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)
Freewheel Burning
Judas Priest Lyrics
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To carve a road for us that slices every curve in sight
We accelerate, no time to hesitate
This load will detonate, whoever would contend its right
Born to lead
At breakneck speed
With high octane
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
On we catapult, we're thrusting to the hilt
Unearthing every fault, go headlong into any dare
We don't accept defeat, we never will retreat
We blaze with scorching, heat obliterations everywhere
Born to lead
At breakneck speed
With high octane
We're spitting flames
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Look before you leap has never been the way we keep, our road is free
Charging to the top and never give in never stops the way to be
Hold on to the lead with all your will and then concede
You'll find there's life with victory on high
Look before you leap has never been the way we keep, our road is free
Charging to the top and never give in never stops the way to be
Hold on to the lead with all your will and then concede
You'll find there's life with victory on high, with victory on high
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
The lyrics of Judas Priest's song Freewheel Burning depict the feeling of freedom and adrenaline rush that a person experiences while riding a vehicle at a high speed. The song celebrates the thrill of high speed and the rush of energy it brings in a person. The opening line "Fast and furious we ride the universe" sets the tone of the song, and the following lines "To carve a road for us that slices every curve in sight" elaborate the desire to conquer every turn and curve that comes in the way. The song talks about not hesitating and unleashing the full throttle on the journey.
The lyrics urge the listener to take risks, go all out and never to accept defeat. The band describes themselves as someone who doesn't look before they leap, who doesn't believe in accepting defeat and who will always hold on to the lead with all their might. They stand for living life with victory on high while charging to the top and never stopping. The song represents the spirit of living life on your terms and embracing the thrill of the journey, no matter how challenging it might be.
Line by Line Meaning
Fast and furious we ride the universe
We're moving through space with incredible speed
To carve a road for us that slices every curve in sight
We're creating our own path and taking on every challenge
We accelerate, no time to hesitate
We don't waste any time and press on full speed ahead
This load will detonate whoever would Contend its right
Anyone who tries to stop us will face the consequences
Born to lead
We were destined to take charge
At breakneck speed
We move so quickly it's dangerous
With high octane
We're fueled by pure energy and excitement
We're spitting flames
Our power and intensity is clear to see
Freewheel burning
We're pushing ourselves to the limit on this journey
On we catapult, we're thrusting to the hilt
We're putting everything we have into this mission
Unearthing every fault, go headlong into any date
We're fearless in our pursuit and take on any challenge
We don't accept defeat, we never will retreat
We refuse to give up and back down
We blaze with scorching heat obliterations everywhere
Our energy is so intense that nothing can stand in our way
Look before you leap has never been the way we keep
We don't hesitate or second guess ourselves
Our road is free
We have complete freedom to follow our own path
Charging to the top and never give in never stops the Way to be
Our goal is to always strive to be the best and never give up
Hold on to the lead with all your will and concede You'll find there's life with victory on high
If you stay determined and focused, you will find success and fulfillment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glenn Raymond Tipton, Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford
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Ahmet Alper UÇARSOY
Fast and furious
We ride the universe
To carve a road for us
That slices every curve in sight
We accelerate,
No time to hesitate
This load will detonate
Whoever would
Contend its right
Born to lead
At breakneck speed
With high octane
We´re spitting flames
Freewheel burning
On we catapult
We´re thrusting to the hilt
Unearthing every fault
Go headlong into any dare
We don´t accept defeat
We never will retreat
We blaze with scorching heat
Obliterations everywhere
Born to lead
At breakneck speed
With high octane
We´re spitting flames
Freewheel burning
Look before you leap
Has never been the way we keep
Our road is free
Charging to the top
And never give in never stops
The way to be
Hold on to the lead
With all your will and concede
You´ll find there´s life
With victory on high
Freewheel burning
Angel Duenas II
Judas Priest
Freewheel Burning
Lyrics
Fast and furious we ride the universe
To carve a road for us that slices every curve in sight
We accelerate, no time to hesitate
This load will detonate whoever would contend its right
Born to lead at breakneck speed
With high octane we're spitting flames
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
On we catapult, we're thrusting to the hilt
Unearthing every fault, go headlong into any dare
We don't accept defeat, we never will retreat
We blaze with scorching heat, obliteration's everywhere
Born to lead at breakneck speed
With high octane we're spitting flames
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Look before you, leap has never been the way we keep, our road is free
Charging to the top and never give in, never stops the way to be
Hold on to the lead with all your will and concede, you'll find there's life
With victory on high
Look before you, leap has never been the way we keep, our road is free
Charging to the top and never give in, never stops the way to be
Hold on to the lead with all your will and concede, you'll find there's life
With victory, with victory on high
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
Freewheel burning
AndyPutt1
Appreciate Judas Priest more and more as time goes on. In the 80's as a kid taken for granted, now realise they are one of the greatest bands of all time.
Emil Tsenov
Absolutely! Very well said!
Tony Carver
me too
Jim A
To say a new arrival of Priest is an understatement. Peeps are like- who the f is this??
Ineffable Death
Dude same here, i never disliked them, I just slept on them for so many years. These are the very roots for the stuff I was into, which was really just late 80s and 90s thrash and death metal
mrsleep
And this album, Defenders of the Faith, was one of their best, not a weak track on the album. Been listening to it religiously for 39 years and it never gets old.
1977fbird
I got to see them live in 1984 with this album. It was an insane show!
T. R. R. Jolkien
It’s been 12 years, what’s up, Homie? You still rocking’? 😎🇺🇸
Secondinsight
A true metal masterpiece!
raja seelan
From one of the greatest rock album of all time....articulate lyrics, mind blowing music and unbridled fury. Pure form..take or leave it!!