what do you think?
Judas Priest
2007-01-03 14:48:21 · 7 answers · asked by Common Sense 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I remember they had 2 lead guitarist, KK downing was one, who was the other.
2007-01-03 14:49:05 · update #1
Yes, I agree Black Sabbath, AND Iron Maiden. Their bassest is the best I have ever heard and fast on the strings too
2007-01-03 15:05:38 · update #2
I saw Judas Priest in Concert in Knoxville, TN. During the show, 2 girls took off their shirts and jumped on stage, Rob Jumped on the Lions foot and rose above the stage, I joked he must be gay for not staying, little did I know I had a physic vision then and there lol
2007-01-03 15:35:53 · update #3
Judas Priest rocks! But I would not call them the "ultimate" heavy metal band. This is one of those pretty subjective questions, but I'll give my 2 cents.
As far as old-school metal goes, I think of two separate schools, with Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin as the respective founders. It is on the former school that I will comment.
Priest was in the Sabbath school of metal. Hard, gritty riffs with dark lyrics and sinister overtones. This style prevailed in metal until the early 80's.
Iron Maiden was another great band from this school. Who can forget Eddie towering above the stage.
I can't fail to mention Alice Cooper, the originator of shock-rock. I find it funny that Sabbath was a significant influence in Alice's work, but Alice had significant influence on Ozzy's post-Sabbath style.
There are so many metal bands, both great and small that have been influenced by Sabbath, Priest, Maiden and Cooper. I can not possibly list them all here.
However, my favorite of the four has to be the Ozzy "The Prince of Darkness", "The Godfather of Metal" Osbourne in both his Sabbath and solo careers.
EDIT: BTW, I find it hilarious that the "chains and black leather" look that is so predominant among metal bands and fans was started by Ron Halford with his frequent visits to S&M shops.
2007-01-03 15:12:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jay E. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vocals: Ronnie James Dio-Black Sabbath, Dio and Rainbow Lead Guitar: Kerry King-Slayer Rhythm Guitar: James Hetfield-Metallica Bass: Lemmy Kilmister-Motorhead Drums: Vinnie Paul-Pantera and Damageplan
2016-10-29 22:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sit behind Black Sabbath in my book, but they are one of the best.
Glenn Tipton was the other guitarist...
2007-01-03 15:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by Courtlyn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no no NO!
the singer is gay but their an okay metal band
the ultimate would be Black Sabbath because they started it and after that every band just played it faster or differently
2007-01-03 14:58:52 · answer #4 · answered by zomby 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
w00t w00t they were my dad's favorite band when he was a teenager!!!
i don't know if they are considered the BEST, but they're prett high up there
2007-01-03 14:51:28 · answer #5 · answered by ♠ Je$$ ♠ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
glen tipton was the other
2007-01-03 14:54:56 · answer #6 · answered by Agent Orange 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh hell yeah!!!!Priest rocks!!!And they are touring soon!!
2007-01-04 02:15:33 · answer #7 · answered by shellygirl06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋