2006-10-09 18:15:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Judas Priest is an expression used. If something is horrendously bad it is judas priest!
derived from judas the betrayer of the bible
there is also a rock band from the 80s called judas priest
2006-10-09 18:20:22 · answer #1 · answered by stop_staring_please 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Judas Priest was one of the most influential heavy metal bands of the '70s, spearheading the New Wave of British Heavy Metal late in the decade. Decked out in leather and chains, the band fused the gothic doom of Black Sabbath with the riffs and speed of Led Zeppelin, as well as adding a vicious two-lead guitar attack; in doing so, they set the pace for much popular heavy metal from 1975 until 1985, as well as laying the groundwork for the speed and death metal of the '80s. Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1970, the group's core members were guitarist K.K. Downing and bassist Ian Hill. Joined by Alan Atkins and drummer John Ellis, the band played their first concert in 1971. Atkins' previous band was called Judas Priest, yet the members decided it was the best name for the new group. The band played numerous shows throughout 1971; during the year, Ellis was replaced by Alan Moore; by the end of the year, Chris Campbell replaced Moore. After a solid year of touring the U.K., Atkins and Campbell left the band in 1973 and were replaced by vocalist Rob Halford and drummer John Hinch.
2006-10-09 18:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by jen 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
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Judas Priest were one of the first bands to modernize the twin-lead-guitar sound, with the duo of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton. They combined this sound with Rob Halford's high-pitched, melancholic and angry screaming lead vocals to create their own unique style of heavy-rock. They are cited often for their influence on heavy metal and the root sound of the guitar work in speed metal and thrash metal.
Another noted feature of the band is the dual "rhythm guitar", which plays an essential role in hard rock genres and especially in heavy metal.
Although Wishbone Ash had used similar "dual guitars" prior to Judas Priest, the band used their dual rhythm style consistently as an integral part of their music. Since Judas Priest started incorporating this new style of rhythm guitar on their first release, Rocka Rolla, it has become a standard feature of heavy metal.
Many people, including influential musicians and members of prominent hard rock and heavy metal bands, believe that among the foundations for what would define "pure" heavy metal were three early Judas Priest albums: Sad Wings of Destiny (1976), Sin After Sin (1977), and Stained Class (1978).
The band often played faster than most rock groups of the time and brought a more "metallic" sound to the guitars. The songs varied from simple and straightforward tunes (e.g., "The Ripper", "Starbreaker") to fairly structured material, changing from fast and loud to slower tempo and softer tunes in one song (e.g., "Victim Of Changes", "Run Of The Mill", "Beyond The Realms Of Death"). Some songs, such as 1978's "Exciter", were groundbreaking for their sheer ferocity and speed; others, like "Dissident Aggressor", "Sinner" and "Tyrant", were heavy for their day, and even today are considered classic metal tracks.
2006-10-09 18:35:21 · answer #3 · answered by mallimalar_2000 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Judas Priest are a heavy metal band formed in 1968 in the northwest midlands, near Birmingham, England. Originally formed by K.K. Downing and Ian Hill, later joined by Al Atkins, who subsequently brought the name Judas Priest from his original band. Priest's classic line-up consists of vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, and bassist Ian Hill. They have been cited as an influence on many heavy metal musicians and bands. Their popularity and status as one of the definitive heavy metal bands has earned them the nickname "Metal Gods".
2006-10-09 18:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by mswathi1025 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Rock band from the 80's
2006-10-09 18:18:25 · answer #5 · answered by twelfntwelf3 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rock band from the 80's
2006-10-09 18:16:32 · answer #6 · answered by Ladeebug71 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A rock band from the 70's?
2006-10-09 18:19:14 · answer #7 · answered by darlndanna 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
LMAO! Love this one Sara.
....so I won't be written up for 'chatting', Judas Priest was an awesome metal band.
2006-10-09 18:29:35 · answer #8 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A rock group.
2006-10-09 21:43:59 · answer #9 · answered by P P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main singer was a QUEER like QUEEN
and a Metal Rock star
It is funny if you think about it a Mental Rock band (s) that acted bad azz but was ******
2006-10-09 18:20:46 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋