What makes Battle Cry by Judas Priest notable?

'Battle Cry' symbolizes Judas Priest’s resilience in the heavy metal landscape, featuring fan-favorite tracks that resonate with long-time followers. The album was well-received, entering the charts in multiple countries and solidifying their status as one of metal's enduring powerhouses. Released on March 25, 2016, 'Battle Cry' is a live album capturing Judas Priest's performance during the Redeemer of Souls tour. This marked a period of resurgence for the band, showcasing their enduring appeal and commitment to their heavy metal roots after the release of the studio album 'Redeemer of Souls' in 2014.

Who is Battle Cry for?

Battle Cry works well if you're into dynamic journey with climaxes, thunderous celebration of energy and wave-like pacing with intensity.

How many songs are on Battle Cry?

Battle Cry has 15 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Battle Cry

Judas Priest · 2016

75 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal

A thunderous celebration of heavy metal's legacy, blending classic riffs with powerful vocal performances.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with climaxes
thunderous celebration of energy
wave-like pacing with intensity
for anthemic sing-alongs
great for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

prefer quiet, mellow experiences
want immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Themes: heavy metal legacy· live concert energy
Career context: Released on March 25, 2016, 'Battle Cry' is a live album capturing Judas Priest's performance during the Redeemer of Souls tour. This marked a period of resurgence for the band, showcasing their enduring appeal and commitment to their heavy metal roots after the release of the studio album 'Redeemer of Souls' in 2014.
Stylistic neighbors: Iron Maiden· Black Sabbath· Accept
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Live After Death by Iron Maiden — Captures the electrifying energy of a live metal performance, celebrating the genre's anthems.

Rust in Peace by Megadeth — Shares a focus on intricate riffs and powerful vocals, embodying heavy metal's technical prowess.

Restless and Wild by Accept — Delivers a thunderous blend of traditional heavy metal sounds and high-energy performances akin to 'Battle Cry.'