British Steel

Judas Priest

British Steel

RELEASED: April 14, 1980
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Breaking the Law 2:35 2. Rapid Fire 4:06 3. Metal Gods 4:00 4. Grinder 3:57 5. United 3:34 6. Living After Midnight 3:31 7. You Don't Have to Be Old to Be Wise 5:03 8. The Rage 4:44 9. Steeler 4:29
Historical Archive
British Steel is the sixth studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest, released on April 14, 1980. It is often credited with helping to define the sound of the heavy metal genre in the 1980s, showcasing a more streamlined, accessible style compared to their earlier work. The album features iconic tracks such as 'Breaking the Law' and 'Living After Midnight', which became staples of the band's live performances. British Steel has been praised for its powerful guitar riffs, energetic vocals, and the introduction of a more commercial sound, which contributed to the band's mainstream success.