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THE REVIEW
PAINKILLER REPRESENTS THE PEAK REACHED BY HEAVY METAL AS A PURE GENRE. IN MY OPINION, THERE ARE NO EVOLUTIONS IN THIS ALBUM. ABSOLUTE VIOLENCE COMBINED WITH INCREDIBLE POWER, THE DRUMMING OF SCOOT TRAVIS IS IMMORTAL. METAL MELTDOWN WITH ITS MAJESTIC INTRO, THE HEAVY RIFFS OF BETWEEN OF HAMMER AND THE ANVIL NIGHTCRAWLER, THE EPIC A TOUCH OF EVIL, HALFORD REACHES SKY-HIGH NOTES, ALMOST LIKE KING DIAMOND, THE SOLOS ARE MIGHTY AND THE DRUMMING RELENTLESS. THE BEST "PURE" HEAVY ALBUM EVER CONCEIVED.
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Painkiller by Judas Priest is described as the peak of heavy metal as a pure genre. The review highlights the album's unmatched power, especially Scott Travis' drumming and Rob Halford's soaring vocals. It's considered the best pure heavy metal album ever created, with powerful riffs and epic solos throughout.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Judas Priest
Formed in Birmingham in 1969, Judas Priest are among the pioneers of heavy metal, known for twin-guitar attack and Rob Halford's high vocals. Their career spans classic studio albums and acclaimed live records.49 Reviews
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