The band's membership has seen much turnover, including a revolving cast of drummers in the 1970s and the departure of singer Rob Halford in 1992. Tim "Ripper" Owens, formerly of Winter's Bane, replaced Halford in 1996 and recorded two albums with Judas Priest, before Halford returned to the band in 2003. The current line-up consists of Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis. The band's best-selling album is 1982's Screaming for Vengeance, with their most commercially successful line-up featuring Ian Hill, Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, guitarist K. K. Downing, and drummer Dave Holland. Tipton and Hill are the only two members of the band to appear on every album.
Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of Downing and Tipton have been a major influence on heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing were widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. The Guardian referred to British Steel as the record that defines heavy metal. Despite a decline in exposure during the mid-1990s, the band has once again seen a resurgence, including worldwide tours, being inaugural inductees into the VH1 Rock Honors in 2006, receiving a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2010, and having their songs featured in video games such as Guitar Hero and the Rock Band series. In 2022, Judas Priest were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Studio albums
Rocka Rolla (1974)
Sad Wings of Destiny (1976)
Sin After Sin (1977)
Stained Class (1978)
Killing Machine (1978)
British Steel (1980)
Point of Entry (1981)
Screaming for Vengeance (1982)
Defenders of the Faith (1984)
Turbo (1986)
Ram It Down (1988)
Painkiller (1990)
Jugulator (1997)
Demolition (2001)
Angel of Retribution (2005)
Nostradamus (2008)
Redeemer of Souls (2014)
Firepower (2018)
Invincible Shield (2024)
07 Hot Rockin'
Judas Priest Lyrics
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I wanna go some place where I can scream and shout
Show me the lights, where I can find
The only thing I need to give me peace of mind
I want to go, I want to go
I want to go hot rockin'
I want to go, I want to go
Where is the spark that kicks the air?
Where is the energy that charges everywhere?
I see the crowd, I hear the roar
I feel my body start to leave the ground and soar
I want to go, I want to go
I want to go hot rockin'
I want to go, I want to go
I wanna go hot rockin'
I'm goin' out in search of the bright lights
Somehow I feel that tonight is the right night
I'm almost there, I've got the vibration
It's coming strong from this generation
My blood is hot, from now on I'm set free
My pulse is hot, so don't try to stop me
'Cause this is it and I'm hot rockin'
Don't let it stop, don't let it end
Please let it carry on and on and on again
I get so high, knocked off my feet, yeah
This is the only way I want, I want, I want, I want
I want to go, I want to go
I want to go hot rockin'
I want to go, I want to go
I wanna go hot rockin'
It's all I want, it's all I crave
I just want to go hot rockin'
The lyrics of Judas Priest’s “Hot Rockin’” express the desire for a night filled with loud music, lights, and energy. The singer has done his fair share of work and wants to let loose and scream and shout. He is searching for the spark that will kick the air and give him the energy he craves. He can see the crowd and hear the roar, and he wants to join in and allow his body to soar. He is looking for that one thing that will bring him peace of mind and make him feel alive - hot rockin’.
The lyrics also speak of the excitement and anticipation that comes with going out in search of the bright lights. The singer feels that tonight is the right night, and he’s almost there. He can feel the vibration coming from his generation, and his blood is hot. He’s ready to set himself free and let the music carry him away. He wants to feel high and knocked off his feet, and the only way he knows how to do that is by hot rockin’.
In essence, the song is a call to action for the listener to let loose and have a great time. The lyrics are simple, but they capture the essence of a night on the town filled with energy, excitement, and rock and roll.
Line by Line Meaning
I've done my share of workin' out
I have worked hard enough in my life
I wanna go some place where I can scream and shout
I want to go to a place where I can be loud and passionate
Show me the lights, where I can find
I want to see the bright lights
The only thing I need to give me peace of mind
The only thing I need to calm myself down
I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go hot rockin'
I want to go to a place where I can rock out with passion and intensity
Where is the spark that kicks the air
Where is the energy that is electrifying and contagious
Where is the energy that charges everywhere
Where is the energy that fills the entire space
I see the crowd, I hear the roar
I see the audience and hear their excitement
I feel my body to leave the ground and soar
I feel so emotionally high that I feel like I am flying
I'm goin' out in search of the bright lights
I am searching for a thrilling, exciting experience out in the world
Somehow I feel that tonight is the right night
I have a strong intuition that tonight is the perfect night for me to have fun
I'm almost there I've got the vibration
I am feeling the excitement and anticipation building inside me
It's coming strong from this generation
The energy is coming from the people of my generation
My blood is hot, from now on I'm set free
I am filled with passion and feel completely liberated
My pulse is hot, so don't try to stop me
My heart is pounding and nothing can stop me from having fun tonight
'Cause this is it and I'm hot rockin'
This is the perfect moment and I am fully immersed in the experience
Don't let it stop, don't let it end
I don't want this moment to end
Please let it carry on and on and on again
I want this experience to continue forever
I get so high. Knocked off my feet yeah
I get so emotionally charged and overwhelmed that I feel dizzy
This is the only way I want, I want, I want
This is the one and only way I want to feel
It's all I want, it's all I crave
This is all I desire in life
I just want to go hot rockin'
I want to go out and have an intense and passionate experience
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glenn Raymond Tipton, Kenneth Downing, Robert Halford
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Gileno Braga
Hot Rockin
Judas Priest
I've done my share of workin' out
I wanna go some place where I can scream and shout
Show me the lights, where I can find
The only thing I need to give me peace of mind
I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go hot rockin'
Where is the spark that kicks the air
Where is the energy that charges everywhere
I see the crowd, I hear the roar
I feel my body to leave the ground and soar
I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go hot rockin'
I'm goin' out in search of the bright lights
Somehow I feel that tonight is the right night
I'm almost there I've got the vibration
It's coming strong from this generation
My blood is hot, from now on I'm set free
My pulse is hot, so don't try to stop me
Cause this is it and I'm hot rockin'
Don't let it stop, don't let it end
Please let it carry on and on and on again
I get so high. knocked off my feet yeah
This is the only way I want, I want, I want
I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go hot rockin'
It's all I want, it's all I crave
I just want to go hot rockin'
MetalBere
I've done my share of workin' out
I wanna go some place where I can scream and shout
Show me the lights, where I can find
The only thing I need to give me peace of mind
I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go hot rockin'
Where is the spark that kicks the air
Where is the energy that charges everywhere
I see the crowd, I hear the roar
I feel my body to leave the ground and soar
I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go hot rockin'
I'm goin' out in search of the bright lights
Somehow I feel that tonight is the right night
I'm almost there I've got the vibration
It's coming strong from this generation
My blood is hot, from now on I'm set free
My pulse is hot, so don't try to stop me
'Cause this is it and I'm hot rockin'
Don't let it stop, don't let it end
Please let it carry on and on and on again
I get so high. Knocked off my feet yeah
This is the only way I want, I want, I want
I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go hot rockin'
It's all I want, it's all I crave
I just want to go hot rockin'
Russell Todd
When I was a teenager I waited with a group of kids behind an arena where JP had just played. Like everyone else, I was hoping to meet Rob Halford. After what seemed like forever, Rob finally came out the back door surrounded by security who were saying, “Sorry kids, no autographs,” as they shuffled him toward a running vehicle. I was behind most of the group, and knowing it was his birthday yelled, “Happy Birthday, Rob!!” Rob stopped, looked around and asked the crowd, “Who said that?” I waved from the back and repeated, “I did! Happy Birthday!!” Rob motioned for me to come forward and asked, “How did you know it was my birthday?” I was so starstruck standing there in the presence of the Metal God himself all I could manage to squeak out was, “Because I’m a huge fan…” Rob seemed genuinely touched that a fan had remembered his birthday. He noticed the pen and folded paper in my hand and asked if I’d like an autograph. “Yes! Thank you!” I excitedly nodded, handing him pen and paper. He looked down, smiling as he signed, then handed me the autograph that I still cherish to this day. ROB HALFORD. As soon as he was done signing, security came back to life and continued escorting him through the crowd to his vehicle. All I remember after that was standing there looking at my autograph with other metal heads I knew from school standing around saying, “You suck! You got Halford’s autograph?! You f*ucking SUUUUCK!!” Lol. Jealous bastards. 😂
G666
That’s a fucking awesome story!!!!!!
Takura Nyagumbo
Awesome story. Thanks for sharing.
Павел Дерябин
Metal God!!! sure---gg, thanks for sharing this story!
FergieInVA
That is an amazing memory!
Sincopare
Your story proves the law of attraction. You gave a personal expression to him and he reciprocated back to you!
P H
It most definitely looks cheesy to you kids ....but trust me, the 80’s were freakin fantastic. The absolute best time for concerts, music and fun.
Samuel l danzig
Shit used to be corny but never cringe like it is today
Matt Therrien
Kids don't realize abs were invented in the eighties.
Adrian Ariaratnam
U don't say