Judas PriestJudas Priest is a hugely influential heavy metal band formed in 1969 in Birmingham, England. Often called just Priest, the band's classic line-up consists of vocalist Rob Halford, the guitar duet of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, and Ian Hill on bass duties. Judas PriestOne of the originators of heavy metal, with Rob Halford's lead vocals notable for their high-pitched screams, they also feature an innovative two-lead-guitar sound and are particularly noted for their complex guitar duets courtesy of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton. Judas Priest's 1980 album British Steel was perhaps the first heavy metal album to be recorded in a concise format with radio-friendly songs with pop hooks, pioneering an approach used by others (Quiet Riot, Dokken, Iron Maiden, Twisted Sister, Accept, Def Leppard) to taste commercial success. Overall, the band has sold in excess of 35 million albums globally. Halford left the band in the 1990s and was replaced by Tim 'Ripper' Owens, who was plucked from obscurity having previously sung in a Judas Priest tribute band. These events were the inspiration for the film Rock Star, although Owens did not actually participate in the production of the movie. Judas Priest have released fifteen studio albums to date, the first being Rocka Rolla in 1974 and the latest being Angel of Retribution in 2005. After more than twelve years apart, Judas Priest and original lead vocalist Rob Halford announced in July 2003 that they were reunited, with a hugely successful live concert tour having taken place in 2004. The reunited Judas Priest also co-headlined the Ozzfest in 2004, being named as the "premier act" by almost all U.S. media covering the event. Judas Priest and 'Ripper' Owens parted amicably. 'Ripper' is now the singer of Iced Earth. A new studio album, named Angel of Retribution was released on March 1st, 2005 (U.S)(on Sony Music/Epic Records) and a global tour in support of the album is currently underway. Statistics
Current band membersRob Halford - vocals (1973-1991, and from 2003 onwards) Glenn Tipton - guitars (1974 - present) K.K. Downing - guitars (1969 - present) Ian Hill - bass guitars (1969 - present) Scott Travis - drums (1989 - present) Former band membersTim 'Ripper' Owens - vocals (1996 - 2003) Alan Atkins - vocals (1967-1973) Dave Holland - drums (1979-1989) Les Binks - drums (1977-1979) Simon Phillips - drums (1977) John Hinch - drums (1973-1975) Chris 'Congo' Campbell - drums (1972-1973) Alan 'Skip' Moore - drums (1971-1973, 1975-1977) John Ellis - drums (1969-1971) Subliminal message trialIn 1990, the band was involved in a civil action that alleged they were responsible for the suicide attempts in 1985 of two Nevada boys (James Vance and Ray Belknap). The plaintiffs alleged a subliminal message of "do it" had been included in the song "Better by You Better Than Me" (from the Stained Class album) which triggered the suicide attempt. The suit was eventually dismissed on its merits, as the band had pointed out that if you were to play any song backwards and tell someone there was a message, it'll sound as though there actually is. In a television interview, Judas Priest members commented that if they wanted to insert subliminal commands in their music, killing their fans would be counterproductive, and they would prefer to insert the command "Buy more of our records." Discography
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In a television interview, Judas Priest members commented that if they wanted to insert subliminal commands in their music, killing their fans would be counterproductive, and they would prefer to insert the command "Buy more of our records.". Some of their hit songs are:. The suit was eventually dismissed on its merits, as the band had pointed out that if you were to play any song backwards and tell someone there was a message, it'll sound as though there actually is. Their bass player is Mario Cipollina, younger brother of John Cipollina. The plaintiffs alleged a subliminal message of "do it" had been included in the song "Better by You Better Than Me" (from the Stained Class album) which triggered the suicide attempt. "The Power of Love" was nominated for an Academy Award. In 1990, the band was involved in a civil action that alleged they were responsible for the suicide attempts in 1985 of two Nevada boys (James Vance and Ray Belknap). The band's lead singer is Huey Lewis, who has a cameo appearance in the film as the teacher who rejects Marty McFly's band's audition for the school's 'Battle of the Bands' contest - ironically, the piece the band plays is an instrumental version of "The Power of Love". John Ellis - drums (1969-1971). Their song "The Power of Love" was a #1 US hit and featured in the 1985 film Back to the Future, with which they also recorded the theme song "Back In Time". Alan 'Skip' Moore - drums (1971-1973, 1975-1977). Huey Lewis & the News are a popular rock band from the 1980s. Chris 'Congo' Campbell - drums (1972-1973). Plan B (2001). John Hinch - drums (1973-1975). The Best of (1996). Simon Phillips - drums (1977). Time Flies.. Les Binks - drums (1977-1979). Four Chords & Several Years Ago (1994). Dave Holland - drums (1979-1989). Hard at Play (1991). Alan Atkins - vocals (1967-1973). Small World (1988). Tim 'Ripper' Owens - vocals (1996 - 2003). Fore! (1986). Scott Travis - drums (1989 - present). Sports (1983). Ian Hill - bass guitars (1969 - present). Picture This (1982). Downing - guitars (1969 - present). Huey Lewis & the News (1980). K.K. "Heart and Soul". Glenn Tipton - guitars (1974 - present). "Hip to be Square". Rob Halford - vocals (1973-1991, and from 2003 onwards). "If this is it". A new studio album, named Angel of Retribution was released on March 1st, 2005 (U.S)(on Sony Music/Epic Records) and a global tour in support of the album is currently underway. "The Power of Love". 'Ripper' is now the singer of Iced Earth. "The Heart of Rock 'n Roll". Judas Priest and 'Ripper' Owens parted amicably. "I Want a New Drug". media covering the event. The reunited Judas Priest also co-headlined the Ozzfest in 2004, being named as the "premier act" by almost all U.S. After more than twelve years apart, Judas Priest and original lead vocalist Rob Halford announced in July 2003 that they were reunited, with a hugely successful live concert tour having taken place in 2004. Judas Priest have released fifteen studio albums to date, the first being Rocka Rolla in 1974 and the latest being Angel of Retribution in 2005. These events were the inspiration for the film Rock Star, although Owens did not actually participate in the production of the movie. Halford left the band in the 1990s and was replaced by Tim 'Ripper' Owens, who was plucked from obscurity having previously sung in a Judas Priest tribute band. Overall, the band has sold in excess of 35 million albums globally. Judas Priest's 1980 album British Steel was perhaps the first heavy metal album to be recorded in a concise format with radio-friendly songs with pop hooks, pioneering an approach used by others (Quiet Riot, Dokken, Iron Maiden, Twisted Sister, Accept, Def Leppard) to taste commercial success. Downing and Glenn Tipton. One of the originators of heavy metal, with Rob Halford's lead vocals notable for their high-pitched screams, they also feature an innovative two-lead-guitar sound and are particularly noted for their complex guitar duets courtesy of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, and Ian Hill on bass duties. Often called just Priest, the band's classic line-up consists of vocalist Rob Halford, the guitar duet of K.K. Judas Priest is a hugely influential heavy metal band formed in 1969 in Birmingham, England. Angel of Retribution - 2005. Electric Eye - 2003 (Live DVD). Live in London - 2002 (Live album and DVD). Demolition - 2001. Genocide - 2000. Live Meltdown - 1998 (Live 1998). Jugulator - 1997. Painkiller - 1990. Ram It Down - 1988. Priest...Live! - 1987 (Live 1986). Turbo - 1985. Defenders of the Faith - 1984. Screaming for Vengeance - 1982. Point of Entry - 1981. British Steel - 1980. Unleashed in the East - 1979 (Live in Japan 1979). Hell Bent for Leather - 1979 (released as Killing Machine in the UK). Stained Class - 1978. Sin After Sin - 1977. Sad Wings of Destiny - 1976. Rocka Rolla - 1974. Label: Sony Music. Time: 1967 till present. Status: Active. Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom. Genres: Heavy metal, Hard rock, Classic metal. |