JUDAS PRIEST Invincible Shield REVIEW + All Albums RANKED

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  • Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
  • Welcome metalheads and Judas Priest aficionados! In this electrifying video, we dive deep into the discography of one of heavy metal's most iconic bands, Judas Priest. From the thunderous riffs of "Sad Wings of Destiny" to the epic anthems of "Firepower," we're ranking every studio album released by Judas Priest, including their latest masterpiece, "Invincible Shield."
    Join us as we embark on a journey through decades of metal mastery, evaluating each album based on its impact, innovation, and enduring power. From the groundbreaking influence of "British Steel" to the dark atmospheres of "Painkiller," every era of Judas Priest's career is explored and celebrated.
    As we construct our tier list, we'll analyze the evolution of Judas Priest's sound, the evolution of Rob Halford's vocals, and the ever-shifting landscape of heavy metal. Which albums will ascend to the pinnacle of metal greatness, and which will find themselves relegated to the depths of obscurity?
    Grab your leather jackets, raise your devil horns, and join us as we celebrate the legacy of Judas Priest and rank their albums in a definitive tier list. Whether you're a die-hard Priest fan or a newcomer to the metal scene, there's something for everyone in this epic ranking of metal's titans.
    00:00 Intro
    00:12 Rocka Rolla (1974)
    00:55 Sad Wings of Destiny (1976)
    01:28 Sin After Sin (1977)
    02:02 Stained Class (1978)
    02:50 Killing Machine (1978)
    03:39 British Steel (1980)
    04:26 Point of Entry (1981)
    05:12 Screaming for Vengeance (1982)
    06:19 Defenders of the Faith (1984)
    07:03 Turbo (1986)
    07:47 Ram It Down (1988)
    08:31 Painkiller (1990)
    09:28 Jugulator (1997)
    10:30 Demolition (2001)
    11:34 Angel of Retribution (2005)
    12:28 Nostradamus (2008)
    13:25 Redeemer of Souls (2014)
    14:04 Firepower (2018)
    15:07 Invincible Shield (2024)
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 356

  • @MetalTrenches
    @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому +3

    IRON MAIDEN Ranked: ua-cam.com/video/hHh48RjzAGc/v-deo.html

  • @KLBoringBand
    @KLBoringBand 3 місяці тому +64

    Firepower is a perfection ranking; I will take no arguments. Hooks for days, riffy as hell, and Rob sounds phenomenal.

    • @MetalTrenches
      @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому +6

      \m/

    • @honeycomblord9384
      @honeycomblord9384 3 місяці тому +13

      It's one of the best examples of a late career classic I can think of

    • @Cwin-ny6bp
      @Cwin-ny6bp 3 місяці тому +10

      Firepower caught the magic of the likes of Screaming for Vengeance, Painkiller, and Defenders of the Faith, and Rob just wailing like that at 70 was unbelievable. He hasn’t lost a step.

    • @stephanea5364
      @stephanea5364 3 місяці тому +1

      FillerPower

    • @jayeee2756
      @jayeee2756 3 місяці тому

      Doh, I think it's awful 😢

  • @kjlim3743
    @kjlim3743 3 місяці тому +105

    Man, Judas priest album covers are equally just as banger as the albums they are plastered on

    • @Oqualquer
      @Oqualquer 3 місяці тому +14

      Judas is an zombie band, they die and revive a lot of times and it's insane that they really started to be awesome as f with British Steel then got down with point of entry, got back with screaming vengeance, got down with turbo, got back again with painkiller, got down bad with juggulator, then got back yet again with Nostradamus and got really back with Firepower and Invincible Shield now on, it's just absurd they are that long on the metal industry

    • @tomasjonsson7141
      @tomasjonsson7141 3 місяці тому +4

      Yeah they have a lot of ups and downs 😹

    • @palliare-carpediemz.u.pall569
      @palliare-carpediemz.u.pall569 2 місяці тому

      The only album cover art I cringed at is Point of Entry. Guys from JP initially did not like it that much they fired Ryszlaw Szaybo

    • @michaelkarlsson5966
      @michaelkarlsson5966 2 місяці тому

      I personally only like the cover art for "Sad wings of Destiny"

  • @Khanrocker
    @Khanrocker 3 місяці тому +31

    Invincible Shield has no business being the absolute heater it is this late in their career.

    • @user-vk3lk1zf3g
      @user-vk3lk1zf3g 2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, you know, in the Skilled Nursing Facility of the near future, I cannot wait until King Diamond and Rob Halford are my neighbors in the room.

  • @wheelchairwhacko5019
    @wheelchairwhacko5019 3 місяці тому +20

    I literally came here just to see how you ranked Defenders of the Faith. I am SO happy to see someone give that album its due respect, it gets overlooked so much

    •  3 місяці тому +1

      Could be DOTF album underrated? Its the Old Testament of heavy metal for me on par with Powerslave at least

    • @wheelchairwhacko5019
      @wheelchairwhacko5019 3 місяці тому +2

      I just never hear it or its tracks played or mentioned as much as British Steel, Vengeance, or Painkiller. DOTF had a tough act to follow and did so perfectly in my opinion. It feels like people overlook the album and that's a shame

  • @sadboi7537
    @sadboi7537 3 місяці тому +41

    Stained Class is a masterpiece of early metal.

    • @jamoandb8470
      @jamoandb8470 3 місяці тому

      A major influence on thrash and speed metal 🤘🏻🤘🏻

    • @HammerHeart3229
      @HammerHeart3229 3 місяці тому +1

      Definitely! It's my second favourite Priest album behind Painkiller. It's a bit of an overlooked album I think!

    • @1991petrolhead
      @1991petrolhead 3 місяці тому

      😊​@@HammerHeart3229

    • @boke75
      @boke75 2 місяці тому +1

      Saints In Hell is a great track. Don't think they ever played this live. Too bad. Beyond The Realms of Death is my favorite with Exciter just behind.

    • @jamoandb8470
      @jamoandb8470 2 місяці тому

      @@boke75 saints in hell (in my humble opinion) is THE most underrated Priest track. An absolute masterwork of a song. Sends chills down my spine!

  • @adammcinnis
    @adammcinnis 3 місяці тому +45

    Its your opionion and I can respect that. For me Sad Wings really hit the spot.

    • @MetalTrenches
      @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому +6

      And that's cool too

    • @joshabreu1156
      @joshabreu1156 3 місяці тому +3

      Yeah for me sad wings is fantastic and I get why it was omitted but Unleashed in the East is perfection. It's basically a best of from the 70s but with an added jolt. What those songs needed

    • @MetalPersonJ
      @MetalPersonJ 3 місяці тому +3

      Sad Wings of Destiny is the greatest museum experiment ever.

    • @duilioalba4395
      @duilioalba4395 3 місяці тому +2

      Yes, sad wings and Stained

    • @joshabreu1156
      @joshabreu1156 3 місяці тому +2

      @@duilioalba4395 stained is S tier. My favorite 70s priest

  • @joshe5464
    @joshe5464 3 місяці тому +7

    Thank you so much for giving Nostradamus props, I don’t understand why people hate it so much, some of the solos in revelations, pestilence and plague, Nostradamus, etc. are amazing. I mean a band that released its first record in 1974 doing sweep picking!?? How often do you hear that? And that’s just one reason that album is good I could go on and on. It just needed to be shorter.

  • @mattseager2870
    @mattseager2870 3 місяці тому +7

    Great to see some love for Nostradamus. You definitely approached it with the right mindset.

    • @boke75
      @boke75 2 місяці тому +1

      Too long and no fun factor. Played it through once and now it's collecting dust.

  • @Playerthegamer21
    @Playerthegamer21 3 місяці тому +19

    Safe to say, I'm pumped for the new album! And I don't agree with all of your ratings, but that's fine. After all, music is completely subjective. Have a great day!🤘

  • @EZMETAL
    @EZMETAL 3 місяці тому +14

    PERFECTION = Screaming for Vengeance & Painkiller & Firepower

    • @Cwin-ny6bp
      @Cwin-ny6bp 3 місяці тому +1

      Agree 100%. That is mine exactly.

    • @Hamptainment
      @Hamptainment 3 місяці тому +1

      Stained Class over Painkiller

  • @goatmoonwarmaster4641
    @goatmoonwarmaster4641 3 місяці тому +31

    Sad wings of destiny is perfection for sure

  • @Adam-fb5nt
    @Adam-fb5nt 2 місяці тому +2

    I'm on board with everything here except Sin After Sin and Sad Wings. Those deserve tier 2 status easily

  • @CraigMader
    @CraigMader 3 місяці тому +1

    The Tipper Gore PMRC clip really took me back. Kudos to you, sir.

  • @bigfacetv3633
    @bigfacetv3633 3 місяці тому +14

    Dang, 70’s Priest is my favorite era. I love most of their albums, but Sad Wings up to Unleashed in the East hits the spot for me.

    • @Diamond_Jim
      @Diamond_Jim 3 місяці тому +4

      I'm with you. I'd throw in British Steel as well. The later stuff is good, but the 70s albums had more charisma.

    • @TheWelhaven
      @TheWelhaven 3 місяці тому

      Yes 🎉 I grew up with «The Best of» on Gull Records.

  • @dachstheangry9735
    @dachstheangry9735 3 місяці тому +6

    Totally hyped for the new album

  • @jakepepper2279
    @jakepepper2279 3 місяці тому +4

    Interesting ranking. The new album is unbelievably great. "Sad Wings Of Destiny" is my all time favorite Priest album.

  • @martinalther6661
    @martinalther6661 2 місяці тому +2

    I'm glad to see Redeemer Of Souls get some love. It was like a rough draft for the awesomeness that is Firepower. And IMO JP's true "get back on track" album.

  • @kauffeemug
    @kauffeemug 3 місяці тому +1

    Can’t wait to check it out!

  • @warriorthawitt9971
    @warriorthawitt9971 3 місяці тому +4

    Crazy how Judas Priest are still kickin' over FIVE DECADES of a career \m/

  • @jordanstuck747
    @jordanstuck747 3 місяці тому +13

    Excellent list! I swear your videos just make me want to revisit albums

  • @emsig70
    @emsig70 3 місяці тому +5

    To start on a cheery note, I really like Turbo, though I cannot put my finger on why. I just like it. Apart from that I'm on par with most of your ranking. Maybe British Steel one tier higher for me, but I see your point. But for now I am super pumped for Invincible Shield. It's probably my most anticipated metal album for quite some time. And thanks to your review, this has only become more so. Cheers!

  • @xtransxcorex
    @xtransxcorex 3 місяці тому +5

    Painkiller is my #1 traditional metal songs ever

  • @mindful2864
    @mindful2864 3 місяці тому +3

    Judas Priest are absolute metal legends and I can’t wait for Invincible Shield once it drops this week. My ranking has changed since the last live stream ranking you did on their albums. Here’s how I’d rank them now:
    S - Stained Class, Screaming for Vengeance, Painkiller, Firepower
    A - Sad Wings of Destiny, Sin After Sin, Defenders of the Faith, Redeemer of Souls
    B - Rocka Rolla, Killing Machine/Hell Bent for Leather, British Steel, Ram It Down, Angel of Retribution
    C - Point of Entry
    D - Jugulator, Nostradamus
    F - Turbo, Demolition

  • @highonsleep4219
    @highonsleep4219 3 місяці тому +3

    Turbo is such a fun sing along album, it's actually one of my favorite JP albums.

  • @fourseasons4105
    @fourseasons4105 Місяць тому +1

    1. Screaming for vengeance
    2. Defenders of the faith
    3. Stained class
    4. Painkiller
    5. Sin after sin
    6. British still
    7. Sad wings of destiny
    8. Turbo
    9. Firepower
    10. Invincible shield
    11. Killing machine
    12. Ram it down
    13. Nostradamus
    14. Angel of distribution
    15. Redeemer of souls
    16. Point of entry
    17. Rocka rolla
    18. Jegulator
    19. Demolition

  • @thatonemisfit172
    @thatonemisfit172 3 місяці тому +4

    I wasn't excited for the new album at all when I heard about it, but after this video I'm quite pumped for it now

    • @Cwin-ny6bp
      @Cwin-ny6bp 3 місяці тому +2

      Priest’s most recent album was so good that I had reasonably high expectations.

    • @FeroVlkolinsky
      @FeroVlkolinsky 3 місяці тому

      @@Cwin-ny6bpand the singles only support that

  • @meiko_kaji
    @meiko_kaji 3 місяці тому +3

    Wow. I stopped following after Defenders and still frequently spin Unleashed in the East but now I’m actually going to listen to Painkiller in its entirety as well as the others you have above Sin after Sin. Thanks for this. BTW, I consider myself a huge Priest fan but got stuck in decade 1.

  • @Mr.Bungle03
    @Mr.Bungle03 3 місяці тому +2

    Defenders is my fav Priest album. Pretty good list my dude!

  • @Lebronfan37876
    @Lebronfan37876 3 місяці тому +4

    now we need a judas priest and iron maiden stadium tour

  • @aidanlastname0187
    @aidanlastname0187 3 місяці тому +3

    I disagree with a lot of this ranking, but also strongly agree with some at the same time. I can’t wait to listen to Invincible Shield

  • @KINGSCORPION9903
    @KINGSCORPION9903 3 місяці тому +2

    Bro, where did you get that shirt? Been looking for it for awhile now.

    • @MetalTrenches
      @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому +1

      Black Craft clothing. It's Lilith.

  • @davidburns6284
    @davidburns6284 3 місяці тому +2

    I agree with your perfection tier. Spot on. I do not have a "fun bad" tier though. If it's bad, there's nothing fun about it.
    Perfection: Screaming for Vengeance, Painkiller, Defenders of the Faith
    Fantastic: British Steel, Stained Class, Invincible Shield
    Great: Firepower, Hell Bent for Leather, Sad Wings of Destiny
    Good: Sin After Sin, Redeemer of Souls, Angel of Retribution, Jugulator
    Okay: Ram it Down, Rocka Rolla, Demolition
    Boring Bad: Nostradamus, Turbo, Point of Entry

  • @user-qv4fg8wb5c
    @user-qv4fg8wb5c 2 місяці тому +1

    Screaming for Vengeance is the perfect blend of their classic soind and 1980s cheesy metal.
    It sounds 1980s nostalgia but in a good way like GTA Vice City radio.

  • @legion9007
    @legion9007 3 місяці тому +1

    Screaming, Defenders, Killing Machine, Painkiller... My top four:)

  • @puttu_racing
    @puttu_racing 3 місяці тому +6

    9:10 correction; they did not lose to Queen's Stone Cold Crazy, they lost to Metallica's cover of that song which is definitely metal

    • @MetalTrenches
      @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому +8

      Ah... still pretty lame losing to a cover.

    • @puttu_racing
      @puttu_racing 3 місяці тому +1

      @@MetalTrenches Yeah

    • @MetalPersonJ
      @MetalPersonJ 3 місяці тому +1

      whats even more infuriating is it was one song against four ALBUMS

  • @Nick_K1te
    @Nick_K1te 3 місяці тому +5

    Damn, I think "Jugulator" is one of the best albums from them. At least when Rob returned, Priest did not recorded something even close good to "Jugulator". Maybe "Firepower" will grow on me.

    • @MetalTrenches
      @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому

      I'd call it "heavy" but not "good."

  • @wheelsofmercury
    @wheelsofmercury 3 місяці тому +11

    I can't wait for the new album! I prefer Priest over Maiden.

    • @mylovemachine
      @mylovemachine 3 місяці тому +1

      For me they are joint first favourites. I've never been able to to say who is better. They compliment each other so well.

    • @Diamond_Jim
      @Diamond_Jim 3 місяці тому +2

      Agree but it's kind of apples and oranges. Maiden is epic, Priest is gritty. I like the variety in Priest's catalog, with some hard rock and doom to balance out the metal bits. Maiden's first 7 album run is unreal, but after that it gets a little bit boring.

    • @MetalTrenches
      @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому +3

      Me too

    • @wheelsofmercury
      @wheelsofmercury 3 місяці тому +2

      @@Diamond_Jim Of Maiden, I actually prefer Paul DiAnno over Bruce, but of course I do appreciate Bruce as a huge influence on heavy metal vocalists the world over.

    • @Diamond_Jim
      @Diamond_Jim 3 місяці тому +1

      @@wheelsofmercury Di'Anno was great. Just think how different Maiden would have been if he stayed in the band.

  • @coilfan09
    @coilfan09 3 місяці тому +5

    Awesome video! We disagree on a good portion of the catalog but hearing different opinions is what makes it fun. My personal perfections would be British Steel, Defenders of the Faith, and Angel of Retribution. Spiciest take is I would put Screaming for Vengeance in okay tier. Also listened to Darkest Hour Deliver us and undoing ruin thanks for the suggestion fantastic albums

    • @Diamond_Jim
      @Diamond_Jim 3 місяці тому +1

      I like Screaming for Vengeance more than you do, but one thing I will say is the album is front loaded. Couple of excellent tracks on side 2 , but side 1 is stronger.

    • @Cwin-ny6bp
      @Cwin-ny6bp 3 місяці тому

      British Steel has a couple weird duds on it. Screaming for Vengeance is like an even better version of British Steel without the duds.

    • @Cwin-ny6bp
      @Cwin-ny6bp 3 місяці тому

      @@Diamond_Jim nah, there’s not a weak moment on that album. It is legitimately one of the best metal albums ever recorded. It’s the lean stripped back and approach that they hit so well with British Steel without a weird dud like the soccer anthem United.

    • @Diamond_Jim
      @Diamond_Jim 3 місяці тому

      @@Cwin-ny6bp Nah, buddy. Fever, Take These Chains, Pain and Pleasure are not terrific songs. It's a really good album, don't get me wrong. But it came out the same year as The Number of the Beast which is just a better album in every way.

    • @Cwin-ny6bp
      @Cwin-ny6bp 3 місяці тому

      @@Diamond_Jim Take These Chains is a great song, and the other two are good too. You’re way off on Screaming for Vengeance.

  • @user-vk3lk1zf3g
    @user-vk3lk1zf3g 2 місяці тому +1

    I think 'Screaming for Vengeance' is rated one category too high here for me but a fun thing about rating Judas Priest albums is that every level of rating category-level gets represented eventually!

  • @cliffhass9158
    @cliffhass9158 3 місяці тому +1

    I've been listening to Invincible Shield for the last 4 days now and it is easily my favorite album of the year so far. I would have put it it the very top tier. Great List

  • @biermacht1664
    @biermacht1664 2 місяці тому +1

    Turbo is awesome 👌 really enjoyed this video even though I would drop Firepower to good and bump Invincible Shield to perfection. The Lodger seals it.

  • @thieveryguitars6206
    @thieveryguitars6206 3 місяці тому

    I’m aware of Judas Priest and I’ve heard the singles but I’ve never sat down and listened to them. Is there a particular album you’d recommend to start with?

  • @Cour-des-etoiles
    @Cour-des-etoiles 3 місяці тому +4

    Invincible is getting crazy ratings after less than a week out.. It's a good album, but in the top of the Judas Priest albums? I don't think it'll last up there for most people. Again, i think it's a good album.. i just think people are too excited and ranking it way too high :)

  • @ElderDragonBrasil
    @ElderDragonBrasil 2 місяці тому

    My ranking I would do these changes:
    Firepower - Perfection
    Sad Wings of Destiny - Great
    British Steel - Fantastic
    Reedemer of Souls - Good
    Killing Machines - Good
    Turbo - Okay
    Nostradamus - Okay
    Rocka Rolla - Okay
    Ram It Dawn - Fun Bad

  • @robitaillecopeland1996
    @robitaillecopeland1996 3 місяці тому +1

    Painkiller is easily their best album. Top 5 metal album of all-time. Cover to cover genius

  • @Ncrveteran4035
    @Ncrveteran4035 2 місяці тому +1

    Turbo is prob one of my fave Judas Priest albums idk why but i just always enjoyed it

  • @nanomeme5587
    @nanomeme5587 3 місяці тому +2

    Good list there are deffinutely some placements i dissagre with (mostly their 70s output)but i still respect your oppinion and I understand your reassons and im happy that you got to rank one of my fav bands of all time.
    Also top 5 for me are:
    1.Painkiller
    2.Stained Class
    3.Sad Wings Of Destiny
    4.Sin fter Sin
    5.Deffenders Of The Faith(i could switch this one with Screaming tho.)

  • @GinoBtheman
    @GinoBtheman 3 місяці тому +1

    Great list trenches (except for Nostradamus how dare you)
    I really enjoyed invincible shield front to back listening on a drive home today, then immediately went to bionic records in Buena Park and purchased the LP. I loved how they took all the different colors they’ve done over the years with synths, 2&4 driving rock, a bit of early speed sound, and an overall great range of dynamics from track to track. Giants in the sky left me feeling super reverent in a sense considering what the lyrics are about. Ritchie really has brought some fire to this band. All respect to KK, but I’d argue with the past 2.5 records Ritchie Faulkner has really cemented his colossus into this band’s legacy. And most importantly I’m very glad that Glenn was able to throw down his guitar work. Grateful that they are putting out such amazing music

  • @breadslayer7987
    @breadslayer7987 3 місяці тому +2

    Speaking of Painkiller. I always wanted to ask you - did you ever considering ranking video games's metal OST like Painkiller, Infernal (some one even remember this game?), Dusk, Doom, Slain/Valfaris, etc?

    • @MetalTrenches
      @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому +2

      I've done some videogame related content in the past and it bombed, so odds are low

    • @breadslayer7987
      @breadslayer7987 3 місяці тому

      it's a pity

  • @MaybeHarvey
    @MaybeHarvey 3 місяці тому

    Point of entry has really great songs. Heading out to the highway, desert plains, hot rocking, turning circles, on the run, solar angels, don’t go. And sin after sin and sad wings are another stratosphere level to Rocka Rolla, though I quite like that album as well

  • @hagger0348
    @hagger0348 3 місяці тому +1

    Firepower is my number one Heavy Metal Album and my Favourite Judas Priest Album.

  • @Shadefecator
    @Shadefecator 3 місяці тому +2

    The a-side of Defenders of the faith is the best thing Judas Priest has done! People can disagree, but they should know that they're wrong if they do :)

  • @tomasjonsson7141
    @tomasjonsson7141 3 місяці тому +7

    Sad wings shuld be higher for sure

    • @smote_his_ruin
      @smote_his_ruin 3 місяці тому +1

      Uh... yea.

    • @wesleybush8646
      @wesleybush8646 3 місяці тому +1

      Sad Wings should rank higher for Genocide alone.

    • @tomasjonsson7141
      @tomasjonsson7141 3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah on the same rank as the debute is wild 😅

    • @smote_his_ruin
      @smote_his_ruin 3 місяці тому

      ​@@wesleybush8646 The Ripper is like their best song ever.

  • @TheWelhaven
    @TheWelhaven 3 місяці тому +1

    Sad Wings is one of the best albums EVER!

  • @martinalther6661
    @martinalther6661 3 місяці тому +1

    What a year for classic metal, thus far! A new album from Judas Priest and a brand new Bruce Dickinson album. Will you be reviewing the latter soon?

  • @MetalheadCurt
    @MetalheadCurt 3 місяці тому +1

    Damn. The intro didn’t lie. Now it’s my turn.
    Best - Painkiller/Firepower/Invincible Shield/Screaming For Vengeance
    Awesome - Stained Class/Sad Wings Of Destiny/Jugulator (I’ll debate you all day on this)/Redeemer Of Souls
    Great - Angel Of Retribution/Sin After Sin/Ram It Down
    Good (but troubled) - Defenders Of The Faith/Killing Machine/British Steel/Nostradamus
    Weak - Point Of Entry/Demolition
    Worst - Turbo/Rocka Rolla

  • @beauzammusic
    @beauzammusic 3 місяці тому +2

    PERFECTION: Sad Wings - Stained Class
    FANTASTIC: Sin After Sin - British Steel - Defenders - Painkiller
    GREAT: Screaming For Vengeance -Angel Of Retribution
    GOOD: Killing Machine - Rocka Rolla - Invincible Shield - Point of Entry
    OKAY: Firepower - Redeemer of Souls - Ram it Down
    .... The others...

  • @mattmiller7990
    @mattmiller7990 3 місяці тому +3

    I'm definitely a fan of your work, but consider my jimmies rustled on some of your takes here. I won't drone on and one about every little nitpick I have, as I can respect your opinion and I know you put in the work.
    The only thing I will comment on is that I think you're unfairly overlooking some of their 70s albums. That four album run from Sad Wings through Hell Bent for Leather is PIVOTAL in the development of Metal, and IMO is the band's all-time best run.
    It takes some time to stew, I will grant you, but I urge you to revisit those albums. They're very rewarding on repeat listens.
    In any case, keep up the good work!

    • @MetalTrenches
      @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому +3

      I agree that those albums are IMPORTANT, but that's not the criteria I rank things on. It all comes down to how much I subjectively enjoy them from start to finish.

    • @mattmiller7990
      @mattmiller7990 3 місяці тому +1

      @@MetalTrenches Fair! And I understand that you probably like stuff that's a bit more aggressive.
      If that's the case, as an amalgam and upgrade of a lot of that early material, I would highly recommend Unleashed in the East, if you've not checked it out. It's probably my single favourite record of all-time. It takes a lot of that early material and injects more 5x more energy into it, and actually sounds better on the production front that those albums (especially when it comes to the Sad Wings tracks).
      The prevailing message here though should be that I think you're doing a great job with your channel. I'm slowly working up the courage to start doing something of my own on youtube and you're definitely one of my inspirations on that front. You rule!

  • @fredlaroche6969
    @fredlaroche6969 3 місяці тому +1

    Agree on most... I'd switch Jugulator and Nostradamus, but all in all, agree with you on most. Can't wait for Invincible Shield!

  • @only1sn1not1taken
    @only1sn1not1taken 3 місяці тому +1

    I was shocked by how down you are on Angel of Retribution. It's one of my favorite albums!

  • @superstan3290
    @superstan3290 3 місяці тому +4

    Jugulator is honestly not bad

  • @prosperoeaton8201
    @prosperoeaton8201 3 місяці тому +1

    I've listened to Invinsible Shield twice so far in its entirity and I have heard the songs released early several more times. It's too new for me to rank, but I am loving it so far! It easily beats the last two albums. I'll have a better feel for where to place it after around 10 listens. Here is how I rank the other albums. I love stuff off even the lower ones, though I've never gotten into the Ripper albums.
    1. Screaming for Vengeance
    2. Stained Class
    3. Sad Wings of Destiny
    4. Painkiller
    5. Defenders of the Faith
    6. British Steel
    7. Hell Bent for Leather
    8. Sin After Sin
    9. Nostradamus
    10. Angel of Retribution
    11. Point of Entry
    12. Firepower
    13. Turbo
    14. Rocka Rolla
    15. Redeemer of Souls
    16. Ram it Down
    17 /18. Demolition/ Jugulator

  • @MrAaron194
    @MrAaron194 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video, i actually agree with almost every ranking. And i know i’m in the extreme minority here, but totally love the Turbo and Nostrodamus albums.

  • @captainhostile101
    @captainhostile101 3 місяці тому +1

    Judas Rising on Angel of Retribution is hell of a opener and a banger.

  • @CraigMader
    @CraigMader 3 місяці тому +2

    Always knew Defenders was their best record, thanks for confirming. Beat the shit out of that tape in my jambox in the driveway hacky sackin after Jr. High in the 80's. Who was that kid? What happened to my country? It's so much later than i thought. Sigh...

  • @thiagoricardoleituraclassicos
    @thiagoricardoleituraclassicos 3 місяці тому +1

    I need to hear more the new material, but at this point i think Firepower is a little better, wich is no problem at all. Judas is on a great moment.

  • @robertsparling917
    @robertsparling917 3 місяці тому +2

    10:43 That sticker should've said "SNOWFLAKE ADVISORY"!

  • @jayeee2756
    @jayeee2756 3 місяці тому +1

    Agreed, Screaming/ Defenders are absolute metal perfection. But I loved Turdo!

  • @halfcirclehranch6877
    @halfcirclehranch6877 3 місяці тому +1

    I probably would put Turbo higher, just out of nostalgia, probably. I love Jugulator just for Cathedral Spires. All things said, I'd personally have placed Defenders first and Screaming third. But overall, I think you did a fantastic job on ranking Priest's albums. Always respect your opinions.

  • @MikaelNora
    @MikaelNora 3 місяці тому +1

    I have a soft spot for angel of retribution. Hyped for the new one!

  • @Oqualquer
    @Oqualquer 3 місяці тому +3

    Just saying here, i got a bit offended with your feeling about British Steel...
    No problem to rank it there, but me honestly think that this album deserved atleast an fantastic 🥺
    Thought i enjoyed any other pick, mainly Screaming Vengeance, that album is total perfection!

  • @Cwin-ny6bp
    @Cwin-ny6bp 3 місяці тому +2

    I actually agree the Nostradamus was pretty underrated. While I think it suffers from the same bloat problems as latter day Metallica and Iron Maiden, it also has a lot of strong material. I’d actually say you nailed most of this one other than my disagreement with Sad Wings. I might switch Defenders of the Faith with Firepower. That album is legitimately so good.

  • @HenrikKKristensen
    @HenrikKKristensen 3 місяці тому +1

    While I would probably move them around a bit, I agree to the Top 6 albums, which are also the only 6 I need in my collection.
    6 amazing albums... Stained Class will probably always hold that "special place" for me when it comes to Priest.

  • @bratishkastreams
    @bratishkastreams 3 місяці тому +2

    That's a great tier list, I wanna see the Black Sabbath ranking

  • @majurbludd
    @majurbludd 2 місяці тому +1

    Id liked the Ripper albums. To me I can listen to Jugulater front to back.

  • @RE-vy4wn
    @RE-vy4wn 3 місяці тому +1

    I think the only descending opinion I came away with here was Sad Wings of Destiny, I personally would put it at great tier at least. Other than that, I agree with your ranking for the Priest albums and now am super excited for the entire Invincible Shield album. I saw a 4-song EP of the singles released (probably not legit but at any rate) and listened to it a couple of times so I'm ready for the entire thing!
    Interesting you mentioned Sabaton during your thoughts on Nostradamus, since they're having said band open for them this spring. Can't wait for the show in Youngstown!
    Also, and I can't stress and emphasis this part of it enough, but at 72 it is truly incredible how great Rob sounds. He puts vocalists in the genre (or therefore adjacent ones) half of his age to SHAME!

    • @MetalTrenches
      @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому

      Rob is crazy for still sounding this good.

  • @maxsoundandmusic
    @maxsoundandmusic 2 місяці тому

    S - Screaming for Vengeance, Painkiller, Firepower, Invincible Shield
    A - Defenders of the Faith, British Steel, Killing Machine, Redeemer of Souls (Although the production almost takes this down a tier)
    B - Turbo, Sad Wings of Destiny, Angel of Retribution
    C - Stained Class (I feel this is overrated), Sin After Sin, Ram It Down
    D - Jugulator, Nostradamus
    E - Demolition, Rocka Rolla, Point of Entry

  • @kevinbrown1893
    @kevinbrown1893 3 місяці тому +2

    1. Painkiller
    2. Stained Class
    3. Defenders of The Faith
    4. Sad Wings of Destiny
    5. Firepower
    6. Screaming for Vengeance
    7. Killing Machine
    8. Invincible Shield
    9. Sin After Sin
    10. British Steel
    11. Angel of Retribution
    12. Rocka Rolla
    13. Redeemer of Souls
    14. Point of Entry
    15. Nostradamus
    16. Ram It Down
    17. Turbo
    18. Jugulator
    19. Demolition

    • @hieinh
      @hieinh 3 місяці тому +1

      That's an amazing ranking. Another person who agrees about British Steel

  • @SuperStrik9
    @SuperStrik9 3 місяці тому +1

    I dig Panic Attack but I've got to check out more of the album before I form my final opinion on the new Judas Priest album. Off topic but I'm interested in hearing your opinion on the new Exhorder album Defectum Omnium.

    • @MetalTrenches
      @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому +1

      I hated it unfortunately. The single was great. The rest…

    • @SuperStrik9
      @SuperStrik9 3 місяці тому +1

      @@MetalTrenches That's cool. To each their own. I dig it but it's definitely the most experimental Exhorder album and definitely different from their earlier albums. If you want groove metal Exhorder it's definitely not that.

    • @SuperStrik9
      @SuperStrik9 3 місяці тому +1

      Oh and I'm not knocking groove metal. I love me some groove metal like Exhorder - The Law and Pantera for examples.

  • @FeroVlkolinsky
    @FeroVlkolinsky 3 місяці тому +1

    I'd rank the albums before Rob's departure quite differently, bu starting from Jugulator I completely agree (except Shield that I haven't heard yet, but I'm hyped with all the singles). Despite that very different opinion, I had to give you thumbs up for that comparison with Iron Maiden (man I'd like them to release anything close to Firepower) and Metallica comment. The only thing I missed - is Shield better than Firepower?

  • @JPJ13
    @JPJ13 3 місяці тому +1

    Judas priest =heavy metal and heavy metal=judas priest. Nothing else. 🇬🇷🤘

  • @doomusrlc
    @doomusrlc 3 місяці тому +3

    9:07 just a note, it lost to Metallica's cover of Queen's "Stone Cold Crazy". Still BS, as the other nominations besides Priest were Suicidal Tendencies 'Lights Camera Revolution' album, Anthrax 'Persistence of Time' album and Megadeth 'Rust in Peace' album. It was overall complete bullshit that a cover song won out for best metal performance over 4 absolutely fantastic metal albums.

  • @federicopalacios7439
    @federicopalacios7439 2 місяці тому

    Crazy that Firepower and Invincible Shield are two of their best albums when they came out this late into their careers. Usually a band's later material tends to suck ass.

  • @anewt72690
    @anewt72690 2 місяці тому +1

    Top two tiers are perfect, but Nostradamus over Sad Wings kinda left a sour taste for the last five minutes. Glad the last two albums got their due, though. That's what we're here for!

  • @EZMETAL
    @EZMETAL 3 місяці тому +1

    Fuck, the new album is FANTASTIC!! Why Vicious Circle is a BONUS I'm not sure but...
    anyways its a 8.5 for me!! Easy in my Judas top 5

  • @HammerHeart3229
    @HammerHeart3229 3 місяці тому

    I gotta say I'm mostly in agreement with these rankings! Although personally I'd move Sad Wings, Sin After Sin & Killing Machine up to great, move Screaming for Vengenance down to fantastic and Defenders down to great. Defenders is awesome up to a certain point but for me at least the album runs out of steam after Eat Me Alive. Painkiller is the only perfect Priest album in my opinion and it's generally just one of my favourite albums ever! I have to give Nostradamus a re-listen too. I haven't listened to that album all the way through in years but I seem to remember thinking it was a good idea/concept just poorly executed! I sometimes wish they explored that sound more after that album.
    I guess now I gotta check out your Maiden ranking video, Maiden are my favourite band and if that intro is anything to go by, I'll have my pitchfork on stand by just in case! 😂

  • @Cwin-ny6bp
    @Cwin-ny6bp 3 місяці тому +5

    Whiffed on Sad Wings, bro. That having been said, you nailed it on Screaming for Vengeance. That is literally one of the most flawless metal albums ever released and is the best thing they ever made. If you asked for and album to distill and define classic heavy metal, that album, along with Number or the Beast and Powerslave would be my top picks.

    • @MetalTrenches
      @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому

      Need this? 🍼👶

    • @Cwin-ny6bp
      @Cwin-ny6bp 3 місяці тому +2

      @@MetalTrenchesman, I even edited my comment to give you credit, but you insult me. I just think putting Sad Wings on the same tier as Rocka Rolla isn’t great.

    • @Cwin-ny6bp
      @Cwin-ny6bp 3 місяці тому +1

      @@MetalTrenchesI mean, overall this is a pretty good list. I just strongly disagree with that one.

    • @MetalTrenches
      @MetalTrenches  3 місяці тому

      @@Cwin-ny6bp apologies. I think I replied before you edited it

    • @Cwin-ny6bp
      @Cwin-ny6bp 3 місяці тому

      @@MetalTrenches it’s all good. You had replied by the time I refreshed, and I made the original comment while I was watching and I made the edit as it went along, as I found myself agreeing with you on most of the critical stuff. I did consider making a post as a joke about how you hurt my feelings 😂

  • @TylerFast441
    @TylerFast441 3 місяці тому +2

    Though I do like and respect what Iron Maiden has transitioned into, what Judas Priest is still doing 50 years into their careers just doesnt make sense to me. Like how is Rob able to sing like this still? How are they dropping some of their best material of their career? We are literally witnessing living legends. What a treat. Rob truly is a god.

    • @DrDanka69
      @DrDanka69 3 місяці тому +1

      Because they got a younger more hungry guitar player who lit a spark for them. At least my thought

    • @SuperRoo_22
      @SuperRoo_22 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@DrDanka69 Agree. Richie Faulkner has reinvigorated Priest. A perfect fit and the guitarist they needed to be where they're are now. Just like Erik Rutan with Corpse.

    • @TylerFast441
      @TylerFast441 3 місяці тому

      @@DrDanka69 that definitely makes sense.

  • @ludwigtheholyblade777
    @ludwigtheholyblade777 3 місяці тому +2

    Good list the only thing I disagree with is hell bent for leather it should be at the very least great tier

  • @shanefelle9385
    @shanefelle9385 3 місяці тому +5

    Sad Wings is their best album, Sin after Sin is great too. Killing Machine also needs to be bumped up here.

    • @Hamptainment
      @Hamptainment 3 місяці тому +2

      He did Sin and Sad Wings dirty for sure

    • @Diamond_Jim
      @Diamond_Jim 3 місяці тому +1

      The 70s albums are their best ones. Painkiller and Screaming are slightly overrated in my opinion. Defenders and British Steel are my favorites from 80s Priest.

  • @corm1000
    @corm1000 3 місяці тому +1

    Sad wings of destiny's number one for me, even Rob hellford agreeds.

  • @Brando-Lee3725
    @Brando-Lee3725 3 місяці тому +1

    I still love the song Bloodsuckers off Demolition , I cant help it I just do . I liked a bunch of Angel of Retribution too . And of course I love several albums before these like Screaming for Vengeance and such , but that should go without saying . Firepower is cool too . I havnt heard all of the new one yet but what I heard I wasn't big on .

  • @wavesgroup2768
    @wavesgroup2768 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice to see Nostradamus not getting completely destroyed - Point of Entry, Angel of Retribution and Killing Machine would all be a lot higher for me

  • @brianmay1983
    @brianmay1983 3 місяці тому +1

    I relistened lately all their 80s albums, point of entry is still the weakest as it was before but turbo i really like which i didnt really before. Invincible shield is in my opinion their best album since painkiller!

  • @smote_his_ruin
    @smote_his_ruin 3 місяці тому

    Perfection: Painkiller, Sad Wings, Stained Class. Fantastic: Sin After Sin, Hellbent, Defenders, Vengeance. Great: British Steel, Firepower. Ok: everything else.

  • @ender26
    @ender26 3 місяці тому

    I disagree with the low ranking for Sad Wings, but this is a pretty solid ranking.

  • @MrOmac09
    @MrOmac09 3 місяці тому +1

    With so many albums, there's always gonna be lots of variations in peoples rankings, very excited for the new album. Here's how i rank them.
    18. Demolition - 1.5/5
    17. Nostradamus -1.5/5
    16. Rocka Rolla - 2.5/5
    15. Redeemer of Souls- 2.5/5
    14. Point of Entry - 2.5/5
    13. Jugulator - 3/5
    12. Killing Machine - 3/5
    11. Ram it Down - 3.5/5
    10. Angel of Retribution- 3.5/5
    9. Firepower - 3.5/5
    8. British Steel - 3.5/5
    7. Turbo - 4/5
    6. Screaming for Vengeance - 4/5
    5. Sad Wings of Destiny - 4/5
    4. Painkiller - 4.5/5
    3. Defenders of the Faith - 4.5/5
    2. Stained Class - 4.5/5
    1. Sin After Sin - 4.5/5

    • @smote_his_ruin
      @smote_his_ruin 3 місяці тому

      Sin After Sin fuckin' rules... CALL FOR THE PRIEST... I'M DYYYYYINNNNGGGGGG!!!

  • @DrDanka69
    @DrDanka69 3 місяці тому +1

    Defenders of the faith is my fav such a gem

  • @leatherface4662
    @leatherface4662 3 місяці тому +2

    Turbo Lover is an awesome song ,change my mind.