Judas Priest [HD] Metal Gods 1983

Judas Priest is heavily referenced as a major influence on multiple genres of metal, including but not limited to power metal and thrash metal, the band is widely lauded as the “metal gods“. Their influence, while mainly Rob Halford’s operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, is seen in countless bands. Their image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing were widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980’s. Their 1980 album, British Steel, has been referred to as the “record that, more than any other, codified what we mean by “heavy metal“. Despite a decline in exposure during the mid 90’s, the band has once again seen a major resurgence, including worldwide tours, being inaugural inductees into the VH1 Rock Honors in 2005, receiving a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2010, and their songs featuring in major video games such as Guitar Hero and the Rock Band series. ╔══╦&