Revolution

Judas Priest

About Revolution

"Revolution" is a song on the album Angel of Retribution, by the heavy metal band Judas Priest. It was their first single since 1992's "Night Crawler" to enter in the United States charts. It reached No. 23 in the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. According to the producer, Roy Z: The bass intro to 'Revolution' is actually from a cassette tape the band recorded back in the 1970s. We loaded the riff into Pro Tools and built the rest of the song around it. We went for a raw, modern '70s vibe. It is a wide-open rock and roll song. K. K. Downing said yet that: I'm proud of the fact that we really worked hard. The album cover, the message about peoples' perceptions of rock and metal – 'Revolution' with Rob singing, 'Time to change' on the outro – youngsters with aspirations to pick up a guitar, they're listening to the radio thinking, 'Well, that is what I need to be doing ... It was well received by the fans and it is still played live since its release. The song has a similar riff to "Mountain Song", by Jane's Addiction. 


Year:
2006
4:43
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If you think it's over, better think again
There'll be no compromise
Time to hit the power, feel adrenaline
Move into overdrive

Here comes the revolution
Time for retribution

If you think I'll back down or accept defeat
Brace for the aftershock
Take it to the limits, take it to the streets
Give it everything you've got

Time to come together
Revolution
Living on forever
Revolution

Get ready for the revolution

It's a revolution
It's a retribution

Something's in the air
Time to change, it's time to change

You better watch out tonight
You better watch out for the revolution

Bring it down, bring it down

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Judas Priest

Judas Priest are a British heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1969. Known for twin lead guitars, a wide operatic vocal style, and for introducing the S&M leather-and-studs look into heavy metal, they have sold over 50 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: KENNETH DOWNING, ROBERT HALFORD, GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Revolution" is a song from the metal genre, embodying Judas Priest's signature hard-rocking sound and intense energy.
Album Offering
Released in 2005 on the album "Angel of Retribution," it marked Judas Priest's comeback with the original frontman Rob Halford, who had been absent from the band for over 12 years.
Song Inspiration
The song has a substantial chunk of its theme drawn from the 1968 classic hit "Revolution" by The Beatles, carrying an almost identical title and similar resonance in the chorus.
Important Milestone
The album "Angel of Retribution," which includes "Revolution," is significant as it was the first Judas Priest album since "Painkiller" in 1990 to feature Rob Halford.
Lyrics Insight
The lyrics of "Revolution" by Judas Priest sound like a call-to-arms, reflecting the rebellious spirit typical of many heavy metal anthems.
Reception
Despite its inspiration from a universally acclaimed band, "Revolution" received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised it for its classically-inspired hard rock while others criticized it for not breaking new ground.
Musicians
The song featured the band's original line-up, including Rob Halford on vocals, Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing on guitars, Ian Hill on bass, and Scott Travis on drums.
Personal Motivation
Reuniting with the band after a substantial break, Halford’s lyrics in "Revolution" seem to reflect his personal zeal for a musical comeback, resonating with listeners as a song of revolt and awakening.
Album Ranking
Despite the mixed reviews, "Angel of Retribution," the album that featured "Revolution," debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a successful return for the band.
Song Structure
"Revolution" starts aggressively with a striking guitar riff followed by Halford’s powerful and operatic vocals igniting the chorus. The song follows a classic verse-chorus-verse formula common to many rock and metal songs.
Musical Influence
With "Revolution," Judas Priest proved its ability to keep up with modern rock trends while preserving the classic metal sound that defined their career, therefore providing a significant influence in the metal scene.

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