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)
Grinder
Judas Priest Lyrics
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I won't keep in time
Tend to burn the arrow out of the line
Been inclined to wander
Off the beaten track
That's where there's thunder and the wind shouts back
Grinder
Grinder
Wants you to eat
Got no use for routine
I shiver at the thought
Open skies are my scene
That's why I won't get caught
Refuse to bite the mantrap
Be led to set the snare
I love to have my sight capped everywhere
Grinder
Looking for meat
Grinder
Wants you to eat
I have my license
It came with birth
For self reliance on this earth
You take the bullet
On which my name
Was etched upon it in your game
Day of independence
Stamped us like a brand
Round the necks of millions to the land
As the mighty eagle
I need room to breathe
Witness from the treadmill, I take my leave
Grinder
Looking for meat
Grinder
Wants you to eat
Grinder
Looking for meat
Grinder
Wants you to eat
Grinder
is a song by the British heavy metal band Judas Priest, included in their 1980 album "British Steel". The song talks about living life on your own terms and not conforming to societal expectations or routines. The lyrics suggest that the singer is someone who tends to wander off the beaten track and is not afraid of taking risks to reach their goal. They enjoy the freedom of living life on the edge, rather than following a safe and predictable path.
The song begins with the singer describing their non-conformist attitude and how they tend to go against the grain. He believes that living life to the fullest means taking risks and exploring new territories. The chorus - "Grinder, looking for meat, Grinder, wants you to eat" - can be interpreted as a metaphor for life's hurdles, and how we must be willing to work hard to overcome them.
In the second verse, the singer talks about the importance of self-reliance and not being led astray by societal traps. He prefers to be on his own and make his own decisions rather than being influenced by others. The bridge of the song goes on to describe how society tries to control us by stamping us with its own brand, but the singer sees himself as being free like the mighty eagle, needing room to breathe.
Line by Line Meaning
Never straight and narrow
I am not a conformist and do not follow the straight and narrow path set by society
I won't keep in time
I am not bound by time and do not live by a rigid schedule
Tend to burn the arrow out of the line
I am prone to deviating from the straight path and creating my own unique path in life
Been inclined to wander
I have a natural inclination to wander and explore the world around me
Off the beaten track
My desire to explore takes me off the main path and leads me to uncharted territory
That's where there's thunder and the wind shouts back
I find excitement and adventure in unconventional places where nature and its elements are wild and untamed
Grinder, Looking for meat
The metaphorical grinder is searching for those who are willing to take risks and live life to the fullest
Grinder, Wants you to eat
The metaphorical grinder wants those who are adventurous and daring to explore life's possibilities and take advantage of opportunities
Got no use for routine
I find routine boring and do not like being tied down to a daily mundane schedule
I shiver at the thought
The thought of living a life of conformity and routine fills me with dread and anxiety
Open skies are my scene
I feel most alive when surrounded by open spaces and the freedom to explore
That's why I won't get caught
My desire for adventure means that I will never be content with a routine life, and I will not be trapped by societal expectations
Refuse to bite the mantrap
I refuse to be lured into a life of conformity and passive acceptance of societal norms
Be led to set the snare
I am aware of the traps set by society to lure people into conformity, and I will not be led down this path
I love to have my sight capped everywhere
I enjoy exploring every aspect of life and exposing myself to new experiences and perspectives
I have my license, It came with birth
My right to live a life of freedom and self-determination is an innate part of my being
For self-reliance on this earth
I am strong and able to rely on myself in order to live a life of meaning and purpose
You take the bullet, On which my name, Was etched upon it in your game
Those who attempt to control and constrain me will ultimately fail, as I will always find a way to live life on my own terms
Day of independence, Stamped us like a brand
The day I achieved independence and liberation from societal expectations is a defining moment, like a brand, in my life
Round the necks of millions to the land
The freedom and independence I enjoy is shared by many others who have similarly rejected lives of conformity and routine
As the mighty eagle, I need room to breathe
I, like the eagle, need space, freedom, and open skies in order to thrive
Witness from the treadmill, I take my leave
I refuse to become a cog in the wheel of society and will break free from the treadmill of routine, recognizing that true fulfillment and adventure come from breaking free and exploring the world
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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@6thUser
40 years later the razor is still sharp, long live Judas Priest!
@dirthpool
Fuckin’ A
@JCT1926
The razor is sharp, and the prick still pricks deep@!!!!!!!!!!!!
@garyunsworth726
2021 and razor is still fucking sharp
@franciscoacosta410
Muy, muy afilado amigo. Larga vida a Judas Priest!!!
@pinchegreg1
Oh yeah
@Demonizer5134
It doesn't get any more metal than this.
@johncooper306
LOl gay
@DAVEBROWNE2004
Bakhmut looking for meat, fck UK and Richie Sanook.
@springbloom5940
@@johncooper306
Grinder is looking for meat