Sunday, March 15, 2009

JUDAS PRIEST


Genre Heavy/Speed Metal
Lyrical theme Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Independence, Rock/Metal, Sex
Origin United Kingdom (Birmingham, England)
Formed in 1969
Current label Sony Music
Status Active

Current line-up
Rob Halford - Vocals (1973-1991, 2003-) (Two, Fight (USA), Hear 'n Aid, Lord Lucifer, Hiroshima, Thark, Athens Wood, Bullring Brummies)
Glenn Tipton - Guitar (1974-) (The Flying Hat Band)
Kenneth 'K.K.' Downing - Guitar (1970-) (The Freight)
Ian Hill - Bass (1970-) (The Freight)
Scott Travis - Drums (1989-) (Racer X, Fight (USA), Hawk, The Scream)

Former/past member
Vocals:
Al Atkins (1969-1973) (Bittersweet, Blue Condition, Halfbreed, Lion)
Tim "Ripper" Owens (1997-2003) (Iced Earth, Winters Bane, Beyond Fear (USA), Brainicide, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Charred Walls of the Damned, Seattle, Hail!)

Drums:
John Partridge (1969)
John Ellis (1969-1971) (The Freight)
Alan "Skip" Moore (1971-1973, 1975-1977) (Glad Stallion, Tendency Jones, Pendulum, Sundance)
Chris "Congo" Campbell (1972-1973)
John Hinch (1973-1975) (Bakerloo, Hiroshima, The Pinch)
Simon Phillips (session 1977) (Toto, The Who, David Coverdale, Far Corporation, RMS, Gary Moore, Michael Schenker Group, Doves of Fire, Gordon Giltrap)
James Leslie "Les" Binks (1977-1979) (Tytan, Lionheart, Eric Burdon, Roger Glover, Fancy (Gbr), The Shakers, The Faintin' Goats)
Dave Holland (1979-1989) (Trapeze, Al Atkins, Iommi, Finders Keepers)

Discography

Demo Demo, 1970
Untitled Demo Demo, 1971
Gull Demo Demo, 1973
Rocka Rolla Single, 1974
Rocka Rolla Full-length, 1974
Deceiver Single, 1976
Tyrant Single, 1976
The Ripper Single, 1976
Sad Wings of Destiny Full-length, 1976
Dissident Aggressor Single, 1977
Sin After Sin Full-length, 1977
Diamonds and Rust Single, 1977
Exciter (Promo Japan Tour) Single, 1978
Hell Bent for Leather Single, 1978
Better by You, Better than Me Single, 1978
Exciter Single, 1978
The Best of Judas Priest Best of/Compilation, 1978
Stained Class Full-length, 1978
Before the Dawn Single, 1978
Evening Star Single, 1978
Killing Machine / Hell Bent for Leather Full-length, 1978
Take on the World Single, 1978
Diamonds and Rust (live) Single, 1979
Rock Forever Single, 1979
Unleashed in the East Live album, 1979
Living After Midnight Single, 1980
British Steel Full-length, 1980
Breaking the Law Single, 1980
United Single, 1980
Heading Out to the Highway Single, 1981
Hot Rockin' (live) Single, 1981
Sinner Single, 1981
Don't Go Single, 1981
Point of Entry Full-length, 1981
Hot Rockin' Single, 1981
(Take These) Chains Single, 1982
Screaming for Vengeance Full-length, 1982
You've Got Another Thing Coming Single, 1982
Chains Single, 1982
Judas Priest Live Video/VHS, 1983
SCOOP 33 EP, 1983
Electric Eye Single, 1983
Live Promo 12" Single, 1983
The Green Manalishi Single, 1983
Freewheel Burning Single, 1983
Delivering the Goods EP, 1984
Love Bites Single, 1984
King Biscuit Flower Hour Live album, 1984
Special DJ Copy Demo, 1984
Defenders of the Faith Full-length, 1984
Some Heads Are Gonna Roll Single, 1984
Fuel for Life Video/VHS, 1986
Turbo Lover Single, 1986
Turbo Full-length, 1986
Locked In Single, 1986
Beyond Metal Best of/Compilation, 1987
Priest... Live Promo EP, 1987
Parental Guidance Single, 1987
Priest...Live! Live album, 1987
Priest...Live! Video/VHS, 1987
Blood Red Skies Single, 1988
I'm a Rocker Single, 1988
Ram It Down Single, 1988
The S.A.W. Demo Demo, 1988
Johnny B. Goode Single, 1988
Ram It Down Full-length, 1988
Trouble Shooters Best of/Compilation, 1989
Super Best Judas Priest Collection Best of/Compilation, 1990
Painkiller Single, 1990
Painkiller Full-length, 1990
The Sharpest Cuts Best of/Compilation, 1991
Dream Deceivers Video/VHS, 1991
Painkiller Video/VHS, 1991
The Ultimate in Heavy Metal Split, 1991
A Touch of Evil Single, 1991
Night Crawler Single, 1991
Night Crawler Promo Single, 1991
Pure Classic Gold Best of/Compilation, 1993
Night Crawler EP, 1993
Metal Works '73-'93 Best of/Compilation, 1993
Metal Works 73-93 Video Video/VHS, 1993
Judas Priest Star Box Best of/Compilation, 1993
Prisoners of Pain Best of/Compilation, 1996
The Beast Of Best of/Compilation, 1996
Judas Priest / Eddie Money Split album, 1997
Bullet Train Promo Single, 1997
Burn in Hell Single, 1997
Jugulator Full-length, 1997
Live Meltdown Promo EP, 1998
Bullet Train Single, 1998
The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight Best of/Compilation, 1998
Priest, Live & Rare Best of/Compilation, 1998
'98 Live Meltdown Live album, 1998
Simply the Best Best of/Compilation, 1999
Genocide Best of/Compilation, 2000
British Steel DVD, 2001
Bloodsuckers Single, 2001
Feed on Me Single, 2001
Limited Edition Collector's Sampler Best of/Compilation, 2001
Limited Edition Collector's Box Boxed set, 2001
Machine Man Single, 2001
Demolition Full-length, 2001
Lost and Found Single, 2002
Live in London DVD, 2002
Deliverin' the Goods Best of/Compilation, 2003
Live in London Live album, 2003
Electric Eye DVD, 2003
Metalogy Box Set Sampler Best of/Compilation, 2004
Metalogy Boxed set, 2004
Revolution Single, 2005
Revolution Promo Single, 2005
Angel of Retribution Full-length, 2005
Worth Fighting For Single, 2005
Rising in the East DVD, 2005
Limited Edition Box Set Boxed set, 2006
Live Vengeance '82 DVD, 2006
The Essential Judas Priest Best of/Compilation, 2006
Judas Priest Best of/Compilation, 2008
Alone Single, 2008
Visions Single, 2008
Nostradamus EP EP, 2008
Nostradamus 9 Track Sampler EP, 2008
Original Album Classics Boxed set, 2008
Nostradamus Full-length, 2008
Playlist: The Very Best of Judas Priest Best of/Compilation, 2008
A Touch of Evil: Live Live album, 2009
Setlist Best of/Compilation, 2010

Links

Official
Judas Priest Official Website
Glenn Tipton Official Site
KK Downing Official Website
Rob Halford Official Website
Tim Ripper Owens Official Brazilian Site
Judas Priest Official MySpace
Rob Halford Official MySpace
Tim Ripper Owens Official MySpace
Tim Ripper Owens Official Website

Labels
Judas Priest @ SPV

Fan site
The Judas Priest Shrine
Archaic Magazine
The French Metallian's Site
The Judas Priest Collectors Page
Bulgarian Fan Page
Judas Priest YU
Blog
judaspriest.cz
Angle
Priests Of Judas - Judas Priest Italian Fan Club
judaspriest.co.kr
Defenders Of The Faith - Polish MessageBoard
Painkiller CZ
Judas Priest Fans United!
Beyond The Realms Of... JP
Judas Priest at NoLifetilMetal.com
Judas Priest - Temple Of Metal Gods
JudasHeavyMetal
Call for the Priest - formerly know as the Judas Priest Info Pages
[KUP] (Judas Priest bootlegs info pages)
Judas Priest @ Last.FM
Detailed discography @ musik-sammler.de

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