metallica and Megadeth are closer to Priest or Maiden than to Gojira... they are not "modern" anymore xD

[@TheDeist100]

Kongorlobo understood. I was going backwards in ears to make the point.

[@lo9l223]

i cant understand how sori doesn't like rob halfords vocals lol

[@ezequieleralt]

mohamed salah no one can :)

[@metalletam]

mohamed salah how's the shoulder?

[@lukaskucera9043]

mohamed salah his voice is high and I'm sure at 2 in the morning would be obnoxious

[@lo9l223]

My say they got introduced to everything suddenly,they didn't take it slow.

[@lo9l223]

metalletam it's just sad man , the few months are ruined

[@ChicagoTRS]

This was the extreme of the extreme in 1976. This is why Judas Priest is fundamental to the evolution of heavy metal. I agree with Vin you can hear where later bands took it to the next steps - with these older songs you have to understand this was the first generation and where the genre was evolving. Halford is kind of an acquired taste, some will get it others won't...is high pitch screaming vocals more extreme or incomprehensible compared to cookie monster vocals? Halford's voice is the signature of Judas Priest. "Another woman's got her man" - he does not like or want to accept this "whiskey woman" - he is saying when she on the sauce she is this woman that he does not want...he wants the sober version.

[@robertrandall4503]

Nice assessment. Not only was metal going through an awkward evolving time, so was Priest and Halford on this album. Halford's voice will shine on future albums.

[@MGdelOeste]

I've always have the feeling that for some people high pitched vocals are more 'incomprehensible' than 'cookie monster' ones because they find it more ridiculous... probably because they relate this way of singing with something femenine, something a 'tough man' shouldn't do. Which is actually a quite reactionary and sexist way of thinking, if you ask me. It's sad we still have this kind of prejudices in 2022.

[@metalmaniac1244]

Judas Priest "Some Heads Are Gonna Roll" "Love Bites"

[@bschuler6216]

Love Bites A Touch Of Evil

[@papipowers1]

Mr. Rob Halford is the "wailing siren" singer. This man sings from his feet. So POWERFUL! When i saw them in '81, it was festival seating and i was up against the barriers. When this man sang, everything from the ground up was in earthquake vibration mode...with Ironmaiden opening up. AMAZING vocalist in every way!

[@alexegoavil7590]

With all due respect, as I do understand your position, and I understand your ears may not be drawn to a certain type of heavy music, again with all due respect, you have no business reviewing or critiquing a Judas Priest song after saying that "maybe they will redeem themselves". Silence is a great way of respecting one of the most important bands in the 50+ years of modern heavy music. Either take a bow or leave it alone respectfully.

[@moridin462]

"HELLION/Electric Eye" has yet a different sound and is by far one of my favorite JP songs, recommend

[@jamesmcknight8200]

These two don't know shit. HALFORD is the Metal God.

[@midnightmurder9988]

Death-Flesh and the power it holds

[@themdwboy]

Midnight Murder99 This!!!

[@keharacek]

Oh yeah, Death!

[@RiOrtiz3]

I don't have a problem if you don't like this, but if you are not gonna be objective, why are you doing a reaction vid? If you are gonna measure every song against Tool, there is no point in you continuing this series. Tool has a very unique sound and is not comparable to anyone else. BTW, bored by Gojira but cool with Tool? I dig Tool but they have a ton of long winded, repetitive Rif, very boring songs. But I get it, we each dig what we dig. I've got no problem with that. But you need to ensure us that you are gonna be objective or you risk losing us as viewers. Good Luck guys, I still a subscriber and I wish you all the best.

[@crustyskellington4056]

That's exactly what I'm worried about at the moment. Sori is awesome in a lot of ways and seems to be loving a lot of very complicated, interesting and intelligent modern metal/prog, but she doesn't seem too objective about anything that isn't like that at the moment and objectivity is so important within the sphere of reaction videos. It's why Lost in Vegas are so good. What they lack in the lyrical breakdowns they make up for in truly trying to be objective about every song they listen to. I love this channel so I'm not giving up on it or anything like that, but I am worried that Sori's becoming a bit set in her ways already and not willing to open her mind up a bit more.

[@VinAndSori]

Wait! We never said we were going to be objective. We are actually COMPLETELY subjective...well at least I am because I’m going off my own personal reaction to a song. Like if I was chilling with my friends listening to music I would show u my honest response. -Sori 🤟🏻

[@crustyskellington4056]

I guess the prevailing issue is that it seems like you're comparing most of what you're hearing to the complexity of bands like Ne Oblisviscaris and Tool and music is made in so many different genres and sub-genres. You're not going to get the kind of mental trip you get from Tool by listening to a Judas Priest song, so that needs to be at least a little contextualised in terms of what they meant to do and the era in which it was made. This is all aside from the chief point, which is that you're not required to like anything loads of people like or dislike it either! I just worry that you might be becoming a bit too set on the proggier end of things and not wanting to give anything simpler a fair chance.

[@RiOrtiz3]

Hi Sori, thank you for the reply. Like I said, I don't have an issue with what you like or don't like. Music is very personal, and I agree, taste is completely subjective. However you are trying to sell us on a Reaction channel, among the other things that you are planning. But for us, the viewer, we should expect you to go into a song with an objective mind. Because if you don't, I'll only watch the vids for songs that I personally don't know that well. And that has already started to happen. Why watch a vid when I've got a very good idea how you'll react. I only watched this one cuz I'm an old time JP fan and i dig it when someone younger finds greatness.... Yes it's a fine line and I'm not trying to bust your chops. I like you guys and that's why I said something. Just trying to offer some feedback cuz I'd like to see where this goes and how far you guys can take it. I wish you all the best. Thank You Sori

[@VinAndSori]

Christoper..I have found that for now I love the more prog stuff but I’m still open to other stuff. I just can’t get into his vocals. -Sori 🤟🏻

[@ayeewtasko2601]

Sori - I will bet you $50 you'll like Rob's voice on their song Angel! I don't care if you don't do a reaction to it, just have a listen.

[@VinAndSori]

What makes u think that?? -Sori✌🏻

[@VinAndSori]

Heyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@VinAndSori]

I LISTENED TO IT!!! And u were right!!!! I liked it!!!! Yaaasssss!!!! I’m gonna try and get vin to review it tonight!!!! Thank you Ayeew Tasko!!!

[@MetalMallet]

Judas Priest are pretty reliable for writing good ballads. “Before The Dawn” is kinda boring but I’ve liked the rest. “Angel” was a standout track on Angel Of Retribution. The album itself feels like a retrospective of the band as individual songs feel like they came from different time periods of the band. I like it quite a bit for that aspect.

[@ayeewtasko2601]

You have no idea how happy that makes me!! :D I have never seen any youtubers that are so dedicated and open with their viewers. You have a life=long fan right here!!

[@BrainSmashR]

Should pay attention to dates when reviewing bands like Priest...this song was released in 1976

[@jerm154]

Ok well I’d be curious what Sori would think of Black Sabbath. I mean this song in particular has that very Sabbath vibe to it. I think maybe you should have started in the 70s and worked forward 😂

[@wei446]

Jeremy Gregory very.... Riffy. Wouldnt you say?

[@JerffersonManoel]

What are you saying? This song belongs to the 70's.

[@wei446]

Jerfferson Manoel yup this song is of the 70s(1976 to be exact), the riff is just fucking glorious. Thats what i meant.

[@walkingcontradictiongarype4290]

For Judas Priest I want them to try Breaking The Law The Sentinel Jawbreaker Between The Hammer and the Anvil Blood Red Skies Electric Eye Take These Chains I want Between The Hammer and the Anvil first.

[@virgasrimdeika2373]

metal meltdown ,dissident agresor, run of the mill ???

[@berkank.4706]

Queensryche - Queen of The Reich

[@ryan7864]

Ha!!!!!!!!!! Sori will have a meltdown!!! No way she'll endure Geoff Tates vocals

[@shmick6079]

Queen of the REEEEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICH!!

[@GIOGio-wz3gr]

They wont appreciate the Reich. They cant even understand why halford sings so hi

[@Dr_Footbrake]

Ryan In fairness Geoff’s tone is probably more accessible than Rob’s. Though I’d probably start with something like Take Hold Of The Flame or off of Operation Mindcrime/Empire.

[@guibox3]

24:7-24:14 Yapping on and on about the meaning of the lyrics you missed one of the most spine tingling screams in all of rock and roll. How about analyzing the music on occasion? smh...

[@MrPanther1986]

Thank you guys for doing this totally awesome I know you'll be blown away

[@vladradulescu6113]

how can you like empty music like TOOL and not like Judas Priest's classic songs???

[@VinAndSori]

I just can’t get into that voice! It literally wrecks the song for me. And I’m on the edge wondering when he is going to make that sound again so I can’t fall into the music! -Sori🤟🏻

[@vladradulescu6113]

it s not a big deal but you must open your mind to this music. For exemple at first I hated the band Cult of Luna because of the harsh vocals but now I LOVE IT. What changed??? Repeated listens.

[@VinAndSori]

Well thx for the advice! I’ll try not to give up on it;) -Sori ✌🏻

[@MetalMallet]

I’m generally willing to put up with bad vocals if the music behind it is really good. I think metalheads are willing to make that sacrifice. For example, I don’t think anyone would say that Matt Pike from High On Fire is a good vocalist but the riffs that he writes are fucking awesome so I’m willing to put up with them. I’ll then proceed to cover up the fact they’re not good by saying they’re “charming” or something of the sort.

[@SteveMcbrain]

Meth

[@mikeaposto4965]

Dude you called one of the top songs of heavy metal a terrible song ?( I mean painkiller at the start of the video)... Just cause you didnt like the song it doesnt mean its bad just saying...

[@infinite_ammo]

to be fair he said terrible singing but he said he "liked the metal" that means he liked the song.

[@mikeaposto4965]

Gabriele Leone In the actual reaction video yes he did... in this video though he says tha the song is terrible which is just obsured to me. I think tha their metal backround is just poor and when they look back in time on this kind of videos they are gonna feel so stupid but anyway...

[@VinAndSori]

Of course Bc I didn’t like the song it doesn’t mean it’s a bad song. It just means it’s a bad song ... to me. And ya I did like the instrumentation on painkiller , I figured everyone knew that what I meant based on the first video

[@PlacidDragon]

Just bear in mind that this music is 40 years old (was made in the mid 70's). Its very much a "product of its time". If you want to listen to a Judas Priest song without much (if any) of his trademark falsetto, try "Turbo Lover" or "Monsters of Rock"

[@dannybaker4641]

Check out Nailed To The Gun when Rob formed his own band. The band was called Fight.The album was called War OF Words and it was all good. I love every song on there.

[@astragalusson]

Yeah, the high vocal screams really work with this song according to fans. It really emphasizes the pain described in the song and transfers it to our own mood. I firmly believe; because you're not used to these vocals at all you quickly find it disengaging as it doesn't feel natural to you and so doesn't create the same effect. I say this because I was feeling similar to you many years ago when I was in your shoes. But when you get more used to it, you don't get disengaged to the song quickly, you keep engaged and go with it and then it begins to resonate with you. Give it time, maybe years... you like the music it will help you. I always say Painkiller is a wrong song to start Judas Priest. Check out; *Beyond The Realms Of Death, Dreamer Deceiver* for similar songs to this. And check out; *Desert Plains, Living After Midnight, Breaking the Law, The Sentinel* for more easier listening hard rock vibed songs from them. And check out *A Touch Of Evil* for one from the Painkiller album that you'd find more close to your taste.

[@immanuel_cunt7688]

Dude, somebody´s bored, subjective & biased as hell here! This song gets praise all over the world and Vin loves it, too! But it´s ok to dislike something, no problemo! Better interpretate the lyrics, that´s far superior! ;)

[@MetalMallet]

I love Electric Eye, but you gotta listen to The Hellion before it, obviously. 😀

[@joelpocalips]

Everyone is subjective and biased when it comes to what they like...and don't like. So that's a bogus statement.

[@Progster0192]

Vin, just do "firepower" or "lighting strike" from their 2018 album. Rob is freaking 66 years old. Then say you're not impressed. ;P

[@PHG_Viking_Wolf73]

Progster0192 amen brother i was almost brought to tears by how good the new album is .. and how rob sounds .. just bummed they are losing their guitarist to Parkinson's i believe . That is so sad

[@NoblePhantasm23]

I agree with other comments. Sori, you do seem to be biased to the 90's and on music. That's the problem with starting in a certain timeline and then going back. If I were going to introduce you to metal; I wouldn't even start with actual metal. You'd hear early Preist, Kiss, and Deep Purple, first. Then we'd go into the 80's and so forth. You saw kids loving Metallica's Load album but when the went back to Master of Puppets; they couldn't understand it or even like it. Vin, Painkiller was their attempt at staying relevant when bands like Pantera, Metallica, and Megadeth were the chart toppers. As you delve into Preist more, you'll see the progression of their sound.

[@shmick6079]

Keith Gearlds well said, I’m right with you.

[@Themartinezjoeshow]

Nonpoint the truth please 🎚🔊🔉🔈🔈🔉 thanks for the live chat great time and glad your answered alot ot question much appreciated bruah

[@seancoats1241]

Pretty freaking heavy for the 70's. This is my favorite Priest song, well this one and Beyond the Realms of Death. Both are masterpieces. The true first metal band in my opinion, yes more than Sabbath honestly. Halford also,has one the most ranged vocals of all time in any genre and even today his voice is still there sounding good. Oh and when George Thorogood drinks alone, he prefers to be by himself haha ;)

[@XimosGaming]

Please listen one more time Painkiller not in front of the camera, you have to adapt your ears to his vocal. Its just amazing ! Sorry for my english

[@chrisbryz1652]

The headshake was hard to see because gotta be top 5 most metal things ever

[@annekeerik82]

Vin and Sori. I love your channel. Keep up the good work. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@Scaion]

Fight - Into the Pit Halford - One Will Both are Rob Halford in vocals

[@x666xIronMaiden]

The Unleashed In The East version of this showcases this song a lot better I find. The song is sped up live there and sounds much better. One of my favorites by them, but only because of that live version.

[@ANJIN79SAMMA]

SUPER SIMPLISTIC SONG?????? The time changes , the details, the vocal screams ( which he is known for) wow, simply wow! i get people have their own taste but this song is LEGENDARY!!

[@Nissardpertugiu]

The song doesnt talk about a guy not because Halford was Gay but because the song is older . It was called Whiskey woman It was written by Al atkins , who s the founder member and first singer of Judas Priest back in 1969 to 1973 .. Then halford came out in 1973 . The song became victim of changes in 1975 , when rob added the light part of the song of a travk of his ex band Lord s lucifer red lady something .

[@jaus500]

Wow you guys are pretty cool for real Iove Judas Priest they have literally hundreds of Good Songs you wouldn't believe it, anyway I've been completely Sober for 10 years now and not looking back and Love The Lord with all my heart*

[@jerm154]

Oh! And stop showing Sori Judas Priest at 2am!! 😂 I think she is too tired and irritable

[@lucidsymbolicdreaml.s.d.9352]

Jeremy Gregory I agree. Let her hear it again when she's more awake.

[@bojangles4791]

Lucid Symbolic Dream L.S.D.93 and stoned😂😂😂

[@myvidss]

The confusion with the lyrics might be because sad wings was co written by the first Judas Priest singer Al Atkins( who was so terrible they got bottled off the stage ) and Rob Halford. Halford also changed the name to victim of changes but the song was originally whiskey women

[@matthewwinter5780]

It was the vocal style of the time. Listen to led Zeppelin, or Deep Purple. There are thousands of metal bands With High Vocals, it's the original form of the Metal Scream! I am to much of an elitist to hang with you guys anymore, although I love you guys as people. I can't watch you not understand or get real metal

[@plynwithfire]

Should of done lightning strike.still great .much love VIN and SORI🤘🏽🤘🏽great live sesh this morning

[@Sideswipe225]

Death-Flesh and the Power it Holds!

[@Squiggly667]

Chuck was a meistro in the metal world. Likely due to his cancer. Still, a great musician, lyricist, and leader.

[@IIIChildOfTheKornlll]

Septic Flesh - Portrait of a Headless Man

[@theguyinchains7777]

These are the 2 bosses you fight before the third and final boss BERNIE SANDERS!!! LMFAOOOO

[@Karlos87]

A great song to do would be DIO - Holy Diver

[@sathrielsatanson666]

Ok, one last thing. I find it funny that you guys loved Cradle of Filth and despise Halford's vocals. I used to hate CoF because of Dani's high C vocals (I am reformed now, tho:P). Judas Priest is such an influential band also because Halford's way of singing has been copied and developed by many meta vocalists especially in power metal but probably also in black metal. Funnily enough black metal also took many image cues from Judas Priest what with all of their spikes and leathers :D

[@VinAndSori]

Ya I heard he brought up the aesthetic look

[@codyoconnell1222]

Blessthefall - Welcome Home!!!!!! You acknowledged it two weeks ago! It may not get you the most views but I know you guys would enjoy it

[@MarcRichardObsolete]

I've been slowly trying to learn this song on Guitar. Love the riffs in this, such a great song.

[@chris666boss]

Judas Priest - Breaking the law, no high screaming. My favourite song!

[@mikaranta5840]

Christian Lindqvist When you realise that homosexuality was illegal when Breaking the Law was written you see lyrics completely different way ;)

[@MetalMallet]

I generally turn to “Hell Bent For Leather “ when I want that style of Priest.

[@chris666boss]

The law was changed in 1967, which allowed two men to be in a relationship together without the fear of being arrested. So you are off a few years :)

[@jorgenschroen5440]

the most boring song though

[@jimmys9882]

These comments are killing me. I grew up with this band. For one I would have recommended the live version on Unleashed in the East, studio albums back then didn’t have the greatest sound which is where some of the criticism is coming from. Two - watch some old videos for those who think Halford is “trying too hard” he hits those notes as easy as I’ve ever seen. The high pitched singing accents the power of the songs perfectly and to watch Sori cringe every time a high note came in was disappointing. I’ve seen thousands of people smile and raise their fists when he goes there. You looked like I look when I’m stuck listening to bad karaoke. Also smh at Vin when he said that the band should tell Rob not to do that.....ok so should they turn in their millions in royalty checks or do you wanna turn in your man card? Love your points of view but definitely disagree with you guys on this one

[@VinAndSori]

Lol I think that’s what makes this all real. We could fake reactions to please everyone...but ya we love u all more then that. Thanks for commenting. I wonder if growing up on something engenders a certain type of love for the band. I didn’t have music much growing up so I think that changes things. -Sori✌🏻

[@jimmys9882]

VinAnd Sori growing up with a band would definitely give you a built in bias but I’ve seen plenty of non metal heads listen to them and have never seen anyone wince like you did as if he hit a clunker of a note. I do love the honesty which is why I follow.

[@CarlosFlores-bj9bf]

I love it when you guys get in to it yeah metal forever

[@heldertiago124]

Opeth - Moonlapse Vertigo

[@astragalusson]

HAHAHAHAHA! The notion that you keep singing Painkiller during the day means it's slowly and unconsciously getting in to you while you keep thinking you hate it

[@VinAndSori]

Very possible😱

[@nicklassjodin1974]

This is actually not the first time I've heard someone complain about Rob Halfords high pitched vocals, I kinda get it but since very few singers can reach that high octave it seems like a waste not to make use of that high range. If you think about the place they were in at the time then the singer was a really good way to make you stand out from the competition and Rob really did stand out and in more ways than in just vocal abillity. Rob is my favorite metal singer of all time (Ronnie James Dio is the second one) but I think that it's also about what you're used to when it comes to singing, this style Rob does is not used so often anymore (because most singers can't do it anyway) so it can sound really weird for someone that is not used to it. But then again objective vocal abillity does not mean that you have to like the singing style and the singer, I respect that.

[@ryan7864]

I think Vin and Sori's introduction to Metal was Alternative Metal and Grindcore. Classic Heavy Metal is alien to them

[@nicklassjodin1974]

Would love to see them react to some Accept then.

[@arthurbishop3173]

@@ryan7864 You're right...it really depends on where you start. I would also suggest that certain generations just don't get other eras of music, despite how many others say how great it is, etc.

[@angelalashbrook840]

Wow, sorry my homies, I didn't know you had done this song. I just earlier on the Painkiller reaction, requested that you give this song a listen. I KNEW Vin would love it and hear the difference between the two songs. Don't know if you've done "The Ripper" yet, but it most def, one worth listening to. Thanks and much love to you both! Angela

[@bigzcuz]

Reign of darkness- Thy art is murder (music video) Land of snow and sorrow- Wintersun Carbon phrases- Alkaloid Crushed- Parkway Drive I'm gonna spam this on every video

[@mmaarrttyy123]

Rob Halford is considered one of the best rock and metal vocalists ever. This is more classic Judas Priest than Painkiller. Even though Painkiller is considered one of the best metal songs ever. Check out living after midnight or You've got another thing coming.

[@chinmoysarma9564]

Vektor - Tetrastructural Minds

[@99Doogs]

this stuff is incredible, i literally have no clue what's going through your mind. Its completely bizarre. Halford's voice is amazing, I wish I could sound like that.

[@NoLegalPlunder]

Their older stuff is more nuanced and unique. The version on Unleashed in the East is the version I would have suggested you listen to. His voice is like a jet engine, you don't leave it on the tarmac .

[@thechris2477]

React to Hell Bent for Leather by Judas Priest

[@arthurbishop3173]

Sori would prob be able to handle that one-yes.

[@pthor6265]

'You've got another thing comin' is their biggest hit. And, should be the 'first' song from them, to hear. You started way too late with Painkiller, and way too early with Changes. All their best stuff was '77 - '88. 'Breakin the Law, Green Manaleashi, Heading out to the Highway, Some Heads are Gonna Roll, and The Sentinal, maybe some TurboLover. You just judged Babe Ruth from his 40's, then you went to when he was 19, not when he was at his best. They owned MTV for a decade.

[@VinAndSori]

Good point, we’ll keep trying

[@warningchimes24]

Green Manalishi is just a cover of Peter's Green Fleetwood Mac though

[@pthor6265]

I know, but their live version of it on 'Unleashed in the East is awesome. I also forgot 'Livin after Midnight'

[@warningchimes24]

Pthor sorry my fleetwood mac fanatism turned on, Dreamer Deceiver is a good song too

[@Epete333]

yeah I'm not sure who recommended this or painkiller to people unfamiliar with metal. Good songs, but would have been better being eased in with something like you got another thing coming or Electric eye.

[@umleitung1555]

I first heard victim of changes in 76 and it still gives me goosebumps. Just because you don't like it, is your choice, it doesn't mean it's, shit

[@bschuler6216]

God Damn! That's an eleven! Victim Of Changes & Beyond The Realms Of Death by Priest & A National Acrobat & Megalomania by Sabbath are the elevens from the 70's!!!

[@jessejuarez9395]

They were part of the first wave of British metal along side black sabbath. This as I was told started as two different songs, I could be wrong though. Try the ripper by Judas Priest. It's about Jack The Ripper

[@melvinandrade2682]

A Farewell to Arms, Descend the Shades of Night and Imperium - Machine Head Carnival of Rust, Choice Millionaire and Drama for Life - Poets of the Fall Given Up - Linkin Park

[@michaelcotner8299]

Every song on this album rocks. When I bought this album and I heard this song and And Dreamer Deceiver. I had a kick ass sterio system already. I had Bose 501 speakers. I told my buddy we are going right now to buy Bose 901 speakers. That we went to a local bar to hear a band play. At the end of the night one of my roommates got on stage and said Party at our house. There were probably 60 people in the bar. They all showed up. I put Sad Wings of Destiny on. I cranked up the volume to the max. The Cops showed up. No one could hear them knocking on the door. So they left. Awesome party.

[@robrobert9541]

You guys need to hear Judas Priest in their prime - something from either Screamin' for Vengeance (like Electric Eye), or Defenders of the Faith (like The Sentinel).

[@antonsindahl4506]

as i said on the other JP video, you will grow to love this vocal style if you listen to more of this type of metal. to me the falsetto vocals that Halford uses always sounded alot more angry and aggressive then the harsh vocals because i was used to the falsetto style, but i grew to love the harsher vocals as well because i kept giveing them a chance.also i don't know what live version of painkiller you watched Vin, but halford can definitely sing it live.

[@MidnightIsolde]

Anton sindahl Halford actually uses head voice not falsetto for the most part. That's why he sounds so piercing and full when he goes high. It is more overwhelming than falsetto or modern screaming styles (such as in black metal) or modern mainstream styles (BFMV). So it's probably shocking for a first timer. Personally Halford screams are way way more impressive. The above just sound weak and try hard imo

[@Nissardpertugiu]

Halford is full voice .. Not falsetto . The falsetto is a breathy headvoice , this is no way that rob use . This is unified , powerfull, textured , and ressonant sound. When usually people get low to high there s a break between normal voice and head voice . With rob and david coverdale and stuff . There s wasnt break between the 2 aeras . Its all unit extented full voice .

[@Nissardpertugiu]

Its from the chest ... Or at least in upper stuff , Its mixed voice but not pure head voice .

[@Roadstar1602]

Vin, give Michael Schenker Group - Victim of Illusion a try if you like this song.

[@franciscirasunda1838]

This album top to bottom side to side is fantastic! Got it when it first came out.. I walked in to a head shop in 1976 and heard" Island of Domination playing...went and bought a copy.

[@ts_saibott6208]

I've spent the last few days binge watching your videos. And damn, you've come a longe way building this channel. I really enjoy your interpretations and insights. Although I don't always agree with you I learn a lot of different points and I appreciate that. On that note, I would love to hear your oppinion on "Satan is real" by Kreator. Controversial title, but I would really dig a review of that.

[@scottmccumber5810]

Woods of Ypres -- Traveling Alone!!!

[@moai834]

Opeth - Ghost of Perdition

[@MidnightIsolde]

They do have a song about Rob being gay by the way - it's Raw Deal on Sin after Sin from 1977!!

[@elliottatwood313]

How in the hell can you shake your head at robs highs?

[@PHG_Viking_Wolf73]

Sori is close .. but your both wrong ... rob is singing about his addiction to booze and drugs .. whiskey woman is the drink only .. the other woman is not a real woman the another woman is LIFE as in his life and its all because of him being gay and has to hide it and cant be himself so its the struggle in his life .. his life looks better when he can hide behind the being high and drunk . Rob once said in a interview that he picked out the BDSM leather and studs because he was trying to show he was gay .. and it was eating him up killing him slowly . That nobody was getting it .. and yet could not say the words . Because in those days people were chastised and ruined by being gay .. more than today

[@VinAndSori]

Ahhhhhh good point

[@whatchatalkinboutwillis9894]

micheal i think you made that up from your interpretation -Bahahahaha

[@PHG_Viking_Wolf73]

yeah good for you .. your free to think what you wish lol nobody can stop you its a free country . good day to you Alexander Sexton ;)

[@whatchatalkinboutwillis9894]

Nicceee Whiskey Woman your Driving me Insannnneeeee

[@shagstars]

Wrong because the previous vocalist wrote it. Al Atkins.

[@daviddavi2925]

It's very difficult for modern humans to truly understand the raw, unbridled nature of true Metal or Rock n Roll. In the mid 90's, Metal took a horrible nose dive and Rock n Roll simply died. That being said, I understand why modern people don't understand quality due to the garbage they have been exposed to and their acceptance of it as "good". Vin seems to be somewhat closer to getting it than Sori. Priest is a legend, undeniable as they are powerful. Those of us born in the early 80's and before should feel lucky... The poor chums of this generation think emotive bands like Killswitch Engage or Avenged Sevenfold are Metal. It's truly a sad state of affairs.

[@VinAndSori]

Lol you’re a mess. We’ve done two other priest songs. Check em out !

[@daviddavi2925]

NxtGenCJM I am well aware of great underground bands, as I was a promoter many years. I had the great pleasure of booking bands such as Vader, Vital Remains, Master, Absu, Sadistic Intent, Horrid, etc. I have seen awesome newer bands such as Toxic Holocaust, Municipal Waste, Ram, Power From Hell, Witchaven, etc. What I was speaking of initially is that most modern folk who have only been exposed to more mainstream modern stuff have a very difficult time acclomating to the raw, feral nature of the original juggernaut Metal sound.

[@CJohn23]

David Davi power from hell!!! Hell fucking yeah dude! And yeah I totally agree with you

[@MidnightIsolde]

NxtGenCJM must agree. I was born mid 90s too. The mainstream modern "metal" bands leave me cold. They seem to be just ticking the boxes - but not really feeling it. They do screaming or growls; distortion; blast beats; speed etc but it's sterile. No balls at all. Real metal is like dropping an anvil on your head lol - it's raw and powerful. Not this soft stuff. The typical fare of Avenged Sevenfold, black Veil Brides, Bullet for my Valentine etc who get lumped in with metal and alternative are just boy bands with guitars to me. It's the exact same business plan, but targetting the alt crowd.

[@Real_SkyRipper]

What Priest did is something unique, the different styles they use and reaching high pitched vocals that only opera singers had at that time it's truly that one thing in a thousand years, Black Sabbath might have created Metal but to me Judas Priest took it to the real level where it should be and open the door for every band that came after, ofc it's my opinion, music now is really terrible but that's what people ask, diferente generations have different needs, there is no conflict or difficulty now so no one wants deep difficult music, they want happy easy going music that can be listen once and be forgotten for another(despacito as an example, no one cares or listen to it anymore, i think.) but in the 60-70 you had people that came back from the korean war, went to vietnam war, watergate happen, the USSR cuban missile crisis, etc.. music was an escape to the hard reality of life, at least i think it was like that and the reason why so many great talent was born.

[@mikehammond4152]

Listen to the live version of victim of changes from the unleashed in the east album. Blow you away even more. A more of a heavy sound.

[@kirbybailey607]

You have to understand he was almost 70 years old when he did Painkiller,and 30 years old for this song!@!@

[@frankno2888]

DEATH - 1000 EYES

[@frankno2888]

Chuck was a fan of Judas Priest

[@M3rett0]

Sori only likes enlightened intellectual Prog metal :(

[@haradream7394]

So what? Who cares? Oh wait You, because you have no life so you complain about people's music tastes

[@frankieshankly703]

In 83 there was only one national TV channel availible in Norway, they sent a concert from germany in Borrusia I think, among others Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden played. This was the night to the first of may.. They only sent it to try to keep us young metalheads indoors instead of be out being drunk and doing mischeafs :) This is one of the songs I remember we got taped on VHS.. Awesome Consert btw :)

[@Dreamnecronevermore]

Listen to Run of the mill - Judas Priest. I guarantee you will change your opinion about vocals of the Judas Priest. One the greatest metal ballads ever written.