Controversial opinions on metal

[MrTagoMago]

Mostly it is because they are better though.

Not even close imo but seriously its a bit weird considering Judas Priest is considered more influential and actually have hits became radio staples. With that taken into consideration Judas Priest seems to be the better recieved band at the very least both bands seem to have even status in the metal world yet Iron Maiden has twice the sells.

 

[MrTagoMago]

Better marketing/more loyal fanboys. No one wears Priest shirts in public, Maiden shirts are everywhere. Maiden gets by on the whole "Radio always worked against us, never had a hit single, self-made" reputation. All thanks to Rod Smallwood.

You know even in school ive noticed ive never seen someone wear a Judas Priest shirt yet Iron Maiden shirts were quite common. In school and public that is. Dont think i even saw Judas Priest shirts in stores. I did however once see a Helloween Dr Stein accessory tag.

 

[H.P. Lovecraft]

I wear all of my Maiden and Priest shirts in public regularly, and I've seen Priest shirts, though admittedly not as commonly as Maiden tees.

 

[CiG]

Judas Priest 70's > Iron Maiden 80's > Judas Priest 80's and 90's > Iron Maiden post-80's

 

[H.P. Lovecraft]

Judas Priest 70's > Iron Maiden 80's > Judas Priest 80's and 90's > Iron Maiden post-80's

I guess I can dig that, though I'd say 80's Maiden only beats 80's/90's Priest by a slim margin.

 

[EspaDa]

Sad Wings of Destiny > Piece of Mind

Thus, Priest's best album is better than Maiden's best. Priest are a better band overall.

 

[CiG]

Iron Maiden have more albums I regularly listen to though. But I do think Judas Priest are the better band overall.

I guess I can dig that, though I'd say 80's Maiden only beats 80's/90's Priest by a slim margin.

I'm no big fan of Judas Priest's 80's stuff, probably because it so badly pales in comparison to their Godly 70's output.

 

[EspaDa]

When you're looking from that perspective, yeah, it's accurate to say Maiden have more consistent albums. I'm curious if anyone takes Priest's debut over Maiden's.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Maiden's first five > Sad Wings of Destiny

 

[CiG]

Fucdat.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Prelude/Tyrant and The Ripper just aren't that great. I'd take most of the weaker songs from the first five Maiden albums (except maybe the S/T) over those.

Controversial opinion that shouldn't be: people that complain about Maiden's filler on their classic albums are silly. Maiden's weaker songs on their good albums are better than many other bands' weaker songs on good albums.

 

[H.P. Lovecraft]

I'm no big fan of Judas Priest's 80's stuff, probably because it so badly pales in comparison to their Godly 70's output.

I personally think Priest's godly 70's streak continued until Turbo in '86 and Ram It Down in '88, both of which are good albums, but not on par with their predecessors by any means. Then, they picked up the qualitative gaunlet and produced the classic that is Painkiller, and it's semi-classic sequel in the form of Jugulator. Then the abortion that is Demolition dropped, and they haven't returned to those heights since, despite decent and even good releass like Angel of Retribution and Redeemer of Souls.

 

[H.P. Lovecraft]

Maiden's first five > Sad Wings of Destiny

Christ, you're a subhuman little gremlin...

 

[H.P. Lovecraft]

When you're looking from that perspective, yeah, it's accurate to say Maiden have more consistent albums. I'm curious if anyone takes Priest's debut over Maiden's.

Though I prefer Priest, I wouldn't take Rocka Rolla over Maiden's eponymous debut if you paid me.

 

[Atomic Tide]

HB pretty much nailed it. My very first concert was Maiden opening for Priest way back in 1982. Wish I could remember more details from it. Sucks getting old. I'm a Maiden fan boy thru and thru, but Priest certainly has the more consistent discography and in my mind, is clearly more metal than Maiden.

 

[CiG]

I personally think Priest's godly 70's streak continued until Turbo in '86 and Ram It Down in '88, both of which are good albums, but not on par with their predecessors by any means. Then, they picked up the qualitative gaunlet and produced the classic that is Painkiller, and it's semi-classic sequel in the form of Jugulator. Then the abortion that is Demolition dropped, and they haven't returned to those heights since, despite decent and even good releass like Angel of Retribution and Redeemer of Souls.

I just can't agree with any of this. Quite a few of their albums after 1978 are fairly average whether compared to their own discography or others. Defenders Of The Faith comes to mind as a bit of a letdown, but I don't know maybe I'm just very picky/retarded.

I certainly do not think their 1976-1978 Godliness is present in anything in the 80's or 90's, that's not to say they suck though.

 

[H.P. Lovecraft]

I just can't agree with any of this. Quite a few of their albums after 1978 are fairly average whether compared to their own discography or others. Defenders Of The Faith comes to mind as a bit of a letdown, but I don't know maybe I'm just very picky/retarded.

I certainly do not think their 1976-1978 Godliness is present in anything in the 80's or 90's, that's not to say they suck though.

Point of Entry, Screaming For Vengeance, and Defenders of The Faith are all top shelf Priest in my book, though Point of Entry only makes it just barely. Painkiller was their last truly godly album for me.

 

[CiG]

Fair enough.

 

[The Ozzman]

Screaming for Vengeance is just outside the 70s material imo

 

[Phylactery]

80s Priest hasn't got shit on the S trilogy, what is this madness?

Painkiller is a fun, silly record but nowhere near the quality of their best stuff.

Iron Maiden's best material also doesn't reach the heights of the best Priest records.