Judas Priest
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Judas Priest are a heavy metal band. They have been cited as an influence on many heavy metal musicians and bands. They were called Metal Gods. One of their successful albums is British Steel.
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Members
Former Members
About
Judas Priest was formed in Birmingham, England on the year 1969. The band was composed of Rob Halford, vocalist; KK Downing and Glenn Tipton in guitars and Ian Hill on bass.
Their debut album, British Steel was released on 1980 and perhaps the first heavy metal album to be recorded in a concise format with radio-friendly songs.
In 1990, their vocalist, Rob left the band and was replaced by Tim Owens. The band has released more than ten studio albums.
In July 2003, the original lead vocalist Rob Halford announced that Judas Priest would be reunited. In 2004, their hugely succesful live concert tour took place.
Judas Priest has been cited as an influence on many heavy metal musicians and bands and were called Metal Gods.
Awards & Certifications
Chart Toppers
News
Tours & Concerts
Tour 2007
April 7, 2007 Cook's Cafe, Naugatuck, Connecticut
April 14, 2007 Tiki Joe's, Shirley, New York
April 26, 2007 Dingbatz, Clifton, New Jersey
May 4, 2007 The Hairy Lemon, Selden, New York
May 26, 2007 JD's Place, East Farmingdale, New York
Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
Discography
Albums
 Rocka Rolla
1974 |
 Sin After Sin
1977 |
 Stained Class
1978 |
 British Steel
April 14, 1980 |
 Screaming for Vengeance
July 17, 1982 |
 Defenders of The Faith
January 4, 1984 |
 Turbo
April 15, 1986 |
 Ram It Down
1988 |
 Painkiller
1990 |
 Jugulator
1997 |
 Demolition
2001 |
Singles
 I'm A Rocker
1988 |
 Ram it Down
1988 |
 Bullet It Train
1997 |
 Machine Man
2001 |
Compilations & Live Releases
 Hero!Hero!
1981 |
 Priest...Live!
June 21, 1987 |
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 Live in London
2003 |
 Metalogy
2004 |
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