Painkiller (1990)

About this title: From out of nowhere, Judas Priest suddenly revitalized themselves with Painkiller, in no small part because of new drummer Scott Travis, whose busy, virtuosic rhythmic base pushes Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, and Glenn Tipton to their most energetic and impassioned performances in an extremely long time. Songs like the title track, "Leather Rebel," and "Metal Meltdown" thrash like mad; Halford's shrieking and growling is positively frightening, as he uses his incredible vocal range to an almost King Diamond-like effect. But it isn't just the rediscovered power that makes Painkiller the band's ... read more

Tracks:

1. Painkiller [Downing/Halford/Tip]
2. Hell Patrol [Downing/Halford/Tip]
3. All Guns Blazing [Downing/Halford/Tip]
4. Leather Rebel [Downing/Halford/Tip]
5. Metal Meltdown [Downing/Halford/Tip]
6. Night Crawler [Downing/Halford/Tip]
7. Between the Hammer & the Anvil [Downing/Halford/Tip]
8. A Touch of Evil [Downing/Halford/Tip]
9. Battle Hymn [Downing/Halford/Tip]
10. One Shot at Glory [Downing/Halford/Tip]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.