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Ram It Down

Judas Priest · 1988

49 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal

A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and anthemic choruses that epitomizes late '80s metal bravado.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy listening sessions
  • an anthemic sing-along vibe
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • intense workout motivation

Where this album fits

Themes
late '80s metal bravado· defiant rallying cry· heavy metal culture
Career context
Released on May 17, 1988, 'Ram It Down' was Judas Priest's eleventh studio album, coming after the band's commercial peak in the early '80s. This album followed the ambitious but polarizing 'Turbo' and marked a return to a more traditional heavy metal sound as the band sought to reaffirm their roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron Maiden· Black Sabbath· Accept
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden — Shares anthemic choruses and a blend of melodic riffs that define late '80s heavy metal.
So Far, So Good… So What! by Megadeth — Presents aggressive riffs and a confrontational spirit, echoing the bravado of late '80s metal.
Dream Evil by Dio — Delivers powerful vocals and mythic themes, resonating with the defiant energy of heavy metal culture.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ram It Down 4:48
  • 2 Heavy Metal 5:58
  • 3 Love Zone 3:58
  • 4 Come and Get It 4:07
  • 5 Hard as Iron 4:09
  • 6 Blood Red Skies 7:50
  • 7 I’m a Rocker 3:58
  • 8 Johnny B. Goode 4:39
  • 9 Love You to Death 4:36
  • 10 Monsters of Rock 5:30

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