Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1969. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time. They have been referred to as one of the pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) movement, and cited as a formative influence on metal subgenres, including speed metal, thrash metal, and power metal, as well as the hard rock and glam metal scene of the 1980s. The band struggled without significant commercial success until 1980, when their sixth studio album British Steel brought mainstream attention. During the 1970s, the core of bassist Ian Hill, lead singer Rob Halford and guitarists Glenn Tipton and K. K. Downing saw a revolving cast of drummers (with only Les Binks playing on more than one album), before Dave Holland joined in 1979. Since Holland's departure in 1989, Scott Travis has been the band's drummer. Halford left in 1992, and after a four-year hiatus Judas Priest regrouped in 1996 with Tim "Ripper" Owens (formerly of Winter's Bane) replacing him. After two albums with Owens, Halford returned to the band in 2003. Downing left Judas Priest in 2011, replaced by Richie Faulkner...
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Concerts
Vinyl
1988 · Vinyl, LP, Album
Ram It Down
Judas Priest
1987 · Vinyl, LP, Album
Priest... Live!
Judas Priest
1986 · Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Turbo
Judas Priest
1984 · Vinyl, LP, Album
Defenders Of The Faith
Judas Priest
1983 · Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Sad Wings Of Destiny
Judas Priest
1982 · Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Screaming For Vengeance
Judas Priest
1981 · Vinyl, LP, Album
Point Of Entry
Judas Priest
1980 · Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
British Steel
Judas Priest
1979 · Vinyl, LP, Album
Unleashed In The East (Live In Japan)
Judas Priest
1978 · Vinyl, LP, Album
Stained Class
Judas Priest
1977 · Vinyl, LP, Album
Sin After Sin
Judas Priest
— · Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Hell Bent For Leather
Judas Priest
Members
21 people from MusicBrainz
- 1969–1970Ernie Chataway — guitar family, original
- 1969–1970John Partridge — drums (drum set), original, percussion
- 1969–1970Bruno Stapenhill — bass guitar, original
- 1969–1972Al Atkins — lead vocals, original
- 1970–2011Kenneth Downing — guitar
- 1970–Ian Hill — bass guitar
- 1971–1971John Ellis — drums (drum set), percussion
- 1971–1972Chris Campbell — drums (drum set), percussion
- 1971–1972Alan Moore — drums (drum set), percussion
- 1973–1975John Hinch — drums (drum set), percussion
- 1973–1992Rob Halford — lead vocals
- 1974–Glenn Tipton — guitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- 1975–1977Alan Moore — drums (drum set), percussion
- 1977–1977Simon Phillips — drums (drum set), percussion
- 1977–1979Les Binks — drums (drum set), percussion
- 1979–1989Dave Holland — drums (drum set), percussion
- 1989–1992Scott Travis — drums (drum set), percussion
- 1995–Scott Travis — drums (drum set), percussion
- 1996–2003Tim “Ripper” Owens — lead vocals
- 2003–Rob Halford — lead vocals
- 2011–Richie Faulkner — electric guitar
Discography
263 releases from MusicBrainz · ★ 20 in my collection
Albums (20)
- 1974Rocka Rolla
- 1976★Sad Wings of Destiny
- 1977★Sin After Sin
- 1978Killing Machine
- 1978★Stained Class
- 1980★British Steel
- 1981★Point of Entry
- 1982★Screaming for Vengeance
- 1984★Defenders of the Faith
- 1986★Turbo
- 1988★Ram It Down
- 1990Painkiller
- 1997Jugulator
- 2001Demolition
- 2005Angel of Retribution
- 2008Nostradamus
- 2014Redeemer of Souls
- 2015Mudd Quake
- 2018Firepower
- 2024Invincible Shield
EPs (14)
- 1981Heavy Metall Express
- 1981Turn Me Loose
- 1983Judas Priest
- 1984★Defenders of the Faith
- 1987★Priest… Live!
- 1996Judas Priest
- 1997October 28 New Releases
- 1998Live Meltdown
- 2001Bloodsuckers
- 2008Nostradamus EP
- 2008Visions
- 20145 Souls
- 2018Firepower
- 2024Invincible Shield (Bonus Tracks)
Singles (67)
- 1971Mind Conception
- 1974Rocka Rolla / Never Satisfied
- 1976Deceiber
- 1976The Ripper
- 1976Tyrant
- 1977Diamonds and Rust
- 1977Dissident Aggressor
- 1978Before the Dawn
- 1978Better by You, Better Than Me
- 1978Evening Star
- 1978Exciter
- 1978★Hell Bent for Leather
- 1978Take On the World
- 1979Diamonds and Rust / Rock Forever
- 1979Rock Forever
- 1979The Green Manalishi (With the Two-Pronged Crown)
- 1980Breaking the Law
- 1980Living After Midnight
- 1980United
- 1981Don’t Go
- 1981Heading Out to the Highway
- 1981Hot Rockin’
- 1981Hot Rockin’ / Don’t Go
- 1981Sinner
- 1982Chains
- 1982You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’
- 1983Freewheel Burning
- 1984Green Manalishi (With the Two Pronged Crown)
- 1984Love Bites
- 1984Some Heads Are Gonna Roll
- 1986Locked In
- 1986Parental Guidance
- 1986★Turbo
- 1986Turbo Lover
- 1988Blood Red Skies
- 1988I’m a Rocker
- 1988Johnny Be Good
- 1988★Ram It Down
- 1989Living After Midnight / Breaking the Law
- 1990A Touch of Evil
- 1990Painkiller
- 1993Night Crawler
- 1997Bullet Train
- 1997Burn in Hell
- 2001Feed on Me
- 2001Lost and Found
- 2001Machine Man
- 2005Revolution
- 2005Worth Fighting For
- 2008War
- 2014Dragonaut
- 2014March of the Damned
- 2014Redeemer of Souls
- 2015★British Steel
- 2015Grinder
- 2015Painkiller
- 2018Firepower
- 2018Firepower / Breaking the Law
- 2018Lightning Strike
- 2018Never the Heroes
- 2023Panic Attack
- 2023Trial by Fire
- 2024Crown of Horns
- 2024Crown of Horns / Painkiller
- 2024The Serpent and the King
- 2024Whiskey Woman
- 2025War Pigs (charity version)
More: singles, compilations, live & other releases
Lives (70)
- 1979★Unleashed in the East: Live in Japan
- 1981Hot Rockin’ (live)
- 1981Live – Chicago, Point of Entry Tour 1981
- 1983Live Vengeance ’82 — a.k.a. Judas Priest Live
- 1983Rockpop In Concert
- 1983The Hellion
- 1984Heavy Metal, Vol. 1
- 1986Fuel for Life
- 1987★Priest…Live!
- 1988Live In San Diego
- 1990Sinners and Saints
- 1990Unleashed in the West
- 19911981‐07‐23: The Palladium, New York, NY, USA
- 1991Last Temptation
- 1991Los Angeles 1990
- 1991Painkiller
- 1993Breaking the Law
- 1993L.A. Nights
- 1993Live USA — Imt 900.151
- 1993Live USA
- 1995Genocide
- 1997British Steeler
- 1998’98 Live Meltdown
- 1998Concert Classics
- 1998Live Bites ’84
- 1999The Complete Painkiller Tour
- 2001★British Steel
- 2002Live in London
- 2003Live Defenders
- 2005Rising in the East
- 2006Monsters of Rock, Castle Donington, 1980
- 2009A Touch of Evil: Live
- 2009In Concert
- 2013Epitaph — video
- 2013Setlist: The Very Best of Judas Priest Live
- 2013Unleashed in New York
- 2015Legendary Japan Tour 1978
- 2016Battle Cry
- 2016Breaking the Law (live from Battle Cry)
- 2016Irvine 1991
- 2018Live... St Louis 1986
- 2020Live at The Palladium, New York 1981
- 2022Fuel for Life 1986
- 2022Live on Air Tonight
- 2022Long Beach Arena: The Classic 1984 Broadcast
- 2024Holidays in Houston (the Texas broadcast 1983)
- 2024Vengeance in Texas
- 2025Electric Eye - Live in New Haven, August 7th, 1988 (Remastered, Live On Broadcasting)
- 2025Live in Atlanta ‘82
- 2026Live in Los Angeles '90
- —1975-08-22: Reading Festival, Reading, UK
- —1975-10-11: Slough College, London, UK
- —1977-06-21: San Antonio Coliseum, San Antonio, TX, USA
- —1978-03-28: Crazy Horse Saloon, Kileen, TX
- —1978-07-25: Nakano Sun Plaza, Tokyo Japan
- —1978-08-29: Shiba Yubinchokin Hall, Tokyo, Japan
- —1978-08-31: Koseinenkin Hall, Tokyo, Japan
- —1982‐12‐12
- —2004-06-10: P3 Radio Live: Sweden Rock Festival, Sölvesborg, Sweden
- —2004‐06‐02: Reunited: Stadionsporthalle, Hanover, Germany
- —2008‐06‐03: Old Ice Hall, Helsinki, Finland
- —2008‐06‐22: IJsselhallen, Zwolle, Netherlands
- —2025-06-21: Hellfest, Val de Moine, Clisson, France
- —Defenders of Long Beach
- —Live After Sin
- —Live in Offenbach 1990
- —Live in Tuscon 83
- —Savage Listening Party
- —The Ripper: Reading Festival 1975
- —Tyranny Unleashed in the East
Compilations (75)
- 1977The Best of Judas Priest
- 19793 Record Set: Sin After Sin / Killing Machine / Stained Class
- 1981Hero, Hero
- 1982Greatest Original Hits
- 1982World Tour ’82
- 1984Judas Priest
- 1984Judas Priest
- 1985Judas Priest
- 1986The History of Rock, Volume Thirty Seven
- 1987Beyond Metal
- 1988Delivering the Goods
- 1989The Collection
- 1989Trouble Shooters
- 1990Black Sabbath / Judas Priest
- 1990Painkiller – The Sharpest Cuts
- 1990Rocka Rolla & Other Hits
- 1990Super Best Judas Priest Collection
- 1991British Steel / Screaming for Vengeance / Stained Class
- 1992241 Double Header
- 1992British Steel / Killing Machine
- 1992Rocka Rolla / Sad Wings of Destiny
- 1992The Best of Judas Priest / Hero, Hero
- 1992The Ultimate in Heavy Metal
- 1993Metal Works ’73–’93
- 1993Pure Classic Gold! (Metal Works 73-93)
- 1993Star Box
- 1994Screaming for Vengeance / Defenders of the Faith
- 1995Anthology
- 1995Metal Gods: Best
- 1996Prisoners of Pain
- 1996The Beast Of
- 1997The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight
- 1998British Steel / Point of Entry / Screaming for Vengeance
- 1998Golden Ballads
- 1998Priest Live & Rare
- 1999Simply the Best
- 1999Tyrant
- 1999Легенды мирового рока
- 2000Genocide
- 2001Breaking the Law
- 2001Demolition Turbo
- 2001The Remasters
- 2002British Steel / Screaming for Vengeance / Defenders of the Faith
- 2002Limited Edition Collector’s Sampler
- 2002Ram It Down / British Steel / Screaming for Vengeance
- 2003Deliverin’ the Goods
- 2003Electric Eye
- 2003Judas Archives, Vol. 1
- 2004Greatest Hits (Halford Aera)
- 2004Metalogy
- 20052 Originals: Jugulator / Demolition
- 2005Heavy Metal Box
- 2006Limited Edition 3 CD Box Set
- 2006Stained Class / Point of Entry
- 2006The Essential Judas Priest
- 2007Hit Collection
- 2007Platinum
- 2008British Steel / Screaming for Vengeance
- 2008Classic Albums: Metallica / British Steel
- 2008★Greatest Hits — a.k.a. Collections a.k.a. Super Hits
- 2008Original Album Classics
- 2008Playlist: The Very Best of Judas Priest
- 2010The Music of Judas Priest
- 2011Single Cuts
- 2011The Chosen Few
- 2011The Complete Albums Collection
- 2012★Greatest Hits — 2 CD
- 2012Hell Bent for Leather / Defenders of the Faith
- 2013Stained Class / Ram It Down
- 2014Original Album Classics
- 2014Seleção essencial – Grandes sucessos
- 202150 Heavy Metal Years of Music — different to “Reflections – 50 Heavy Metal Years of Music”
- 2021Reflections – 50 Heavy Metal Years of Music
- 2023Transmission Impossible
- 2026The Best of Judas Priest
Remixs (1)
- 2024Turbo Lover (Violet Wanda remix)
Demos (2)
- 1973Demo 1973
- 19881988 Demo
Others (14)
- 1981The Judas Priest Concert
- 1982B.B.C. Rock Hour #322
- 1982Supergroups Presents a Night on the Road
- 1982The King Biscuit Flower Hour
- 1983In Concert
- 1983Off the Record Specials With Mary Turner
- 1983Supergroups
- 1984Judas Priest 1984: On Tour and on the Radio Post Concert Special
- 1984King Biscuit Flower Hour
- 1988In Concert
- 1990Westwood One in Concert
- 1991King Biscuit Flower Hour
- 2000In the Studio – Living After Midnight – The Best Of
- 2002Absolutely Live High Voltage