Genocide
Judas Priest · 1993
81 min · 20 tracks · heavy metal
A raw and aggressive blend of heavy metal riffs interspersed with melancholic melodies and dynamic shifts.
Top tracks — play these first
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One for the Road Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Genocide — The title track encapsulates the album's darker themes, combining powerful guitar riffs with haunting lyrics that reflect societal issues and personal struggle.
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Victim of Changes — This track showcases the band's classic heavy metal sound while incorporating progressive elements, making it a standout representation of their musical evolution.
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Diamonds and Rust — A cover of Joan Baez's song, this track highlights the band's ability to reinterpret emotional depth through their signature heavy metal lens, adding layers to their discography.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing for deep immersion
- cathartic release through aggressive riffs
- reflective moments amidst raw energy
- for late-night contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Compiles early work, showcasing influence but not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- heavy metal origins· dark storytelling· raw aggression
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Genocide marked a transitional phase for Judas Priest as they navigated the changing landscape of heavy metal following their commercial peak in the '80s. This album came after their previous release, Painkiller, showcasing a more experimental approach while still holding true to their heavy metal roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron Maiden· Black Sabbath· Accept
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 One for the Road Start here 4:38
- 2 Rocka Rolla 3:06
- 3 Winter 1:41
- 4 Deep Freeze 1:20
- 5 Winter Retreat 3:27
- 6 Cheater 2:57
- 7 Never Satisfied 4:50
- 8 Run of the Mill 8:32
- 9 Dying to Meet You 6:18
- 10 Caviar and Meths 2:02
- 11 Diamonds and Rust 3:12
Disc 2
- 1 Victim of Changes 7:44
- 2 The Ripper 2:51
- 3 Dreamer Deceiver 5:53
- 4 Deceiver 2:46
- 5 Prelude 2:01
- 6 Tyrant 4:29
- 7 Genocide 5:48
- 8 Epitaph 3:20
- 9 Island of Domination 4:20
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden
Shares dark storytelling and aggressive guitar riffs characteristic of early heavy metal.
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
Captures raw aggression and foundational heavy metal sound with thematic depth in lyrics.
Ace of Spades
Motörhead
Combines energetic riffs with a raw edge, embodying the aggressive spirit of heavy metal.
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