The Judas Priest song that was TOO HEAVY for its time

Описание: In this episode of the Defenders of the Faith series, we dive deep into one of the most underrated and groundbreaking Judas Priest songs ever written — Dissident Aggressor from the Sin After Sin album (1977).

Often overlooked, this ferocious track helped shape the future of thrash metal, decades before the genre even had a name. With blistering double bass drumming from a 19-year-old Simon Phillips, razor-sharp riffs by Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing, and Rob Halford’s fierce vocal delivery, this song was simply too heavy for its time.

We’ll explore the full story behind this track, including the historical context of its release, why it was so innovative and ahead of its time, its connection to the rise of speed metal and thrash, Slayer’s cover of the song on South of Heaven, how Priest finally won a Grammy in 2010 with a live version, the lyrics’ Cold War meaning, inspired by Berlin’s political tension, as well as hear the isolated drums for Dissident Aggressor performed by Scott Travis. Here you go!

00:00 - Intro
00:36 - First double bass in Metal?
02:51 - Scott Travis to the rescue
04:36 - Thrash Metal prototype
06:15 - Berlin Wall
07:48 - Grammy ...and justive for all!


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Background music: "Uberpunch" Alexander Nakarada (serpentsoundstudios.com)
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