Screaming for Vengeance
| Screaming for Vengeance | ||||
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| Studio album by Judas Priest | ||||
| Released | 17 July 1982 | |||
| Recorded | Ibiza Sound Studios, Ibiza, Spain, 1982 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal | |||
| Length | 38:42 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Tom Allom | |||
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30th Anniversary CD-Release.
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| Singles from Screaming for Vengeance | ||||
Screaming for Vengeance is the eighth studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. The album, considered the band's commercial breakthrough, sold in excess of 5 million unit worldwide and has been certified double platinum in the United States and platinum in Canada.
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Recording and album content [edit]
Screaming for Vengeance was recorded at Ibiza Sound Studios, Ibiza, Spain (during this period, it was commonplace for UK-based musicians to record in continental Europe for tax purposes) and mixed at Beejay Recording Studios and Bayshore Recording Studios in Coconut Grove, Florida.
The album's most successful track, You've Got Another Thing Comin', was a last minute addition. According to guitarist K.K. Downing, "We were quite happy with the album but decided late on that we could add one more song. I know we had some of the parts but we set about completing "Another Thing Comin'" during the mixing sessions at Bee Jay studios. It came together quite quickly and I seem to remember that we all had a good feeling about it as it did sound like a good driving song and possibly a good radio track."[1]
Releases [edit]
It was released on 17 July 1982, with a remastered CD version released in May of 2001. As of the album's 30th anniversary in 2012, it remains the top selling release of Judas Priest's career.[1]
Promotion [edit]
During the U.S. tour to support the album in 1982, Judas Priest were supported by bands such as Iron Maiden, Krokus, and Uriah Heep (in support of their album Abominog).
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| Sputnikmusic | 3.5/5[3] |
Chart positions [edit]
Screaming for Vengeance reached No. 11 in the UK and No. 17 on Billboard 200 Pop Albums. It went gold (RIAA) on 29 October 1982, platinum on 18 April 1983, and 2x platinum on 16 October 2001,[4] being the band's first album to achieve the two latter awards. This album includes the hit single "You've Got Another Thing Comin'", which became the band's signature song and a perennial radio favorite.
Legacy [edit]
While 1980's British Steel has been referred to as the band's masterpiece,[5] Screaming for Vengeance was Judas Priest's breakthrough in North America. Although Judas Priest had achieved a cult following among American audiences by 1979, they sold relatively few records there before Screaming For Vengeance; it was also extremely successful worldwide. The album reached No. 11 in the UK and certified Silver by the BPI, it also reached No. 17 on Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA on 29 October 1982, Platinum on 18 April 1983, and double Platinum on 16 October 2001.
The album ranked 15th on IGN's 25 most influential metal albums. Screaming for Vengeance also came 10th on Metal-Rules.com's 100 greatest metal albums. Kerrang! Magazine listed the album at No. 46 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time". The accolades received throughout the years from various musicians within the metal and rock field have further established its position as one of the most influential metal albums of all time.
This album was the first entire album released as downloadable content for the video games Rock Band and Rock Band 2.[6]
The title song "Screaming for Vengeance" was played on the main site for the video game Brütal Legend.[7] Rob Halford plays both a villain in the game (named General Lionwhyte) and a heroic character called the Fire Baron.
The song "Riding on the Wind" was featured in the 2012 video game Twisted Metal.
Track listing [edit]
All songs written and composed by Glenn Tipton, Rob Halford and K.K. Downing, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length | |
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| 1. | "The Hellion" (Instrumental) | 0:41 | ||
| 2. | "Electric Eye" | 3:39 | ||
| 3. | "Riding on the Wind" | 3:07 | ||
| 4. | "Bloodstone" | 3:51 | ||
| 5. | "(Take These) Chains" | Bob Halligan, Jr. | 3:07 | |
| 6. | "Pain and Pleasure" | 4:17 | ||
| 7. | "Screaming for Vengeance" | 4:43 | ||
| 8. | "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" | 5:09 | ||
| 9. | "Fever" | 5:20 | ||
| 10. | "Devil's Child" | 4:48 |
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| 11. | "Prisoner of Your Eyes" (Recorded during the 1985 Turbo sessions) | 7:12 | ||||||||
| 12. | "Devil's Child" (Live at Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee; 12 December 1982) | 5:02 | ||||||||
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| 11. | "Electric Eye" (Live at San Antonio Civic Center, San Antonio, 10 September 1982) | 4:25 | ||||||||
| 12. | "Riding on the Wind" (Live at San Antonio Civic Center, San Antonio, 10 September 1982) | 3:10 | ||||||||
| 13. | "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" (Live at San Antonio Civic Center, San Antonio, 10 September 1982) | 7:18 | ||||||||
| 14. | "Screaming for Vengeance" (Live at San Antonio Civic Center, San Antonio, 10 September 1982) | 4:45 | ||||||||
| 15. | "Devil's Child" (Live at Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee; 12 December 1982) | 5:02 | ||||||||
| 16. | "Prisoner of Your Eyes" (Recorded during the 1985 Turbo sessions) | 7:12 | ||||||||
2012 30th Anniversary Bonus Live DVD [edit]
All songs written and composed by Glenn Tipton, Rob Halford and K.K. Downing, except where noted. All tracks were filmed and recorded at the second US Festival, Devore, San Bernardino, California, 29 May 1983. One track from the set was cut because of audio problems with the source material..
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length | |
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| 1. | "Electric Eye" | |||
| 2. | "Riding on the Wind" | |||
| 3. | "Heading Out to the Highway" | |||
| 4. | "Metal Gods" | |||
| 5. | "Breaking the Law" | |||
| 6. | "Diamonds and Rust" (Joan Baez cover) | Joan Baez | ||
| 7. | "Victim of Changes" | Al Atkins, Tipton, Halford, Downing | ||
| 8. | "Living After Midnight" | |||
| 9. | "The Green Manalishi (With The Two-Pronged Crown)" (Fleetwood Mac cover) | Peter Green | ||
| 10. | "Screaming for Vengeance" | |||
| 11. | "You’ve Got Another Thing Coming" | |||
| 12. | "Hell Bent for Leather" |
Certifications [edit]
| Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[9] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[10] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000^ |
| Worldwide sales: | 5,000,000 | |
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^shipments figures based on certification alone |
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Personnel [edit]
Judas Priest [edit]
- Rob Halford − vocals
- Glenn Tipton − guitar
- K.K. Downing − guitar
- Ian Hill − bass guitar
- Dave Holland - drums
Production [edit]
- Tom Allom − producer
- Louis Austin − engineering
- John Berg − design
- Steve Joester − photography
- Doug Johnson − artwork
Covers [edit]
- Sepultura performed a cover of the title track "Screaming for Vengeance" on their Dante XXI album.
- Iced Earth performed a cover of the title track "Screaming for Vengeance" on the tribute album Tribute to the Gods.
- Stratovarius performed a cover of "Bloodstone" on the album Intermission.
- Helloween performed a cover of "The Hellion/Electric Eye" on the single "The Time of the Oath". The cover also appears on the album Treasure Chest.
- Godsmack covered a medley of "The Hellion/Electric Eye" for the VH1 Rock Honors.
- Saxon performed a cover of "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" on a Judas Priest tribute album.
- Virgin Steele also covered "Screaming for Vengeance". It can be found on the Legends of Metal Vol. II – A Tribute to Judas Priest album.
- Benediction performed a cover of "The Hellion/Electric Eye" on the album Grind Bastard.
- Jani Lane covered "Electric Eye" on a Judas Priest tribute album.
- As I Lay Dying performed a cover of "The Hellion/Electric-Eye" on the compilation album Decas.
References [edit]
- ^ a b Downing, K.K. (July 2012). "Hello to everyone!". KKDowning.net. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
- ^ Huey, Steve. "Screaming For Vengeance – Judas Priest". Allmusic. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ^ Stagno, Mike (4 September 2006). "Screaming For Vengeance – Judas Priest". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ^ "American album certifications – Judas Priest – Screaming for Vengeance". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
- ^ Robinson, Joe. "11 Classic Rock Artists That Shaped Heavy Metal". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
- ^ "Full Albums Arrive as Rock Band DLC". Retrieved 18 April 2008.
- ^ "Brutal Legend". Retrieved 19 January 2008.
- ^ Screaming For Vengeance Special 30th Anniversary Edition, JudasPriest.com. Retreieved July 19, 2012
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Judas Priest – Screaming for Vengeance". Music Canada.
- ^ "American album certifications – Judas Priest – Screaming for Vengeance". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
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