This was THE hardest song I've ever recorded on drums, but I'm so happy that I got to be a part of this cover with my friend, the one and only Erik Grönwall. This guy has pipes like no one else. Serious power! Not to mention the hard-hitting production by master Jona Tee and the spot-on solo by Love Magnusson. Thanks for all your nice comments! Keep 'em coming and keep spreading heavy metal to the world! 🤘🤘🤘❤❤❤
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Thanks buddy and thanks for doing this one with me. It was a challenge for all us I think ;)
Actually the original vocal is way too weak and feminine. I don't listen to JP studio track but this is a masterpiece :) Thank you Erik and the whole band for this :)
I've been a Priest fan for over 44 years, and I have to say, "I've listened to this version 60 + times in the last three weeks". You guys nailed the vibe on this one.
As someone who has listened to Painkiller thousands of times, from the first time putting the saw toothed CD in my car, this is one best covers I have heard. True to the original with only minor additions. All the musicians did and outstanding job.
Did we even listen to the same song? This was trash. Nothing compared to the original. Nothing even close to Rob. Hell, even Polish Metal Alliance did a ridiculously better job. Clearly all your "listened to thousands of times" was bullshit.
@@Isnogood12 Everyone is entitled to their opinion, you are correct on some aspects, he is not Rob, can't do what Rob can do but IMO a pretty good rendition. I like this version better then some other priest classics that have been recently redone, for example the Saxon version of "You've got another thing coming" doesn't work for me. Thanks for the tip the Polish Metal alliance version I will check it out. No way to prove or disprove my listening, but I can say I saw Painkiller tour, just can't remember if it was at Palace of Auburn hills or Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo. Painkiller was for sure on my mp3 mix cd in my car, and then on mp3 player, and now on my usb stick where it plays regularly. If it comes up once a month for 33 years its just shy of 400, but it was lot in the 90's when I was in college.
I saw Skid Row open for the Scorpions last year. This dude was perfection. I had heard he was good, but man, he could sing. I loved that show due to him.
What’s not to like about this cover? What musicianship! All participants did one hell of a job. Especially liked the solos with their own takes. Glenn Tipton approves! That I am sure of!
Espectacular versión del temazo de Judas!!! Erik está brutal !!! Love Magnuson, Jona Tee y Erik Modin bestiales también!!!! ! ! 🤘🤘🤘Larga vida al Metal!!!
Not only he nails the cover, but also doesn't limit himself to emulating Rob Halford, but puts his blend of singing the song without defacing it. Plus, man does he look great!
Is there any great metal vocalist out there, that is a too hard competition for Erik ? He nails them all with total perfection and even makes it look easy..!? I'm impressed beyond sanity. Great, Erik. 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 🤘🥳👍🌞
I think the guitarist was equally as impressive! Super cover!!!! Dude you are an amazing singer. I hope all the cards fall in place for you! You deserve it.
@@tomminappa2781 I mean as far as not being Sebastian. Not saying the guy isn't good there's a lot of guys from that country that seem like they can sing really well I'm just saying heavy metal to be fair is not at its peak any longer. He's never going to reach the stature of a Rob halford or a Bruce Dickinson etc. Those days are long gone.
I wanted to hear this very performance again. For me this is the ultimate heavy metal song of all time, surely you guys get my respect for this stellar cover!
Holy shit erik. This is by far your most incredible cover. You absolutely fuckin slay this track haha. Phenomenal vocals bro. Hope you take over the world and bring rock n roll back to the very very top. You deserve it brother.
Iam going to state the obvious that is the best cover or tribute version i have ever heard. Eriks vocal was excellent / the band are tight. The lead guitar work on that track sounds (to my ears) to be note perfect and executed with equal amounts finesse and style. Seriously good musicianship displayed by the whole band.
I love this cover. Rob Halford was often mumbling but loved him, and that whole album. Love everything oh and BTW your guitarist could com0ete with Ynwie Malsteen on fire. Hehehe THIS IS THE PAIN KILLER. I could use that. 😂❤😊 Keep this up Erik Gronwall. We all love you.
OMG, this song is SO RIDICULOUSLY GOOD!!!! One of the most defining songs of heavy metal history! ❤️🤘 You guys did amazing, I can't even think of other adjectives to use here 😂
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This song is so f***** bad ass! The definition of METAL!
@Erik Grönwall YOU are the definition of metal! 🤘 I've heard tons of Painkiller covers, but no one does it as amazingly good as you do! You're even doing it better than vocal legends like Ken Templin and Tim Owens!
Priest were so amazing... Imagine after a solid career, successfully albums like BS, DoF or SfV, and you make this... It's not just one of the best metal records ever made, I don't know if any band reach something like this a at point, after so many years and albums
Absolutely incredible! Seriously good job guys! This recording rocks harder than the original and I'm a big Priest fan. What an amazing cover! Amazing musicians! And Erik.. you can sing Rob Halford man! Fuck Yeah!! 🤘
Didn't expect this type of vocals out of you Erik! Förjävla bra! And that solo! Rarely do you hear anyone give the painkiller solos justice! Hatten av till er båda!
The skill of the guitarrist playing the solo is high, very high. Impressive, clean, fluent and a pleasure to watch and listen. Congratulations brother!
This fucking rocked harder beyond anything i could have imagined. The original is one of my favorite sings of all time. Thank you so much to all the guys involved 🤘🏻
Dude... I love EVERYTHING I have found from you! I really dig the new Skid Row album, but I'm a metalhead... so you NAILED it here with one of my all time favorite songs. So glad you're doing well, Erik! Hope to keep seeing and hearing more from you!
Holy s***! This is absolutely amazing 🤘. I knew you would rock it, but I didn't expect it to be this good 🤩. I saw Judas live last year at a festival, but would have enjoyed it much more with you on stage 😂. Love Magnusson on the guitar 🤩 wow....awesome 💥🔥. Can't wait for the next song
Nobody will ever compare to Rob Halford but if I close my eyes, I can barely tell the difference. You fucking nailed it man. And your guitarist and drummer are fucking awesome too!
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I agree, no one will ever compare to Rob Halford. Thanks man!
Hey Erik, when you take the mic, you are unbeatable! 💪💪💪💪💪 Love Magnusson (founding member and guitarist of Dynazty, Crowne) did an outstanding job too! 🙌
1) Drums: I love the way they sound here. The minute the song opens you can tell this will be a solid rendition. Expertly produced, and the drummer himself is like a machine. Thumbs up. 2) Vocals: one of the best versions I've heard. My first and all-time favorite is still Andre Matos's from when he was the singer in Angra (check out Angra's EP "Freedom Call" from 1996). It's not a matter of technique, it's more about voice timber and choice in the way certain passages are interpreted. 3) Rhythm Guitar: very solid, I love it. Like all things perfect, you can't get enough of it. 4) Lead guitar: who the fuck is this guy? I absolutely love the vibratos throughout but especially in the beginning (2:16 - 2:20), I love the frills at around 2:28, obviously the bend at 2:29, and certainly the legatos. A freaking masterpiece. I'm in love with the interpretation of some of the notes (for example, 2:42). I find that this rendition is in fact superior to the original, and yes, I'm aware of the weight these words carry and how much of a sacrilege it may seem like it would be to say this, but I'm saying it nonetheless. I just find that this more melodic take on it really suits the melody in general, as if it worked in counterpoint to the killing baseline (rhythm piece) in the background. I figure both Glenn Tipton and K. K. Downing probably wanted to keep the solo on par with the idea behind the song, and so their playing is a lot blunter, much more belligerent. But this melodious reading works great in my opinion, it's as if Alex Skolnick were in Priest at the time and had come up with this solo instead. I find this [solo] style against the aggressive background to be such a great marriage. It. Just. Works. All in all, an excellent cover. If I could I'd give it a two thumbs up. I can only give it one, but I'm giving two in spirit and in this comment. Keep up the mayhem, absolutely beautiful. 👍🏻👍🏻
I think one of the best way to appreciate an artist is, if you’re going to cover their material, take it to a new level, with your own signature. I believe they’ve done this here. You’re spot on in your comments. No argument from me. (I’ve been a fan of ‘Priests for 43 years.)
@@nissekram Yeah, thanks. After I hit 'send' on that first comment, I checked the video description and saw his name. Love Magnusson, the guitar player for Dynazty -- that's when it all finally made sense.
@@dizal0324 He played on the first album too, "Kings in the North". I didn't know they had released another album already, thanks for letting me know! I'm listening to "Operation Phoenix" as I type this. 🙂
WTF. I probably just saw the best Painkiller Cover on YT. I mean the Vocals are amazing. Band also, really really great guitar cover as well, but this vocals.... WOW
Ingen kan göra Painkiller som Rob.... Jo tydligen, grattis. Måste vara en av de svåraste metal låtarna som finns och du fullständigt äger den. Jag vill ha denna cover på platta
A lot of modern bands today should start listening to this before they start playing their "heavy metal". Excellent cover, I'm excited. Thank you very much!
Judas Priest were one of the first bands I ever listened to courtesy of my mum who listened to them when I was 3 haha. Think i was 13 when this album was released. I didn't think anyone else could do it but this is perfection.
So it's official, as all my favorite bands age Erik can do vocals for GNR, Motley, Skid Row, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and maybe AC/DC too? Lol. One vocalist to rule them all. I don't even know what to say.
As an all-time die hard Priest fan all I can say is that, vocally at least, that´s maybe the best cover of that legendary song I have heard... good job Erik!
Absolut der Hammer. So eine Stimme, Wahnsinn. Bin ein 76`er Jahrgang, liebe Heavy Metal.Vielen Dank für dieses Cover. Ich spiele Akustikgitarre, aber sowas mal spielen zu können bleibt ein Traum. Freu mich auf weiteren Videos von euch.
Wow, amazing! I was scared to click at first because it's Judas Priest, Painkiller, Halford so I was afraid I'd just be overly critical and not enjoy a cover but OMFG this was so good! You did amazing. I hope it reaches Rob because this was a true homage to him, to Priest and so great. wow. yeah wow.
This was THE hardest song I've ever recorded on drums, but I'm so happy that I got to be a part of this cover with my friend, the one and only Erik Grönwall.
This guy has pipes like no one else. Serious power! Not to mention the hard-hitting production by master Jona Tee and the spot-on solo by Love Magnusson.
Thanks for all your nice comments! Keep 'em coming and keep spreading heavy metal to the world! 🤘🤘🤘❤❤❤
Thanks buddy and thanks for doing this one with me. It was a challenge for all us I think ;)
Well done with the drum intro !!!
Well sir.. you thoroughly kicked ass! ✌️❤️🤘
Nailed it. Nothing more to say, you just nailed it. So did everyone else.
That drum intro is one of the few songs that me makes me smile like a kid at christmas
the guitar solo was perfectly nailed, the guitarist is really skilled!!!
Was by far the best part. Singer sucked but the guitar was epic.
@@Isnogood12 "Singer sucked" lol, you must be a troll...
@@Isnogood12 Sucked? what the fok did I just read?
Actually the original vocal is way too weak and
feminine. I don't listen to JP studio track but this is a masterpiece :) Thank you Erik and the whole band for this :)
@@LuchezarTzochkov Have you just said the vocals in Painkiller are weak??
I've been a Priest fan for over 44 years, and I have to say, "I've listened to this version 60 + times in the last three weeks". You guys nailed the vibe on this one.
Check polish metal Alliance cover, same quality, or even better ;)
As a huge Judas Priest fan, I usually expect the worst when I see someone attempting to do a cover to this song but you guys killed it.
Yeah i know right... Not many people pull off Painkiller
This guy is the best vocalist I've seen in a long time,Skid Row,don't let this one get away,you haven't sounded this good since Slave.
And he even sound better with his former band, Check it out!
He’s fucking amazing in heat… I love them ! Xx
He he...
For a 3-4 years, they told him that he is not good.
He showed all 😂
This guy made a name for himself in Swedish Idol doing 18 and Life. It's really poetic having him front Skid Row after that.
@@BelsefulI've never seen anyone say he wasn't good
The whole cover is insane, the singer nails it but the lead guitarist is exceptional! Hands down!
He is Love Magnusson, one of the most talented guitarists this planet has ever seen.
Somebody needs to tell Rob about this. He would be touched and thoroughly amazed. He is the nicest guy in metal after all.. ✌️❤️🤘
Agree no one can do halford , till now . Dam I grew up with this. Great job
Go check my channel for some fun videos of the Metal God though ^^
Rob will fill the touch of evil.
Came for the vocals, stayed for the guitar solo. Tipton-tier!
Ikr
For sure the band deserves big credit.
Kiko Loureiro cries sad on this solo. Kiko is an amateur 🤮
Jaw dropping…..best Painkiller cover bar none. Vocals and guitars absolutely spot on.
As someone who has listened to Painkiller thousands of times, from the first time putting the saw toothed CD in my car, this is one best covers I have heard. True to the original with only minor additions. All the musicians did and outstanding job.
But is it as good as the Death cover? 😉
(Not quite but it is pretty darn good)
Good as a Angra cover. André Matos was a great singer too
Did we even listen to the same song? This was trash. Nothing compared to the original. Nothing even close to Rob. Hell, even Polish Metal Alliance did a ridiculously better job. Clearly all your "listened to thousands of times" was bullshit.
@@Isnogood12 Everyone is entitled to their opinion, you are correct on some aspects, he is not Rob, can't do what Rob can do but IMO a pretty good rendition. I like this version better then some other priest classics that have been recently redone, for example the Saxon version of "You've got another thing coming" doesn't work for me. Thanks for the tip the Polish Metal alliance version I will check it out. No way to prove or disprove my listening, but I can say I saw Painkiller tour, just can't remember if it was at Palace of Auburn hills or Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo. Painkiller was for sure on my mp3 mix cd in my car, and then on mp3 player, and now on my usb stick where it plays regularly. If it comes up once a month for 33 years its just shy of 400, but it was lot in the 90's when I was in college.
YEAH !
From leukemia to Skid Row to this......goosebumps deluxe. All hail Erik, the band kicks ass and Love is totally in the zone.
It is pretty damn amazing that Grönvall has the vocal range to cover BOTH Rob Halford and Sebastian Bach.
I saw Skid Row open for the Scorpions last year. This dude was perfection. I had heard he was good, but man, he could sing. I loved that show due to him.
"Malaaaaaaaaade!!!" (sick) Best cover of that song ever seen!! Vibes from Québec!
Goosebumps!!
A massive, powerhouse, phenomenal cover!! You nailed it🤘
I also love guitar solo💜
Rob Halford would be proud of you🙏
Thanks Rika. I hope he'll like it if he sees it ;) He's the metal god!
@You are awesome!
Wow...
Perfect for Erik and Awesome Solo Guitar
I'm a die hard Priest fan and a vocalist, too. Excellent job. Congratulations.
Amazing! I'm been listening to this daily for 2 weeks now :) Great job guys.
How can I give more than one thumbs up? Erik, Rock and Roll has needed you for a long time (your band is amazing too).
What’s not to like about this cover? What musicianship! All participants did one hell of a job. Especially liked the solos with their own takes. Glenn Tipton approves! That I am sure of!
Espectacular versión del temazo de Judas!!! Erik está brutal !!! Love Magnuson, Jona Tee y Erik Modin bestiales también!!!! ! ! 🤘🤘🤘Larga vida al Metal!!!
Not only he nails the cover, but also doesn't limit himself to emulating Rob Halford, but puts his blend of singing the song without defacing it. Plus, man does he look great!
This song doesn't age. Amazing vocals, solos were perfect, everybody killed it!
Guitar solo is the MASTERPIECE...
Is there any great metal vocalist out there, that is a too hard competition for Erik ?
He nails them all with total perfection and even makes it look easy..!?
I'm impressed beyond sanity.
Great, Erik. 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤
🤘🥳👍🌞
Damn Erik ur voice is out of this world. You are the man! I'm so glad u are with skid row!!!
Ooohhhh emmm geeee - I’m awake now !!!! Let’s slay this day 🤘🏻🖤🤘🏻🖤
YEAH! Good morning!
Este no solo es un gran cover por la voz. TREMENDAS guitarras. Bravo!
I think the guitarist was equally as impressive! Super cover!!!! Dude you are an amazing singer. I hope all the cards fall in place for you! You deserve it.
Check out Dynazty. The lead guitarist is a monster with his band. Just great music.
He'll always just be an imitator though. But he can sing.
@@jeffrunyan2691 No way, man! Give a listen to H.E.A.T. band!
@@tomminappa2781 I mean as far as not being Sebastian. Not saying the guy isn't good there's a lot of guys from that country that seem like they can sing really well I'm just saying heavy metal to be fair is not at its peak any longer. He's never going to reach the stature of a Rob halford or a Bruce Dickinson etc. Those days are long gone.
Guitarist was god-tier. Singer was trash.
I wanted to hear this very performance again. For me this is the ultimate heavy metal song of all time, surely you guys get my respect for this stellar cover!
Holy shit erik. This is by far your most incredible cover. You absolutely fuckin slay this track haha. Phenomenal vocals bro. Hope you take over the world and bring rock n roll back to the very very top. You deserve it brother.
Wow thank you for your kind words !
Exellent, Erik!!! Thanks a lot for you and your great band! Nice projects luck and health! 🤜🤛
God damn those vocals! I just found out about this guy and Holyshit he can hit those notes! 🤘🤘🤘
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Bad ass!! I loved this song live from Priest! And equally love this from you and your talented musicians. Keep this going please.🤘🎤🤘🎸🎸🤘🥁🤘
Iam going to state the obvious that is the best cover or tribute version i have ever heard.
Eriks vocal was excellent / the band are tight. The lead guitar work on that track sounds (to my ears) to be note perfect and executed with equal amounts finesse and style. Seriously good musicianship displayed by the whole band.
Demasiado brutal la versión y la canta a su estilo no imita a nadie y todos los.musicow son excepcionales
You guys just killed this song. F-ing amazing from every member of the band. I can't believe I heard someone who does justice to Rob.. wow..
Tack Erik! Din röst är så fantastisk och killarna spelar instrument så skickligt! Bravo!
It's good to see this younger talent still holding 80s metal in high regard. Thanks Erik that was great.
Realmente increíble lo que está cantando este hombre, realmente de loas mejores voces del rock de esta última época! 🤟😎🤟
Es Erick el papu , que bestia 😍🎤🎸🤘
The best cover on UA-cam. Unbelievable, I can't even put it into words. And that solo too, technically insane
Holy shit! All of you are amazing but that VOICE!! I have chills. You all nailed this song and that’s an understatement.
I love this cover. Rob Halford was often mumbling but loved him, and that whole album. Love everything oh and BTW your guitarist could com0ete with Ynwie Malsteen on fire. Hehehe THIS IS THE PAIN KILLER. I could use that. 😂❤😊 Keep this up Erik Gronwall. We all love you.
OMG, this song is SO RIDICULOUSLY GOOD!!!! One of the most defining songs of heavy metal history! ❤️🤘
You guys did amazing, I can't even think of other adjectives to use here 😂
This song is so f***** bad ass! The definition of METAL!
@Erik Grönwall YOU are the definition of metal! 🤘
I've heard tons of Painkiller covers, but no one does it as amazingly good as you do!
You're even doing it better than vocal legends like Ken Templin and Tim Owens!
Priest were so amazing... Imagine after a solid career, successfully albums like BS, DoF or SfV, and you make this... It's not just one of the best metal records ever made, I don't know if any band reach something like this a at point, after so many years and albums
Absolutely incredible! Seriously good job guys! This recording rocks harder than the original and I'm a big Priest fan. What an amazing cover! Amazing musicians! And Erik.. you can sing Rob Halford man! Fuck Yeah!! 🤘
Long live Erick🔥🔥🔥🔥 Long live to Rock and Roll🔥🔥🔥🔥
The energy you invested in this performance extraordinary..the voice is just out of this world..
This blew up my mind 🤯 it’s a blast 🤘🏼🔥🔥 amazing cover, amazing musicians and amazing voice!!
What the f....voice guitar drums bass YESSSSS AMAZING SHOW ❤
Damn! That guitar solo! 👍😘🇸🇪
Just det, bra sång med🤘🏽
Nothing but great comments about this guy!!!.... and boy he deserves all of them!!!!
Everyone talking about singer what about that solo on guitar
Right, absolutely nailed.
🎸🙋♀️ERIK WOW! I know 1st hand this is one of the most fun songs to sing. Takes power & control most people don’t have. Great job🤩
Ahhh the guitarist and drummer! Get it
I feel that Rob Halford and the gang need to be shown this cover, I'm 100% confident they'll love it, Rob might even reach out he's a legit cool dude.
Thanks man
О, Госпади... Дождался!!
Лучший кавер!!! Спасибо
Kung!! Absolut bästa Painkiller-versionen jag hört!!
Didn't expect this type of vocals out of you Erik! Förjävla bra! And that solo! Rarely do you hear anyone give the painkiller solos justice!
Hatten av till er båda!
Check out the side band he did. I believe it was called new horizon. It's a metal album.
Dios mío!! Mira que es dificil la canción y la borda. Y ojo al giitarrista rubio. Se ha marcado solos nivel Dios... Muy grandes!!!
Love Magnusson de Dynazty es el guitarrista rubio. Un genio 🙆🏼♀️
@@marianapeppe Muchas gracias por la info. No los conozco y voy a poner remedio ahora mismo!!
10/10 på både sång och gitarrsolo! Fantastiskt grabbar!
Ouf!!! Metal is not dead!!! Almost perfect...Excellent cover...can't be better.👏👏👏👏
This is insane! great cover.
Años sin ver un vocalista con tanto talento!! Increíble presentación con Skid Row en monsters of rock. Chlie!!🤘
The skill of the guitarrist playing the solo is high, very high. Impressive, clean, fluent and a pleasure to watch and listen.
Congratulations brother!
Schockingly good!! Amazing version.
Another good performance. I saw this group also way back when.
I can't wait to hear you sing The Sentinel !!!!
This fucking rocked harder beyond anything i could have imagined. The original is one of my favorite sings of all time. Thank you so much to all the guys involved 🤘🏻
Dude... I love EVERYTHING I have found from you! I really dig the new Skid Row album, but I'm a metalhead... so you NAILED it here with one of my all time favorite songs. So glad you're doing well, Erik! Hope to keep seeing and hearing more from you!
The world is getting to know Erik
More and more! So glad I knew about him going back to 2012.. just a full-on talent!
Holy s***! This is absolutely amazing 🤘. I knew you would rock it, but I didn't expect it to be this good 🤩. I saw Judas live last year at a festival, but would have enjoyed it much more with you on stage 😂. Love Magnusson on the guitar 🤩 wow....awesome 💥🔥. Can't wait for the next song
Thank you so much!!
Awesome!!! Congratulations!! Thank you for give us this cover
Världsklass Erik! Sjukt bra! Du sjunger helt fantastiskt bra! Och musikerna briljerar!
Dina covers är grymma!
Håller med dej , alltså han är nog en av dom bästa sångare jag hört , totalt världsklass
This was the best cover I saw of this solo, the way of using floyd rose, besides the fidelity, oh god, it was insane
Nobody will ever compare to Rob Halford but if I close my eyes, I can barely tell the difference. You fucking nailed it man. And your guitarist and drummer are fucking awesome too!
I agree, no one will ever compare to Rob Halford. Thanks man!
@ But MAN YOU NAILED IT HERE!
Хлопці ви неймовірні, життя продовжується)))
What a performance and voice. Im blown away. 🤘🤘🤘
Amazing job guys. Top notch h playing and singing all the way around.
Erik, I could copy and paste the same comment in each song: “I have no words to describe the magic you do singing everything you sing”. Woooow!!!
Hey Erik, when you take the mic, you are unbeatable! 💪💪💪💪💪 Love Magnusson (founding member and guitarist of Dynazty, Crowne) did an outstanding job too! 🙌
Wow sick vocals, and the guitars were really well played, kudos! Bonus points for getting that sweep bit really slick :P
Erik is the law 🤟🔥. I saw him singing with Heat some years ago... and he stole my soul. Best wishes for Erik!!
Muy bueno! felicitaciones a todos, hicieron un buen trabajo! saludo desde Argentina
Im no one for covers particiculary but this is excellent 🤘🤘🤘
Me faltan palabras para poder describir lo que acabo de sentir, !!!SUBLIME!!!
friggn brutal .. 10 hell yeaaa's
1) Drums: I love the way they sound here. The minute the song opens you can tell this will be a solid rendition. Expertly produced, and the drummer himself is like a machine. Thumbs up.
2) Vocals: one of the best versions I've heard. My first and all-time favorite is still Andre Matos's from when he was the singer in Angra (check out Angra's EP "Freedom Call" from 1996). It's not a matter of technique, it's more about voice timber and choice in the way certain passages are interpreted.
3) Rhythm Guitar: very solid, I love it. Like all things perfect, you can't get enough of it.
4) Lead guitar: who the fuck is this guy? I absolutely love the vibratos throughout but especially in the beginning (2:16 - 2:20), I love the frills at around 2:28, obviously the bend at 2:29, and certainly the legatos. A freaking masterpiece. I'm in love with the interpretation of some of the notes (for example, 2:42). I find that this rendition is in fact superior to the original, and yes, I'm aware of the weight these words carry and how much of a sacrilege it may seem like it would be to say this, but I'm saying it nonetheless. I just find that this more melodic take on it really suits the melody in general, as if it worked in counterpoint to the killing baseline (rhythm piece) in the background. I figure both Glenn Tipton and K. K. Downing probably wanted to keep the solo on par with the idea behind the song, and so their playing is a lot blunter, much more belligerent. But this melodious reading works great in my opinion, it's as if Alex Skolnick were in Priest at the time and had come up with this solo instead. I find this [solo] style against the aggressive background to be such a great marriage. It. Just. Works.
All in all, an excellent cover. If I could I'd give it a two thumbs up. I can only give it one, but I'm giving two in spirit and in this comment.
Keep up the mayhem, absolutely beautiful. 👍🏻👍🏻
I think one of the best way to appreciate an artist is, if you’re going to cover their material, take it to a new level, with your own signature. I believe they’ve done this here. You’re spot on in your comments. No argument from me. (I’ve been a fan of ‘Priests for 43 years.)
Solo guitar performed by Love Magnusson - he's a beast 😎
@@nissekram Yeah, thanks. After I hit 'send' on that first comment, I checked the video description and saw his name. Love Magnusson, the guitar player for Dynazty -- that's when it all finally made sense.
@@HaggenKennedy and he was played on new Crowne album (recommended to listening)
@@dizal0324 He played on the first album too, "Kings in the North". I didn't know they had released another album already, thanks for letting me know! I'm listening to "Operation Phoenix" as I type this. 🙂
wicked guitar play..🎉🎉
The Swedish boys are diamonds 🤘😎🤘
WTF. I probably just saw the best Painkiller Cover on YT. I mean the Vocals are amazing. Band also, really really great guitar cover as well, but this vocals.... WOW
Ingen kan göra Painkiller som Rob.... Jo tydligen, grattis. Måste vara en av de svåraste metal låtarna som finns och du fullständigt äger den. Jag vill ha denna cover på platta
Got damn, I was in doubt at the beginning but these guys nailed it and FUCKING exploded what I was thinking was coming 😂
A lot of modern bands today should start listening to this before they start playing their "heavy metal". Excellent cover, I'm excited. Thank you very much!
Judas Priest were one of the first bands I ever listened to courtesy of my mum who listened to them when I was 3 haha. Think i was 13 when this album was released. I didn't think anyone else could do it but this is perfection.
Thank you!
So it's official, as all my favorite bands age Erik can do vocals for GNR, Motley, Skid Row, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and maybe AC/DC too? Lol. One vocalist to rule them all. I don't even know what to say.
Fantastic metalsong performed in a fantastic way!!🙏🤘😎
As an all-time die hard Priest fan all I can say is that, vocally at least, that´s maybe the best cover of that legendary song I have heard... good job Erik!
Absolut der Hammer. So eine Stimme, Wahnsinn. Bin ein 76`er Jahrgang, liebe Heavy Metal.Vielen Dank für dieses Cover. Ich spiele Akustikgitarre, aber sowas mal spielen zu können bleibt ein Traum. Freu mich auf weiteren Videos von euch.
Killer cover, rock on Erik!!
Wow, amazing!
I was scared to click at first because it's Judas Priest, Painkiller, Halford so I was afraid I'd just be overly critical and not enjoy a cover but OMFG this was so good! You did amazing. I hope it reaches Rob because this was a true homage to him, to Priest and so great.
wow.
yeah wow.
Killer Vocals, Killer Production. Great Eric