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 Vengence
Judas Priest Lyrics
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Fill your brain with orders and that's not right
They're playing at a game that draws you closer
Till you're living in a world that's ruled by fear
Always takin' baby out that's o.k.
What they're givin' maybe it's out of phase with me
Told you once you're never gonna win the race
We are 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 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 wins 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
If it takes forever babe I tell ya I can wait
Send them screaming back through their hell's own gate
We are screaming for vengeance
The world is a manacled place
Screaming, screaming for vengeance
The world is defiled in disgrace
The lyrics to Judas Priest's "Screaming for Vengeance" speak to the idea of fighting against a system that seeks to control and manipulate individuals. The song critiques the tactics used by these systems to brainwash people into following their orders and living in a state of perpetual fear. The opening lines, "Hey listen don't you let 'em get your mind / Fill your brain with orders and that's not right," are a direct challenge to those who seek to control others by telling them how to think and behave.
Throughout the song, the idea of being trapped and oppressed by those in power is explored, with the lyrics painting a grim picture of a world ruled by fear and manipulation. The chorus, "We are screaming for vengeance / The world is a manacled place / Screaming, screaming for vengeance / The world is defiled in disgrace," is a powerful rallying cry for those who refuse to be controlled or silenced. The song encourages listeners to fight back against their oppressors, to break free from their mental and physical chains, and to seek justice for themselves and others.
Overall, "Screaming for Vengeance" is a powerful statement on the importance of freedom and autonomy, and a call to action for anyone who has ever felt trapped or oppressed by those in power.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey listen don't you let 'em get your mind
Don't allow them to brainwash or manipulate you
Fill your brain with orders and that's not right
Being fed orders is not acceptable
They're playing at a game that draws you closer
The game they play is meant to entice you
Till you're living in a world that's ruled by fear
Subsequently, you will end up living in a world dominated by fear
Always takin' baby out that's o.k.
It's acceptable that they remove you from your comfort zone
What they're givin' maybe it's out of phase with me
However, what they are providing me with is not what I need
Told you once you're never gonna win the race
You have been warned that you cannot come out on top
Same old no tomorrow kicked in the face
It's the same cycle of failure over and over again
We are screaming for vengeance
We cry out for reprisal
The world is a manacled place
Our world is tied up and restrained
Screaming, screaming for vengeance
Crying out loudly for vindication
The world is defiled in disgrace
The world is corrupt and disgraced
Tie a blindfold all around your head
They blind you to the truth
Spin you round in the torture before the dread
They torture you mentally before you experience horror
And then you're pushed and shoved into every corner
They force you into uncomfortable positions
Then they lead you out into the final slaughter
Finally, they lead you to your gruesome end
As the sweat is running down your neck
Your physical reactions indicate you're close to the breaking point
All your praying for's to stop your body breakin' up
Your prayer is simply to ward off physical collapse
Oh your heart is pumping gonna soon explode
Your heart rate is racing and will soon give out
Got to fight the horror of this mental load
You have to fight through the mental pain
So you wait it out and bide your time
You'll have to be patient and wait out the inevitable conclusion
Rip off that straight jacket gotta break that line
You have to break free from the restrictions they've placed on you
Everyone who wins in the great escape
Those who succeed in escaping the torment
Leaves a thousand more who suffer in their wake
However, there will be many more who continue to suffer
I don't talk about it but that's alright
I don't need to bring it up, it's okay
Table's turned now there's a revenge in sight
The tables have turned, and now we seek retribution
If it takes forever babe I tell ya I can wait
We'll wait as long as it takes
Send them screaming back through their hell's own gate
We'll send them back where they belong with a vengeance
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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