I saw this tour in Charlotte, and a few days later in Johnson City and you're right, they were at the top of their game and they made it look easy. We couldn't believe what we were witnessing. General admission had just come back after the Who tragedy in '79, and we ran our asses off to get in the front row. Dave was throwing broken drum sticks so far over our heads we couldn't reach them. The one thing you don't get from a video like this is just how loud it was. The kick drum would nearly knock the wind out of you, and every guitar riff shook the entire building. It's honestly hard to describe. The lasers were amazing too, we had never seen anything like that back then.
Everybody is completely tone deaf if you can't hear is incredible vocal ranges. That's soooooooo extremely rare to have all those vocal ranges. Metal God 2025👍🤩🍺
Listen to the accuracy, pitch, clarity and volume that Halford delivers here. This is why he is indeed the METAL GOD! Unmatched...if that doesn't send a chill up your spine, you are asleep!
Yes and No. Everyone has the ability to access that Distortion, there's nothing natural about it. Rob is just much better at doing it than everyone else because he practiced that shit, hardcore
It amazes me the range he could sing. From gritty, growling lows, to perfect clarity in high pitched screams. And he mastered it over the years, as if he didn't at first fully comprehend his total capabilities until the early to mid 80s.
@StaticYonder I don't agree with you. Every person is physiologically capable of doing this, but not every one will. For most people, it would take so long to attain this capability that it isn't worth the time dump. Halford had/has enormous natural ability.
wow. Halford's voice is in its absolute peak. his phrasing is masterful and the high notes he hits are quite effortless. it's cool they played this live.
These guys were true pioneers of the genre. What a great band. I first saw them in 1977 in the Oakland Coliseum when they opened for Led Zeppelin. I was hooked immediately.
"You took my heart And left it blown to smithereens. I gave my body as a slave You cut my flesh And drank my blood that poured in streams I'm left here broken and ashamed." Powerful lyrics screamed at 200 decibels. Rob Halford is The Metal God.
I don't know... No matter wich songs I listen on UA-cam I can always read someone's comment saying it's the most underrated or one of the most underrated... According to them the underrated Priest's songs are: -Ram It Down (the whole album except "Ram it Down") -Nostradamus (same, the whole album except "Nostradamus"). -British Steel (I'm the first surprised here... Putting "British Steel" and "underrated" in the same sentence is just... Weird... It doesn't fit). -The entire Sad Wings of Destiny album. The only ones are songs from Angel of Retribution, Painkiller, Defender of Faith and Firepower and maybe Redeemer of Souls too... See what I mean ?
I saw priest during this tour, in California, and Rob said 'we're all a bunch of film stars'. He was so cool then, and still is a front man of presence.
This band... I listened to these records growing up, it was my refuge, I was free and blown away. My first was British Steel, then Unleashed in the East, then Killing machine, then Screaming...
My goodness what a pocket between Dave Holland and Ian Hill. And KK’s solo is wicked on this song in changes the hold mood of the song. And what more can I say about the metal god
The absolute best live Judas Priest video clip of all time; not forgetting to mention that if it's not their best song, then in the top three for sure. I swear by this video and have for years: seen this 200+ times - still manages to get me every damn time.
+Kevin Q Whether or not they did is beside the point. The winners were those of us who saw that billing. Ya, I saw it during this leg of the tour. One thing's for sure and you certainly can't argue it, Iron Maiden was their best opener before and since.
No matter, just know when I saw them in '82 I went because of Iron Maiden. But, Judas Priest can take heart, it certainly wouldn't be the last time I would go to a concert because of who the opening act was. Did that a few years later when Foghat opened for Triumph and many years later when Jeff Beck opened for BB King.
Halford's voice in there is owning. He began singing with more grit in his chest because he wanted to be in the same sonic range as the guitar. He said that helped him bring out his vocals more. Ingenious idea.
i have atheory that the partying probbaly affected his voice too, which lead to him gettin more thick mid range grit , he does it sometimes in the late 70s albums but not near as much as this period onwards
I think at this time he can switch from grit to clean. Partying made his voice actually thinner and sharper (some recordings in 82 and 84) also it depends how many shows he'd gave the days before this (if you do this daily at this intensity it will hurt your voice).
@@shagstars Well, eventually he dropped two octaves of voice, but it mostly came with age. Painkiller - the album - was one of the big factors of him losing his voice. And in that album his vocals were the most intense. But I still think the best Halford was between 1978 and 1984.
The rest of the band matched Rob's voice, or probably more accurately, drew it out. It is easy to forget the others in the band, but you can listen to just the music (without voice) in these songs, and it is epic.
Absolutely one of the greatest vocalists of all time! But let's not forget the rest of the band- KK's modern Hendrix soloing and the entire rhythm sections flawless driving time. This band just absolutely kills, and they always have. Gods of metal forever!
What a great band ... What a era... Its just too bad that i couldn't make it on time & couldn't see any honest record company to debut while in 20-27 years old
Hypnotize me Mesmerize me Feel my willpower slip Light my fire With cold desire Losing all my grip Eat my diamonds Drinking all my gin Feast your eyes on A whole lotta sin Oh no you're so damned wicked You got me by the throat Oh no gotcha claws stuck in me You never let me go I believe you're the devil I believe you're the devil's child Took my dreams And now it's seems you're nothing but a liar Smash and grab at all I had Build my funeral pyre Stop pretendin' Got me growin' old Your tormentin's Fit to snap my soul Oh no you're so damned wicked You got me by the throat Oh no gotcha claws stuck in me You never let me go I believe you're the devil I believe you're the devil's child You took my heart And left it blown to smithereens I gave my body as a slave You cut my flesh And drank my blood that poured in streams I'm left here broken and ashamed Goin' under Hear the thunder Death defying grace Your condition breeds ammunition Shoots me in the face Vicious talkin' Stabs me like a knife Scratched and bruised, so abused I'm a human sacrifice Oh no you're so damned wicked You got me by the throat Oh no gotcha claws stuck in me You never let me go I believe you're the devil I believe you're the devil's child
The king of hard rock vocals ...in a word WOW , and so many great songs written by the band , guitar work is incredible, because they weren't showing off, they put numerous riffs together that just flat out worked ,time and time again
I remember buying this album when it came out (when I was a young strapping lad - (it's still in my top 5 albums BTW)) and thinking at the time there is NO F***ING WAY Rob is ever going to sing this live. Then I saw the live tour and DAMN!!!! RH is indeed a legend!!!!!
I saw Priest on this tour about a month before this show in Memphis. I still think this was their greatest tour, and I've seen them numerous times over the years. I'm looking forward to seeing K.K's Priest in the future. It's a shame he's not with the band any longer.
I read Rob's book as well. As I recall, he said that he never went onstage completely smashed out of his mind. However, he was certainly buzzing. If you want to watch someone try to perform while being completely smashed out of his mind, check out David Lee Roth during Van Halen's set at the 1983 US Festival.
Lol! At 4:12 Glenn looks at someone in the audience, mouths the word "beautiful", and smiles. I'm guessing some chick flashed her ta-tas. Oh to be a rock star in the 80s! 🤘🏻
this whole album was a masterpiece I still listen to all the time. OMG. those vocals .hes had them .and only until recently has he had some issues . 2001 resurrection he had them still.
I saw this tour in Seattle, 16 years old, on the floor front and center 25 feet from the stage. Not a pit but definitely a wild metal audience and Priest was amazing, no words Thankfully I can still remember most of it clearly.. That was only my second concert after AC/DC a couple months earlier, same Coliseum and same spot on the floor, stuck again and loving it. What a 2-punch baptism into the world of heavy rock and metal concerts. Got to see AC/DC 3 more times and Priest 4 more times, all in the 80's at their peaks, except for Priest in 2005.
I was at this show while going to Navy AT "A" school in Memphis in 1982. Halford is the greatest heavy metal singer ever. The show was Whitesnake, Maiden and Priest. Great show.
I actually have the bootleg CD of this concert (Metal Gods in Memphis ... Mid South Colosseum, 1982).... Close to being at the concert, unfortunately I was 13 and living in a foster home that didn't believe in music like this, until I came home at 15 AND made up for LOTS of lost time and moments...
I was at an A school millinton,tn...in 85 I saw ac/DC in memphis....midsouth Coliseum...anyways judas priest rocks..I always liked "point of entry"album
Ladies and Gentlemen this is what pure talent looks like.
I saw this tour in Charlotte, and a few days later in Johnson City and you're right, they were at the top of their game and they made it look easy. We couldn't believe what we were witnessing. General admission had just come back after the Who tragedy in '79, and we ran our asses off to get in the front row. Dave was throwing broken drum sticks so far over our heads we couldn't reach them. The one thing you don't get from a video like this is just how loud it was. The kick drum would nearly knock the wind out of you, and every guitar riff shook the entire building. It's honestly hard to describe. The lasers were amazing too, we had never seen anything like that back then.
There's no talent required when demons are running your entire body, just ask Angus Young.
facts@@rollinlikeariver7756
Lol lucky fucker
Can't believe these vocals have been recorded live, out of this world!
Halford was a hell of a singer
@@dalemesserly4425 Still is
At any point he still is a beast!
And he was absolutely thrashed drunk this night . Metal GOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!
Best vocalist on this earth.
His vocals were not of this world , 9 billion people on this planet and no one can do that ear piercing scream with vibrato and pitch amazing
exactly what I just thought to say to anyone that talks smack: you try it
Everybody is completely tone deaf if you can't hear is incredible vocal ranges. That's soooooooo extremely rare to have all those vocal ranges. Metal God 2025👍🤩🍺
The voice, the swagger, dual guitars, thumping bass and in pocket drums- these guys were the total package
You articulated that so well and you reflect my sentiments precisely! Thanks.🤘🏻
Well put!
UNDOUBTEDLY 🔥🎸🎸🔥✨👊🏼🎤👊🏼
In their day they were untouchable. Halford’s voice is that decade
METAL GODS
Rob Halford's coolness is infinite.
😂😂 Now I think you couldn't have said that any better partner!
So are his skills in the ... MIKE lol
Listen to the accuracy, pitch, clarity and volume that Halford delivers here. This is why he is indeed the METAL GOD! Unmatched...if that doesn't send a chill up your spine, you are asleep!
With respect, if one doesnt hear it they are asleep or possibly deceased.
Just saying with respect!
🛠🍵🤓🍵🛠
@@michaelklein3112 YUP 😂
You said it right man .... Metal Gods ☄
To me please this is Priest at its absolute best. Rob, KK, Glen., Ian and Dave. Thats the line up for me
Absolutely
There will never be another Halford...ever. Has a natural distortion in his voice,that he can access at will.
Yes and No. Everyone has the ability to access that Distortion, there's nothing natural about it. Rob is just much better at doing it than everyone else because he practiced that shit, hardcore
It amazes me the range he could sing. From gritty, growling lows, to perfect clarity in high pitched screams. And he mastered it over the years, as if he didn't at first fully comprehend his total capabilities until the early to mid 80s.
He one and ONLY Metal God
Hey, Rob, may disagree with that!
Seriously! Who knows what his influence,
and, reality, may bring forth!!
@StaticYonder I don't agree with you. Every person is physiologically capable of doing this, but not every one will. For most people, it would take so long to attain this capability that it isn't worth the time dump. Halford had/has enormous natural ability.
Halford is freaking inhuman people! No one can compete with that!
Rob the Metal God. How many octaves is that. Perfection. 100 %.
all of 'em
9 ..I think😮😅
Rob is a true Rock Star. Period.
Judas Priest is the best metal band ever!!!
You aint lieing!!!
🍵👍👀👍🍵
Amen brotha
Except for Black Sabbath.
Robs voice is Amazing
This is the best band ever
Have seen the original lineup 3 times. I was young and didn’t understand I was seeing one of the best metal bands ever!
They look so young in this video, time runs so bloody fast.
Diego Arellanes 33 years...
You should have seen me then, I was indestructible 😜
Rob was born in 1951
The best metal concert ever. By far. Nothing even close.
wow. Halford's voice is in its absolute peak. his phrasing is masterful and the high notes he hits are quite effortless. it's cool they played this live.
KK"s reverse headstock strat is stellar". That is extraordinary guitar, Floyd equipped.
This is perfection in Heavy Metal...bar none
These guys were true pioneers of the genre. What a great band. I first saw them in 1977 in the Oakland Coliseum when they opened for Led Zeppelin. I was hooked immediately.
facts
"You took my heart
And left it blown to smithereens.
I gave my body as a slave
You cut my flesh
And drank my blood that poured in streams
I'm left here broken and ashamed."
Powerful lyrics screamed at 200 decibels. Rob Halford is The Metal God.
Damn right!!!! Love that verse and his epic delivery of it!!!! Goosebumps!!!!!
It gets me every fuking time. His vocals there is one of the most powerful I have ever heard
@@cholestroll8937 someone did bad things to his heart, broke it, but with way more colour with the lyrics.
And, 'I BELIEVE I CAN'T STAND IT ANY MORE!!!'
What song is that?
One of Priest's most underrated songs imo, and such a spirited performance. Even Dave Holland was quite animated here lol.
I don't know... No matter wich songs I listen on UA-cam I can always read someone's comment saying it's the most underrated or one of the most underrated... According to them the underrated Priest's songs are:
-Ram It Down (the whole album except "Ram it Down")
-Nostradamus (same, the whole album except "Nostradamus").
-British Steel (I'm the first surprised here... Putting "British Steel" and "underrated" in the same sentence is just... Weird... It doesn't fit).
-The entire Sad Wings of Destiny album.
The only ones are songs from Angel of Retribution, Painkiller, Defender of Faith and Firepower and maybe Redeemer of Souls too...
See what I mean ?
sad wings of destiny had ripper and victim of changes which were popular and is played live for a long time.
@@Shaft-Industries In this video? No sir, that is Dave Holland...
But, yes Les Binks is a phenomenal drummer, better than Holland with out a doubt.
@@Shaft-Industries Wrong man....That's Dave Holland....Do a tiny bit of research before you post.
@@chrisd.3319 Holland was in Trapeze for 10 years , before Priest and Trapeze was a better band than Priest. Holland was a great drummer.
Downing and Tipton with the coordinated guitar moves...awesomeness!
I saw priest during this tour, in California, and Rob said 'we're all a bunch of film stars'. He was so cool then, and still is a front man of presence.
SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE TOUR 82' The best Judas F_ _ Kin Priest show ever!!
8th grade was a BLAST FOR SHOWS!!!
87' CLASS OF.
This band... I listened to these records growing up, it was my refuge, I was free and blown away. My first was British Steel, then Unleashed in the East, then Killing machine, then Screaming...
best version of this song. goes so hard
Words can't describe how good this is
I would say ... UNBELIEVABLE !!!!!
Absolutely untouchable.
It doesn't get more heavy metal than this 🤟
Best guitars, Best vocal, what can I say rest.
My goodness what a pocket between Dave Holland and Ian Hill. And KK’s solo is wicked on this song in changes the hold mood of the song. And what more can I say about the metal god
The voice is killer but also the way he acts out the lyrics is intense.
The way rob sings the second "I believe you're the devil" makes this performance better than the studio version. This is so damn good!
The Metal God !
The vocal performance is unbelievably goooooood !!!
The absolute best live Judas Priest video clip of all time; not forgetting to mention that if it's not their best song, then in the top three for sure. I swear by this video and have for years: seen this 200+ times - still manages to get me every damn time.
+borntobone I appreciate your loyalty and dedication to Judas Priest, my favorite band.
+Kevin Q Whether or not they did is beside the point. The winners were those of us who saw that billing. Ya, I saw it during this leg of the tour.
One thing's for sure and you certainly can't argue it, Iron Maiden was their best opener before and since.
I couldn't agree more!!
No matter, just know when I saw them in '82 I went because of Iron Maiden. But, Judas Priest can take heart, it certainly wouldn't be the last time I would go to a concert because of who the opening act was.
Did that a few years later when Foghat opened for Triumph and many years later when Jeff Beck opened for BB King.
Easily the best live vocal I've ever seen from Rob, he couldn't have done any better if he'd tried a million times. Absolutely faultless.
LEGENDS
Best fuking Heavy Metal singer, EVER! I was lucky enough to see them in 78 and 08!
Best of the best! Robs beautiful voice and the band rocking behind him!
Killer solo by Ken 🤘🏼🎸
The absolute Heavy Metal gem!
My favorite twin attack....Tipton💀😈K.K. since 78
Halford's voice in there is owning. He began singing with more grit in his chest because he wanted to be in the same sonic range as the guitar. He said that helped him bring out his vocals more. Ingenious idea.
Marathon i can actually hit the notes like halford at least thats how it sounds to me
i have atheory that the partying probbaly affected his voice too, which lead to him gettin more thick mid range grit , he does it sometimes in the late 70s albums but not near as much as this period onwards
I think at this time he can switch from grit to clean. Partying made his voice actually thinner and sharper (some recordings in 82 and 84) also it depends how many shows he'd gave the days before this (if you do this daily at this intensity it will hurt your voice).
@@shagstars
Well, eventually he dropped two octaves of voice, but it mostly came with age. Painkiller - the album - was one of the big factors of him losing his voice. And in that album his vocals were the most intense. But I still think the best Halford was between 1978 and 1984.
@@spd7693 1976 to 1982 for me
Metal perfection.
At their peak, every band goes through it, glad they're still rocking
Priest just kicks ass on every song!!!
The rest of the band matched Rob's voice, or probably more accurately, drew it out. It is easy to forget the others in the band, but you can listen to just the music (without voice) in these songs, and it is epic.
There will never be anything like them ever again either true metal gods
One of their best live performances. Great sound too.
pure metal voice of all time... nothing compare 70s 80s 90s omg
Absolutely one of the greatest vocalists of all time! But let's not forget the rest of the band- KK's modern Hendrix soloing and the entire rhythm sections flawless driving time. This band just absolutely kills, and they always have. Gods of metal forever!
Have this show on vhs. Watched it thousands of times. Priest at their best. Painkiller era is awesome too.
What a great band ... What a era...
Its just too bad that i couldn't make it on time & couldn't see any honest record company to debut while in 20-27 years old
Hypnotize me
Mesmerize me
Feel my willpower slip
Light my fire
With cold desire
Losing all my grip
Eat my diamonds
Drinking all my gin
Feast your eyes on
A whole lotta sin
Oh no you're so damned wicked
You got me by the throat
Oh no gotcha claws stuck in me
You never let me go
I believe you're the devil
I believe you're the devil's child
Took my dreams
And now it's seems you're nothing but a liar
Smash and grab at all I had
Build my funeral pyre
Stop pretendin'
Got me growin' old
Your tormentin's
Fit to snap my soul
Oh no you're so damned wicked
You got me by the throat
Oh no gotcha claws stuck in me
You never let me go
I believe you're the devil
I believe you're the devil's child
You took my heart
And left it blown to smithereens
I gave my body as a slave
You cut my flesh
And drank my blood that poured in streams
I'm left here broken and ashamed
Goin' under
Hear the thunder
Death defying grace
Your condition breeds ammunition
Shoots me in the face
Vicious talkin'
Stabs me like a knife
Scratched and bruised, so abused
I'm a human sacrifice
Oh no you're so damned wicked
You got me by the throat
Oh no gotcha claws stuck in me
You never let me go
I believe you're the devil
I believe you're the devil's child
Thank you for this 👍
The king of hard rock vocals ...in a word WOW , and so many great songs written by the band , guitar work is incredible, because they weren't showing off, they put numerous riffs together that just flat out worked ,time and time again
I remember buying this album when it came out (when I was a young strapping lad - (it's still in my top 5 albums BTW)) and thinking at the time there is NO F***ING WAY Rob is ever going to sing this live. Then I saw the live tour and DAMN!!!! RH is indeed a legend!!!!!
The Band Judas Priest was and still is so damn good- grew up up on em....
Perfect album!
Judas absolutely takes me to church with this performance. Testify, Brother Halford!
JUDAS PRIEST GODS OF THE METAL 🤟🇬🇧💪👊💥
Hell yeah.
My Lord That is Beautiful. Thank You Fellas, from Florida!!!
One of my favorite.....killer song.
Saw them in 82 couldn't hear for three days after.
the best band of all time
15 in 1982....I went to this tour Dallas convention center. Remember Rob coming out on his Harley & the whole place shook. One of the best bands live.
Best heavy metal band!
I saw Priest on this tour about a month before this show in Memphis. I still think this was their greatest tour, and I've seen them numerous times over the years.
I'm looking forward to seeing K.K's Priest in the future. It's a shame he's not with the band any longer.
Smashed out of his mind the entire time according to his book and still performs like this , absolutely unreal !
Who?
@@jaybrown4526 Rob from what he said
what book is that?
@@unclephilly2127 Confess , his biography
I read Rob's book as well. As I recall, he said that he never went onstage completely smashed out of his mind. However, he was certainly buzzing. If you want to watch someone try to perform while being completely smashed out of his mind, check out David Lee Roth during Van Halen's set at the 1983 US Festival.
perfect voice. halford
KK seems to be having so much fun on this one
Rob Halford is firmly in my top 5 vocalists of all time.
Their guitars are plugged in! Ancient history! Awesome!
I love how KK Downing gets into every song. He goes completely all out on these songs.
This is pure vibe 🔥 Rob Halford is a talented genius metal maniac 🤘😈🔥🔥
Greatest band ever!
KICK ASS BAD!! At their peak Judas Priest was the most exciting live band in the history of rock music.
Still is and always will be the best.
That's what I call heavy metal. Judas Priest rules!
Lol! At 4:12 Glenn looks at someone in the audience, mouths the word "beautiful", and smiles. I'm guessing some chick flashed her ta-tas. Oh to be a rock star in the 80s! 🤘🏻
Astonishing performance of Devils Child...
I love the energy of this song, the Toms throughout the verses. The call and shouts! 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
Halford in 82 was the BEST!
The best of Rob right there!
I have no words for the greatness
One of the best live metal concerts !!
stellar performance
What a great song, what a great time
Unbelivble voice...
I love this.
What's auto tune? Real artists that have talent
Weeeeelll put!
Auto tune would have caught fire and exploded with Rob Halford!
number 201....I cut my baby teeth on the priest
Top quality lyrics and songwriting here
Brings tears to my eyes , so damn great , hail Priest!
this whole album was a masterpiece I still listen to all the time. OMG. those vocals .hes had them .and only until recently has he had some issues . 2001 resurrection he had them still.
Nice to see KK get the solo
KK was Priest
I saw this tour in Seattle, 16 years old, on the floor front and center 25 feet from the stage. Not a pit but definitely a wild metal audience and Priest was amazing, no words Thankfully I can still remember most of it clearly.. That was only my second concert after AC/DC a couple months earlier, same Coliseum and same spot on the floor, stuck again and loving it. What a 2-punch baptism into the world of heavy rock and metal concerts. Got to see AC/DC 3 more times and Priest 4 more times, all in the 80's at their peaks, except for Priest in 2005.
Saw this tour at Pacific Coliseum Vancouver. The best
one of the best bands ever
An exquisite vocal performance
I was at this show while going to Navy AT "A" school in Memphis in 1982. Halford is the greatest heavy metal singer ever. The show was Whitesnake, Maiden and Priest. Great show.
atcaw94 i sound like halford when singing along. im going to book the prepaid studio time maybe i can be a conjunction singer
Color me jealous.
😃🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
I actually have the bootleg CD of this concert (Metal Gods in Memphis ... Mid South Colosseum, 1982).... Close to being at the concert, unfortunately I was 13 and living in a foster home that didn't believe in music like this, until I came home at 15 AND made up for LOTS of lost time and moments...
I saw white snake and priest in Nashville in 2009-2010...I was maybe 15 or so. Fucking badass
I was at an A school millinton,tn...in 85 I saw ac/DC in memphis....midsouth Coliseum...anyways judas priest rocks..I always liked "point of entry"album