Ram It Down
Judas Priest
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Raise the sights, the city lights are calling We're hot tonight, the time is right, there's nitro in the air In the street is where we'll meet, we're warning On the beat, we won't retreat, beware Thousands of cars and a million guitars Screaming with power in the air We've found the place where the decibels race This army of rock will be there To ram it down, ram it down Straight through the heart of this town Ram it down, ram it down Razing the place to the ground Ram it down Bodies revvin' in leather heaven in wonder Lights are dimmin' and heads are swimmin' As thunder hits the stage Hell breaks loose, turn on the juice get stronger We metal maniacs begin to rave Thousands of cars and a million guitars Screaming with power in the air We've found the place where the decibels race This army of rock will be there To ram it down, ram it down Straight through the heart of this town Ram it down, ram it down Razing the place to the ground Ram it down Shout it out, we're all together now Shout it out, we join as one, one Thousands of cars and a million guitars Screaming with power in the air We've found the place where the decibels race This army of rock will be there To ram it down, ram it down Straight through the heart of this town Ram it down, ram it down Razing the place to the ground Ram it down
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Written by: Glenn Raymond Tipton, Kenneth Downing, Robert Halford
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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14 facts about this song
Release Information"Ram It Down" was released as a single in 1988 and is a titular track from Judas Priest's 11th studio album.
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Band Member ContributionIt was co-written by all the band members – Rob Halford, K.K Downing, Ian Hill, and Dave Holland.
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Musical StyleTypically heavy metal, this song is noted for its fast tempo and high-energy performance.
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Album Theme"Ram It Down" along with the other songs in the album, marked a return to the traditional heavy metal sound of Judas Priest, after their experimental album "Turbo".
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Fan ReceptionThe song gained a strong fan base among 'Priest' fans and is considered as one of the band's iconic songs.
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Live PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Ram It Down" was not frequently performed live by the band.
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Music InfluencesThe driving, fast-paced rhythm is a prime example of the harder, faster direction heavy metal began moving in the late 1980s, paving way for the thrash metal scene.
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Recording ProcessThe album "Ram It Down" was produced by Tom Allom, who had been working with the band since 1979.
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Award NominationThe album "Ram It Down", which includes this song, was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Metal Performance in 1990.
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Album ControversyDespite the initial success of the album, "Ram It Down" received its share of criticism, with some fans and critics arguing that it lacked in consistency.
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Cover ArtThe album cover of "Ram It Down" was designed by Mark Wilkinson, who has designed many of Judas Priest's album covers.
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Band's PerspectiveAccording to the band's lead vocalist Rob Halford, the bittersweet reception of the album led to some introspection within the band, and they decided to return to their roots for their next album.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe song "Ram It Down" was first released on vinyl and cassette, as per the norm in the 1980s music industry scenario.
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Relative PerformanceDespite mixed reviews, the album performed relatively well in the charts, peaking at #31 in the UK and #31 in the US. The title track "Ram It Down" is often considered one of the highlights of the album.
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