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Judas Priest

Formed 1968

  • Principal Members
  • K.K. Downing
  • Rob Halford
  • Ian Hill
  • Dave Holland
  • Tim 'Ripper' Owens
  • Glenn Tipton

Biography

Judas Priest are a heavy metal band formed in 1968 in the northwest midlands of England, near Birmingham. Originally formed by K.K. Downing and Ian Hill, Judas Priest's classic line-up consists of vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, and bassist Ian Hill.

They have been cited as an influence on many heavy metal musicians and bands. Their popularity and status as one of the definitive heavy metal bands has earned them the nickname 'Metal Gods'...

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Artist Timeline

Key Releases

  • Hell Bent For Leather/Killing Machine

    1978

    The Priest discover the pleasures of shorter, sharper songs. And studded wristbands.

    Review on BBC Music

  • British Steel

    1980

    Even shorter and sharper. A genre-redefining album.

    Review on BBC Music

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Top 10 Tracks

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Inspired

Influences

  • Nine Inch Nails
  • Trapeze


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