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Judas Priest – Killing Machine – 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Killing Machine is a highly influential album by Judas Priest, released in 1978. It marked a significant shift in the band’s sound and has left a lasting impact on the heavy metal genre.
Killing Machine represented a departure from Judas Priest’s earlier bluesy hard rock sound and showcased a more focused and aggressive approach. The album displayed a blend of heavy riffs, powerful vocals, and catchy melodies, setting the stage for the band’s future sonic direction.
The album was initially titled “Killing Machine” for its UK release but was renamed “Hell Bent for Leather” for the US market due to concerns about the violent connotations of the original title. The change aimed to emphasize the band’s image as rebellious and leather-clad rather than violent.
The album features several standout tracks that have become fan favorites and staples in Judas Priest’s live performances. Songs like “Hell Bent for Leather,” “Delivering the Goods,” and “Burnin’ Up” showcase the band’s raw energy, driving rhythms, and memorable hooks.
Killing Machine had a significant impact on the development of heavy metal and inspired many bands that followed. Its combination of aggressive guitar work, dynamic songwriting, and Rob Halford’s powerful vocals helped shape the sound and style of the emerging New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement.
Killing Machine remains a beloved album among Judas Priest fans and is considered a classic in the band’s discography. Its influence can be felt in the work of countless metal bands and its songs continue to be celebrated as timeless anthems of the genre.
180g vinyl. Issued with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and a mp3 download voucher
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Delivering The Goods
Rock Forever
Evening Star
Hell Bent For Leather
Take On The World
Burnin’ Up
The Green Manalishi (With The Two Pronged Crown)
Killing Machine
Running Wild
Before The Dawn
Evil Fantasies
