JUDAS PRIEST — Screaming For Vengeance (review)

JUDAS PRIEST — Screaming For Vengeance album cover Album · 1982 · Heavy Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
5/5 ·
Kingcrimsonprog
Judas Priest’s eight studio album Screaming For Vengeance took the band to new heights of popularity when it was released back in 1982 and has since come to be regarded as an all time classic record for Heavy Metal.

Screaming For Vengeance largely lives up to its reputation, the album is very strong and the performances from the band are exceptional. Guitar solos are on top form, Rob’s vocals are varied and dynamic and the drumming is rock solid.

The album features many of Priest’s well-known tracks, such as ‘The Hellion/Electric Eye,’ ‘Riding On The Wind,’ and ‘You’ve Got Another Thing Comin.’

Part of the success of this album can be attributed to the variety herein, the material ranges from fast and exciting metal music like the title track, to slower more emotional tracks like ‘(Take These) Chains,’ and mixes songs with a more classic rock sound with those with a more 80s metal feel. No two songs sound alike, nothing feels like filler and this is a large contributing factor as to why Screaming For Vengeance is such a good record.

If you like Judas Priest, Screaming For Vengeance is obviously something you’ll want to pick up and if you are a prospective fan then it would make a fine place to start.
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