Painkiller
Judas Priest
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Faster than a bullet Terrifying scream Enraged and full of anger He is half man and half machine Rides the metal monster Breathing smoke and fire Closing in with vengeance soaring high He is the painkiller This is the painkiller Planets devastated Mankind's on its knees A savior comes from out the skies In answer to their pleas Through boiling clouds if thunder Blasting bolts of steel Evils going under deadly wheels He is the painkiller This is the painkiller Faster then a laser bullet Louder than an atom bomb Chromium plated boiling metal Brighter than a thousand suns Flying high on rapture Stronger free and brave Nevermore encaptured They've been brought back from the grave With mankind resurrected Forever to survive Returns from Armageddon to the skies
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Written by: Glenn Raymond Tipton, Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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12 facts about this song
Album Debut"Painkiller" is the title track of Judas Priest's 1990 album, making it a notable piece in the band's discography.
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Genre-defining Track"Painkiller" is considered one of the pinnacle songs in the heavy metal genre. The fast-paced, high-octane music set a benchmark for upcoming heavy metal songs.
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Lineup ReunionThe Painkiller album was the last Judas Priest album to feature lead singer Rob Halford until his return in 2005.
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ReceptionThe song received critical acclaim for its musical complexity, especially in the heavy metal genre, with many lauding its powerful guitar riffs and polyrhythmic drumming.
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InfluentialThe thrash metal band, Death, covered the song for their album "The Sound of Perseverance", signifying "Painkiller's" major influence in the heavy metal scene.
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Music VideoThe highly iconic music video for "Painkiller" features Judas Priest performing in an industrial setting interspersed with sci-fi elements.
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Drumming ProwessThis was the first Judas Priest song to feature Scott Travis on the drums, who employed a skilfully executed double kick drum in the piece.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1991 but didn't win.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of the song depict a metal messiah named the Painkiller, who descends from the sky to save the world from destruction.
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Band's FavouriteDespite having a discography spanning over 40 years, Judas Priest frequently names "Painkiller" as one of their favourite songs to perform live.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several bands from various genres, including Stratovarius, Death, and As I Lay Dying, demonstrating its wide appeal and enduring legacy.
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Song DurationAt over six minutes long, "Painkiller" is one of the longest tunes in the Judas Priest catalogue.
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