Metal Works '73–'93 cover

Metal Works '73–'93

Judas Priest · 1993

147 min · 32 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal

A thunderous anthology combining classic riffs with soaring vocals, embodying the essence of heavy metal across two decades.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • thematic exploration of power
  • intense, energetic moments

Where this album fits

Themes
surveillance culture· heavy metal anthems· rebellious spirit
Career context
By the time 'Metal Works '73–'93' was released in 1993, Judas Priest had solidified their position as heavy metal pioneers with a significant catalog behind them. This compilation came after their acclaimed album 'Painkiller' (1990), showcasing their evolution and a retrospective look at their influential sound leading up to the early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron Maiden· Black Sabbath· Accept
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden — Shares thematic elements of rebellion and features soaring vocals with anthemic riffs.
Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath — Combines powerful melodies and heavy riffs, embodying the essence of heavy metal.
Rust in Peace by Megadeth — Explores similar themes of societal issues with intricate guitar work and a fierce vocal delivery.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Hellion 0:37
  • 2 Electric Eye 3:43
  • 3 Victim of Changes 7:22
  • 4 Painkiller 6:05
  • 5 Eat Me Alive 3:34
  • 6 Devil’s Child 4:46
  • 7 Dissident Aggressor 3:08
  • 8 Delivering the Goods 4:15
  • 9 Exciter 5:04
  • 10 Breaking the Law 2:34
  • 11 Hell Bent for Leather 2:39
  • 12 Blood Red Skies 7:49
  • 13 Metal Gods 4:08
  • 14 Before the Dawn 3:21
  • 15 Turbo Lover 5:33
  • 16 Ram It Down 4:48
  • 17 Metal Meltdown 4:15

Disc 2

  • 1 Screaming for Vengeance 4:43
  • 2 You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ 5:07
  • 3 Beyond the Realms of Death 6:52
  • 4 Solar Angels 4:01
  • 5 Bloodstone 3:52
  • 6 Desert Plains 4:30
  • 7 Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days 4:39
  • 8 Heading Out to the Highway 4:40
  • 9 Living After Midnight 3:26
  • 10 A Touch of Evil 5:44
  • 11 The Rage 4:43
  • 12 Night Comes Down 3:59
  • 13 Sinner 6:42
  • 14 Freewheel Burning 4:23
  • 15 Night Crawler 5:46

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