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)
7.- sands of time
Judas Priest Lyrics
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And all the world must be aware
There's nowhere left for man to go
The sands of time are running low
These visions fall before my face
I see the end of humans race
These feelings rise inside my soul
The winds of change (Repeat 2X)
Are in the air (Repeat 2X)
The winds of change (Repeat 2X)
Are everywhere
"Sand of Time" by Judas Priest is a song that captures the essence of the fear of the unknown. It highlights the perception of imminent danger that is present in the world today. The lyrics describe the atmosphere of despair and doom that has taken hold of humanity as they look around and realize that the sands of time are running out.
These lines reflect the idea that humanity is at a loss because they have no more places to go. The winds of change are sweeping across the world, and it is widespread, causing people to feel lost and without hope. The phrase "There's nowhere left for man to go" means there are no more options for people to take in face of the changes that are happening around them.
The singer then proceeds to describe a vision that is presenting itself to them. They see the end of humanity's existence, and this sends chills down their spine. The feeling of dread and despair continues to intensify, causing the singer to feel that everything is out of control. The constant repetition of the phrase, "The winds of change are everywhere," and "The winds of change are in the air," creates a mood of urgency that reflects the dire situation that humanity is facing.
Line by Line Meaning
The winds of change are everywhere
Change is happening all around us, whether we like it or not.
And all the world must be aware
Everyone needs to acknowledge and prepare for these changes.
There's nowhere left for man to go
Humanity is running out of options or places to turn to for solutions.
The sands of time are running low
Time is running out and we need to act fast to address these changes.
These visions fall before my face
I can see the future and the potential consequences of our actions or inactions.
I see the end of humans race
I fear that humanity will cease to exist if we don't take action soon.
These feelings rise inside my soul
I am overwhelmed with emotion about what I see happening around me.
And everything's out of control
Things are spiraling out of control, and it feels like no one is in charge or has a plan to fix it.
The winds of change (Repeat 2X)
The changes happening around us are both powerful and relentless.
Are in the air (Repeat 2X)
We can feel the winds of change in the atmosphere and in our bones.
The winds of change (Repeat 2X)
We can't escape the changes happening all around us, no matter how hard we try.
Are everywhere
There is no escaping the winds of change, they are all around us, constantly shaping and reshaping our world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GLENN TIPTON, GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON, K.K. DOWNING, KENNETH DOWNING, ROBERT HALFORD
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@fateswar19
"Sands Of Time"
The winds of change are everywhere
And all the world must be aware
There's nowhere left for man to go
The sands of time are running low
These visions fall before my face
I see the end of human's race
These feelings rise inside my soul
And everything is out of control
The winds of change
Are in the air
The winds of change
Are everywhere
"Pestilence And Plague"
The storms from the gods make us
Perish with hunger
Starvation and drought
Are unleashed on this earth
Reap what you sow
From our greed and our treasures
Far more than we need
Now far more than we're worth
[Chorus:]
Nella tentazione
Cercando la gloria
Il prezzo da pagare
E' la caduta dell'uomo
[English translation:
In temptation,
seeking for glory,
the price to pay
is the fall of mankind]
How can we live in despair and in sorrow?
Our children are lost
With all that we love
Plague spreading forth
To lay waste to our culture
Civilization's demise from above
[Chorus]
This world revolves and I foretell
The end of man resides in hell
For you can see that in my heart
We will depart
[Chorus]
Nella tentazione (Into temptation)
Cercando la gloria (In search of glory)
Il prezzoda pagare (The price we pay)
E'la caduta dell'uomo (The fall of man)
@bloodstone6196
This is really more of a rock opera than an album. It is extremely well performed and produced. Don't compare it to their metal albums,it's a beautiful story put to music by awesomely talented musicians.
@jorggamingcr409
In KK Downing's biography he says he dreamed of making a huge live show opera style with the album, but the rest of the band (Tipton cough cough) were not liked the idea nor their manager. He said if JP would have had the type of manager Iron Maiden or Metallica had JP would have been much bigger with shows and sales...
@smartwulf918
More people need to be aware of this great work. The album is an underrated jewel.
@pilotamurorei
It is, because regular priest fans hate power metal and hated this album because it was completely power metal sounding. One of the greatest priest albums ever. Also, don't forget Jugulator, that album is probably priest's best outside of Painkiller.
@1shoryuken
pilotamurorei It's not that JP fans don't like Power Metal, it's that JP frankly sucks at Power/symphonic Metal. Nostradamus is a failed experiment imo, it lacks momentum and energy, the whole album puts me to sleep.
There are frankly, better concept albums out there (e.g Ayreon)
@libmonkey
+1shoryuken
You guys are misguided..
@WolfOfLosAngeles
Great album! Love it for its epic melodic and keyboard presence and last priest album with kk downing.
@jerseyforhawks
Brings me to places all the other Priest CD and albums can not even touch. Unique.
@rafaelaoliveira3081
Someone in 2020? during the corona virus pandemic
@jerseyforhawks
This song is Massive.