Their debut, featuring a more experimental, psychedelic rock sound.
Turbo , Ram It Down , Painkiller Ripper Owens Era (1997-2001): Jugulator , Demolition
The band's third album, (1977), was their first to gain significant attention, thanks in part to the hit single "Genocide." This was followed by Stained Class (1978), which is often cited as one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time. The album's powerful sound, courtesy of producer James Guthrie, and iconic tracks like "Victim of Changes" and "Beyond the Realms of Death" solidified Judas Priest's position as a leading force in heavy metal. Judas Priest - Discography 1974-2021 -FLAC- vtw...
Major collections often include high-fidelity recordings of key live albums and compilations: Unleashed in the East
| Year | Album Title | | :--- | :--- | | 1974 | Rocka Rolla | | 1976 | Sad Wings of Destiny | | 1977 | Sin After Sin | | 1978 | Stained Class | | 1978 | Killing Machine (Hell Bent for Leather) | | 1980 | British Steel | | 1981 | Point of Entry | | 1982 | Screaming for Vengeance | | 1984 | Defenders of the Faith | | 1986 | Turbo | | 1988 | Ram It Down | | 1990 | Painkiller | | 1997 | Jugulator | | 2001 | Demolition | | 2005 | Angel of Retribution | | 2008 | Nostradamus | | 2014 | Redeemer of Souls | | 2018 | Firepower | | 2024 | Invincible Shield | Their debut, featuring a more experimental, psychedelic rock
Featuring "You've Got Another Thing Comin'," this album solidified their success in America.
A symphonic, progressive concept album that split the fanbase but highlighted the band's ambition. This era also birthed their iconic leather-and-studs visual
The band shed their progressive roots for shorter, punchier tracks. This era also birthed their iconic leather-and-studs visual identity. The Golden Decade and Commercial Dominance (1980–1988)