Painkiller
Judas Priest · 1990
46 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal
A relentless barrage of soaring vocals and thunderous guitars that redefine heavy metal's boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense energetic experiences
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- powerful motivational boosts
Where this album fits
- Themes
- adrenaline-fueled anthems· dark lyrical themes· speed metal revival
- Career context
- Released on September 3, 1990, 'Painkiller' is Judas Priest's twelfth studio album and marks a significant comeback following the less successful 'Turbo.' This album solidified their status in the heavy metal scene during the early '90s, showcasing a return to their core sound while introducing speed metal elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron Maiden· Black Sabbath· Accept
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Master of Puppets by Metallica — Shares the same aggressive guitar work and dark lyrical themes, embodying speed metal's intensity.Rust in Peace by Megadeth — Features complex riffs and a similar speed metal revival vibe with dark, introspective lyrics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Painkiller 6:06
- 2 Hell Patrol 3:37
- 3 All Guns Blazing 3:58
- 4 Leather Rebel 3:35
- 5 Metal Meltdown 4:50
- 6 Night Crawler 5:45
- 7 Between the Hammer & the Anvil 4:49
- 8 A Touch of Evil 5:45
- 9 Battle Hymn 0:56
- 10 One Shot at Glory 6:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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