Metalogy
Judas Priest · 2004
303 min · 65 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal
A thunderous compilation of heavy metal anthems showcasing Judas Priest's iconic riffs and soaring vocals.
Why this album works
The album serves as a significant cultural artifact, celebrating Judas Priest's extensive catalog and influence on heavy metal. It received positive critical reception and was instrumental in introducing new listeners to classic tracks while reminding fans of the band's enduring impact, particularly through its inclusion of live performances which highlight their dynamic stage presence.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks thunderous anthems for celebration communal sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'Metalogy' is a comprehensive box set that encapsulates Judas Priest's evolution from their early days to their resurgence in the 2000s. This collection arrives after the band's reunion with lead singer Rob Halford, marking a pivotal moment following the mixed reception of their late '90s albums. As a retrospective, it solidifies Priest's legacy during a time when they were reestablishing themselves in the heavy metal landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Marty Friedman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Never Satisfied 4:48
- 2 Deceiver 2:44
- 3 Tyrant 4:28
- 4 Victim of Changes (live) Standout 7:16
- 5 Diamonds and Rust (live) 3:29
- 6 Starbreaker (live) 7:20
- 7 Sinner 6:43
- 8 Let Us Prey / Call for the Priest 6:14
- 9 Dissident Aggressor 3:08
- 10 Exciter 5:34
- 11 Beyond the Realms of Death 6:51
- 12 Better by You, Better Than Me 3:24
- 13 Invader 4:10
- 14 Stained Class 5:19
- 15 The Green Manalishi (With the Two‐Pronged Crown) (live) 4:46
Disc 2
- 1 Killing Machine 3:04
- 2 Evening Star 4:08
- 3 Take On the World 3:03
- 4 Delivering the Goods 4:18
- 5 Evil Fantasies 4:14
- 6 Hell Bent for Leather 2:41
- 7 Breaking the Law (live) Standout 2:46
- 8 Living After Midnight 3:33
- 9 Rapid Fire 4:07
- 10 Metal Gods 4:00
- 11 Grinder (live) 4:42
- 12 The Rage 4:46
- 13 Heading Out to the Highway 3:46
- 14 Hot Rockin’ (live) 3:30
- 15 Troubleshooter 4:01
- 16 Solar Angels 4:04
- 17 Desert Plains 4:36
- 18 The Hellion / Electric Eye (live) 4:17
- 19 Screaming for Vengeance 4:43
Disc 3
- 1 Riding on the Wind 3:11
- 2 Bloodstone 3:52
- 3 You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ 5:11
- 4 Devil’s Child 4:47
- 5 Freewheel Burning 4:25
- 6 Jawbreaker 3:28
- 7 The Sentinel 5:03
- 8 Love Bites (live) 5:21
- 9 Eat Me Alive 3:37
- 10 Some Heads Are Gonna Roll 4:09
- 11 Rock Hard Ride Free 5:36
- 12 Night Comes Down 4:01
- 13 Turbo Lover 5:33
- 14 Private Property 4:31
- 15 Parental Guidance 3:26
- 16 Out in the Cold 6:28
- 17 Heart of a Lion (demo) 3:54
Disc 4
- 1 Ram It Down 4:50
- 2 Heavy Metal 6:00
- 3 Come and Get It 4:08
- 4 Blood Red Skies 7:52
- 5 Painkiller 6:07
- 6 Between the Hammer & the Anvil 4:49
- 7 A Touch of Evil 5:44
- 8 Metal Meltdown 4:49
- 9 Night Crawler 5:46
- 10 All Guns Blazing 3:58
- 11 Jugulator 5:51
- 12 Blood Stained 5:27
- 13 Machine Man 5:36
- 14 Feed on Me 5:29
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