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)
Revolution
Judas Priest Lyrics
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There'll be no compromise
Time to hit the power, feel adrenaline
Move into overdrive
Here comes the revolution
Time for retribution
Brace for the aftershock
Take it to the limits, take it to the streets
Give it everything you've got
Time to come together
Revolution
Living on forever
Revolution
Get ready for the revolution
It's a revolution
It's a retribution
Something's in the air
Time to change, it's time to change
You better watch out tonight
You better watch out for the revolution
Bring it down, bring it down
The lyrics of Judas Priest's song "Revolution" are a call to action for revolution and retribution. The first verse starts with an ominous warning to those who think the fight is over, with lines such as "If you think it's over, better think again" and "There'll be no compromise." The song then builds with a sense of urgency, encouraging listeners to hit the power and move into overdrive, symbolizing the need for energy and pressure in the revolution. The chorus declares that the time has come for revolution and retribution, with lines like "Here comes the revolution, time for retribution". The second verse echoes this need for resistance, with lines such as "If you think I'll back down or accept defeat, brace for the aftershock" and "Take it to the limits, take it to the streets, give it everything you've got." The ending of the song uses powerful imagery to further create a sense of urgency and danger, with lines like "Something's in the air, time to change, it's time to change" and "You better watch out tonight, you better watch out for the revolution".
Line by Line Meaning
If you think it's over, better think again
Don't assume that the fight is over, it's time to gear up again
There'll be no compromise
There will be no bargaining or settling for less, stand firm
Time to hit the power, feel adrenaline
It's time to take action, to mobilize and feel the rush of energy
Move into overdrive
Perform beyond one's usual capacity, be relentless and intense
Here comes the revolution
The change is coming
Time for retribution
It's time to punish those who have done wrong
If you think I'll back down or accept defeat
Don't expect me to retreat or surrender
Brace for the aftershock
Expect some repercussions or consequences
Take it to the limits, take it to the streets
Push oneself to the extreme and bring the protest to public attention
Give it everything you've got
Put in all the effort and energy, don't hold back
Time to come together
It's time to unite and work together
Living on forever
The revolution will continue to inspire and live on
Get ready for the revolution
Prepare oneself for the upcoming change
It's a revolution
It's a fundamental change of the entire system
It's a retribution
It's a way of getting revenge for past wrongs
Something's in the air
A feeling of change or tension can be sensed
Time to change, it's time to change
The old ways must be abandoned, it's time to move on
You better watch out tonight
Be prepared for trouble tonight
You better watch out for the revolution
Be prepared for the upcoming change
Bring it down, bring it down
Take down the old system, tear it apart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: KENNETH DOWNING, ROBERT HALFORD, GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON
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João Vitor
Que música incrível
Charlie Ramone
One of the best bands of metal!
Salvatore Toto Riina
best bands of metal!
lebla oficial
Que coño la mejor banda .
Sean Surrao
Awesome song.. Its really remarkable that he can still perform those screams so well at this age..
edson francisco da silva silva
Isso é som 🔊 🔊 🔊
jamie foyers
Never got to see this band live unfortunately but it's a cracking song. Still got it after all these years. A song for our strange times.
Ben Henning Burk
First time hearing this back in 2004 I smiled and thought to my self..YES! The Priest is Back🤘
𝔵𝔈𝔶𝔢𝔩𝔢𝔰𝔰𝔒𝔫𝔢𝔵
I cried when I heard this. Bought the album right after. I was 15.
Ernie Deveau
Have to remember his is 61 years old. He started losing his voice a bit so he changed his style to still hit high notes but just a different way. Still was amazing live and was quite impressed.