(1980) Judas Priest / British Steel: The Best Heavy Metal Albums Of The 80's

Описание: Band: Judas Priest / Album: British Steel (1980).
Released in 1980, British Steel by Judas Priest sharpened heavy metal into a lean, arena-ready weapon. Stripped down, direct, and packed with unforgettable hooks, the album delivered instant classics like “Breaking the Law,” “Living After Midnight,” and “Metal Gods.” With razor-edged riffs from Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing and Rob Halford’s commanding vocals, British Steel defined metal’s mainstream breakthrough without sacrificing power. A landmark of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, it remains essential listening for every Metal Icons subscriber.

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