Ram It Down

Judas Priest

About Ram It Down

"Ram It Down" is the opening track on British heavy metal band Judas Priest's 1988 album, Ram It Down, and was released as a single. The song was performed live every night of the tour, but never since. The song features both a powerful high pitched scream by Rob Halford that opens the song and a dual guitar solo by Glenn Tipton and K. K. Downing


Year:
2004
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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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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: 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.
Band Member Contribution
It was co-written by all the band members – Rob Halford, K.K Downing, Ian Hill, and Dave Holland.
Musical Style
Typically heavy metal, this song is noted for its fast tempo and high-energy performance.
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".
Fan Reception
The song gained a strong fan base among 'Priest' fans and is considered as one of the band's iconic songs.
Live Performance
Despite its popularity, "Ram It Down" was not frequently performed live by the band.
Music Influences
The 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.
Recording Process
The album "Ram It Down" was produced by Tom Allom, who had been working with the band since 1979.
Award Nomination
The album "Ram It Down", which includes this song, was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Metal Performance in 1990.
Album Controversy
Despite 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.
Cover Art
The album cover of "Ram It Down" was designed by Mark Wilkinson, who has designed many of Judas Priest's album covers.
Band's Perspective
According 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.
Vinyl Release
The song "Ram It Down" was first released on vinyl and cassette, as per the norm in the 1980s music industry scenario.
Relative Performance
Despite 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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