Judas Priest Painkiller Holland incl booklet 12" VINYL LP ALBUM

Album Info: This album includes a 28-page 12" booklet with tons of colour photos and tour-information

Painkiller
is the1990 gold-certifed album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. The album was recorded at Miraval Studios, Brignoles, France in early 1990, and mixed at Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, the Netherlands later that year 

 

JUDAS PRIEST - Painkiller Holland Release incl booklet 12" VINYL LP ALBUM front cover https://vinyl-records.nl

Music Genre:

 
English Heavy Metal 

Album Production information:

 

The album: "Painkiller" was produced by: Chris Tsangarides

  Christopher Andrew "Chris" Tsangarides is a British Grammy-nominated record producer, sound engineer, and mixer. He is best known for his work with many heavy metal bands, including Judas Priest, Anvil, Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy, Helloween, Angra, Anthem, Yngwie Malmsteen and Tygers of Pan Tang.

 During the 80s and up to the 90s, Tsangarides became famous on the hard rock and heavy metal scene for the quality of his job and for having produced signature albums, like Anvil's Metal on Metal in 1982, Thin Lizzy's acclaimed final studio release Thunder and Lightning in 1983 and the Grammy nominated Painkiller by Judas Priest in 1990. He worked in those years with Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Helloween, Y&T, Tygers of Pan Tang, Anthem, Sinner, King Diamond, Ian Gillan and produced also Bruce Dickinson's first solo album Tattooed Millionaire (1990).

 

Record Label Information:

 
Red CBS 467290

Media Format:

 
12" Vinyl LP  Gramophone Record
Album weight: 440 gram  

Year & Country:

 
1990 Made in Holland  

Band Members and Musicians on: Judas Priest Painkiller with booklet

    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Rob Halford - Lead vocals (Rob Halford (Full-name Robert John Arthur Halford) - Singer with the British Heavy Metal band "Judas Priest" from 1973 until today.)
  • K.K. Downing - Lead Guitars (K.K. Downing (Full-name Kenneth Downing, Jr) played guitars in "Judas Priest" from 1970 until 2011 and producing several of their albums.)
  • Glen Tipton - Lead Guitars (Glen Tipton guitarist with Judas Priest from 1974 until present.)
  • Ian Hill - Bass Guitar (Ian Hill (Full-name Ian Frank Hill) plays Bass with the British Heavy Metal band Judas Priest since 1970 and has also been producing several of Judas Priest's album.)
  • Scott Travis - Drums
  • Don Airey - Keyboards on "A Touch of Evil"

Track Listing of: "Painkiller"

The Song/tracks on "Painkiller" are

  • Painkiller 6:06
  • Hell Patrol 3:37
  • All Guns Blazing 3:58
  • Leather Rebel 3:35
  • Metal Meltdown 4:48
  • Night Crawler 5:45
  • Between the Hammer & the Anvil 4:49
  • A Touch of Evil (Halford, Downing, Tipton, Chris Tsangarides) 5:45
  • Battle Hymn 0:58
  • One Shot at Glory 6:49

 

Front Cover Photo Of JUDAS PRIEST - Painkiller Holland Release incl booklet 12" VINYL LP ALBUM

 

JUDAS PRIEST - Painkiller Holland Release incl booklet 12" VINYL LP ALBUM front cover https://vinyl-records.nl

 Note: The photos on this page are taken from albums in my personal collection. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone ).

Photo Of The Back Cover JUDAS PRIEST - Painkiller Holland Release incl booklet 12" VINYL LP ALBUM

 

JUDAS PRIEST - Painkiller Holland Release incl booklet 12" VINYL LP ALBUM back cover

Photo One Of The Inner Gatefold JUDAS PRIEST - Painkiller Holland Release incl booklet 12" VINYL LP ALBUM

 

JUDAS PRIEST - Painkiller Holland Release incl booklet 12" VINYL LP ALBUM inner gatefold cover

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JUDAS PRIEST - Painkiller Holland Release incl booklet 12" VINYL LP ALBUM inner gatefold cover

Close up of record's label JUDAS PRIEST - Painkiller Holland Release incl booklet 12" VINYL LP ALBUM Side One

"Painkiller" Record Label Details: Red Colour CBS 467290 , Made in Holland

"Painkiller" Record Label Details: Red Colour CBS 467290 , Made in Holland
 

JUDAS PRIEST - Vinyl Discography & Album Cover Gallery

Judas Priest's impact on heavy metal is immeasurable. Their music, image, and attitude have helped shape the genre into what it is today. Their enduring legacy continues to inspire and influence new generations of heavy metal fans and musicians. Judas Priest is not just a band, but a cultural phenomenon that has left an indelible mark on the world of music.

Band Information:

  Judas Priest is a legendary British heavy metal band that has been rocking the world for over five decades. The band's influence on the genre of heavy metal cannot be overstated. With their leather and studs, screaming guitar solos, and frontman Rob Halford's piercing vocals, they have become the quintessential embodiment of heavy metal.

 History of Judas Priest:

 Judas Priest was formed in 1969 in Birmingham, England, by guitarist K.K. Downing and bassist Ian Hill. The band went through several lineup changes before settling on the classic lineup of Downing, Hill, vocalist Rob Halford, drummer Les Binks, and guitarist Glenn Tipton. The band's first album, "Rocka Rolla," was released in 1974 and was a mix of bluesy hard rock and heavy metal. It wasn't until their second album, "Sad Wings of Destiny," that they fully embraced heavy metal.

 Judas Priest's sound was defined by their twin-guitar attack, with Tipton and Downing's harmonized leads and galloping rhythms becoming a hallmark of the genre. Halford's soaring vocals added a melodic and dramatic element to their sound, while Hill and Binks provided a solid foundation for the music. The band's image also became an essential part of their identity, with their leather and studs, biker jackets, and motorcycle imagery becoming iconic.

 Impact on Heavy Metal:

 Judas Priest's impact on heavy metal cannot be overstated. They were one of the pioneers of the genre, and their influence can be heard in countless bands that followed. The band's high-pitched vocals, driving rhythms, and screaming guitar solos became a template for the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Bands like Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Def Leppard all cited Judas Priest as an influence.

 Judas Priest's influence also extended to the United States, where they were part of the so-called "Big Four" of heavy metal, along with Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth. Their sound and image inspired countless bands, and they helped establish heavy metal as a legitimate genre of music. In the 1980s, they became one of the biggest bands in the world, with hit songs like "Breaking the Law," "Living After Midnight," and "You've Got Another Thing Comin'."

 Legacy:

 Judas Priest's legacy is undeniable. They have influenced generations of heavy metal bands and have helped establish the genre as a legitimate form of music. Their music continues to resonate with fans around the world, and they remain one of the most respected and revered bands in heavy metal. In 2018, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their status as one of the most important bands in the history of rock music.

JUDAS PRIEST - Unleashed In The East NWOBHM 1979

Picture Of JUDAS PRIEST - Unleashed In The East NWOBHM 1979 album front cover

  CBS 83852 , 1979 , Europe

  "Unleashed in the East" is the first official live album by the British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It is the first Priest album to be produced by Tom Allom who would remain at the helm for the next decade for the band, and the last release to feature drummer Les Binks.

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