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>>>>>>Not many bands have mastered the art of deception, that is creating two or more different kinds of music (classic metal, thrash) that are very different from each other. When fans listen to their favorite bands' music, after a few seconds they recognize what band it is, whether it be AC/DC, Ozzy, Led Zeppelin, or Iron Maiden (just to list a few examples). However, what we have here within the sheer glory that is "Painkiller", is quite a surprise, but nonetheless a welcome change. In fact, you wouldn't know you were listening to the same classic metal band, Judas Priest, that gave their fansmore… such hits as "Hell Bent For Leather", "British Steel", and "Screaming For Vengeance". Seriously, when the crazy, manaical, opening drum solo burst through my speakers, I had to double-check what band I was listening to, cause it could have passed as a Lamb of God or Shadows Fall piece. Now if that's not talent(making their music sound COMPLETLELY different then what we're used to), then I don't know what is?

Many people have deemed "Painkiller" heavy-as-hades, but at the same time cheesy. If you ask me, "Painkiller" is sparse on the cheesiness and loaded with heavy metal madness, complete with crunching, heavy riffs, blazing and lightning-fast solos, and powerful vocals from one of metal's finest recruits. Now, I knew Halford had a terrific voice (hearing all their other classics and all), but his performance on this cd further magnifies his greatness, as he soars with the screeching high notes and growls his way through riffs such as on "All Guns Blazing", "Hell Patrol", & "Metal Meltdown". If I didn't know any better, I would guess he was right in the middle of his prime, which was a whole 10 years before!!! And it's not just him.

>>>>>>>The whole cast is full-throtle with no holds barred. Scott Travis makes his debut on this album, and man he must have had SOMETHING to prove, 'cause he rips the floor up with his quick footwork and tears the skins W/ his complex hands. Downing and Tipton are phenomenol and are possibly in their best form, delivering wrist-workin' riffs on tracks like "Leather Rebel", "Metal Meltdown" and the title track. Their solos are incredible and full of toxic energy, something you wouldn't expect this late in their game.

Really, you can't go wrong with this album. From the ear-splitting opener to the somewhat epic closer and very catchy "One Shot at Glory", this cd gives the listener a more than ample bargain. Other hits include the haunting and keyboard infested "A Touch of Evil" on which Halford dishes out some amazing vocals and really grabs your ears. Also, the catchy and guitar-driven "Night Crawler" and the underrated "Between the Hammer & the Anvil" add a lot to this metal masterpiece as they contain some screechin' solos and delicious vocals from Rob. All in all, every song is a work of art, that deserves to be heard! Buy "Painkiller" along with ALL of the other Priest goods! 'Cause when the Priest calls, you must answer.

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Judas Priest - Painkiller (2002) Retail CD

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