A Touch of Evil: Live
Judas Priest · 2009
59 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
Raw, energetic performances capture the essence of heavy metal with anthemic choruses and blistering guitar solos.
Top tracks — play these first
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Judas Rising Start here — Opening with powerful riffs and commanding vocals, this track sets the tone for the entire performance, showcasing the band's signature sound and lyrical themes of empowerment.
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Beyond the Realms of Death — A fan favorite, this song highlights Rob Halford's vocal prowess and emotive storytelling, making it a centerpiece that resonates deeply during live shows.
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Painkiller — This iconic anthem serves as a climactic moment in the set, energizing the audience with its relentless tempo and unforgettable chorus, epitomizing the band's heavy metal ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends classic hits with newer songs, delivering a strong live performance but lacks a cohesive narrative.
What we noticed
- Each song is performed with high energy, often extending solos and crowd interactions that enhance the live experience.
- The recording captures the dynamic range of the band's performance, from powerful anthems to more intricate melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- high-energy live performances
- intense, powerful moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Captures the band's resurgence and reaffirms their legacy in heavy metal.
- Themes
- live metal energy· resurgence of Halford
- Career context
- Released in 2009, A Touch of Evil: Live marked Judas Priest's continued resurgence after their reunion in the early 2000s. This album follows their acclaimed studio release, Nostradamus (2008), showcasing the band's enduring appeal and dynamic live presence as they celebrated over three decades in heavy metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron Maiden· Black Sabbath· Accept
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Beyond the Realms of Death
The final verse shifts to a more reflective tone as the narrator contemplates mortality and freedom from suffering.
This shift deepens the emotional complexity of the song, contrasting its earlier intensity with a poignant meditation on life and liberation.
Tracklist
- 1 Judas Rising Start here 4:23
- 2 Hellrider 5:38
- 3 Between the Hammer & the Anvil 4:35
- 4 Riding on the Wind 3:28
- 5 Death 7:52
- 6 Beyond the Realms of Death 6:52
- 7 Dissident Aggressor 3:03
- 8 A Touch of Evil 6:10
- 9 Eat Me Alive 4:35
- 10 Prophecy 6:07
- 11 Painkiller 7:12
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Live After Death
Iron Maiden
Captures the same electrifying live energy and heavy metal anthems from a legendary band.
Rust in Peace
Megadeth
Shares thematic focus on resurgence and combines technical prowess with anthemic metal melodies.
S&M
Metallica
Blends orchestral arrangements with heavy metal classics, showcasing powerful live performance dynamics.
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