Judas Priest is a British heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1969 known for their twin guitar attack, operatic vocals, and leather-and-studs imagery. They played a pivotal role in the development of heavy metal and has been influential in shaping the genre and maintaining a strong presence in the metal community, solidifying their status as metal icons.

Judas Priest – Sad Wings of Destiny (1976); British Steel (1980); Screaming for Vengeance (1982); Defenders of the Faith (1984); Painkiller (1990)