The entire album seems to describe the end of the world, from the coming of the Jugulator ("Jugulator") to the actual ending of it ("Cathedral Spires"). The Jugulator itself seems to be a metaphor for the evil that is done in the world. Songs like "Dead Meat", "Decapitate" and "Burn in Hell" all describe the evils that humans do. In the end, the evil deeds are so great in number that it consumes and destroys the world.
Reaction to the album was roughly divided among those who enjoyed the album on its own terms, those who liked the music but preferred that Rob Halford would sing it, and those who disliked it on all counts. However, "Cathedral Spires" is generally regarded as a classic, even by some critics who disliked the rest of the album.
A music video was put into circulation for the song "Burn in Hell", though over 2 minutes of the song was removed in the final video. "Jugulator" and "Blood Stained" were also included on Judas Priest's box set Metalogy.
Jugulator
Judas Priest Lyrics
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He is coming, you can't run
Violators that get caught
Will wish that they'd never been born
Exterminator
You are dead mutilate
Sharpened razor
Takes your head Jugulator
Predit hater
You are trapped decimate
Desecrator
Your neck snapped Jugulator
Jugulator he is near
Attracted by the stench of fear
Part demonic, part machine
Hungry and it's time to feed
Iron claws and fangs of steel
Dripping from his tasty meal
Now it's time to jugulate
Feel your skull disintegrate
Jugulator killing time now
Reaches in and rips your spine out
Violator
Big mistake mutilate
Vindicator
Rib cage break
Flesh and bones
Are massacred
Jugulator
Desecrator
Jugulator
The lyrics of "Jugulator" by Judas Priest are quite violent and graphic. They describe a fearsome creature known as the Jugulator that seeks out and destroys its victims. The verses depict the prey of the Jugulator, warning them that they cannot escape and that if they are caught, they will suffer a painful and gruesome fate. The chorus then describes the Jugulator itself, as something that is part demonic and part machine, with iron claws and fangs of steel. The lyrics suggest that the Jugulator feeds on the fear of its victims and takes pleasure in their pain and suffering.
Overall, the lyrics of "Jugulator" paint a dark and menacing picture of a creature that is both powerful and terrifying. The song's message seems to be one of caution and warning, urging listeners to be careful and avoid falling victim to the Jugulator's wrath.
Line by Line Meaning
Now let's see what you're made of
Jugulator is coming, and he wants to know if you have what it takes to face him.
He is coming, you can't run
Jugulator is unstoppable, and you won't be able to get away from him.
Violators that get caught
Will wish that they'd never been born
Anyone who crosses Jugulator will regret it, as he will show no mercy to those he catches.
Exterminator
You are dead mutilate
Jugulator is coming to eliminate you, and he will not hesitate to mutilate your body.
Sharpened razor
Takes your head
Jugulator
Jugulator's razor-sharp claws will quickly take your head off.
Predit hater
You are trapped
decimate
Jugulator knows you're his enemy, and he's coming to trap and destroy you completely.
Desecrator
Your neck snapped
Jugulator
Jugulator has no respect for the dead, and will snap the neck of anyone he targets.
Jugulator he is near
Attracted by the stench of fear
Part demonic, part machine
Hungry and it's time to feed
Jugulator is approaching, sensing the fear of his prey. He's a terrifying blend of man and machine, and he's ready to feed on their fear.
Iron claws and fangs of steel
Dripping from his tasty meal
Now it's time to jugulate
Feel your skull disintegrate
Jugulator's claws and teeth are made of iron and steel, and he's always dripping with the blood of his latest victim. He'll attack with full force, causing your skull to disintegrate.
Jugulator killing time now
Reaches in and rips your spine out
Jugulator is in no hurry, and is taking his time to make sure he finishes you off properly. He'll reach in and rip out your spine to make sure you're truly dead.
Violator
Big mistake mutilate
Jugulator will not tolerate anyone who tries to violate his territory or his people, and he'll make sure they regret it by mutilating them.
Vindicator
Rib cage break
Jugulator is always looking to get revenge on those who have wronged him, and will often break ribs to make sure his point is made.
Flesh and bones
Are massacred
Jugulator
Desecrator
Jugulator
When Jugulator attacks, he doesn't care about the flesh or the bones; he's there to massacre his prey. He'll desecrate your body and leave you as a warning for others who might cross him.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON, KENNETH DOWNING
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