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
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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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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