Band
Judas Priest
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Facts
- Genre
- Heavy Metal
- Origin
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Formed
- 1969
- Releases
- 33
Biography
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.
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Genres
Current line-up
| Musician | Instruments | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Halford | Lead vocals | 1973 to present |
| Scott Travis | Percussion, Drums (drum set) | 1989 to present |
| Richie Faulkner | Electric guitar | 2011 to present |
| Glenn Tipton | Guitar family, Keyboard, Synthesizer | 1974 to present |
| Ian Hill | Bass guitar | 1970 to present |
Former members
| Musician | Instruments | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Tim “Ripper” Owens | Lead vocals | 1996 to 2003 |
| Al Atkins | Lead vocals | 1969 to 1972 |
| Les Binks | Percussion, Drums (drum set) | 1977 to 1979 |
| Simon Phillips | Percussion, Drums (drum set) | 1977 to 1977 |
| Kenneth Downing | Guitar | 1970 to 2011 |
| Alan Moore | Percussion, Drums (drum set) | 1971 to 1977 |
| Bruno Stapenhill | Bass guitar | 1969 to 1970 |
| Chris Campbell | Percussion, Drums (drum set) | 1971 to 1972 |
| Dave Holland | Percussion, Drums (drum set) | 1979 to 1989 |
| Ernie Chataway | Guitar family | 1969 to 1970 |
| John Ellis | Percussion, Drums (drum set) | 1971 to 1971 |
| John Hinch | Percussion, Drums (drum set) | 1973 to 1975 |
| John Partridge | Percussion, Drums (drum set) | 1969 to 1970 |
Albums
- Rocka Rolla1974 · Album
- Sad Wings of Destiny1976 · Album
- Sin After Sin1977 · Album
- Killing Machine1978 · Album
- Stained Class1978 · Album
- British Steel1980 · Album
- Point of Entry1981 · Album
- Screaming for Vengeance1982 · Album
- Defenders of the Faith1984 · Album
- Turbo1986 · Album
- Ram It Down1988 · Album
- Painkiller1990 · Album
- Jugulator1997 · Album
- Demolition2001 · Album
- Angel of Retribution2005 · Album
- Nostradamus2008 · Album
- Redeemer of Souls2014 · Album
- Mudd Quake2015 · Album
- Firepower2018 · Album
- Invincible Shield2024 · Album
Other releases
EPs, demos, live records and compilations.
- Turn Me Loose1981 · EP
- Judas Priest1983 · EP
- Defenders of the Faith1984 · EP
- Priest… Live!1987 · EP
- Judas Priest1996 · EP
- October 28 New Releases1997 · EP
- Live Meltdown1998 · EP
- Bloodsuckers2001 · EP
- Nostradamus EP2008 · EP
- Visions2008 · EP
- 5 Souls2014 · EP
- Firepower2018 · EP
- Invincible Shield (Bonus Tracks)2024 · EP
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