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 Judas Priest delivers a masterpiece, a concentrate of pure power that left even the most frantic headbanger speechless.

 Side A is one of the best vinyl sides I've ever listened to, with tracks like Freewheel Burning and The Sentinel defining what Metal truly means.

Defenders Of The Faith by Judas Priest is hailed as a definitive metal masterpiece from 1984. The album showcases intense guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and a nearly flawless side A full of classic tracks. Although the second half slows slightly, it still delivers metal anthems that set a high standard. Essential listening for any Heavy Metal fan. Experience the power of Judas Priest’s Defenders Of The Faith—listen now and dive into a true Heavy Metal classic!

 When this Land Of The Free came out, everyone hailed it as a miracle.

 An essential album for all lovers of Power and Metal in general, a must-have for nostalgics of the early Helloween.

Land Of The Free, released in 1995 by Gamma Ray, marked a major comeback for Kai Hansen after his split from Helloween. The album restored the classic power metal sound with masterful riffs, vocals, and songwriting. It features strong tracks like Rebellion In Dreamland and a poignant tribute to former Helloween drummer Ingo Schwichtenberg. This album is considered essential for fans of Power metal and early Helloween. Listen to Land Of The Free now and experience the pinnacle of power metal by Kai Hansen and Gamma Ray!

 Bruce Dickinson, in my opinion the best and most complete singer in the Metal scene, is fully dedicated to his solo career and is replaced by the mediocre Blaze Bailey, with a flat and monotonous voice.

 An album that is more than sufficient but nothing more... The change of pace is not convincing, too moderate and syncopated, and the absence of a certain Bruce Dickinson is sorely felt.

The X Factor marks a clear change for Iron Maiden, introducing mostly mid-tempo songs and a new vocalist, Blaze Bailey, replacing Bruce Dickinson. While Steve Harris’ bass work remains strong, the album lacks the vigor and distinctiveness of previous works. Only a few tracks like The Sign Of The Cross and Judgement Of Heaven stand out. Overall, it’s a decent but uninspired album that may not satisfy longtime fans. Discover the unique sound of Iron Maiden's The X Factor—listen now and explore how the band evolved through change.