So many thoughts... First time reaction to Judas Priest. Vocal Analysis of "Painkiller"

This one left me speechless. Today I am finally listening to Judas Priest for the first time... and what a ride! This is my reaction to their official video for the song Painkiller.
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[@byteblock1667]

That guitar solo has melted my face for 35 years

[@m.ericwatson968]

TIPTON!

[@majklzuljevic]

and still melting.just mede me do 10 pullups

[@cabracam666]

Death did the best possible cover.

[@BlaspheBeast]

F*** yeah!

[@derekdykeman9160]

it came out in 1990 not 35 years ago

[@LongLiveRockAnRoll]

Hearing Painkiller as your first Priest song is like downing a straight double whisky as your first ever drink. Most people would ease in with a song like You Got Another Thing Coming. There are heavier metal bands out there but if you're not a full on metal fan it's a hell of an introduction. It's my favourite song of theirs btw.

[@hahatoldyouso]

First song heard of theirs and LOVE instantly!

[@cowprophet]

It was my first too. A friend brought the newly bought album over, the volume knob turned high and the intro blew both our minds. We had the shittiest little grins for days. Good time.

[@jakewhitmore6046]

2 years ago for me this was to heavy and I didn’t like it 😂 Metallica was heavy asf too that I didn’t like them. But after a couple months with kiss,led zeppelin, motley Crüe and van halen. I remember hearing raining blood and actually loving it, that’s what got me into metal. Now Judas Priest and Metallica are my favourites. Funny how just a little time can change your whole opinion

[@tntfreddan3138]

When introducing someone to Metal, you might as well show them the anthem of the entire Metal genre.

[@jongut9908]

Podrías mencionar por favor 2 canciones más brutales que esta , pero en todo sentido y en cada instrumento, que el solo sea epico casi imposible , la voz tenga cosas casi imposibles , la batería cosas casi imposibles , el bajo mejor se fue a duchar 😂, Hellowed by the name , se acerca pero le faltó un solo más brutal , ayuda nesesito otras 2 o 3 como esta

[@Lurch1111]

I never get tired of watching people discover this song!

[@baronvonsatan]

Same. People just aren't ready!

[@cheburator391]

True!

[@Manson1990]

Same, brother, same

[@Avathor73]

Its my newfound pleasure 😂😂😂

[@DaveMethstaine]

Haha same here!

[@FatiFleur-jn7ky]

He does all the backing vocals himself. Rob Halford is a very versatile singer. The man has many voices. And they're all great!

[@stephenhepburn6374]

3 octave range back then fuckin brilliant

[@A1000-b9s]

​@@stephenhepburn6374definitely more than that

[@chilsonsire5756]

Their early song 'Victim of Changes' (studio or live), would most definitely give you the perfect example of Rob Halford's amazing vocal range and unique expression.

[@juanfernandes8415]

Another great example would be "Dreamer Deceiver" live at the 'Old Grey Whistle Test' from 1976 to show his vocal range.

[@hvymtl241]

here is a link to the live performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnXdpqd_l5ujbKs

[@cryptoking7093]

He's so pitchy on victim of changes. Non singers always lose it for that song but it's seriously mediocre, at best.

[@SylviusTheMad]

I'd choose the live The Sentinel over Victim of Changes every time.

[@cryptoking7093]

@@SylviusTheMad same here!

[@aluliasz8304]

Pain Killer is one of their greatest CDs. And the latest, Firepower is phenomenal! 50 years and Priest is still Killing it!

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

This song is the most metal song that ever metaled in the history of metal. More metal than the time Mr. Metal brought metal to Metal Town. To me, this is Glenn Tipton and KK Downing's and finest guitar work. Absolutely brutal. Peak Priest!

[@vicomt]

There's just something so fluent between the two of them. one of my favourite solos of all time as well

[@hugolafhugolaf]

If someone asks «what is metal», you show them this.

[@america1st721]

It's up there for sure, but I think Pantera, Sabbath and Metalica may disagree.

[@kornelijekovac9793]

@@america1st721 Those bands may be better, but if you wanted to show aliens just one thing, it would be this.

[@america1st721]

@@Johnnymack666 A 6 year old can sing like that? Please put on youtube.

[@BlackieNuff]

This whole album (Painkiller, 1990) is a face-melter, start to finish, perhaps their best album of all time.

[@leomahmet7555]

This new one will be one also, if the released songs are any indication. Very much the energy of all their best albums and songs throughout the years. I'm amazed at it even tho I expected it being a solid album

[@maureenwagg5305]

I love diction in a singer. Rob Halford is British Steel precision and diction is his middle name. From the rolling r's to the stick the landing t's. He's fantastic and has a large vocal range.

[@zahariasalbatic3961]

This song is so ferocious. The whole album is a masterpiece. Not only creatively, but sonically. This album sounds just so perfect. It has 30+ years but it's so modern, just like it was recorded yesterday. It's ageless. And it came out just at the right time. Just when everybody thought heavy metal was dead, was finished. Thanks Chris Tsangarides (RIP). No one could top this song. Not even them.

[@ΑναστάσιοςΠαπαζαχαρίου]

My favorite album of all time since I first heard it 17 years ago. The perfect album, not a single bad song in it.

[@zahariasalbatic3961]

@@ΑναστάσιοςΠαπαζαχαρίου That's right.

[@Chalepastel]

I've been trying to get that guitar toan for yeaaaaars man

[@StanjeBrojila]

I saw them on the Painkiller tour: when Halford hit those screams, we all felt the fillings in our teeth started to loosen and feared head bursting scene from "Scanners" might ensue on a mass scale. 🤯 Insane vocalist, one of the all time metal greats. Live version of "Victim of Changes" is also a great showpiece.

[@6li8storm40]

I saw that tour, too. My left ear has never been the same.

[@kiztent]

With Megadeath opening. I remember when they did "Living after Midnight" and I saw the spots playing over the crowd and everyone so into it, it was like being in a music video.

[@eduardoparedes3767]

@@6li8storm40 VISTE ESA GIRA DE PAINKILLER EN EL 91 NO????? HALFORD ESTABA CREO QUE SU MEJOR NIVEL , 🤘🤘🤘

[@TheJerham68]

I saw them on tour with this too, it was my 3rd time seing the Priest and the best. My neck was sore for days afterwards!! It was their true prime here. Also after the two albums before this, I wasn't looking for much but DAMN!!

[@joemitchell2086]

@@kiztent Testament on that tour as well if I remember

[@LCMSRJ]

This introduction of the drums is unique and unmistakable This song is a masterpiece Hugs from Brazil

[@DanJackson1977]

This is maybe their most "intense" song... Priest went through many eras, many styles... you could spend weeks analyzing all the aspects of this band.

[@inajosmood]

Yes, they are really varried. I have to say this i my favorite though. It's so intense and the polish is there, but doesn't spoil it, it strengtens it. Which is the golden spot for my taste in metal.

[@jskyg68]

I think if i was introducing someone to them, I'd pick Desert Plains as the first song.

[@bookhouseboy280]

@@jskyg68 Yes, I was thinking something from Point of Entry too. A better introduction.

[@hollymccormack4081]

@@jskyg68 Desert Plains is one of my favorite Priest songs - obviously a different vibe than Painkiller but both are amazing.

[@boggizzle]

I saw them play live at Copenhell in 2022, Rob Halford was 71 at the time and he could still deliver this song perfectly. I was beyond impressed

[@rockerforlife194]

Rob Halford is undoubtedly one of the greatest singers in any heavy metal or hard rock band of all time. A true legend. The man, and the band, were/are, literally mind blowing. Great reaction! Love your channel!

[@reliantncc1864]

The top three are Halford (for power), Dio (for technique), and Dickinson (for diction and stage presence). No one else is in the running.

[@SpankyMcNuttly7624]

Talking about mind blowing Rob Halford will be 72 next month and he still sounds amazing.

[@onlyfromadistance7326]

@reliantncc1864 id have to put Chris Cornell in there somewhere. But absolutely no one could begin to compare with these REAL singers. Today's Cookie Monster vocals are a joke. ..

[@heffernanca]

@@reliantncc1864 You forgot Klaus Meine (Scorpions).

[@reliantncc1864]

@@heffernanca I really didn't. I am a huge fan of the Scorpions and Klaus Meine (especially when he gets less metal and more crooning, like in Wind of Change, Holiday, or Still Loving You). Thing is, he's not at his best in the more metal or harder songs. It's the softer stuff where he really shines.

[@metaldams78]

Best Rob Halford vocal performance, in my opinion, is “Blood Red Skies.” The lows, the highs, the gruff, the sustained notes - such a beautiful and emotional performance. Gives me chills.

[@rafanj824]

"For All Eternity" from Fight is beautiful too.

[@metaldams78]

Yes it is, agreed.

[@sumosprojects]

It’s a massive song 🤘🍻

[@Zeebee1971]

When as a teenager you discover "Ram It Down", "Somewhere in Time", "Master Of Puppets" and "Metal Heart", there is no room for other genres of music.

[@derekmellino8316]

Totally agree, that song is a perfect example of his vocal abilities

[@chuckconner3694]

This is a pretty tough song to start your Priest journey with. It’s often difficult for new listeners to appreciate it.

[@meredithd95]

I can totally see where you're coming from. But this is the first judas priest song that got me hooked! I came from already liking death metal and power metal though.

[@kayz.o1054]

This was the first Metal song I listened. Was freaked out, and scared to listen to it again lmao

[@chuckconner3694]

​@@meredithd95 Yeah, that's just it. She's not coming from anywhere near there, so this song was likely a bit too much for her.

[@fernanalonsogonzalezpino7861]

this was my first judas priest song and i love it from the intro drums

[@zodarian6705]

Yeah I definitely wouldn't have chose this as someone's first priest song

[@martinuwh]

I only discovered you about ten days ago when I watched your reaction to Metallica’s “One” and you have quickly become my favourite “reactor”. Firstly - not trying to judge a book by its cover - you don’t look like a “rock chick” and when you are hearing the tunes, which are often some of the heaviest that the genre has ever produced, you have a look on your face that really looks like horror. And then you confound the listener/watcher by pointing out the technical detail of how much you love what you have just heard, precisely what the singer or other band member has done, and then gone back and listened to it again, often several times. Your reactions really are a breath of fresh air in what has become a rather overcrowded space. Long may you continue!

[@rogercoles3973]

This isn't a vocal comment but, I love your videos. I was a recording engineer in Virginia Beach, Virginia in the mid 1980'. In 1985 Scott Travis was the local drumming legend. He booked a Friday night at my recording studio Magic Traxx. I hadn't heard him play by that point. He actually blew me away that night. I remember listening to him play from the control room as we were recording thinking this guy just needs his big break! We were recording a demo tape for him to take to Los Angeles to see if he could make it in the record business. He actually told me that night he didn't want to just be a rockstar. He wanted to be the drummer for Judas Priest. This song was the first record with Judas Priest. The drum riff has become one of the most iconic drum parts of all time. He is the longest serving drummer for them, 34 years now.Dreams really do come true sometimes. Side note Scott is almost 7 feet tall and a really nice guy. He first played for Hawker when he got to Los Angeles. Then another Iconic band Racer X. \mXm/

[@HalfUnder]

Small world man, I consider my hometown Chesapeake. I didn't even know until now that Scott was from this area.

[@rogercoles3973]

@@HalfUnder He graduated from Granby High School in Norfolk. He played all the venues in the Tidewater area. I don't remember all the bands he played with back then but, I do remember "Prophet". I don't know if it's still there but, The Brass Rail comes to mind it was at the bend in the road on Oceanview ave. in Norfolk in the Oceanview area and there was a club across the street from there that he played. Also there used to be a big rock club near the Virginia beach ocean front called the Crystal near 17th street. My studio was kind of behind Abby music store on Witch duck rd. but, it was really on Cleveland st. across the street from the cable company building. When Judas Priest came to Hampton Colosseum in 1982 for the Screaming for Vengeance tour, he wanted to set up his drums on the sidewalk and just play hoping someone from the band would see and hear him play and tell the band to check him out but, he changed his mind. Even after he was in Judas Priest he had a house behind the cinema and draft house in the Pembroke area. I remember doing live sound with him at a club in Petersburg Virginia with his old bandmates right after he played Rock n Rio in 1992 where the crowd was estimated to be half a million. There was maybe 15 people there :^)

[@johnangelopoulos8125]

Amazing!!

[@m.ericwatson968]

Cool story, met Scott once, dude really is like 6'7" tall, and so cool and gregarious, he is a drummer after all

[@spikebeans9563]

He is one badazz drummer, perfect for JP. Grateful to see 2 shows on the 2018 tour.

[@aaronberg5638]

Best drum intro EVER! This song kicks you in your throat and steps on your jugular! 💯🎸🎤🥁🎶🤘

[@MJWance]

Halford is in his 70s now and still sounds good. Victim of Changes, Diamonds and Rust and Screaming for Vengeance are all fantastic examples of his vocal dynamics. 🤘🏻🍻

[@m.ericwatson968]

Diamonds and Rust for certain, amazing cover and they make it their own, one of their very best songs

[@pkj77]

@@m.ericwatson968 he is 71

[@mikeriville2359]

Correct pkj77, and he will be 72 Aug. 25th

[@collinnicholasns]

My favorite is dreamer deceiver and deceiver for Rob's vocals

[@scottflesia363]

You didn't even look at the frying pan before you went into the fire with this. Screaming for Vengeance has some good range.

[@paulwhitman3922]

Beyond the Realms of death from 77 is a beautiful example of Rob Halfords voice capabilities. You well hear greatness 👏 🙌

[@railander]

This is my vote.

[@JM-nb4yo]

No joke!

[@johndef5075]

I saw him do it live from the 5th row back in the 80s. Incredible!

[@canman87]

Definitely one of my favorites as well. Vocally, there's quite a bit going on and would be a great choice for her to dissect!

[@tubetea]

Yep, pretty much anything from the Stained Class album would have been a better place to start for Priest. or Sad Wings of Destiny

[@TheRiconegro]

I remember when this video first aired on Headbangers Ball. It was like getting hit in the head with a brick. And we loved it. We thought we knew what Judas Priest was about, and they changed it all with that one song... again. Like they did multiple before. Judas Priest evolves with the times in a way no other band ever could or will again. They decided to go Thrash Metal, and made Thrash their own. And it never felt or sounded forced. It was just the natural next step for the band.

[@revnecro1273]

is the video that can be found on youtube the original video? i thought i remember some metal heads handbanging in a car..or is that a video for a different band and video?

[@ilcineangolodialex5224]

Please consider that this is the most extreme and heavy song of Judas Priest. There are many others that are more melodic such as ""Victims of changes", Living after midnight, Breaking the law, Turbo Lover, Electric eye, etc.

[@ELeon-gq7vk]

Mostly agree, but gotta say there are deep tracks like "Eat Me Alive" which are definitely in the debate for most extreme.

[@Someonelser1]

Yeah, this song alone spawned a bunch of bands.

[@oleredk233]

"Defenders of the Faith" is Judas Priest best album.

[@ELeon-gq7vk]

@@oleredk233 probably their best tour as well.

[@oleredk233]

@@ELeon-gq7vk I heard that from American serviceman. He saw it in Germany.

[@Dieguete9]

Painkiller is an album that everyone in the world just at least listen it 100 times in their lives

[@gerardoa.]

This is the greatest drum intro in the history of heavy metal. The dude is 70+ years old and still singing quite like this. Thank you for the respectful take on this. Some other vocal coaches/youtubers got kinda disrespecful and made fun and giggled about the style and it got me really mad. I mean, we are sharing the soundtrack of our lives here…

[@gerardoa.]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jafPomR8Yr1pgdE

[@pkj77]

Rob is 71

[@zekct747]

Undoubtely awessome.... but I still like Hell Awaits drum intro more.

[@jonstiffer4994]

Let's be truthful here. Rob is nowhere near this kind of vocals anymore. He's still a good singer, but his upper register is gone.

[@nomadr1349]

@@jonstiffer4994 indeed, one of the best voices of metal, but he couldn't consistently sing that good live even in his hayday.

[@michaelolz]

I’m impressed with how much you like the beginning and its complexity. It’s a VERY intense song. Like a mouthful of Altoids for somebody who’s not initiated to Priest. You’re a great thinker. And really…cute. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dennypayne]

This song is relentless in the best way. I agree with others that "Victim of Changes" would be a great next stop to hear more range and "soul" from Rob's vocals. He's definitely one of the greats.

[@clintlandrum9498]

Every single second of this song is designed to get the bad guys to give up their secrets. Re-lent-less.

[@gilko61]

Yes, Victims of Changes!

[@borgcutus5780]

Rob Halford's voice is very unique. As high register he is for most of this song, in others, like Hell Bent for Leather, he can go so low register as well.

[@Simone_Light]

This is an excellent interpretation of probably one of Rob Halford's most intense expressions of his vocal range. You absolutely have an ear for outstanding musicians totally loved your interpretative feedback. Some of the early works from Rob Halford appear almost surreal by virtue of Rob's vocal range. Forever a legend.

[@Brooklyn_Ann]

Live videos from last year are honestly impressive. Halford sounded amazing at 70 years old. It's also crazy that he bends over to hit those notes. Not for every high note in every song, but just for the particular style of highs for this song. ...Oh, and for a recent performance, look up "Touch of Evil 2022 live."

[@deportedsouls3165]

1. To get the "real" Rob Halford-experience I recommend you start with the "Sentinel" or "Freewheel Burning"-live from the "Fuel for life"-tour/Dallas-DVD. That makes you appreciate the vocals even more! Painkiller was Priest response when everything went in the opposite direction, so this kind of vocals were new even to us Priest-fans! Also, Rob's solo-album "Resurrection"-live with his band "Halford" was called the best Judas Priest-album that Priest never made! 😊 There's a reason he's called "The metal god"! 2. And yes his voice sits lower than you imagined. You should check out "Into the pit" where he goes between high and extremely low. 😊

[@meredithd95]

The Sentinel is a beast of a song. I feel like it's underrated, it's probably my favorite priest song.

[@mikesandelli8596]

As far ss range goes, let's not forget the song ..."The Ripper!!!"

[@FatiFleur-jn7ky]

​@@meredithd95The Sentinel is always on repeat! I can't get enough this song 😂 ❤

[@DVLBUNY]

it is always gratifying watching someone who really loves music , watching Judas Priest for the first time. that look they have , the same one you know you had . even though it was some 40 years ago that feeling doesn't go away ,so enjoy your trip

[@Billy_K.]

He's the Metal God, and not by luck..he deserves to be! Please consider doing more judas priest reactions!

[@StickHits]

Honestly, one of, if not the greatest metal solo of all time. This is from the perspective of a drummer who isn't a guitarist and knows virtually no theory, but I'm an audio engineer and know an incredible composition when I hear one. This song really makes me feel like I picked the wrong instrument sometimes, it blows my fucking brain out.

[@alexthorpe6583]

I see I get to post this saying again. ‘Listening to Painkiller as your first Judas Priest song is like getting fired out of a cannon into a hurricane’. Typically, reactors have been following this with ‘Victim of Changes’, live at the US Festival, 1983. A truly remarkable performance, that does a much better job of showing what Rob Halford can do.

[@dmitrypavlov7096]

Her eyes when Rob started to sing! Priceless experience! lol

[@kirrie60]

If anyone asks what heavy metal is just show them painkiller, its the perfect definition of the genre, loud, fast with great vocals

[@stoicapetruliviu8840]

Perfect for future meetings with latino martians !

[@thedungeondelver]

That time Rob Halford said, "I'll show you people a Christian themed heavy metal song."

[@13MAM13]

😂 Yes, when these people come to my door to talk to me about Jesus, I steer the conversation toward the Revelation, Second Coming Jesus, that's the one I like hearing about.

[@stp9729]

Great reaction video! Your question at the end about if he always sings like this... that's a great pick-up. In most Priest songs, there will be big notes that jump into this range, but it's not often this high from the jump. The voice at the end is more like Halford's "normal" voice. Also, that harmony you picked out in the middle - that's his mid-to-low range harmonizing with himself. And, yes, it's amazing. Listen to that part again for the power of the underneath voice when it hits the big note, and you won't wonder if it was someone else in the band. It's definitely all him. Also, since you said you would rather see a live performance, there is a really good album from the 80's called "Priest Live" that pre-dates this song, but really captures what he does live. There are a few accompanying live videos from it floating around youtube. Here's a good one to see him delivering the full range. A little bit more commercial, I guess. But it's all there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3u3Xn5upZ2onKs

[@j800r_aswell]

An ideal performance for a vocal analysis is the live performance of Dreamer/Deceiver & Deceiver (Two separate tracks making up two parts of one song) from The Old Grey Whistle Test back in 1975. The performance takes you through pretty much every dynamic of his voice from full chest range, to bridge, to a strong high mix, to his scream register you hear through most of this.

[@michaelhiltz7846]

Their 2019 album Firepower was phenomenal.

[@davidknichal6629]

Back in 2018 I expected nothing and got nearly everything. Superb album. Even better than last 3 Maiden albums and it says a lot

[@celticbro2828]

I consider Firepower almost like Painkiller Pt II. Just without KK. Best album since Painkiller for sure!

[@Nathan-yk2le]

One of the greatest metal songs of all time. Sadly neglected, and thank you for reacting!

[@patrickbateman7369]

Neglected!!??? EVERY reaction channel has seen this video! It's simply OVER requested!

[@Evgen1203-s1v]

You are perfectly right 👍

[@Sibw20]

Yes, your reaction and analysis are incomparable. I am very glad that you are watching songs in this style, bravo! 🎉🎉🎉

[@olegevstigneev5367]

Она услышала впервые ,а мы 33 года живем с этим.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Released 32 Years ago....and STILL THE ULTIMATE DEFINTION OF HEAVY METAL !!!!!!!!!!!! HAIL TO THE METAL GOD ROB HALFORD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Rene_Denkers]

You are watching and commenting on metal royalty! And you are right. When it came out and i listened to this song for the 1st time, i was blown away from the drums and how Rob sang it. And then the solo. Oh that solo!

[@ericp3573]

I believe he was around 40 when this song was done in 1990 and he sings it in a high register from start to finish. This one of Glen's best solo's and KK also kills it with his own solo

[@RogerRamjohn]

None of us could have gotten past that drum solo and guitar intro at the beginning when we first heard it too😂

[@greggkonitski743]

Great reaction if you want to experience Rob s full range Dreamer Deceiver is a Priest classic!

[@JimXalive]

Sería hermoso que la juventud actual valorara la musica metal asi como la valoramos en los 80s cuando recien salió .El metal sigue vivo hoy en 2023 , hay bandas increiblemente talentosas y originales y la mayoría de la gente hoy están escuchando regueton alrededor de todo el mundo ... wtf .Me gustó mucho tu reacción y analisis , sigue asi , un abrazo .

[@AW11-e4h]

Painkiller is a bad start for Judas Priest. Rob and the band are so much more than this. Victim of Changes would be a better fit for vocal analysing 🤘🤘

[@paladinerrant9718]

Rocka rolla is the best cd to start with them ^^

[@cd0999]

Rob does the backing harmony. Now that he's in his 70's (Rob Halford) he can still sing these songs. Absolutely no one else can sing like this

[@mikecantone8277]

Enjoy your reviews and what a mind for music you have. In the songs "Victim of Changes" (Studio) and "Diamonds and Rust" (Studio) (A Joan Baez cover), Rob Halford takes it down a few notches (for the most part) and shows off a beautiful voice. For the band RUSH, strongly recommend the song "Losing It" (Studio). Just a beautiful song (Violin included) with a very deep meaning so if not for a review at least listen to it for yourself.

[@randyhicks1511]

All Brits but the drummer. He's from Norfolk, VA, USA(the first non-Briton to perform for the band). This is by far one of the best metal bands of all time. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@scottmatzeder9162]

IMO, Rob Halford has the Ultimate Metal voice. You should really check out their Older stuff, back when Rob was younger and had more lung capacity. Stuff like, Victim of Changes, Hell Bent for leather, Diamonds and Rust, Green Manalishi... their older Live stuff really shows his incredible vocal skill and range...

[@skellr]

Wow, Painkiller as the first song from Judas Priest... From the Painkiller album I would think "Leather Rebel" or "Night Crawler" would suffice. Well, Jump right in! It worked. :D

[@srt8rocketship241]

He's top tier. Ronnie James Dio , Bruce Dickinson are in this category also. Their range is Phenomenal. Your channel has grown on me fast. Must subscribe now.

[@SpaceMissile]

^yes and yes to both. would love reactions to them.

[@felipegiraldo8100]

Bruce Dickinson was never at this level, dude was really good but Rob Halford is jus the God of Heavy Metal Vocals

[@SpaceMissile]

@@felipegiraldo8100 um... Hallowed Be Thy Name?

[@trollar8810]

@@SpaceMissile As much as i love Iron maiden, i have to admit that Rob Halford and Dio are just... on another level

[@Wagoo]

+Geoff Tate

[@josephbourque2346]

Bro! 100% should react the the live version from the 2005 Rising in the East concert. Probably the best version " in my opinion " 😎

[@lancerx1759]

Rob Halford is an Epic vocalist and has so many brilliant vocal performances however im not a fan of Painkiller i would suggest you check out "Diamonds and Rust" Live or "Dreamer Deceiver/ Deceiver" its a better introduction of Rob Halfords voice and Priests talents

[@hopudoxropurdox9602]

Dreamer deceiver live is amazing

[@TheChristOfRockNRoll]

"Painkiller" causes more pain than actually kills it.

[@lancerx1759]

@@TheChristOfRockNRoll You get it my friend

[@Kholdaimon]

This is just a short, but I think everyone should see this, recorded in 2021: kzbin.info-VCAloAKzCs The man is 70 years old in this clip. I presume he has to hit the oxygen tank after every song (and during guitar solo's), but what the hell?!?

[@lateknightr3038]

this was 16 years after their first album(Rocka Rolla1974).(painkiller 1990).rob was 39 at the time and still killing the vocals .i seen judas priest about 4 years ago for firepower tour and they still killed it live..it cracks me up that all the reactors start out watching painkiller which is one of the most intense songs...judas priest has tons of hits and most are way different than painkiller. victim of changes is great to see robs vocal range

[@drakeswarchannel2530]

This one of the worst Judas Priest Songs ever recorded. However; The band, Rob Halford, and every single piece of music thy did prior to this song is utterly phenomenal.

[@dethtongue945]

Absolutely epic reaction to one of the greatest metal songs of all time. The first time I heard that drum intro with the guitar slide my jaw literally dropped open. They've been around for a LONG time, and have adopted alot of sounds over the years. This album in particular is filled with great songs.

[@JakeHayden-xo7sr]

The song that redefined metal. After this, you will let the heat melt the leather on you. No matter who you are, this song will tear your chest open. Metal forever.

[@bghammock]

Scott Travis' (drummer) first song on his first album with Judas Priest. He gave Priest a kick in the pants heading into the 90s. Lots more Halford to check out. This is one of the more "extreme" songs and always fun to see reactors starting here.

[@TheJerham68]

Scott had to prove himself and keep up with Halfords facination with heavier music. He was on a big Pantera kick during this time.

[@chrismurray668]

I love watching this girls reactions to hearing this stuff. Does anyone know if she has heard Motörhead or Faith no More? She would have a heart attack if she heard Lemmy.

[@sonicart1808]

Rob Halford of Judas Preist has a 4-octave vocal range (C2-C#6 apparently) and tends to move around those ranges quite a bit.... this track isn't exactly the norm for him but he certainly likes to hit the high notes throughout his songs..... love your reaction to this epic metal masterpiece thanks!

[@raymondstephan6234]

"Dreamer deciver" should be next. This song starts so slow then grows. We can hear the large range of Rob Halford, and there is an amazing live performance from the 70s on youtube

[@Simone_Light]

Totally agree, Dreamer Deceiver is just next level.

[@slegar]

I have heard this song a zillion times, and even now I have the same look on my face that you do. Amazement

[@feralgrandad4429]

Your facial expression for the first one minute thirty seconds was worth the like alone 🙂

[@finaldestination5847]

Painkiller is their best song an best record as well followed by Sad Wings Of Destiny and Rock And Rolla !!

[@trmn8r677]

Great reaction! I enjoy your comments! May I suggest 'You've Got Another Thing Coming.' It's Another of their top 10... 👍🤘🤙

[@pjrock6805]

This was in response to some negative reviews of Turbo Lover, some calling it radio friendly. This wasnt.

[@garylagstrom3864]

Scott Travis the drummer is a BEAST! Painkiller is the first Judas Priest album to feature drummer Scott Travis, who replaced long-time drummer Dave Holland in 1989.

[@montygraham-z4s]

Rob is the pain killer of all metal singers...BAR NONE.

[@coffeemachtspass]

You desperately need to hear Rob Halford sing his stripped down version of Diamonds and Rust live. You’ll hear the quality of his voice and how he sells a song even at his age. A legend.

[@SunRise-tm9ws]

Le parole non possono esprimere le percezioni che questa canzone può trasmettere! Capolavoro assoluto dell'intera panorama metal, hai appena sentito il boato dell'inferno. Canzone irripetibile, emblema. Mi ritengo fortunato di esserne alla conoscenza.

[@Shagrath71]

Painkiller is probably the most extreme Priest song I can think of right off the top of my head. Go back to the early stuff for a better gauge of Rob's vocal talent or something from what I consider their best run in the early 80's with British Steel/Screaming for Vengeance/Defenders of the Faith. As far as I'm concerned Defenders is one of the most perfect metal records ever released. Rob's voice isn't the unrelenting machine it used to be but for a man that's being doing this since the late 60's it's still impressive. He isn't called the metal god for nothing.

[@MusaFinderi]

Defenders is my personal favourite, it has that sound, although I think Vengeance is stronger overall.

[@Omidism1]

Hi Bethany. Never saw you as a metal girl, 😊. but loved your reaction to this song. I used to listen to this band decades ago and didn’t know they were still around. Their performance of this song is quite spectacular. Thanks.

[@yeahboiii6640]

His normal voice toward the end is the way he typically sings. He has range.

[@SPEEDYNEWSNETWORK2]

Rob is doubling his own vocal and harmonizing with himself as well

[@jamesbailey2377]

I LOVE your reaction. Your insight regarding how he double tracked his high “screamy” vocal over his normal register/voice (I don’t know the technical terms) early on in the song was something I’ve never paid attention to, and I’ve been playing this song since it came out in Sep ‘91. Before this song Rob never did a whole track in that super high scream voice. The man’s back catalogue is a treasure trove of legendary vocal feats. Thank you for such a fun and fascinating analysis. Subscribed, liked, all of that.

[@xerodelacroix5552]

Beyond The Realms of Death and Victim Of Changes next.

[@henrikharbin5521]

Rib is from Birmingham, England, same as Ozzy Osbourne. This band was one of the originators of "screaming metal", but he is very flexible in his vocals. He's even done ballads in Priest and other projects. The albums that probably have the widest range of styles are Angel of Retribution and Nostradamus.

[@Former11BRAVO]

Rob Halford is a freak of nature. Hell, he was 50 years old when that was released in 2001 (and doing my best on his screams in my younger days - is why my throat is shot in my older days)! 😲🤕

[@michaelkruska6097]

I love their cover of Joan Baez's "Diamonds and Rust". I simply love it. No matter which version. 🤘🤘🤘. Rob, Bruce Dickinson and Dio. They are the three tenors of Heavy Metal.

[@fenris1168]

I love the live at Budokan version the most :)

[@michaelkruska6097]

@@fenris1168 the epitaph version is epic as well

[@fenris1168]

@@michaelkruska6097 every version is epic, but the Budokan is my all time favorite 🤘

[@johndef5075]

Ive seen them all live. Rob is the best. THE Metal God

[@Eickdog]

Rob Halford is the Metal God. He is the one if not the best Metal Singers. His voice is magic and still is today.

[@jamesbarta9871]

I'm not sure this was the best song for your first. Its a bit intense.

[@TheChristOfRockNRoll]

"Painkiller" causes much more pain than actually kills any of it. Halford was clearly in pain singing this. LOL

[@AhmadEdinHodzic]

The low voice part allways brings gosebumps

[@DrSkeff]

“Dreamer/Deceiver” from the BBC Old Grey Whistle Test is a great early JP representation. Love your appreciation of the intro and instrumentation before you got to Rob.

[@sstrick500]

Welcome to metal. Yes, you'll get the kitchen sink, too.

[@EuphoriaDeep]

Love your show, long time subscriber, first time commenter. Halford has a great voice, but I think a way better example of said voice would be a song like Victom of Changes off of the Sad Wings of Destiny album. Slower paced, and it lets his voice shine. It's also one of best classic metal songs ever written. Thank you for being open-minded enough to actually dig into Metal. It hides some of the best musicians to ever strap on an instrument, and vocalists like Halford, Dickenson, and the GOAT Dio. Much love.

[@LouisCsanko]

Great Choice of " Pain Killer" by " Judas Priest" 😎

[@duomaxwell9272]

The harmonies are all Rob.

[@jensohle1785]

I still remember how "our" group of Priest fans was blown away when listening to Painkiller (the song) for the first time. Priest brought us to Metal in our teens in 81 and was on the way of losing at lot of fans at the end of the decade. Remember after the "experimental" Turbo album ("they can do this" - once), the band released "Ram It Down" which received a "critical reaction that was fairly negative" (Wikipedia). Well, Stock Aitken Waterman producing a Priest record? So the expectations for the new album were low and hopes high. And then, they gave us this brutal, unique, ferocious, epic song. Wonderful.

[@allisterfiend_2112]

At this point in Judas Priest career, they had been around for 20+ years and this song was a statement made in the early 90's to let everyone know that they still had it! Newer, heavier music was coming out and they just wanted to prove a point. Robs voice has all the ranges. check out 70's (Victim Of Changes, Beyond The Realms Of Death), 80's (Desert Plains, Before The Dawn, Blood Red Skies). These are slower songs that showcase Robs voice through the years.

[@Niczter]

Dude. They've been around 54years!

[@allisterfiend_2112]

@@Niczter Dude, not when the video came out, read the entire message next time.

[@Niczter]

@@allisterfiend_2112 What's itching your ass? I just said they've been around 54 years. I mean its pretty impressive.

[@madpriest7822]

@@Niczter Hey Niczter, don't avoid replying to allisterfiend, do you not acknowledge he's referring to WHEN this VIDEO came out? not currently.

[@Niczter]

@@madpriest7822 and whats itching your ass too? First of all, i did answer, and second, i dont care what he ment, i just wrote that theyve beem out 54 years already. What didnt you understand?

[@edwardvaca2627]

You know what is amazing is that he is relentless in this performance. But you listen to his vocals on Metal Gods or Heading Out to the Highway from the LIVE album. How clear and powerful his voice is live. I saw them a couple of times and was blown away at Halford's vocals live during the Turbo tour.

[@Vimps69.]

As others have mentioned, this song is a period where Judas Priest was reacting to the changes in musical styles at the time. Please listen to albums prior to 1989 for more insight. BTW - your hair looks great 👍!