Name: British Steel
Brand: Judas Priest

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

88985390951

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2010-05-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Sony

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

889853909513

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Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Judas Priest

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Judas Priest is a British Heavy Metal band that formed in Birmingham, England in 1969. They were one of the pioneering bands preceding the 'New Wave of British Heavy Metal' movement. The original line-up included guitarist John Perry, bassist Bruno Stapenhill, drummer John Partridge, and singer Al Atkins. Over the years, the band went through several changes in members and eventually settled with Rob Halford as their lead vocalist. With their powerful sound and iconic stage presence, Judas Priest has become one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time.

Throughout their career, Judas Priest experienced various lineup changes but maintained a strong musical identity. Guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton joined in 1970 and 1974 respectively, solidifying the core lineup alongside bassist Ian Hill. The band's sound evolved over time while still staying true to their heavy metal roots.

In 1993, Rob Halford left Judas Priest to pursue a solo career but returned to the group in 2003 after rekindling his relationship with them during work on a retrospective album called "Metalogy." The band continued to release albums and tour extensively with this restored lineup until K.K. Downing's departure in 2009.

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With Sabbath and Maiden, Judas Priest invented heavy metal. Though they'd been riffing since the early 70s it wasn't until they signed to CBS and stocked up on leather and studs that they really began to bang heads. 

British Steel stands as their masterpiece, a bright diamond stud in a belt of metal classics. The album plays like a greatest hits set: "Rapid Fire", "Metal Gods", "Living After Midnight" and of course "Breaking The Law".

Dowling and Tipton provide the duo guitar assault, Halford the operatic power vocals. Basically, if you've ever hated the powers that be, ever felt pissed off and needed to let your hair down you'll relate to this record.

British Steel

Music GB

Discover British Steel by Judas Priest on vinyl. This masterpiece from the pioneers of heavy metal is a must-have for any music lover.