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)
Screaming for Vengeance
Judas Priest Lyrics
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Hey, listen don't you let 'em get your mind
Fill your brain with orders and that's not right
They're playing at a game that draws you closer
'Til you're living in a world that's ruled by fear
Always takin' baby out that's ok
Told you once you're never gonna win the race
Same old no tomorrow kicked in the face
We are screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is a manacled place
Screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is defiled in disgrace
Tie a blindfold all around your head
Spin you 'round in the torture before the dread
And then you're pushed and shoved into every corner
Then they lead you out into the final slaughter
As the sweat is running, down your neck
All your praying for's to stop your body breakin' up
Oh, your heart is pumping gonna soon explode
Got to fight the horror of this mental load
We are screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is a manacled place
Screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is defiled in disgrace
So you wait it out and bide your time
Rip off that straight jacket, gotta break that line
Everyone who makes it in the great escape
Leaves a thousand more who suffer in their wake
I don't talk about it but that's alright
Table's turned now there's a revenge in sight
Takes forever, babe, I tell ya I can wait
Send them screaming back through their hell's own gate
Screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is a manacled place
Screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is defiled in disgrace
Screaming
Screaming vengeance (vengeance)
Screaming vengeance (vengeance)
Screaming
The lyrics of "Screaming for Vengeance" by Judas Priest express a message of rebellion against authority and fighting against the societal norms that seek to control and manipulate individuals. The song's opening lines are a warning to the listener not to let anyone else control their thoughts and actions. The verses suggest that society is like a game where people are drawn in and forced to live in fear, and the only way to overcome this is to scream for vengeance. The chorus repeats the phrase "screaming for vengeance" which becomes a call to arms for the oppressed to rise up and fight against their oppressors. The second verse depicts a metaphorical torture where the authorities manipulate and corner individuals to break their spirit. The bridge states that waiting out and biding time will eventually lead to freedom from societal constraints. However, the outro makes it clear that the rebellion isn't bloodless, and that the fight against an oppressive society may require individuals to turn on their tormentors with unrestrained fury.
Overall, "Screaming for Vengeance" is a powerful and defiant call to action, it speaks of the consequences of being passive, predictable, and obedient to the forces that bring one down. It is also an anthem that reminds of the strength of the human spirit and encourages listeners to fight for their rights and the rights of others who have been oppressed.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, listen don't you let 'em get your mind
Don't be influenced by orders that aren't right.
Fill your brain with orders and that's not right
Don't allow others to control your thoughts and actions.
They're playing at a game that draws you closer
They're manipulating you to become closer to their goals.
'Til you're living in a world that's ruled by fear
Until you are living in a world where fear is the norm.
Always takin' baby out that's ok
Always taking you out of the comfort of your routine, but it's okay.
What they're givin' maybe it's out of phase with me
Their intentions may not align with mine.
Told you once you're never gonna win the race
You've been told before that you won't succeed.
Same old no tomorrow kicked in the face
You're stuck in the same cycle with no hope for a better future.
We are screaming, screaming for vengeance
We're demanding justice and retribution.
The world is a manacled place
The world is full of restrictions and limitations.
Tie a blindfold all around your head
They're restraining your senses and causing confusion.
Spin you 'round in the torture before the dread
They're mentally and emotionally torturing you before causing fear.
And then you're pushed and shoved into every corner
They're cornering you and taking away your freedom.
Then they lead you out into the final slaughter
And then they lead you to meet a violent and brutal end.
As the sweat is running, down your neck
As you're physically exerting yourself and feeling the effects of the situation.
All your praying for's to stop your body breakin' up
You're praying for the strength to endure and prevent your body from collapsing.
Oh, your heart is pumping gonna soon explode
Your heart is beating rapidly and is near its limit.
Got to fight the horror of this mental load
You have to fight against the mental stress and strain of the situation.
So you wait it out and bide your time
You bide your time, waiting for an opportunity to escape.
Rip off that straight jacket, gotta break that line
You need to break free from the constraints that are holding you.
Everyone who makes it in the great escape
Those who escape and succeed.
Leaves a thousand more who suffer in their wake
Leaves a thousand others who continue to suffer.
I don't talk about it but that's alright
I don't talk about what's happening, but that's okay.
Table's turned now there's a revenge in sight
The tables have turned, and now the possibility of revenge is in sight.
Takes forever, babe, I tell ya I can wait
It may take a while, but I'm willing to wait for the chance to seek revenge.
Send them screaming back through their hell's own gate
To inflict the same torture and pain experienced by myself.
Screaming, screaming for vengeance
Demanding justice and retribution.
The world is defiled in disgrace
The world is dirty and shameful.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., 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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@shahrulakhmal5184
Hey, listen don't you let 'em get your mind
Fill your brain with orders and that's not right
They're playing at a game that draws you closer
'Til you're living in a world that's ruled by fear
Always takin' baby out that's ok
What they're givin' maybe it's out of phase with me
Told you once you're never gonna win the race
Same old no tomorrow kicked in the face
We are screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is a manacled place
Screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is defiled in disgrace
Tie a blindfold all around your head
Spin you 'round in the torture before the dread
And then you're pushed and shoved into every corner
Then they lead you out into the final slaughter
As the sweat is running, down your neck
All your praying for's to stop your body breakin' up
Oh, your heart is pumping gonna soon explode
Got to fight the horror of this mental load
We are screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is a manacled place
Screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is defiled in disgrace
So you wait it out and bide your time
Rip off that straight jacket, gotta break that line
Everyone who makes it in the great escape
Leaves a thousand more who suffer in their wake
I don't talk about it but that's alright
Table's turned now there's a revenge in sight
Takes forever, babe, I tell ya I can wait
Send them screaming back through their hell's own gate
Screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is a manacled place
Screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is defiled in disgrace
Screaming
Screaming vengeance (vengeance)
Screaming vengeance (vengeance)
Screaming
@karki5376
lyrics
Hey, listen, don't you let 'em get your mind
Fill your brain with orders and that's not right
They're playing at a game that draws your closer
'Til you're living in a world that's ruled by fear
Always takin' baby out, that's okay
What they're givin', maybe it's-a out of phase with me
Told you once, you're never gonna win the race
Same old, no tomorrow, kicks in the face
We're screaming, screaming for vengance
The world is a manacled place
Screaming, screaming for vengance
The world is defiled in disgrace
Tie a blindfold all around your head
Spin you 'round in the torture before the dread
Then you're pushed and shoved into every corner
Then they lead you out into the final slaughter
As the sweat is running down your neck
All your prayin' for's to stop your body breakin' up
Oh, your heart is pumpin', gonna soon explode
Got to fight the horror of this mental load
We're screaming, screaming for vengance
The world is a manacled place
Screaming, screaming for vengance
The world is defiled in disgrace
So you wait it out and bide your time
Rip off that straight jacket, gotta break the line
Everyone who wins in the great escape
Leaves a thousand more who suffer in their wake
I don't talk about it, but that's all right
Table's turned, now there's a revenge in sight
If it takes forever, babe, I tell ya, I can wait
Send them screaming back through their hell's own gate
We're screaming, screaming for vengance
The world is a manacled place
Screaming, screaming for vengance
The world is defiled in disgrace
Screaming
Screaming vengance
Screaming vengance
Scream
@thesentinel5523
I don't always Scream but when I do I make sure it's with Vengeance
@edisonmustainethrash6662
-SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE IS A UNDERRATED JUDAS ANTHEM.
@thesentinel5523
@Edison Mustaine Thrash 666 SSSSSSSCCCCCCCRRRRRREEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAMMMMMIIIIIIINNNNGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@edisonmustainethrash6662
@The Sentinel -FOREVEEEERRRRRRR.
@markbirchette8740
The best Defenders of the Faith of us Metal heads there is or ever was ! Cheers ! From, the Rockies of Utah.🍻
@jalkor87
I don't always have an eye for detail, but when i do I make sure it's electric
@577buttfan
One of the best vocals of the century.
@cacadordenarcisistas4235
sure
@hazelhazelton1346
It's a bit early in the century to say, really. Of the last century, sure. :p
@577buttfan
Im stuck in the 19th century lol :)@@hazelhazelton1346