as on the other topic, which i deleted cuz i forgot "beyond the realms of death" i choose diamonds and rust, because of its raw emotion, great scrrreaming and i'm talking about the live meltdown and rising in the east versions.

Much better .

Voted 'Beyond the Realms of Death' - great atmospheric verse, the chorus riff is one of the best, most recognisable in metal, the solos are intense and really well written (even for Priest), vocals are cartoonishly good.

And that's not even touching the song's incredibly metal lyrical themes, or its MONUMENTAL influence.

*starts listening to it*

Victim Of Changes for me, I must admit I have never been a fan of Judas Priest's ballads and it was though question. This song is a little bit better than others so ...

deceiver is an old fave.

a touch of evil, its a great song, would evening star count as a ballad?

Angel is their best song IMO. I love it, so emotional and pure with amazing vocals by Halford. I used to listen to it constantly before.

well I voted 'Touch Of Evil'.. I dont know if it is strictly a 'ballad' though.. but oh well.. it is the one that jumped out at me most from that list
they are all good songs indeed.. I dont know if 'Diamonds And Rust' should really be included though.. as they didnt write it..

beyond the realms of death

Wot, no Living bad dreams?

Written by Hellish Star on 10.04.2007 at 21:07

beyond the realms of death

cool explanation indeed come on, with your huge m-s experience you would have known that this is actually spamming..

Written by Valentin B on 16.04.2007 at 15:27

Written by Hellish Star on 10.04.2007 at 21:07

beyond the realms of death

cool explanation indeed come on, with your huge m-s experience you would have known that this is actually spamming..

Hmm, you're right. My mistake but sometimes I'm so lazy...

Well, this is for sure the darkest ballad and the lyrics are in perfect harmony with the song it self.

This song was once used for an American documentary about the link between suicide and metal. The documentary really impressed me although it is obvious to see there's no link between a metal song and suicie but I was impressed anyway and loved that song since....

actually, my favorite priest ballad is turn on your light, cause i'm a sap pretty much. but since that wasn't an option i chose my next favorite, which is Angel. i love how the guitars sound in it. its kinda unique-ish

Written by Urizen367 on 17.04.2007 at 03:45

actually, my favorite priest ballad is turn on your light, cause i'm a sap pretty much. but since that wasn't an option i chose my next favorite, which is Angel. i love how the guitars sound in it. its kinda unique-ish

what album is that from?

I chose Angel. That and Beyond The Realms Of Death were balanced so I randomly picked one. You forgot to include Euology in the list.

Victim Of Changes for me...that song really holds Rocka Rolla together...

Written by [user id=2084] on 17.04.2007 at 16:49

Victim Of Changes for me...that song really holds Rocka Rolla together...

Thats in the Sad Wings of Destiny album.

Written by Lord TJ on 17.04.2007 at 16:56

Written by [user id=2084] on 17.04.2007 at 16:49

Victim Of Changes for me...that song really holds Rocka Rolla together...

Thats in the Sad Wings of Destiny album.

Sorry...I meant to say Winter Retreat...

a touch of evil is my favorite its just a badass song

Written by Valentin B on 17.04.2007 at 14:18

Written by Urizen367 on 17.04.2007 at 03:45

actually, my favorite priest ballad is turn on your light, cause i'm a sap pretty much. but since that wasn't an option i chose my next favorite, which is Angel. i love how the guitars sound in it. its kinda unique-ish

what album is that from?

it's actually a b-side but they included it on the remaster for DOTF, i believe.

Written by Valentin B on 17.04.2007 at 14:18

Written by Urizen367 on 17.04.2007 at 03:45

actually, my favorite priest ballad is turn on your light, cause i'm a sap pretty much. but since that wasn't an option i chose my next favorite, which is Angel. i love how the guitars sound in it. its kinda unique-ish

what album is that from?

it's actually a b-side but they included it on the remaster for DOTF, i believe.

' ' ' touch o evil ' ' ' ; what a great damn song

"... arousing me now with a sense of desire
possesing my soul till my body is on fire
a dark angel of sin, preyin' deep from within
come take me in, you're possesing ... "


i just cant resist this song , althoug the others are also goo

I don't think that Diamonds And Rust is a ballad... In fact it really isn't a ballad.
My favorite Judas Priest ballad is definetly Beyond The Realms Of Death.

Keep the world with all its sin
It's not fit for livin' in

Damn it's so powerful...

Written by [user id=23107] on 23.04.2007 at 20:40

I don't think that Diamonds And Rust is a ballad... In fact it really isn't a ballad.
My favorite Judas Priest ballad is definetly Beyond The Realms Of Death.

I agree, unless the topic creator means the acoustic version.

Few of you liked Dreamer Deceiver..For me the song is the best ballad song of Judas Priest.
The song is completely filled with melody vocals and guitars....Feel the power of "Dreamer Deceiver".
This is one of the best creation "Metal Gods"
.....Hail To the Priest

Beyond The Realms Of Death with angel in a close second

Hmmm...having listened to Sad Wings... a heap lately, I kinda want to change my vote to 'Dreamer/Deceiver'. Rob's performance is jaw-dropping .

ohh i love angel! it's so amazing, the first time that i lestened it... I did =0.... "when i close my eyes i hear your velver wings and cry".. ohh... so beautiful...

dreamer/deceiver

Possibly my favorite Priest song as well.

Written by Hyvaarin on 12.07.2007 at 19:29

Hmmm...having listened to Sad Wings... a heap lately, I kinda want to change my vote to 'Dreamer/Deceiver'. Rob's performance is jaw-dropping .

i agree, though the "live meltdown" version of "diamonds and rust" almost equals it in terms of "AAAAAAAHHH"

My favourite song of all time is Beyond the Realms of Death so I just couldn't vote for something else. Run of the Mill comes second with Dreamer Deceiver third.