Judas Priest "Painkiller" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer

You've been screaming for metal vocalist Rob Halford, and so here we are! The premiere song on Halford's last album with Judas Priest before taking a decade long break from the band, I am about to see what gloriousness I am in store for.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Judas Priest's Rob Halford for the first time, performing "Painkiller” in the official music video.
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I definitely recommend watching the original video without interruptions, here's the link: • Judas Priest - Painkiller
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@kilroywahzhere2476]

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[@erics9487]

I like this song. But, I don't think it's their best. Hopefully you've taken the time to listen to more JP. Rob has great range in my uneducated opinion........I just went to your channel. I see that you have listened to more. I'll have to check out the videos, to see if you agree! Lol

[@jamesrobertson9597]

If you would have listened to Electric Eye or Devil's Child you would have broken a million views. This speed metal junk with the flashing lights and quadruple kick drums was just a reaction to Iron Maiden etc., trying to go faster and scream louder than everybody else. I felt like this album was was a little desperate, and Rob quit after it. That said, I could watch your reaction to a starter replacement on a Kia Sorento and it would be delightful.

[@dariotalasz4897]

Please, do a video of Tornado of souls of Megadeth

[@franciscomontenegro4430]

I love this your reaction ❤️👍🏻🤘🏻

[@chainsawcharlie965]

"his voice is like a power drill." That's fair.

[@JM-fo1te]

That's a compliment

[@Kayceesoutdoorliving]

His voice is a power drill. The guitars are a table saw and the drums are a power hammer that blacksmiths use.

[@conde_bathory]

@@Kayceesoutdoorliving And the bass guitar is a jackhammer

[@HellBrYnger]

@@Kayceesoutdoorliving welcome to metal-home-customs, how mAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAy **random riff fades in the backgroud** we help you?

[@herehere3139]

🤣

[@Ironfranko]

After the first verse “I wasn’t expecting him to sing so high”. Me leaning back on the couch ‘you’re in for a hell of a ride’

[@poulmba]

Indeed 🤣

[@Jeffrey.Seelman]

My thoughts exactly.

[@herehere3139]

🤣

[@vovindequasahi]

Hahhahaa indeed!

[@allandnothing5987]

😂 She called it "forward facing music" like 20 times here.

[@Rhino-n-Chips]

Many classic metal artists put a lot of metaphor, personal experience and hidden meaning in their lyrics. Judas Priest wrote a song about a space robot that shoots lasers on a dinosaur motorbike.

[@رزيئة]

I thought it was a dragon motorbike?

[@mikesbookreviews]

LOL I just spit out my coffee

[@calebwhymark1789]

Giggled my tits off at this lmao😂😂

[@Siegetower]

Space robots shooting lasers on dinosaur motorbikes is pretty personal to me.

[@asmodai2025]

The Painkiller is robot space Jesus!

[@chesterlestrange7725]

So my brother is a elementary/Jr. High music teacher and is currently getting them ready for their Christmas concerts. Some of the boys were given parts to sing in falsetto and they didn't want to do it because "falsetto isn't cool and is for girls". He told them that falsetto is very cool and very manly and some of the best metal singers are masters of falsetto. They didn't believe him so he showed them painkiller. They ended up "practicing the hell out of their parts" afterwards lol.

[@LedKashmir]

This wins the comment section! 🔥🤘🏻😄

[@TheChadPad]

Master teacher!

[@iambodybuildingyt221]

That's awesome

[@DjangoThunders]

That is so cool! Made me laugh a lot.

[@Deetroiter]

Should have shown them a photo of King Diamond! Doesn’t get much more ‘manly’ than that and one of the best falsetto singers ever! Hail the King!

[@adamcarl6064]

I literally LOL'd for real when she said that Painkiller was going to be her first experience with Judas Priest. Talk about throwing yourself in the deep end. Love it.

[@SLENDAMANN]

Painkiller is probably first exposure to Judas Priest for most people nowadays, if they haven't heard 2 big-uns on some random 70s rock channel of course

[@BazookaIke]

@@SLENDAMANN this seems crazy to me that Painkiller would be their first exposure. They had a decade's worth of commercially successful music before this album that still get a ton of radio play. This song and this album did not.

[@SLENDAMANN]

@@BazookaIke But people don't find music through radio airplay in 2022, we find it through playlists and recommends. Painkiller is the most viewed Judas Priest music video, their most critically acclaimed song and their second-most streamed song on Spotify. If you're just a casual metal listener wanting to hear Judas Priest, you're most likely to stumble on Painkiller instead of Breaking The Law or You've Got Another Thing Comin'

[@BazookaIke]

@@SLENDAMANN wow, that's crazy to me. I personally would not even rate Painkiller in their top 50 songs. Probably much lower than 50 to be honest. I don't understand why its that popular. I really didn't care much for that song or album when it came out. It wasn't the Judas Priest i grew up on.

[@SLENDAMANN]

@@BazookaIke Maybe that's why you don't like it. To me it's far and away their best song. I don't particularly care much for Judas Priest but I love Painkiller. I think this is something you'll hear often from people who are more into extreme metal

[@jacobhumphrey3535]

Fun fact: Rob Halford apparently vocalizes a lot of guitar lines during the writing process, so some of Priest's riffs are literally Halford vocal lines translated to the guitar.

[@chi11y29]

That is bad ass!! \m/

[@LordStompyHarpLoonyTunes]

No surprise, Halford is a genius. Captain Beefheart did the same

[@pedroxmartinez3690]

Dave Mustaine sang almost every single note of Marty Friedman's guitar solos, and wrote the majority of Nick's [Menza] drum parts, and Also wrote almost every bass note that [David] Ellefson played.

[@LordStompyHarpLoonyTunes]

@@pedroxmartinez3690 I would say this is kind of mostly true

[@angelwingeddevil1235]

Do you have a source for this?

[@carlhoppe]

Painkiller is easily one of the greatest heavy metal songs of all time.

[@chimiland]

and the album a definitive turning point for metal

[@zacbreeden1966]

It took the band a long time to nail their identity but this is definitely it.

[@qmccarr89]

The album itself is top 5 possibly even top 3 heavy metal albums of all time

[@hardnewstakenharder]

​@@qmccarr89 they hated him because he told the truth. This solidified their status.

[@The_OG_Hitter]

Fact.

[@RandomDuude]

Starting your Judas Priest journey with Painkiller is like being fired out of a cannon into a tornado. I don't think anything can prepare you for the experience. 🤣

[@joatagewin]

That is an amazing analogy.

[@mohnishverma]

It's like people doing first reactions to Slayer with 'Raining Blood'.😂

[@radzsing]

Yup! Any song on this album would have created the same response.

[@alklklkasdnmasndm5810]

Yep totally agree😅

[@GNRWorld1985]

That's what happened to me back in 2019

[@Krigloch]

Saw them live a couple weeks ago. He's still hitting those notes at 70 years old.

[@dragonblazer96]

Saw them in 2019. I was shocked at how well he could still hit those notes. So much power

[@lanzolot]

I was suppose to see them on Halloween night, but the tour is on hold. I hope for a speedy recovery for the Falcon

[@goldenguti]

@@dragonblazer96 also saw them in 2019, the power of his voice is something I will never forget, my jaw literally dropped

[@mikewilliams4706]

I seen him for the first time a couple of years ago with some kids playing for him. He didn't hit that note even once. I feel like I got ripped off, but it's good to hear he's hitting it still.

[@Helicondrummer]

Hey... I know you!

[@6li8storm40]

This was the only song that ever actually caused me pain in my ears at a live show. He hit one of the screams and I thought my left ear was bleeding. That was on Halloween in 1990, and that ear was never quite the same again. It was worth it, though-fantastic show.

[@6li8storm40]

@Atman Gotango I don’t like the pits, but there have still been moments. I’ll never forget being accidentally clotheslined at that same show. That hurt. A lot. But, yeah-I’ve never had a metal head be negative to my kids at shows. Not once.

[@nino8256]

Went to a judas priest show as well. The super long high-pitched scream at the end of Painkiller gave me a headache 15 seconds in. Absolutely loved that show

[@skovol007]

Rob Halford and Dio are 2 singers that I know of (so far) who have actually broken microphones with the power of their voices.

[@6li8storm40]

@@skovol007 I didn’t know that, but it doesn’t surprise me.

[@reneanschuetz2629]

Same

[@ScottTravis]

Much gratitude to Ms. Zharoff for recognizing our Painkiller song. Extra special because my late mother was a mezzo soprano at Juilliard. She would've gotten a real kick outta' this review, esp the drum intro recognition. So I Thank You.

[@initiativ3beats543]

Hey scott

[@deenahjoseph6383]

Wow! That is so cool! Classical and metal are both so rigorous. Thanks for the years of music! God bless you and Jesus keep you!!! 💐🙏🕊

[@billyconn3]

Scott !!!! Great drums always and deep respect for your mothers influence. Elizabeth should be pleased you are in this link. You might have scared her with your drum intro a little lol!!!

[@Ferpero]

dude your intro is equally awesome as the song 🤘

[@lucivirgo]

She was truly stunned, & rightly so. So many great tracks since Painkiller, so close, but Painnkiller remains my fav if I was forced to choose. Sorry guys.

[@Geffect94]

I LOVE how in the ending her expressions clearly went from attention to interest, and then in sequence: admiration, fun, surprise, confusion and disbelief. And the switch in expression are so crystal clear you can timestamp them.

[@Trapper50cal]

I think what it identifies for some if not most viewers...complete open-mindedness and the ability to appreciate.

[@michaelleonetti8564]

And she is smoking hot just saying

[@contumelious-8440]

So, are you saying if you were watching a person just sit there and listen to the music without expression or reaction you wouldn't enjoy that and probably wouldn't watch again? Asking for a friend who is thinking of starting a youtube channel.

[@michaelleonetti8564]

@@contumelious-8440 I love how opened minded she is n she's hot

[@viejodelentes6079]

I like how the solos melted her face and she isn't even into metal, that's the power of classic heavy metal in all its glory. 🤘

[@Zaluskowsky]

Solo start gets me excited every time. Brilliant

[@crod67435]

No that's the power of "THE PAINKILLERRRRRRRRRRRRRR!"

[@-BuddyGuy]

Face melting is key

[@strangelegendofficial]

Hell ya !!!

[@venrakdrake]

I've been listening to this song for 5 years and the solos still melt my face off

[@insufferablethrashelitist9305]

Don't like Rob's voice? No problem. Just listen to a different priest song. You can hear 5 different songs and wonder that it's the same person. He has tremendous vocal abilities. He's known as the metal god.

[@dvg4104]

This is so true. Painkiller is not an accurate representation of Rob as a singer. I recommend: Dreamer/Deceiver Dissident Aggressor Beyond The Realms Of Death Desert Plains Diamonds And Rust (from Unleashed In The East, not the acoustic version) The Sentinel Out In The Cold

[@insufferablethrashelitist9305]

@@dvg4104 I love both versions of diamonds and rust, as well as ripper's. I think all 3 are worth listening too. Hopefully there will be more priest reviews here though, regardless of the song/version.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I am actively watching the comments, and have Kirk/Paolo polling the next couple Judas Priest songs I analyze. I think his range has a lot to offer, so I'm not giving up!

[@jefflitchfield4950]

What about blood red skies? That showcases Rob Halfords range pretty well.

[@insufferablethrashelitist9305]

@@TheCharismaticVoice there are a lot of great suggestions all throughout the comments. I think once you hear more of what he usually sounds like you'll want to hear more. I will say that I like painkiller, but I can see why you were so-so on it. Can't wait to see your next one. Also, you should check out some of Tim (Ripper) Owens judas priest vocals. He replaced Rob while he was out and was really good too! The movie rockstar is based extremely loosely on Owens/priest. He sang for a priest tribute band and they recruited him from. The rest of the story is bogus, but it was inspired by this incident. Perhaps you can compare a few songs sang by both?

[@matteogallo2689]

Choosing "Painkiller" for your first Judas Priest experience is like learning to sing choosing "Painkiller" as your first singing experience.

[@dimebag_jack105]

Underrated comment lol

[@slane9393]

search up death's cover (death-pain killer) that shit hits harder than the original

[@SxSxG666]

@@slane9393 I think the Death cover is quite close to the original.

[@thomasdonlan9986]

Agreed. A tough first Preist tune to listen to. I love it, but there are several I would have chosen for her before this one. Anything off of Screaming, to be honest.

[@slane9393]

@@SxSxG666 tf you mean? The screams are way more extreme

[@ALittleToaster]

Rob Halford has one of the MOST Distinctive metal vocals out there, you hear his voice and you instantly know it's him.

[@brandondirocco9816]

Him and Bruce Dickenson, you always instantly know who is singing

[@samiurrahmanshah1981]

I'd humbly add Dio to the list.

[@jimthomas370]

Possibly the most metal of all metal songs, a masterpiece

[@thedawnoftheblackhearts2745]

Master of all metal💪

[@Circusfreek7]

100%, this album is the definition of Metal

[@Zaluskowsky]

@@Circusfreek7 very much agree with you.

[@whosjoeren3576]

@@Circusfreek7 true on 70s but 1990-2000 the definition of metal would be slipknot or system of down

[@sleepyblade]

@@whosjoeren3576 "trve" metalheads are going to insult you for that comment lol because they're trve metal masters

[@jamesallen1156]

Victim of Changes is a great example of Rob's range and versatility.

[@5alid200l]

@Rigel2112 live version from unleashed in the east is way better

[@MrLaddy101]

I love that dam song"

[@marcussinclaire4890]

I love that one live!!!

[@Tuvok_Shakur]

this is my favorite priest song, classic rock and metal are my favorite styles of music to listen to and this is a perfect amalgamation

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

Dreamer Deceiver/Deceiver. The Old Grey Whistle Test live version here on YT. Rob is doing many wickedly talented things with his young voice on that. Then listen to the entire Sad Wings of Destiny album followed by Stained Class. Painkiller was Priest paving the road for the 90’s and setting the bar higher for everyone else at that time.

[@jerodgallegos8828]

1976’s “Victim of Changes” is one song that portrays Rob Halford’s most pure, clean, operatic voice. His high notes were so smooth and distortion-free. It’s interesting to compare that vocal style to how his voice has changed album after album.

[@larryplympton9727]

OMG, I just suggested that one in my comment, then scrolled through and saw you already had. Frankly, I think that would have been a better introduction to Rob Halford.

[@renansantana9286]

She should react to Dreamer Deceiver too. She won't believe it's the same person singing lol

[@emre90070]

@@renansantana9286 I was gonna suggest the same exact thing (I literally just started singing "breathing summer breeze" with all that vibrato)

[@Roman-sd1go]

Totally agree brother. Live version from unleashed in the East. Epic.

[@chrisspraker1857]

I had the same thought watching this!

[@teronman]

Isn't it a beautiful experience watching a metal head being born. So heart warming . It never gets old!

[@spencerific93]

I love how Rob occasionally rolls an "r". Small thing, but it really adds to the vocals.

[@bigdaddydiesel5520]

I was surprised she didn't catch him doing that, it's definitely a nice touch!

[@NoNo-kf2ys]

​@@bigdaddydiesel5520 "RRIDES THE METAL MONSTER" I love it.

[@frank.l181]

I thought freddy Mercury was good? Rob is off the charts in range!

[@spencerific93]

@@frank.l181 Very different voices, and I'd hate to compare them, but Rob might have the higher notes. His talent as a vocalist is absolutely next level. He has range when it comes to vocal style, too.

[@sxlf-destructor347]

It has always interested me as a Russian speaker. Are you English speakers unable to pronounce this sound (for the most part) or can you, but it will be very strange and uncomfortable for you?

[@kevinunger433]

Rob is The Metal god. He’s carried this voice for over 50 years.

[@fastacesus8499]

Tea total so I understand. Looked after his asset...

[@666kingdrummer]

DIckinson too

[@voluspa1954]

Dio is the God, kid.

[@maximuslongrod6361]

@@voluspa1954 what i like isnt what you like.... i'm right... so edgy

[@andreaottelli9734]

@@voluspa1954 Dio Is a good second. Rob Is sonething else

[@joeg1709]

That is the appropriate face to make the first time Halford hits that note. One of the legendary metal songs. One of these days you're gonna break down and headbang spontaneously and we'll know you're officially 100% metal head 😁

[@iangates147]

Elizabeth might be an undercover metal head, posing as a famous opera singer

[@w0nd3rlu573r]

When her hair turns black, then we will know, that the Day has come.

[@Beefandchadder]

Its bubbling under the surface, you can see it when the solos hit

[@alexgibbs356]

@@w0nd3rlu573r the day that never comes

[@WesternCanadianReviewer]

So much this!

[@kainereehal5218]

One of or the best metal songs ever created in the history of music. Absolutely phenomenal vocals, mind blowing guitar playing, intense tempo. There is no further words to describe how amazing this song is. The amount of times I have listened to this song, it never gets old and forever will be beyond a masterpiece. Just love this song beyond measure.

[@neospawnkiller6586]

"I almost expected something more mellow" this was Judas Priest's response to the thrash metal bands of the day slowing down. They quite literally said "hold my beer" and fucked shit up.

[@bishopsteiner7134]

which was their first truly aggressive album of the decade out of doing a bit more commercial friendly albums since British Steel. Thing is most of the Thrash bands weren't slowing down until the early 90s, or after this album. Now the aggression of Jugulator for sure stood out in 97 precisely because Thrash was dead, and Alt Rock and NuMetal were on the rise. This was literally them simply regaining their edge after bands like Maiden, Slayer, etc stole some of their thunder. Painkiller, Sad Wings and Sin after Sin are IMO, their best albums.

[@saschaschneider6355]

And they do have pretty mellow stuff, like Last Rose of Summer - but this was a statement they wanted to make

[@jima6545]

They toured with Megadeth on this album. Rust in Peace/Painkiller in '91. I got to hear Holy Wars and Painkiller, live, in the same night.

[@releasethekraken3603]

@@jima6545 In LA they played with Slayer. I would have preferred Megadeth

[@spacesex710]

That is factually incorrect. Stop trying to rewrite history. Yes it’s a Classic Album but this came out in 1990.

[@Stonemeister]

Drums? Insane. Guitars? Insane? Vocals? Insane. Bass? Insane. Lyrics? Insane. Video? Insane. This song is metal cranked all the way to 11. It rules.

[@infernicide666]

The drums and guitar are insane I agree. The bass is just kinda playing the root note unfortunately.

[@vittone5970]

@@infernicide666 Painkiller's bass lines were played with a synthesizer, it sounds like a machine trying to play bass

[@Gomalo]

hotel? trivago

[@christophertaylor9100]

Its the most metal song ever, its so metal it turned a nun into steel

[@cajunstump]

*turns on British accent: "but 11 is highah."

[@zetenha]

As a metal fan, I am pleased to see how you appreciate the skill even though you don't necessarily like the sound. I wish more people could listen to music like that and not just calling it "noise". Metal musicians are often highly skilled, but average mainstream listeners don't have the ability to recognise it.

[@legoobiwankenobi4755]

Just because something is very technical doesn't make it inherently good and being that pretentious about your taste in music will only drive potential fans away

[@legoobiwankenobi4755]

@delt "mainstream listeners" he's gatekeeping

[@erwanne1305]

But honestly there some parts of metal that are just screaming around and load and I say this as a big metal fan but large parts of especially death and black metal is just wierd and load. Like many of them have talent but it's hard to listen to.

[@robinlagasse5417]

I’m reading a lot of words in these comments and their replies that strongly suggests that you’re just trying to explain away what you just don’t get. Like a critic who prefers Dogs Playing Poker and with a straight face tells you that Picasso or Van Gogh may have skills but that doesn’t mean it’s inherently good. Mostly it’s just weird load from his perspective. Reminds me of the scene in Amadeus where the Emperor tells Mozart that there are too many notes for the Royal ear.

[@varkeyfrancis9122]

Nailed it👍

[@Allagi22]

This is always a fun song to throw on randomly at a party when nobody expects it.

[@johanbatcron1206]

It's unbelievable that Richie Faulkner actually managed to play that solo completely clean and without missing a single note while his aorta burst and his heart was literally gushing blood. A totally underrated guitarist, the guy is a legend.

[@ROBBiESMiTTENS]

Absolutely deserving of the title "Metal God!!!"

[@richardlisowski8274]

Not a live performance

[@carlosavena6376]

that's not Richie Faulkener. It's Glenn Tipton

[@maidentallica]

@@richardlisowski8274 They're referring to 26th September 2021 when Richie Faulkner had an abdominal aortic aneurysm on stage during Painkiller. He probably would have died had they not been performing near a hospital specialising in cardiology. His quote: "From what I've been told by my surgeon, people with this don't usually make it to the hospital alive."

[@maidentallica]

@@carlosavena6376 @Richard Lisowski They're referring to 26th September 2021 when Richie Faulkner had an abdominal aortic aneurysm on stage during Painkiller. He probably would have died had they not been performing near a hospital specialising in cardiology. His quote: "From what I've been told by my surgeon, people with this don't usually make it to the hospital alive."

[@pigxstix]

In his prime he had 6 octave range, even now at age 70 he's still performing and has 4 octaves.

[@alkiviadisfelemegkas7075]

6 octaves... no. His recorded range is 4 octaves (C2-C6)

[@libero3493]

​@@alkiviadisfelemegkas7075(C2-A6)*

[@andishawjfac]

He does really good growls these days, even learning new techniques at 70!

[@joachimpohle5260]

Is sound like 40 octaves

[@LambertginiMercy]

@@andishawjfacbeat me too it, his growls are sick, shocking lol

[@Jp421JP]

So, as a 40 year Priest fan I can say that while this is a quintessential Priest song, it is NOT representative of either, their music or of Rob's vocals overall. This song is and was designed to be a metal assault. Rob has a huge range and is one of the icons of metal. He's known as the Metal God. Painkiller is a very different album than the rest, style wise. It was released in the early 90's and has a distinctive sound. Do not let this song deter you from exploring other Priest music, as I think that you will find his singing voice far different and more interesting than this song portrays. I would recommend three songs: "Desert Plains" , "Fever" and "Dreamer Deceiver (BBC Performance)"

[@xxAutoFlowxx]

They finally broke through with this album. Hands down their best

[@Tobias5036]

@@rebelwithacausecauseeffect6076 Who are you to decide what a "true" Priest fan is and isn't. I've listened to them since before i was even born (thanks to my father.) But somehow enjoying peoples different perspective on music makes one a lesser fan. That's bullshit. Your closed minded attitude disqualifies you from "true" fan status if anything does.

[@rdhudon7469]

I saw Vengeance , Defenders of the faith and turbo tours and my ears are still ringing . Lol some of the best shows I have ever seen and I have seen some big ones.

[@djastrocreep]

I actually agree with this. Songs like 'Beyond The Realms of Death' (another I'd love to hear TCV react to!) encapsulates more of his actual range and ability, in my opinion. 'Painkiller' is a great track but there is far more to them, and to Rob, than this.

[@Jp421JP]

@@Tobias5036 He's just kidding around. Basically making fun of himself too, as he being a fan is here, and posting....

[@maureenwagg5305]

Scott Travis on drums here. Fantastic drummer.

[@cherrypopscile3385]

Fun fact: He is in his 70s and will still occasionally do this song.

[@pete-ph5xc]

Saw them in Vegas several years ago... His high notes were popping the limiters on the overhead speakers at the hard Rock, lol.

[@conorsmith7787]

"Occasionally" *closes nearly every gig (or at least every large gig) with Painkiller*

[@SimonChristensen]

Rob Halford is not in his 70s yet.

[@dustypeterson5145]

Not quite. He's 69. But yeah, very soon. And Priest will have a new album probably next year too.

[@sephikong8323]

@@dustypeterson5145 You know, generally I think that bands this old should just retire ........ but Judas Priest ? Their last few albums were very good and they are still kicking it on stage and they clearly have a lot of fun doing it. I don't fucking know how or why, but they manage to do it. I hope to see them live at least once while I still can

[@kristianjohnson8787]

Victim of Changes on the live Unleashed in the East is a true representation of Rob’s voice and range. He shows his multiple octave range, uses all the registers, sings clean & dirty, and honestly hits notes only dogs can comprehend.

[@PlezurBazar]

Agreed and suggested myself.

[@j.d.leslie8458]

Absolutely correct.

[@1danwynn]

Defo agree! Beth Roars reacted to that one. Would be good to see what Elizabeth thought of it. And, hopefully, would get her liking Priest!

[@Ael_bzh]

agreed

[@libhater651]

Now your talking... Painkiller is awful

[@WiseAssGamer]

Judas Priest and Rob Halford don't wait for you to be ready. Either you're ready or you're not. Their energy and their drive hit you like a ton of bricks.

[@plasticslacks]

I thought it was Metal Church that did that? 😂

[@michael.albinus]

Respect - you are one of the few reactors who realized that at the end it was his VOICE, sounding like a guitar. 😉😊🤗

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

My dad told me when PAINKILLER album came up back in 1990 it caught everybody off guard; even Judas Priest fans didn't expect to be hit like this... With this song and this album, the band took the heavy metal to the category of the fine arts.

[@bengough6772]

Yup lol compare Painkiller to Breaking the law....it could be two utterly different bands

[@yipman1976]

Definitely. When this came out one would expect a way seated back attitude from a band that had already been around for 20+ years. But they set metal to a new beginning. This was a game changer.

[@InfamousB9]

Breaking the law is Metal anthem

[@dancallahan4183]

Yeah, it was pretty out of nowhere. They had cooled down their sound prior to this (Livin' After Midight, etc.), this blew people away (side note:fuck, I'm old)

[@charlessantos6861]

Scorpions, with the exception of pop music, had the same footprint as Judas. Ac/DC too. However, in this song, Judas took the metal lead two laps ahead of their compadres, astonishing even the thrashers, already big at the time, who lived in fear of the grunge counter-coup from the record companies (which had its value...). But, on top of that, surfing alone on the blue wave of metal and rock, creative pearls like The Cult, Ministry, Dark Angel, Megadeth and the great Nuclear Assault... the leftovers of that were pop art and bad boys band, sponsored and a lot , but, a lot of redoing.

[@ThisCreepingLife]

"Dreamer Deceiver" is one of the most complete and impresive Rob's recordings, you should definitely have to check it out

[@Chaps_Jr]

Hands down. I completely second this. One of my favorite Priest tracks. It so beautifully showcases the insane talent Rob has on tap, along with the incredible songwriting and musicianship. I'm mad that I'll never be able to write a song like it.

[@tomasmolina4487]

Yeeeeee

[@kohntarkosz8983]

The Ripper live

[@cman600000]

Yeah, Painkiller is not a good example of his vocals. It's different from almost every Priest song from the 70s and 80s.

[@shawnwheeler9501]

Oh fu@k yes Dreamer Deceiver !

[@jedinxf7]

how many pinch harmonics do you want in this song? correct.

[@justinvalkry1223]

This made me laugh really hard good sir. Too funny.

[@atcycle]

Tell that to Zack...

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

@@atcycle exactly,🤣😂🤣🎼

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

@Brooke Emery well, being a professional musician and the don of a classical trained Lyric Soprano, it's not surprising. The pinch harmonic is just an electric guitar trick, not really something taught in music. That being said, after years of reviewing hard rock and metal, she might have learned🤣

[@quietlittlevirus]

Yes, we will have all of the pinch harmonics.

[@warrenwilliams9016]

I got this album for Christmas when it was released. All my parent's really knew about my music was I liked metal. I put the CD in and it BLEW ME AWAY. This was so different than earlier Priest. Like a rebirth.

[@eddieck123]

The entire Painkiller album is absolutely aggressive and powerful like the song

[@carlcordova2332]

I have four copies just to be sure myself.

[@alessandroruggieri7912]

And it's totally amazing!

[@timbutler6447]

A Touch of Evil is so opera.

[@SamaelAlastor]

One of the best fucking albums of all time

[@michaelsuk5782]

They are an early 70s/80s band, but this song was made in the early 90s to revitalize the band and keep their popularity going. It did a very good job and helped in defining future metal music. The song is about a metal angel, the Painkiller, coming to Earth on a motorcycle to destroy evil.

[@KelticKabukiGirl]

Well, its also about a Dude, but yeah,, My first exposure to Priest was the Video Premier for Painkiller and I got hooked, but it took me a long time to get into their older stuff, then I heard Unleashed in the East. FINALLY! a recording of the older stuff without an engineer taming the hell out of them and at a point when Metal guitar distortion was really taking off. not fuzz, but real distortion and Overdrives! Anyway, She does a Video of Victim of CHanges Live at Us 83, but the UITE performance is ridiculous! Unleashed in the East and Live After Death are the two best live albums ever!

[@kalibhakta8640]

Starbreaker generally shows up on a motorcycle. I keep standing on the sidewalk waiting for him to show up.

[@esabadie]

Yes. Painkiller was the roaring reclamation of Priest as the Metal Gods they are after their late 80s offerings (Turbo/Ram It Down), which experimented with synth guitars and the more glam rock influence of the time. They also introduced new drummer Scott Travis amazingly with the drum solo intro.

[@raymondblaquiere9137]

I knew it as soon as I heard the drum solo introduction, that Judas Priest were back and ready to compete with Metallica. TRAVIS IS AN OUTSTANDING DRUMMER!!

[@Zaluskowsky]

It did a great Job, refreshing Album

[@KenitoToledo]

Choosing "Painkiller" for your first Judas Priest experience is like a Kid eat his first burger a Hellfire Burger Ultra Jalapeño with a 1,000,000 Scoville units

[@nesesaito]

Then will be Carolina Ripper or Plutonium concentrate!

[@fherreracabrera]

Jajajaja!!!!!!….so true!!!!

[@soloparaplaystation6624]

@@nesesaito ripoer?

[@vidividividi100]

she is dumb... or not

[@JM-fo1te]

Rocka rolla would've been more her cup of tea

[@iamgribs]

He is considered one of the best metal singers of all time.

[@insanerhardstyle5872]

he is the METAL GOD!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@theancientone1616]

I would even say one of the best SINGERS of all time.

[@manimalace3861]

'Beyond the realms of death' really shows Robs range and style change over the years.

[@TheMack]

Agreed! Amazing performance and such feeling!

[@vikusen1857]

Victim of changes got all his styles.

[@FatalArrivalMetal]

Absolutely \m/

[@fioddorsuperconcentrado2492]

@The Charismatic Voice Better a double reaction to the original studio with a young Rob and one live with an agedd Rob kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmiUYYqJlpVkhJo. His range might be gone but he masters his craft after decades performing!

[@michaelstaruszkiewicz8798]

Ronnie James Dio, Bruce Dickinson, & Rob Halford are the pinnacle of Heavy Metal Vocalists from my Era!

[@O-D-X]

Forgot Ozzy

[@TheRandalHandle]

RIP Dio

[@rdhudon7469]

@@O-D-X Respectfully , I think Ozzy is more like Jagger in that he is a great front man with bucket loads of swagger and style but he like Jagger does not have the range or vocal sophistication of the aforementioned .

[@Blackpool-no2vt]

Don't forget the legendary Lemmy

[@goldenagenut]

Dont forget Ozzy! Listen back and you'll realize what a great and flexible vocalist he was in the early days, but definitely a huge metal style. His vocals on the live video, singing "Changes" shows just what a rock solid vocalist he really was when he was in his prime. Yeah, Lemmy definitely belongs among that group. Motorhead was pure metal a d Lemmy was awesome.

[@ilsgrade8357]

Rob halford has a great vocal range. In painkiller his voice sounds a bit like a sawblade grinding through steel and that's perfect for this song. You should listen to a few other songs though

[@Thantazify]

Painkiller is easily in my top 5 favourite metal songs of all time. What an absolute onslaught of power! Rob's massive vocals, the fantastic guitars and bass, and the drums, oh god the drums!

[@bigballoftape5343]

I REALLY appreciate the fact that you were honest enough to say that you didn't like his voice but still appreciated the talent behind it. So many reaction/analysis youtubers end up "loving" literally everything their subscribers suggest and I feel like it's just an act garner likes. But your honesty in your critiques is such a breath of fresh air. ☺ -Sincerely, an opera singing metal head. 😋

[@shugod]

Agreed. TCV is the first of this type of video that I’ve seen, but I did try some other voice coaches etc and just found that their videos weren’t nearly as informative or entertaining. I feel like she is really sincere and honest in her analogies.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you! I will always be honest on this channel and get a lot of comments from people that don't believe. It is what it is. I have, however, decided not to release certain videos because after hearing the song/artist I don't think it aligns with my vision of the channel, or I just have nothing positive to say. Those go to the patrons. Thank you for the kind words. Truly, it means a lot to me. :-)

[@jacek_poplawski]

@@TheCharismaticVoice so we will never know which bands disappointed you :)

[@neutron564]

I love Priest, I don't think this is a great representation of Halford. Victim of Changes and Exciter definitely have better vocal performances.

[@gtyrone83]

Victim of Changes or Screaming for Vengeance better demonstrate his vocal ability.

[@maotemplar]

The whole album is a masterpiece. A milestone for the next centuries.

[@AlessandroDiFederico]

Defender of the faith still better than both

[@channel5980]

@Sebastian X LMAO not by a hundred miles. Just Rob Halford obliterates Dave in vocals.

[@channel5980]

@@AlessandroDiFederico Debatable

[@punman5392]

@@channel5980 the musicianship on Rust in Peace is miles ahead of anything Priest can do. Megadeth has always had a better rhythm section

[@channel5980]

@@punman5392 LMAO *anything* JP can do? Have you even listened to Stained Class? Nostradamus? And still, just Painkiller is still better than Rust In Peace. Pure Heavy Metal has honestly always required more talent than other subgenres like Thrash.

[@cconley3315]

I almost feel like everybody recommending this as an introduction to Priest is just trolling. But it worked, because this reaction was just gold.

[@MetalPersonJ]

Nah, whoever reacted the acoustic version of Diamonds and Rust to Rebecca was trolling.

[@AndriiVozniak]

@@MetalPersonJ 😂

[@stephenchurn6950]

I do agree angel will show more of his capability's

[@thelonelydirector]

When she said she wasn't familiar with Priest I had that same thought... which was preceded by "oh no..."

[@MusaFinderi]

She got it right, Halford's voice on Painkiller resembles a guitar and is used for harmonization

[@digibirder]

"Blown away" is the intended effect of Rob Halford and Judas Priest.Your reaction was awesome as always! Rob's voice cuts through you like a knife!

[@Yu5aku]

"I don't know If I like his voice, but I'm impressed by it, so I will keep listening" That's literally me after decades listening to this song and Judas Priest!!!

[@interpolagent9]

I have been listening to Priest for over 40 years. Every single time, I appreciate Rob Halford more and more. He really is a metal god. He must be.

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Finally a real honest "god " not like the hundreds of phoney gods of the sky, huh makes you wonder why the sky, before telescopes maybe then to write a book about it *** crazy 🤪

[@My6119]

What's better than a god from books fiction or intangible faith? A living metal God you can experience in person.

[@Aloysius1966]

"I don't know if I like his voice". This isn't his voice. Listen to their entire catalog. Halford can sing anything he wants to.

[@MrDantres]

Lol. I understand the love for Rob but I also understand why someone would dislike him and here she politely says that. He sometimes sounds like a rat in pain, surely not for everyone's taste.

[@gumballthechewy]

Oh, absolutely, Halford is an amazing singer and I can understand why someone wouldn't like this vocal style.

[@Axame1]

I really like his voice. So unique! Also he's technical as hell

[@deceiver444]

I don't think I have heard a more metal song than Painkiller. Your reaction and analysis were an absolute pleasure to watch.

[@capp00]

Love Priest, Halfords voice is definitely more on the higher register for this song, which fits the song. If you want to hear a more mellow, but definitely shows off his chops better, definitely check out Turbo Lover.

[@mickot]

Or maybe Beyond the Realms of Death

[@RolandsSh]

I'd suggest the live version of Diamonds&Rust cover.

[@pauloviniciosappelt9789]

I'd suggest Angel or Lochness, from the Angel of Retribution album, both have a more melodic voice and are a show off of his modern voice

[@Norbrookc]

For more mellow, try "Before the Dawn" by them. It's on one of their early albums.

[@astragalusson]

Dreamer Deceiver guys, Dreamer Deceiver...

[@paradisepythons4054]

Glenn Tipton is a monster. This guitar solo is one of the best ever.

[@georgeatkins7411]

Both him and K K Downing are *MASTERS* of their craft on this track

[@martinpaddle]

one of the best in metal for sure

[@longi625]

Glen Tipton is an underated monster. At some point I'm going to have to work some of his guitar solos out.

[@cheenu711]

I have respect for this woman. Getting into Judas Priest with painkiller being your first song takes a lot of heart.

[@castoff231]

Painkiller is one of my favorite songs people react to because so many people are just sitting there going "wow people can do that with their voices?"

[@heavymetalbasement7002]

After this one, react to Judas Priest - Victim of Changes.

[@matthieudirand9492]

Oh boy. Yeah, please.

[@marcstevens3761]

I never really liked Painkiller, as the drums were out of control. Their earlier drummers pretty much kept a beat while Ken & Glen did their solos. Victim was a far more both a constructive & creative song..

[@slaytanic777]

Victim of changes is a must. Painkiller is good but victim of changes era is my favorite.

[@prdegraff]

Please do Victim of Changes

[@seandornan6473]

This is the one, much more to offer than painkiller

[@blacktoe1854]

"I did not expect that so suddenly!" Edit: Victim of changes is more your speed.

[@David-fd8hy]

@Ken Mason Cannot recommend that more.

[@anviltongue3278]

Thought the xact same thing

[@ML6103]

I really want her to do victim of changes!

[@larrybeatson6352]

A touch of Evil has got to be his highest pitch ever! You're Possessing me!! That part!!! I replay it every single time!!

[@dertotti83]

I love that part!

[@tyharris9994]

Agree. Also Blood Red Skies and the last bit of Ram it Down.

[@Simon53188]

That note he hits in demonzier is fucking unreal. Fucking unreal. Plus his solo stuff is incredible.

[@waterwings5951]

What about Dissident Aggressor

[@rtdtz656]

the final part of victim of changes is so 😬😬😬

[@Venom_741]

One of the most iconic metal songs. Insane drums and guitar. Of course Rob Halford who is a metal God

[@CelticArmory]

This is like being introduced to swimming by being dropped from an airplane in the middle of the ocean without a life jacket. This is probably one of the hardest and fastest songs in their catalog.

[@megadev9099]

And not so coincidentally, their best (in my opinion of course, never cared much for most of their songs, but this one slays).

[@ImionLordred]

Well said!

[@julien2231]

@@megadev9099 maybe because youre a fan of speed metal or thrash or wathever. For priests fans its usually not the favorite. Dont get me wrong i love the song lol.

[@brian0057]

As much as I love Painkiller, it's not the best way to introduce someone to Judas Priest, especially if they've never heard Metal before. Victim of Changes, Diamonds and Rust, Beyond the Realms of Death, Touch of Evil, and You've Got Another Thing Coming are much better choices for that.

[@juhaloukaja5078]

@@megadev9099 this was my first encounter with JP and this is still my favorite from them, but then I'm more a death/thrash metal guy so the heavier, the better basically. The main riff in this just makes my neck twitch, so good.

[@paulpeterson7853]

Many people don't realize that Rob is a classically operatic trained vocalist. These guys still rock!

[@iluvj50]

Is he? I just read an excerpt from his autobiography where he states he never took a lesson.

[@joseHernandez-xc4ix]

Thank you 🙏🏾 I thought I was the only that knew that for a minute 😊

[@Nissardpertugiu]

​​@@iluvj50 he probably took stuff by observing and real good hearing. He worked on a theater but as assistant for some stuff.

[@edorissen]

So from what I understand he never sang with "proper" technique, but he has such a monstrous voice that for his whole career he was just pushing his vocal cords and still kept his voice somehow... Live show recordings show how his chords become more and more exhausted with each song, and he doesn't even warm his chords up...

[@Nissardpertugiu]

@@edorissen Well for a time he was alcoholic and on cocaine. Plus they toured like crazy, in early mid 80's

[@salvadorkda5758]

This is the most brutal definition of Heavy metal brought to you by the most humble man on the planet (Halford)

[@darrynmccartney1118]

When you look at every single sub-genre of metal throughout the decades, taking the extremes of the likes of doom metal or sludge metal etc all the way up to the other extreme of speed metal, black metal, industrial etc. "Painkiller" is without a doubt the most perfect metal song and album. Everything is on point. I mean, when you have Death and Chuck Schuldiner paying tribute when covering Painkiller, you know how awesome it is.

[@jarkkokyntaja4073]

Beyond The Realms Of Death. Rob Halford isn´t just aggressive and in your face singing, he is whatever you want. From lows to highs and vice versa, everything sounds just fine. But of course, that piercing tone in his voice which Painkiller so good showcased, is something only he has, it´s unique and instantly HIM. Even if you didn´t like it, you appreciated it !

[@markcoxon5846]

The Blind Guardisn cover of BTROD is one of the only covers ever that I love

[@trimguy801]

As amazing as the vocal is on this song, it doesn't scratch the surface of his vocal range.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Some of his best ever recorded studio work is on albums like British Steel, Point of Entry and Screaming for Vengeance.

[@pirateradiooffroad2460]

Yup. So much more to halford than pain killer.

[@leeham6230]

@@LarryFleetwood8675 Try again. The best vocal range he ever recorded was on "Sin After Sin" in 1977, and "Stained Class" in 1978. Listen to "Dissident Aggressor" and "Stained Class" if you don't believe me. Some great early metal!

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

@@leeham6230 No, that was his more 'operatic' days with vocal changes so it's really more a matter of taste, I think he peaked in the '80s.

[@collt091]

So true

[@CapHowdy]

Painkiller was not actually part of the 70s/80s, it was actually their first release of the 90s, which saw them start a new era of heaviness for the band.

[@johnzacharias7928]

They had kinda took a break and Slayer covered one of there songs and ask Rob to join them on tour for the song. I think that was a huge influence on this album.

[@CapHowdy]

@@johnzacharias7928 Pantera was also a big influence to Rob which is why his first post Priest band, Fight, took on the heavier modern sound as well.

[@MadMike1]

1990 is probably the greatest year for metal. Painkiller by Priest, Pantera's Cowboys From Hell, Megadeth's Rust in Peace, Slayer's Seasons in the Abyss, Death's Spiritual Healing, Kreator's Coma of Souls. Debut albums from Deicide, Entombed, and Cannibal Corpse. All of those albums still hold up amazingly well 30 years later.

[@drinnenber]

I so love this. Your expression as you listened, and then your eventual laughter to how much you were clearing enjoying this masterpiece is classic. I remember hearing this for the first time and was utterly blown away. My favorite metal tune by a landslide. Just a brain melting endeavor.

[@wombat6]

They should have suggested her the live performance of "Breaking The Law" where Rob just points the mic at the crowd and they sing the entire song for him.

[@lexzbuddy]

He actually has a huge range and can do it live. Halford really is quite incredible.

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Especially at his age!! I've heard other musicians really lose their top end as they age, but this is a recent recording and Rob's almost 70!!!

[@catten666]

He is a legend

[@Jaggedknife11]

lol no he can't. I loove rob and his voice and live he is generally awesome. but i have yet to see a live performance of painkiller where he sounds like anything other then a dying frog demon. otherwise he's great!

[@williamdeegan7840]

Please don't let this one song stop you from listening to more of Priest. Not all the songs are like this. Halford is after all a Metal God.

[@JustinLaFleur1990]

What's wrong with Painkiller?

[@williamdeegan7840]

@@JustinLaFleur1990 There's nothing wrong with Painkiller. Best song on the album. She was commenting on the high pitch in his voice on this song.

[@JustinLaFleur1990]

@@williamdeegan7840 which she was impressed with

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

It doesn't showcase his entire range, is what I'm seeing here. I respect his voice, and think he has a lot to offer, so I am interested in hearing more Judas Priest. That said, this is THE FIRST video I've done where I have unconsciously started headbanging.

[@griffentschritter7118]

She should do the Death cover of painkiller I think that would be very differnt and unique seeing the same song but from two vastly different genres of metal

[@HateRedStephen]

schuldiner just showed what his scream could do..

[@lucivirgo]

Not come across that. Next on my list.

[@alexcastro7339]

"How fast do you want the drum beat in this song?" "Yes"

[@brendanoneil3489]

This tune was initially demoed on a drum machine, requirements of the drummer vacancy being to be able to play it modern double bass style. ScottTravis bought a load to the band.

[@marcstevens8576]

I liked her evaluation of his vocals, but only to an extent. This is a Thrash Metal song & really has no beat, nor theme to it until nearly the end. Thru the first couple of verses, Halford sounds like a kid screaming "I Want My Coco Puffs". I think it was a but too much for any fan used to digest. Freewheel Burning was as heavy, but had both a better rhythm & better quality lead vocals, for a heavier theme on their songs.

[@fivestring65ify]

@@marcstevens8576 Oh c'mon. This is a masterpiece.

[@marcstevens8576]

@@fivestring65ify Alright. I will give you that it now A Classic. Back in the day I expected an album on the idea of Ram It Down, without the electronic drums. It sounded to me as close to Metallica. I still listen to it, but was surprised they changed styles...

[@neonknight-1522]

@@marcstevens8576 thats bullshit this song is sick

[@richgoetz7525]

This isn't Rob Halford's only "singing voice". He changes is a lot from song to song and album to album. He's even done some slightly "opera-esque" vocals on their Nostradamus album. Very diverse singer.

[@wolframreactor74]

YES! Nostradamus should be playing everywhere during this COVID pandemic. Why they haven’t re-released it this last year is beyond me! Totally under-rated effort

[@yannvalera1495]

God bless you, at least someone who recommends Nostradamus. With this album, Judas Priest reached an other level of Art, which has for me never been reached again.

[@J.J.Jameson_of_Daily_Bugle]

And very good energetic singer, last time I saw them live was in like 2010-11 and he was around 60 at the time I think and he pretty much did the entire gig like he's in his 20s, it was non-stop energetic performance, in particular when they played Living After Midnight.

[@FemmesDuMetal]

Judas Priest's Painkiller is the heavy metal standard! Incredible solos, outstanding vocals by the metal god, this song is the essence of the music we love!

[@TheCdnBacon]

I always found it to be on the mid to bottom end of priest songs. Give me screaming for vengeance any day...

[@donnerschwein]

*gold standard

[@robr135]

@@TheCdnBacon I agree. As far as priest songs go I would say Free wheel burning, Exciter, or the sentinel, do circles around Painkiller as gold gold standards in metal. Painkiller, as good as it is, is fairly simple as far as priest songs go, the production hides that by being so good.

[@boscotheman82]

Disagree

[@donradkos6655]

One of Priest's all killer no filler albums. Both "Leather Rebel" and "Hell Patrol" from this release are worth a closer look.

[@octopus189]

No filler really defines the entire album perfectly. Even the bonus track of "Living Bad Dreams" is fantastic.

[@liamfisher917]

"I'm gay" - Rob Halford "we know, keep singing" - the rest of us

[@johnzacharias7928]

Yeah we had it figured out back on British Steel I mean did you see your band photo on the back? lol

[@saschaschneider6355]

People had figured that out a long time ago. Just like with Freddie Mercury. Everybody knew and only idiots cared.

[@thatpointinlife]

Poor Rob Halford- imagine being him back in the day, and night after night on the road you're just trying to figure out how to dodge all the groupies who want to polish your knob. I'd bet that Glenn, Ian, and K.K. were more than happy to help divert their unwanted attention. lol

[@FrobergDK]

Metalheads don't fucking care brother ;-)

[@GilaMonster971]

Haha...Rob even said he couldn’t figure out why people had to be told he was gay. The leather and spikes should have given it away.

[@Halbam]

"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." Thanks, Wikipedia. I always wondered.

[@jerzyboy1976]

would 97 jugulator be painkiller's kid brother? \m/

[@ethanmcgee3648]

“Painkiller” is one of the few songs he sings like this. If you want to hear more of his range, I’d recommend “Victim of Changes”, “Dreamer Deceiver”, “Beyond the Realms of Death”, and “Touch of Evil” which is from the same album as “Painkiller”.

[@andritren.]

dude they are not from the same album?

[@venrakdrake]

@@andritren. He just meant touch of evil which is

[@leandrog2785]

In what other songs does he sing like this?

[@travisfinnerty156]

Beyond the Realms of death is a jam

[@kumbandit]

Prolly cuz it's a cover

[@humblehombre9904]

You’re comments and reactions are THE MOST realistic, pure, and absolutely lovely that I have been fortunate enough to experience. Your face gives me just pure joy. I feel so much the same about Judas Priest, as what your reactions portrays. I am a singer/drummer, and I have been listening also to your music. I am SOOOO impressed with your voice! You are obviously trained to an extreme level. Thank you, so very much, for not only YOUR music, but also your beautiful reactions to these songs that mean so much to so many of us, particularly to myself. You are a very beautiful woman, and your response is simply overwhelming to me. I truly look forward to more. Thank you, and warmest regards, Port Hope.

[@satyrosphilbrucato9140]

"I wasn't expecting him to go so high..." Oh, hon - he hasn't even STARTED yet... :D

[@joranmoore5663]

My ears are still bleeding and I saw them a few years ago with Steel Panther.

[@Rhizzome]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Bloodrayne800]

@@joranmoore5663 When I went to see them on the Redeemers tour, I couldn't hear properly for a week. My favourite band and sound amazing live

[@metalmaniac7772]

@@joranmoore5663 steel panther sucks

[@joranmoore5663]

@@metalmaniac7772 oh I know. They could have picked almost any other opening band and I would have been happy. But Halford's voice is *powerful.*

[@helzapoppin9810]

Halford actually has a very smooth lower register, he just didnt feature it in this particular song. His ultimate trademark, however is his insane high pitch wail. Can you believe he's been pulling that off for over 45 years?

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

His technique is perfected if he's been doing these wails for 45 years. I am impressed, and look forward to seeing more!

[@kyles2027]

And according to an interview I heard with Sebastian Bach, who is a friend of his, he doesn't do ANY warm up.

[@mgunter]

Turbo Lover and Breaking The Law are more his comfort zone.

[@rhynlock11]

Victim of changes is in my opinion his greatest vocal performance. His kills it from the first line

[@WHOregon]

@@rhynlock11 Dreamer deceiver live?

[@haruyasuhasebe8766]

何回聴いても初めて聴いた時と同じ興奮を得られる曲だ。オーマイガッ

[@randomaccessfemale]

I admire her headbanging restraint. She is clearly professional.

[@francescoballetta7945]

this song is a jewel. A complete masterpiece

[@hawk6111]

Hell patrol wants a word

[@proteus8411]

this was also my first song I heard ever from Judas in 1993... It was like I'm not believing my ears - so cool it was done. It's so long and great song with lot of memorable melodies and unbeatable guitar solos. well the next song was Hell Patrol and so on...

[@heavymetalmania]

The all album is a masterpiece, flawless, only killers no fillers

[@Beastking1107]

its OUT of this world man that sound is not human !!

[@kevinbocarde3948]

Ok now everyone recommend that she react to acoustic Diamonds and Rust live and then she won’t know what to make of his voice at all.

[@ibuprofen_]

Done my part !

[@yippeethreeeight]

From the US Festival.

[@metalmilitia1987]

Diamonds and rust!!

[@randyman1331]

Yes please

[@metalmeltdown4634]

Live meltdown is a great version.

[@David-rx5eo]

I love your analysis of this song. This is one of my favorite Judas Priest songs, and I HAVE TO crank the volume up when I hear this. This song has so much energy!

[@TripleDDDD]

As a lifelong Priest fan, i laugh so much about the face you make. This song hits like a machine gun! Just seen them live and they still rock. Rob Halford is around 72 years old now!

[@amosamaralmarao7846]

71,amigo!25 de agosto de 1951. Abraços do Brasil!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ZpplnFn]

I caught them 2 months ago on their 50th anniversary tour and Halford and co. Still sound incredible

[@michaelleonetti8564]

I love priest first time I saw them iron Maiden opened up for them been a fan ever since

[@christopheradams6340]

I actually got to hear this great song for the first time live yes at a concert. I was not expecting it or a touch of evil both great songs

[@epistte]

Ive been a Priest fan since British Steel and watching her into 'Priest with Painkiller was going to be epic. Experiencing this live in 1991 was an expeince that i will never forget.

[@NPK476]

I'm going to need a Painkiller to relax the smile on my face now.

[@daven9431]

Please listen to him singing the acustic cover of “diamond and rust”: you wouldn’t believe how much different and theatrical he can be!!

[@foggyblues13]

YES!!!

[@andreaspetersen917]

Yes please!

[@Flagg795]

Amazing cover for sure

[@babismouratidis3485]

Yesss!!!!!

[@cizzyCAtaSTROphe]

Yes!

[@MyWillypilly]

They are incredible together. I say this, there are a lot of "metal" bands out there. You could say to 99% of them, "You'll never be as good as Judas Priest".

[@mcolville]

"He is the Painkiller." "This is the Painkiller." "He's half-man and half-machine." I think he's just saying; dude is a cyborg. It's a he and an it.

[@dougieboxell6505]

I dont blame her for getting this wrong, but combined with the album cover, I think it's pretty clear that the Painkiller is some kind of all-powerful creature from another world come to destroy a villainous army when Earth is at it's weakest. Something like that. The lyrics all made sense to me.

[@mega_bird700]

@@dougieboxell6505 "the painkiller comes from out the skies" "He's half man and half machine, planets devistated" I think Painkiller is more of a possible experiment from another world they had been given it powers beyond human understanding, like these lyrics kinda point that way "he comes from out the skies (his arrival maybe), chromium plated (likely referring to his skin), boiling metal (possibly referring to Painkiller's blood), brighter than a thousand suns (could be referring to it's entry from space)"

[@stevesryche1221]

I'm not so sure it's that the Painkiller *kills* the pain but rather that he kills *with* pain!

[@timhiltz6323]

It’s about the end times like a rapture.

[@TheCulturedCapy]

metal jesus

[@travesty-studios]

"I'm not sure I like it, but I like everything about it".... I've never heard a better reaction to Rob Halford.

[@bionet4198]

For a better range of his vocals, you should check out Blood Red Skies! His vocals on that track are incredible!

[@bungholio4836]

Theres so many songs by them where he has so much of a higher range. Touch of Evil, hell patrol... Etc. Etc. I am so impressed by the sudden changes he does.

[@scarrab76]

Yassssss

[@Elassyahmed]

Incredible song. One of my absolute favourite

[@ianhokin2065]

Song blows my mind. One of the all time epics in the genre. Like terminator 2 hell scape. His voice on sinner on the 88 shows is bananas-totally uncanny register

[@axe6279]

I love the atmosphere that song generates. Blew me away when I was first discovering Metal.

[@thesingingtiggs4781]

They just released a new song "trial by fire", 74yrs old and still sounds amazing. Hes got a pretty wide range from what ive heard from them, this ones definitely an intense first listen