I hate to write about Priest on a Saxon site, but this topic really demands it...Well, it's all about the majesty of British Heavy Metal!!!
JUDAS PRIEST - PAINKILLER
The very first "true heavy metal" album for me, the one I've been through with a lot. I discovered this very best Judas Priest album back in autumn 1992, when a good friend of mine introduced me this astounding record of pure power, artistry and massive aggression. "Painkiller" has been, is and always will be my absolute favourite true heavy metal album of all time. This record has kept the flame alive throughout the last 13 years and it will always be the ultimate heavy metal album. "Painkiller" is the album, which puts all others on their knees!!! Listen to the tracks like "Painkiller", "Hell Patrol", "Leather Rebel", Between The Hammer And The Anvil" and "Touch Of Evil"...THEY ARE HEAVY FUCKING METAL!!!
JUDAS PRIEST have been the sharp and hard edge of heavy metal for the last 35 years and are STILL GOING STRONG!!! The attitude, sound, strength and versatility outshine all newer metal bands (say, born since 1980) and many of the legendary ones too. Even Iron Maiden and Motörhead, who have absolutely great massive music under their belts (two of my all time favorites), PALE before the mighty METAL GODS! Only Black Sabbath - only when fronted by Ronnie James Dio and Dio-era songs - can dare to challenge these Monsters Of Rock!(listen to the track and you'll know what a HEAVY metal riff is all about!)
What comes to originality, evolution and special qualities like singing, only Saxon (one of the most recognizable and enjoyable) and Dio (the god of vocalists) can wrestle with Priest.
JUDAS PRIEST is one of the handful of heavy metal bands that have always had the balls to make evolving music instead of resting on their laurels. JUDAS PRIEST have always gone beyond the boundaries and trends of metal, leading a standard of their own. After all, JUDAS PRIEST is one of the pioneers of metal, they have pawed a way of their own. I witnessed my very first Priest show back on March 2nd this year at the Tampere Icehall, Finland. That show is the best I've ever experienced thus far.
The bottom line is, that each of the titans of heavy metal - Priest, Dio, Maiden, Sabs, Motörhead, Saxon - all have their uniqueness, specialties, originalities, strengths (no weaknesses!) and skills that we all love and hold dear. When talking about JUDAS PRIEST, I really have to say it loud and honestly that they are my favorite band of all time - even just because of the long way. When talking about Saxon, I'm a huge Saxon enthusiast already, even though my Saxon experience is still limited...my enthusiasm grows day by day!!! I know for sure - like I said in my first post - that Saxon will become one of the top-of-the-line heavy metal bands for me. I know when a band has the power and vision of being a great metal band. Saxon has all the qualities that a legend needs. While listening to the legacy of Priest, I'll have to put focus on the mastery that is Saxon. Wish I could go to a Saxon live show soon, I've become so eager for more Saxon that I'm trembling from excitement! And all I've heard so far are 3 full albums and 2 live shows...
"HEAVY METAL IS IMMORTAL...IT MAKES US IMMORTAL!!!"
