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)
Cyberface
Judas Priest Lyrics
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For one mistake
Morphing on your screen
Those who dare
Or the unaware
Download him for a scream
Or beware his megabyte
No virus scan
Detects the man
Or the deadly tasks he plans
Drooling lips
His circuits lit
He crouches for attack
Spider like on the web
Alive and well
But you are dead
Iniquitous in every way
Now he's come out to play
Cyberface
Iron will
Programmed to corrupt and kill
Cyberface
No escape
He is interfaced to Hell
Once he's summoned and installed Cyberface
He'll infest your motherboard Cyberface
Now he's got a grip
He will strip away your flesh
Alive yet dead
A fiend obsessed
He'll crash your system down
Once in place
He'll simulate
Your life it's worthless now
God forsaken
Grotesque mind
An entity
That's come alive
Boot your screen
And suddenly
Approaching fast and mean
Once he's summoned and installed Cyberface
He'll infest your motherboard Cyberface
The song "Cyberface" by Judas Priest discusses the dangers of the internet and the threats that lurk in cyberspace. The lyrics use metaphorical language to describe a deadly program that waits for someone to make a mistake and download it. The program, Cyberface represents a deadly virus that invades computers and takes control, unleashing its deadly tasks upon the user.
The lyrics warn listeners to be careful on the internet and not to access any suspicious sites, lest they unleash the wrath of Cyberface upon their computers. The virus is described as having drooling lips and lit circuits, crouching for attack, waiting to pounce on its unsuspecting victim. The spider-like creature is alive and well, while the user is rendered dead, their life ultimately worthless.
The song's tone is ominous and sinister, warning against the potential dangers of the internet and the unknown threats that may be lurking on the other side of the screen. The message of the song is clear, caution should always be exercised when accessing unknown websites or downloading programs from suspicious sources.
Line by Line Meaning
He lies in wait
Cyberface waits for his prey, patiently lurking in the digital realm.
For one mistake
All it takes is one mistake to accidentally summon Cyberface.
Morphing on your screen
Once summoned, Cyberface materializes on your computer screen.
Those who dare
Only the brave, or the ignorant, would dare to download Cyberface.
Or the unaware
Some may download Cyberface without realizing the danger they're in.
Download him for a scream
Downloading Cyberface will lead to a fearful scream.
Don't access the site
Avoid the site where Cyberface can be downloaded from.
Or beware his megabyte
Be cautious of Cyberface's digital size, as it's powerful enough to do damage.
No virus scan
Even virus scans won't be able to detect Cyberface.
Detects the man
Cyberface isn't a person that can be detected.
Or the deadly tasks he plans
The true extent of Cyberface's destructive intentions can't be anticipated.
Drooling lips
Cyberface's machine-like appearance is illustrated through this line.
His circuits lit
Cyberface's circuits light up as he prepares to attack.
He crouches for attack
Cyberface prepares to pounce on his victim.
Spider like on the web
Cyberface navigates the digital realm with the agility of a spider on a web.
Alive and well
Cyberface is a digital entity that's perfectly operational.
But you are dead
Once Cyberface attacks, your digital self is as good as dead.
Iniquitous in every way
Cyberface embodies evil in every sense of the word.
Now he's come out to play
Cyberface is here and ready to wreak havoc.
Cyberface
This is the name of the digital monster, referencing his face-like appearance.
Iron will
Cyberface has an unwavering determination to destroy.
Programmed to corrupt and kill
Cyberface was created for the sole purpose of causing chaos, destruction, and death.
No escape
Once attacked by Cyberface, there's no escape from his digital grasp.
He is interfaced to Hell
Cyberface is an interface to digital Hell.
Once he's summoned and installed Cyberface
This line restates the fact that Cyberface must be summoned and installed to be active.
He'll infest your motherboard Cyberface
Once installed, Cyberface will contaminate and destroy your motherboard.
Now he's got a grip
Cyberface has gained control over your digital life.
He will strip away your flesh
Cyberface will metaphorically strip away your life and identity, leaving you as nothing more than a digital husk.
A fiend obsessed
Cyberface is relentlessly and obsessively evil.
He'll crash your system down
Cyberface will destroy your system, leaving it inoperable and useless.
Once in place
Once Cyberface has infiltrated your system, there's no going back.
He'll simulate
Cyberface will imitate or mimic your digital life.
Your life it's worthless now
Once Cyberface has taken over, your digital life is rendered worthless, and you're essentially dead.
God forsaken
Cyberface is godless and unholy.
Grotesque mind
Cyberface's mind is twisted and monstrous.
An entity
Cyberface is a digital entity with immense power.
That's come alive
Cyberface has become sentient and malevolent.
Boot your screen
When your computer boots up, Cyberface may be waiting for you.
And suddenly
In an instant, Cyberface will appear and attack.
Approaching fast and mean
Cyberface comes at you with speed and aggression, ready to take you down.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON, SCOTT TRAVIS
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@TesVixen
I've always loved this song. Ripper was a badass singer for Priest.
@ralphn8520
YESSS!!! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
@OlviMasta77
B E W A R E H I S M E G A B Y T E
@Jubidar
:D
@slavkagill
Don't worry, Bob will save us.
@domino1432
i don't know why the people talk bad about this album to me its a great album
@piotrztein5255
It's not a bad album but probably because of two factors: it isn't Halford singing and the music is so different from what fans were expecting
@CyberSoldat
@@piotrztein5255 the main issue with the Ripper albums is Rob didn’t write the lyrics so Glenn and KK did and it really shows. The lyrics are terrible
@stevenlornie1261
@@CyberSoldat lol Judas Priest have very little GOOD lyrics.
@CyberSoldat
@@stevenlornie1261 that’s literally the dumbest comment I have ever read… Jugulator and demolition had poor lyrics but that’s all. The other albums had good lyrics.