Stained Class

Judas Priest

Stained Class

RELEASED: February 10, 1978
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Exciter 5:34 2. White Heat, Red Hot 4:20 3. Better by You, Better Than Me 3:24 4. Stained Class 5:20 5. Invader 4:15 6. Saints in Hell 5:31 7. Savage 3:27 8. Beyond the Realms of Death 6:54 9. Heroes End 5:02
Historical Archive
Stained Class is the fourth studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest, released in 1978. The album is often credited with solidifying the band's signature sound, blending elements of heavy metal with progressive rock influences. It features powerful guitar riffs, dual lead guitars, and Rob Halford's soaring vocals. Tracks like 'Exciter' and 'Beyond the Realms of Death' are considered classics and have influenced countless bands in the heavy metal genre. The album's themes explore darkness, personal struggles, and the human condition, contributing to its lasting legacy in heavy metal history.