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So I've come to the conclusion that the holy trinity of Priest albums - Sad Wings, Sin, & Stained - are some of the most important albums in the development of heavy metal as a genre. Also just fucking amazing and way too heavy for the time. Everyone should listen to these a lot.
 
And that includes Rocka Rolla. Fuck anyone who doesn't agree that album was fucking awesome, granted, its a total 180 to the priest everyone knows and loves.
 
And that includes Rocka Rolla. Fuck anyone who doesn't agree that album was fucking awesome, granted, its a total 180 to the priest everyone knows and loves.

It's a bit spotty, but has some great moments. "Dying To Meet You" is one of the all-time overlooked metal classics.
Agreed with both of you. From time to time, I still enjoy listening to Rocka Rolla.
 
Just went out and bought the Remaster of Stained Class since I've been meaning to grab the remaster for ages and the Digipack of Rocka Rolla since I only had it on tape. Very much worth it. Rocka Rolla digipack has a very nice version of the Diamonds and Rust cover on there.