The best part of your reaction is when you restarted the song and said you weren't ready. Noone's ready for Painkiller the first time. Keep up the great reactions. Stay Happy and Healthy

Welcome to the metal family!

My dad raised me on Judas Priest. I was 9 when I heard Painkiller on MTV Headbanger's Ball. Sometimes I think people should start with an easier Priest song (I think a few might exist), but then again might as well jump straight into it! Priest is that group you want to get into listening to. My favorite from them is "Some Heads Are Gonna Roll". Judas Priest are, as they say in one of their songs, METAL GODS! You will never be the same after their catalog.

Painkiller? You sure you're ready for this one? This song is one of the best songs ever written.

They are seasoned. Been going since the 70s. One of the pioneers of metal. Glen Tipton was the guitarist. Other great tracks are: You've got another thing coming Hellion/Electric Eye The Sentinel Hell bent for leather Green Manalishi. Delivering the Goods The Ripper Some heads are gonna roll The sinner Victom of changes Living after midnight Bloodstone Grinder Love bites

These Metal GODS have been going strong since 1968 and still playing in 2024... you should check out Between the Hammer & the Anvil and You've Got Another Thing Coming.

Judas Priest is a world, each album is different, it has something for everyone 🤘🏻

Judas Priest was the single loudest concert I've ever attended. I mean we couldn't even speak to each other in the car on the way home. My ears were still ringing for like 3 days after. It was a really good show though. Probably their biggest mainstream hit (the 1 that got the most radio play) was "You've Got Another Thing Comin'". It's a little more 'chill' (by heavy metal standards) than "Painkiller".

Love Judas Priest ❤ Another head banger is "You Got Another Thing Coming"🎶🎵🎶🎵🎸 Thank You for sharing Stax, fantastic reaction ☮️

First time I heard anything by Judas Priest was this song in a Madden game. Been a fan ever since! This is one of those songs where you get grabbed from the beginning and when it's over it's almost a feeling of relief if you can see what I'm saying. It's like I can breathe again. Lol

Yes, this was early Judas Priest and this is a banger ! Always enjoy your reactions Staxx! Don’t know if you remember I am the one who kept asking you to do battery from Metallica from the 89 Seattle concert and you did that and I appreciate it now I would really like if you would do a reaction to Eddie Van Halen‘s eruption guitar solo from the 1986 live without Annette concert You will be pleasantly surprised and in aww of Eddie! Please and thanks have a great day brother!

I love reactions to this song. If your face doesn't melt from the drum into ,it will from his voice. Like others have said they have many hits going back to the 70's.

Their Live stuff is where its at, IMO, they ARE the Kings of Metal. "Victim of Changes", "Diamonds & Rust" and "Green Manalishi" are IMO their Best Live Hits! Rob Halford Is the Ultimate Metal voice IMO! Kansas City Exploded both times I seem them Live...Stax, they are on Tour Right Now. 50 Years of PRIEST! The early Guitarists are Glen Tipton and KK Downing!

The Ultimate Metal Song, forever🤘

I know you feel that. 💚 I'm glad you were The first of my reaction content creators to react to this song. 💪

Every song on this album is 🔥

Every time I hear that song I need a nap after.

That glenn tipton with the long solo and kk downing with the last short shred solo..both badass but have there own style. Best guitar duo in history of rock music

This song belongs in the top three for the perfect heavy metal song.

this one is very hard to beat...even for Judas Priest...dual lead guitarists... Glenn Tipton and K. K. Downing...

Welcome to "Mind-Meltage Extreme"!😎❤🎶🤙

Laf this reaction just suddenly reminded me of one of my friends from summer camp back around the time this song came out-a Black girl who was teased mercilessly by the other Black kids at camp because she didn’t like hip hop or rap, and wore metal t-shirts instead! She was awesome; wish we could have kept in touch, but we lived too far apart, especially back in the day when long distance phone calls were expensive!

You should go back and get out some of their older stuff like "The Sinner" (Live Vengeance 82 version) and then one of their brand new (2024) tunes like "The Serpent and the King". These guys are legends!

Speed metal came out right before this song. Rob Halford said 'Hold my beer" and Pain Killer was born.

this song brings me back to jr high lmao...good good times .....

A great reaction to an amazing band.

Not their typical sound. Their hits are much better, for someone new to this band; some not so new, as well. Thanks, Stax.

These guys are rock royalty 👍

Bro this song is pure DESTRUCTION

My favorite band and imo the best metal band of all time. Can't wait for more Priest reactions! They've been around since 1969 and they just released a new (19th) album in March and its incredible! My suggestions for next reactions: (FASTER STUFF): -Freewheel Burning -Screaming for Vengeance (live 1983) -Ram it Down -Invincible Shield (from this year's album) (BALLADS): -Blood Red Skies (Live from Epitaph) - its also my favorite song by them -Victim of Changes (Live from Seminole) -A Touch of Evil (from the same Painkiller album - live or studio) -Beyond the Realms of Death (live) Also some hits: Breaking the Law, You've Got Another Thing Comin, Living After Midnight... Enjoy!!

If you want to hear a stunning guitar solo that fuses melody and furious speed then try out Rock Bottom (live) by UFO from the album "Strangers in the Night". This album has been deemed by many as the greatest live rock album partly I would argue because it has so many cleverly melodic tracks e.g. "Back on the Street", "I'm a Loser" and especially "Love to Love".

Judas Priest in the 1970's were the first band to embrace the term 'heavy metal' for their music (Most bands did not like that term) ... They set the standards for metal music in the 70's and were ready to conquer the world by 1980 when their 6th album 'British Steel' finally went gold (half million copies) in the US... They had the dual lead guitar attack of Glenn Tipton (1st solo on 'Painkiller') and K.K. Downing (ending guitar solo) ... the piercing high vocals of Rob Halford... Bassist Ian Hill rounded out the band. Some more Priest songs to check out - 'Breaking the law'... "You've got another thing coming'... 'The Hellion/ Electric Eye'... 'Turbo lover' ... 'Freewheel burning' ... 'Living after midnight' ... 'Ram it down' ... 'Beyond the realms of death'... 🤘🤘🔥🔥 Priest's drummer since 1990 is Scott Travis (who played 'Painkiller') ...(the late) Dave Holland played drums from 1980 to 1989... Les Binks (drums) was in the band from 1977 to1979 and did their iconic live album in '79 - 'Unleashed in the East'. Besides the music Judas Priest delivered... they also had a huge impact on the image of metal bands. Singer Rob Halford is gay and wanted to express himself onstage... So, Halford visited an S&M shop in 1978 and started dressing in black leather outfits w/ metal studs... The other members of Priest loved the image and started dressing like him. Halford also started bringing a bullwhip onstage and would end Priest's concerts by riding a Harley motorbike onstage... In the 80's, most heavy metal bands copied Judas Priest's leather-and-studs image... Musically, Judas Priest made a huge impact and inspired metal bands like Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, Sepultura, Pantera, Exodus, Metal Church, etc. Initially, Judas Priest was formed as a local rock band in Birmingham, England when K.K. Downing (guitar) and Ian Hill (bass) joined w/ Al Atkins (vocals) in 1971... Atkins left the band in 1973 and another local singer Rob Halford joined on vocals (his sister Sue Halford was dating bassist Ian Hill at the time)... Priest was signed in 1974 to a small UK label Gull Records and opted to add a second guitarist... Glenn Tipton (guitar) was asked to join in '74 and he was impressed w/ Judas Priest's potential... Tipton eventually became the band leader and key composer w/ K.K. Downing... However, their first 2 albums ('Rocka Rolla' in 1974 and 'Sad wings of destiny' in 1976) failed commercially... Priest had a more traditional 70's sound and image at the time. They were on the verge of breaking up by 1977 when an American label CBS Records offered them a contract and brought Judas Priest to tour the USA for the first time. Priest released a string of albums and toured constantly in Europe and N. America... they played Japan for the first time in 1979 and recorded a live album there -'Unleashed in the East'... In 1980, their big break came when their 6th album 'British Steel' went gold... w/ major hit singles - 'Breaking the law'... and 'Living after midnight'... Their 8th album in 1982 'Screaming for vengeance' sold platinum (1 million copies) in the US, making Judas Priest the biggest heavy metal band in the world for a brief while as they toured arenas worldwide and their 80's records were increasingly more aggressive than their early records. In 1989, Judas Priest were sued for allegedly inspiring a grisly double-s++cide in Nevada... the parents of 2 boys blamed Priest alleging that their 1978 cover song 'Better by you, better than me' had a subliminal message ('Do it') which caused the tragedy... In their 1990 trial, Judas Priest were able to prove that they never put that alleged 'command' in the song; that perception was purely accidental and were exonerated. Judas Priest released their angriest album 'Painkiller' in 1990 and toured into 1991. Unfortunately, vocalist Rob Halford announced in 1992 that he was leaving Judas Priest for a solo career... In 1997, Judas Priest returned w/ new vocalist Tim 'Ripper' Owens but the 2 albums recorded w/ him ('Jugulator' in 1997 and 'Demolition' in 2001) sold poorly... Rob Halford's solo career also failed commercially w/ his bands - Fight (1992 to 1995)... 2wo (1996 to 1998) and Halford (1999 to 2003) In 2004, Judas Priest reunited w/ Rob Halford on vocals and released their comeback album 'Angel of retribution' in 2005... But after their 2008 album 'Nostradamus'... founding guitarist K.K. Downing left Judas Priest in 2010 citing a rift w/ guitarist Glenn Tipton. In 2019, K.K. Downing formed the band K.K.'s Priest w/ vocalist Tim 'Ripper' Owens and has released 2 albums since. Richie Faulkner (guitar) replaced K.K. Downing in 2011 and made his debut on the 2014 album 'Redeemer of Souls'... followed by 'Firepower' in 2018... Glenn Tipton (guitar) announced in 2018 that he was retiring from touring due to his battle w/ Parkinson's disease; their producer Andy Sneap became their touring guitarist w/ Tipton still active in the studio. Judas Priest's latest album 'Invincible shield' was released in 2024.

This reaction was GREAT! I was introduced to Judas Priest in 1983, and I've never been the same since. 😂

I've been into this band since like I say the 1970s I have seen them live three times 1983 and 1984 1990 during painkillers screaming for vengeance 1983 defenders of the faith 1984 1990 painkillers

I just now got on here to see what song you've done today and I can't believe this is the song! Awesome song and album! Nice job!

What a hell of a song choice brother, judas priest is one of the all time greats hands down man. Incredible talent, and they are called the metal gods for a reason lol. Keep the metal bangers coming bro, awsome reaction.🤘🤘🤘🤘 react to some more judas priest, you will not be disappointed

Judas Priest ain't playin, that was awesome STAX!!!!!!!!

Yeah, you want this on your workout playlist!!!🔥🔥🔥🎸

My friends band opened as a local act for Judas Priest and Deep Purple in (I think) 2018. I got to go to the show. These guys are old A.F. these days and still as bad ass as ever. To be a Judas Priest fan you must now hear "Breaking The Law". I'm hoping to see them thisfall with Sabaton another amazing metal band you should check out.

I know this will be a good reaction 😂😂buckle up😂

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaymn! That sh!+ was lit! Banger!!

Thats Glen Tipton on that lead.

He has also been nicknamed "Metal God" by fans. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Judas Priest in 2022, via the Award for Musical Excellence.

Just like when Metallica came out with SPIT OUT THE BONE... JUDAS P. came out with this track to show they can still bring the heat 🔥 🎸🔥🤘🏽

They said Priest was old and done. Priest said here is Painkiller. The whole Painkiller album is fire!!!!

Man bro check out their song Devil's Child from the 1983 concert 🔥 🔥 🔥 and really see what they sound like!!!!!

Awesome homie

That's how metal is done!!!

This song is just a freaking heavy metal freight train. Credit to the band for being able to sustain that kind of relentless intensity, for an absolutely scorching track.

They're on tour. I'm going in the fall. They're live shows are a must see

Great reaction my boi!! U have just opened a large rabbit whole for yourself. Judas Priest just released a new album not long ago also If ya like pinch harmonics (guitar squeals) check out Pantera- Avoid the light. Lots of em in there

one of the best solos ever done

do the studio version of victims of changes by them

Nobody is ever ready for Painkiller. 😂

Busta Rhymes said "break ya neck". He literally meant it for you to break it to this.

Rob Halford has one of the best voices in rock/metal. Check out their earlier work, especially Victim of Changes.

Think about the fact they started in 1969 and are still touring today and just recently put out a new album

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2:30 The British invasion of heavy metal. That's what the fuck is going on!

K.K Downing one a best Guitar Gods

…..had the Privilege to see Judas Priest 3 time in my life….. British Steel tour (1980) Screaming For Vengeance tour (1982) & Defenders Of The Faith tour (1984) they are my favorite band of the 80’s ! ❤️🎸🔥 besides Metallica, which I seen 4 times in the 80’s ❤️🎸🔥 Lightning, Puppets (2) & Justice tours. Sad to think that the average price for all these tickets….. $8.50 - $15 for good seats 🫤

You should do their song A Touch of Evil. It's off the Painkiller cd

You should really listen to BEYOND THE REALMS OF DEATH

Great reaction, been waiting for this one! Don't get me wrong, Priest has plenty killer tracks, but 'Painkiller' is the one that will blow you away. That's the nature of the reaction channel, I suppose - you sometimes get the best track first. I'm still recommending you check out black metal - not particularly because I think you'll like it, or it'll get a lot of views lol: but because it's a special direction that metal went, and I think it's valuable for people to hear it. It's my favourite genre anyway. Mayhem, Darkthrone, Emperor, and that's just for an intro. Bless Stax! Stay well brother

Do Touch of Evil next from the same album as this song. My favorite song on that album and in my Top 5 all-time for Judas Priest.

Two guitarist that trade the leads Tipton and Downing.

Oh Lort...Stax found Judas Priest~~~🔥🔥🔥

Live vengeance 82 version of Desert Plains is a must for total vocal range....enjoy😸👍🤯

Killer track🤘🏼.. try next ACCEPT - FAST AS A SHARK

You picked a hardcore one. "You got another thing coming" "Bloodstone" "Screaming for Vengeance" "Some heads are gunna roll"

Man great reaction 😅....now if you really want to get blown away.... check out their new song Invincible Shield!!!! 🔥🛡️

Check out the track Victim of Changes off there Unleashed in the East album.....badass!

Painkiller is a tour de force

Saw them with Alice Cooper, Dangerous Toys and MotorHead in Clevelan years ago 😅 .

Showing the new kids how its done :D

Please, please do some Unleash The Archers, "Tonight We Ride" (A Mad Max feel) or "Awakening" (Epic start to a story album).

Oh damn. You guys giving him painkiller.... just think Stax it goes even deeper then this. 34 yr old song. In 34 yrs metal has gone in so many different directions. Crazoest ive seen is black metal meets jazz

Two KK Downing Glenn Tipton both lead guitars and guy KK black haired dude Glenn Tipton

Day 2 of asking for a double reaction to Megadeth's "Hangar 18" and it's sequel "Return to Hangar "

Глен Типтън

there are two lead guitar players

Have you done you got another thing coming by JP

Love the shit out of this!! If you enjoy this checkout “Dethklok” and “DragonForce”. Blow your damn mind

Your virgin ears hymen going to get popped😅 great band one of founders of Heavy Metal been around early 1970's Singer is called God of Metal hall of fame band

Grandpa Metal never sounded so good

Judas Priest, not prius. Priest, like at church.