This is pure high quality heavy metal. One of the greatest of all time. Agressive, epic, fast, melodic, technic, feeling...

@edisonmustainethrash6662

Жыл бұрын

*Amen.*

@joaquincastillo2922

Жыл бұрын

To me, this is THE perfect heavy metal song

@drewlarson65

Жыл бұрын

this is theme song for my life

@DOMINATORsChannel

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't have put it better

@dustingilbert9991

Жыл бұрын

This and heavy duty

The lead guitar duel still gives me goosebumps after all these years.

@jodiberry5405

3 жыл бұрын

Everytime

@kevinshanholtzer

3 жыл бұрын

me too

@samualsaylor8911

3 жыл бұрын

The Greatest Metal Band Ever!

@charliegaskins5735

2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard the Piano arrangement some guy made for this??? So beautiful

@brittanysaunders2105

2 жыл бұрын

Check out this version 😍 kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHyGqaeFlZDbZKw.html

Historians: How cool was metal on 80's? Me: Volume 200%

@jadenkrosis3087

3 жыл бұрын

With the "loudness " button pressed!

@fabsdaweird0

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@TheGazavman

3 жыл бұрын

What ?!!! can't hear you !

@AgaLuczakowska

2 жыл бұрын

exactly the same feeling!

@scapegoat1313

2 жыл бұрын

Mine goes to 11

The godly voice, the exciting guitars, the epic lyrics... My favourite Judas Priest song.

@SunCollective

11 ай бұрын

Couldn't said it any better

@ericmorris2210

6 ай бұрын

me too

@ensignstephens8102

Ай бұрын

its a kick butt song for sure!

@graysonogle7630

16 күн бұрын

Me 2 🔔

@tptangenivy28

4 күн бұрын

Yup

Tipton & Downing own this song. Hands down, one of the best Heavy Metal guitar duos ever!!!

@oldskoolbanger

3 жыл бұрын

THE

@catholicdad

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated

@lpc90

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing how they both kept pushing the boundaries and writing more complex guitar structures and solos as they got older, listen to Rock a rolla and then 20 years later they released painkiller really shows how proud of their craftsmanship KK and glen are.

@catholicdad

2 жыл бұрын

@@lpc90 lol, Rocka Rolla. Also, lyrical development. Comparing Rocka Rolla lyrics to The Sentinel lyrically is like comparing a first grader's poem to Yeats. Good observation!

@albinospino3089

2 жыл бұрын

Tipton and Downing, Smith and Murray, Gorham and Robertson. All hail the 3 best guitar duos in history. Let us also not forget Friedman and Mustaine.

Kids today will never know the power of PRIEST. 55 and I still blast priest..

@RudiW1510

2 жыл бұрын

They'll see the light. Once I was blind too. Now I can see and hear clearly.

@etonasama

Ай бұрын

As a 26-year-old man I love their works.

@thegracedigger

29 күн бұрын

As a 32 yo woman, my very first metal concert was Priest back on 2008. So, there's a chance.

@etonasama

29 күн бұрын

@@thegracedigger I hope I can go to see them in Tampere next month.

@user-qs4pw9jg9p

24 күн бұрын

You Must Share

The riffs in this song are just so intoxicating

@dvsbstrdheitz

2 жыл бұрын

And hard to play..

@reecetony7096

Жыл бұрын

@@dvsbstrdheitz easy to play after 20 years of playing 😊

@yunggaucho3534

10 ай бұрын

And the tone !

I heard some fools saying Judas Priest is underrated. Are you kidding me? These guys practically invented the metal genre!

@reneharde3459

6 ай бұрын

Those people definitely have no clue.....I don't think there would be speed/thrash/power/hair Metal without the Priest developing their twin lead attack

Along deserted avenues Steam begins to rise The figure's primed and ready Prepared for quick surprise He's watching for a sign His life is on the line Sworn to avenge Condemned to hell Tempt not the blade All fear the sentinel Dogs whine in the alleys Smoke is on the wind From deep inside its empty shell A cathedral bell begins Ringing out its toll A storm begins to grow Sworn to avenge Condemned to hell Tempt not the blade All fear the sentinel Amidst the upturned burned-out cars The challengers await And in their fists clutch iron bars With which to seal his fate Across his chest in scabbards rest The rows of throwing knives Whose razor points in challenged tests Have finished many lives Now facing one another The stand-off eats at time Then all at once a silence falls As the bell ceases its chime Upon this sign the challengers With shrieks and cries rush forth The knives fly out like bullets Upon their deadly course Screams of pain and agony Rent the silent air Amidst the dying bodies Blood runs everywhere The figure stands expressionless Impassive and alone Unmoved by this victory And the seeds of death he's sown Sworn to avenge Condemned to hell Tempt not the blade All fear the sentinel Sworn to avenge Condemned to hell Tempt not the blade All fear the sentinel Sworn to avenge Condemned to hell Tempt not the blade All fear the sentinel Sworn to avenge Condemned to hell Tempt not the blade All fear the sentinel

@CorvusCorax.

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@CutiepieWaffles

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@pninnan

2 жыл бұрын

This guy sounds badass

@vicrattlehead5614

2 жыл бұрын

@@pninnan Sounds like Doomguy

@deathbunny3048

2 жыл бұрын

@@vicrattlehead5614 It is one hundred percent Doomguy XD

My personal favorite song from Defenders Of The Faith......36 years after it was released, it still kicks ass! Not to mention...it's pretty difficult to play correctly too!

@epicwyvern8713

3 жыл бұрын

its their best song by far imo.

@user-ty4dq1vs9w

3 жыл бұрын

b

@Shadefecator

3 жыл бұрын

...sing too.

@oleksandrivantsov1024

2 жыл бұрын

As for me this song is one of three songs describes Judas Priest: Painkiller, The Sentinel and Ram It Down. What a songs!

@fionncaomanac339

2 жыл бұрын

It's some of the best guitar tones I've heard in a song. Perfect use of reverb and pitch harmonics to create an intense atmosphere. That initial rift perfectly captures what it would be like to witness a colossal creature miles away roving between mountains in mist, undefeated.

This song should be nominated as the National Anthem of Heavy Metal!

@joshdaniel-fk2rw

Ай бұрын

Now bow

@thomasyoung1588

8 күн бұрын

Almost....Painkiller is best all-time metal song.

My favourite priest song. So underrated!! SWORN TO AVENGE! CONDEMNED TO HELL!! TEMP NOT THE BLADE, ALL FEAR THE SENTINEL!!!!

@engasal

3 жыл бұрын

Under-rated? It's one of their most popular songs

@charliegaskins5735

2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard the Piano arrangement some guy made for this??? So beautiful

@kolazify

2 жыл бұрын

UNDERRATED? HAHAHAHAHA

@georgetzimas1541

Жыл бұрын

@@charliegaskins5735 Thank you so much for tipping us to the piano version, just listened to it, marvellous!

@Mosh213

Жыл бұрын

Underrated???!! ROFL!!! This song is played in every in almost every concert

One of the finest pieces of Heavy Metal ever written...

@svogender

Жыл бұрын

Yeah... THE essence of Heavy Metal..!! ❤🤘

@FTW_666

11 ай бұрын

I AGREE!!!!!!!

@antinumerology

9 ай бұрын

Is this the best song ever recorded? I'm having trouble saying otherwise.

@tylsimys67

7 ай бұрын

@@antinumerology As far as Metal goes, in my opinion definitely up there among with likes "Phantom Of The Opera" by Iron Maiden, "Wheels Of Confusion" by Black Sabbath, "One" by Metallica", "Lack Of Comprehension" by Death, "Arise" by Sepultura and "War Ensemble" by Slayer.

I finally got to see Judas Priest for the first time this year. Rob Halford is 70 years old. Seeing them play this song live was one of the coolest concert moments of my life.

@Julia-db2wc

Жыл бұрын

Same here 🤘

@chocomalk

Жыл бұрын

I saw them on this tour back in the day, they played this song and most of the album, it was incredible, his vocals were way better live

@x.Noctiluca

Жыл бұрын

Same!!

@stallionstudios

Жыл бұрын

I understand that but why not give new music a chance? These bands have made their money and have had their place in society and history. Why not focus on new music breaking new grounds like Drake, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Morgan Wallen, Sam Smith, Zack Byran & Lady Gaga. This is what is hip now and what is celebrated in society. Why not give them a chance?

@businesscasualsauron

Жыл бұрын

​​​​​@@stallionstudios Not to disrespect those artists, but I would rather never hear music again than listen to their stuff. It's simply a matter of taste. I want to stress that as much as I dislike their music, my comment doesn't come from a place of hate. I'm glad that their music, however much I dislike it, makes people around the world happy. I mean that's an absolute win right there. That being said, I'll stick to my Sabaton, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden e.t.c.. (Though ska and punk definitely make their way on the list too.) I don't give a single ounce of a damn about what's "hip" or breaking new ground when it all sounds like the same ear-grating rubbish to me, I'll listen to stuff I like. If those artists fail, that's on those who consider this music hip.

Easily one of the best guitar riffs of all time

The way Rob screams "SWORRRRRN" (to avenge) is fucking magical

@bac0n406

Ай бұрын

🤘😔🤘

@Assassin7001

28 күн бұрын

Hahaha seriously dude

Heavy Metal at its finest! Legendary band, extraordinary song! Absolute masterpiece!

Metalheads will always keep returning to Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden. As decreed by the gods of heavy metal.

@luisangelrodasmaldonado9720

Жыл бұрын

And dont forget Led zeppelin influence for those bands.

@zandbergennl1517

Жыл бұрын

And motorhead

@kjone5086

Жыл бұрын

Throw iron maiden out of the list and replace it with motorhead and saxon and its good.

@dad7335

Жыл бұрын

@@kjone5086 I like mötorhead but come one iron maiden is better

@kjone5086

Жыл бұрын

@@dad7335 no way iron maiden is better. Their modern day output is so up their ass in pussyville of fake prog it makes them look like a genesis wannabe. Motorhead kept it true through and through, not a single "bad" album.

that twin axe attack is legendary!

The whole "heavy metal" summarised in just a song.

I can listen to that song 4 times a day and it never gets boring. One of the best Priest songs!

This song makes me feel 10 ft tall.

@user-qs4pw9jg9p

24 күн бұрын

I have to get my Joan of Arc outfit ready and beat my plowblade into a Sword.

@graysonogle7630

16 күн бұрын

It doesn't matter if you feel that way, you're still not a giant, you fool.

This is a must listen to for new Priest Fans. If they want to know what they are about this is one of the songs they must listen to. AWESOME song. Love it.

@carlitofalcon9181

Жыл бұрын

Agreed 💯 ♦️

@henrydauseb2844

Жыл бұрын

Any more recommendations? New Priest fan here!

@jayzippo

Жыл бұрын

@@henrydauseb2844 when I started with priest I went with screaming for vengeance, then I backtracked to point of entry, then British steel, then I drove real deep into the older stuff with sin after sin, sad wings of destiny. But if you want what I believe is the peak of Judas Priest, it's screaming for vengeance and defenders of the faith.

@howard2501

11 ай бұрын

​@@henrydauseb2844 Nightcrawler, Hellrider, and Rising from Ruins are pure bangers.

@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987

8 ай бұрын

​@@howard2501yes they're friend

It’s heavy metal at it’s peak, I don’t care which decade you wanna compare it to

The first time you hear Priest, it's like Damn! Decades later it is still Damn! Every Time!

Such an iconic sound. Rob's voice over those dueling guitars. This should automatically be recognized as a vehicular speed exemption, cuz you know I'm going to be treating it as one anyway.

Rob's vocals could not be better on this track

The lyrics from 3:11 onwards are the best part in my opinion. They're something I would straight up expect to read in a book, painting images in the head and so elegantly put together.

@nickminkin20

2 жыл бұрын

ikr, its like something you expect to see in a Sanderson work or something

@sarpbakrsoy8125

2 жыл бұрын

That's Judas Priest for you.

Halford has always been an amazing story teller

I just can't get enough of this song

I bought this album when it came out on vinyl, then on cassette for the car. This song was on every “mixed tape” i made. Bought it on CD, then itunes. Now its free online. And i still listen to it. Praise the Metal Gods!

One of the best written and arranged songs ever produced

That energy that even Red bull couldn't give 💥

what a lovely morning

@josephrubin5821

3 жыл бұрын

Aam yisroel chai!

@dcraexon

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to crank it up !

@billsteward7306

3 жыл бұрын

Lovely and Isreal don’t go together

@blackkennedy3966

3 жыл бұрын

oy vey

So cool how they both come together at the end of the solo battle and feed right into the song perfectly

@danif.9414

11 ай бұрын

No kidding, it's like a sexual battle

One of the most epic underrated songs in metal.

@TheABElia

Жыл бұрын

Judas Priest has always been underrated. Never under the same breath as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, etc, but always more consistent. All Hail the Heavy Metal God!!!

@svogender

Жыл бұрын

@@TheABElia To me they are way over..!! 👍🤘

@rockk9753

Жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah I cant believe it wasnt on Metal Works like wtf were they thinking not adding this on Metal Works I loved Metal Works but like how did they not put this song in there

@villainousappetite8841

Жыл бұрын

@@TheABElia Completely disagree.You're highly misinformed. Judas Priest is consistently ranked among Top 3 or Top 4 heavy metal bands and it is widely considered that they're way ahead of Megadeth both in terms of consistency,influence and importance to the genre.Not to mention Rob Halford,who is considered by many to be one of,if not the greatest heavy metal singer of all time.

@RamManNo1

3 ай бұрын

Priest literally created the genre of what we think of today as metal. They moved it away from butterfly collars and bell bottoms and brought in leather and studs. Maybe Kiss helped but they aren’t metal…

The riff at 2:11 is probably the best moment on the whole album

This has got to be one of the best Judas Priest songs on the planet if not one of the best songs on the planet

best song in metal history

This was my 2nd Priest concert. Main floor, my keys rusted in my pocket. Pulled money out from my wallet and it was dripping sweat still. Went with 75 friends and we rocked the main floor. After the show I had to rinse my head in the drinking fountain before taking a much needed drink.

@charliegaskins5735

2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard the Piano arrangement some guy made for this??? So beautiful

@brenthardenburg4920

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliegaskins5735 yes I have. Thank you Charlie.

One of the greatest vocal performances I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing.

4:30 - Favorite judas priest moment of all time.

No better way to start the day than with a heaping hunk of heavy metal.

I still believe priest is better than maiden.

@chantingMajic

Ай бұрын

I'm not gonna argue. Seen both live several times...priest...but that's not dissing maiden... Just a better show

@thegracedigger

29 күн бұрын

it is

@TheLaserDragon

16 күн бұрын

They're both British heavy metal and they're both amazing but still feel they do things differently so it's hard to even compare the two of them. For what Maiden tries to do they're one of if not the best and I could say the same thing about Judas Priest. I listen to Priest and Maiden for entirely different reasons and they both put me in different moods.

@billyz2730

16 күн бұрын

You don’t compare Gods of heavy metal, they are unique in their own ways.

@mrnogot4251

12 күн бұрын

I know priest is better than maiden. It is objectively true

Hall of fame don't deserve them.

My favorite Priest album

Best song on the whole album

That first power chord. Man that's the shit. Love this song.

Defenders is my favorite JP album. If you ask me, they were at their pinnacle of songwriting during that era. Especially lyrically. A masterpiece!

@etonasama

Ай бұрын

It's such a solid album. Not one filler song on it.

Its amazing how good sounding this is, it could easily pass as modern metal. Listening to this its easy to figure how these guys were way ahead of its time, damn pioneers man, geniuses.

Timeless classic

my favourite judas song

These 2 guitarist's may be the best pair of all time they are consistently amazing!!!

Every time I listen to this song (which is a lot) I become more and more convinced that this is the best metal song ever written.

This track is always brings me wings, while i ma running. I feel a power, i feel that i become more stronger, and i can running many hours because of this masterpiece.

Judas Priest lo mejor del heavy metal

@ezeecarp8682

3 жыл бұрын

Es una masa esta banda 💪💪 lo que debe haber sido verlos en el 81/82, una locura

Rob, you magnificent beast

40 Years ago today. Thank you JP.

goddam,pure heavy metal from the masters.i m 42 and headbanging...metal for life...

Halford is amazing as always. So much expression.

Priest peaked with this album!

@mauriceslevines6100

2 жыл бұрын

this is absolutely true. They never surpassed this.

@hugostigglitz9639

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately this album stays in Screaming for vengeance shadow . . .

Metal Gods

My God, when they reprise the riff in the 3rd verse @ 1:45..... Goosebumps

The “Priest” guitar. A sound classification all its own! Unmistakable

Came here after the sequel from kk's Priest : the return of the sentinel. Nerver forget thé classics 🤘🏽

In my youth, I used to listen to The Sentinel before playing rugby. It always made me want to crack some skulls. Now, decades later, I just listen while calmly drinking a cup of tea. Still a great song!

Been a metal fan for about 35 years, but until recently Priest somehow pretty much passed me by. I am now convinced they are the greatest metal band of all time. This is one of their masterpieces. Metal Gods indeed.

Bought this masterpiece of a metal classic back in 2000 as a teenager. Around the same time, people told me that my passion for metal was just a phase in spite of having long hair, leather, earrings and every metal shirt you could imagine. Today in my 40's, it remains my all time favourite album in the whole of music. Some phase that turned out to be, eh?

@josefolgar3641

10 ай бұрын

cierto....yes...

Over the years I have made myself hoarse doing my best to sing "The Sentinel" at the top of my lungs while by myself driving in my vehicle at the time. I'm a drummer, go figure. "The Sentinel" gives me goose bumps every time I hear it, and it always will. "Defenders Of The Faith" is a great album in general, so thanks for the decades of great music you guys. Judas Priest music has been the soundtrack of many people's lives, and I guess I'm one too.

God almighty! The riffs, the voice...

This song blows my mind! The Metal Gods!

this is the priest!

They should’ve played this during X-men days of future past

The kind of heavy metal that'll turn any simp into a Chad with a single listen.

It outstands me that this wasn't released as a single. Easily one of their greatest songs.

Best Judas Priest song of all time!!!

epic intro

THEEEE SEEENNNTTTIINELLLL!!!!!!!

Heavy Metal, puro, años 80, Judas Priest..., gran tema, gran grupo, de lo mejor.

The opening riff is illegal.

@chrishill7797

Жыл бұрын

And extremely difficult to play after the initial part haha

@reignofpernor1749

Жыл бұрын

@@chrishill7797 we're not aliens like them, after all

@jamalhellboydicaprio9790

Жыл бұрын

@@chrishill7797 I just learned this song and it seems like its for beginners, intermediate at best

This was awesome in concert on the Defenders tour.

*-SECOND HAPPY FOURTY METAL GOD'S ANIVERSARY,LONG LIVE BRITISH HEAVY METAL.*

First Priest album I bought when I was 11. Still love it 40 years later.

I remember seeing this tour in Toronto. they had Exhibition Stadium in a trance ... the figure stands expressionless...it was the song I always remember from that concert, incredible. Great song

Never have a voice and a song been so right. True epic music on every level. True Metal, by the masters.

THE best Priest song ever!

That song changed my life in every way possible. I'm not the same since then...

MOST UNDERRATED SONG IN HEAVY METAL, PERIOD !!!

The one and only Rob , He's voice is unique .

Best song on that album !!

@oldskoolbanger

3 жыл бұрын

whole albums godly

@jasonx4008

3 жыл бұрын

@@oldskoolbanger it is. Night Comes Down is an all time fav of mine

Halford's piercing vocals are legendary. Haven't heard anybody else who can do it like Rob.

This will be my opening song for my first ever amateur muay thai fight. Wish me luck guys!

@nimazsheik5152

Жыл бұрын

Bro I also chose this for my next fight. My first boxing match was Helloween's I Want Out 😃

this is one of those songs that gets better each time you hear it!!!!

THIS IS HEAVY METAL BY DEFINITION...This one of the TOP 5 heavy metal albums of all times...Defenders of the f...king Faith!!!!

From this life-shaping record, for me at least, this song is absolutely in your face .....and this song stacks right up towards the top of all their shredders ...all time....in my opinion. Saw this tour,,.and they've played this multiple times throughout ....it never gets tired.

sworn to avenge condemned to hell!!

@alextozzi8619

3 жыл бұрын

We made the same comment lol

okey the sentinel the greatest song the greatest band antology Judas priest fantastic music and Mr Rob Halford heavy metal good forever yeeeeeah tanks you so much guys okey bye

The first video I saw when I woke up. What a start to a day.

Love this line-up, best they ever had imo.

Judas Priest best song eve for me.