Best Judas Priest albums?

[mike570]

I was always *eh* when it came to Judas Priest but I recently got a copy of "Screaming for Vengeance" and have been listening to it front to back.

I was wondering what fans think are their better albums.
Thanks!

[Khomaniac]

My favorite used to be Painkiller, but for a while now it's been all about Killing Machine/Hell Bent for Leather.

[axemanrio]

Painkiller was their best IMO, Screaming for Vengeance is not far behind though.

[rmp0012002]

Screaming for Vengeance.

[callen3615]

Screaming for vengeance or british steel

[callen3615]

Painkiller is killer tho...

[DavyH]

British Steel.

Really liked Nostradamus as well, although a concept album with a 4-syllable main character doesn't lend itself to great choruses.....

[UV-7-BK]

PAINKILLERRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mike570]

I started out with their "Essential" best-of just to have the hits and later got Nostradamus, which was pretty cool.
I also got Defenders of the Faith but so far Screaming For Vengeance seems to be my favorite. Very killer album!

[Burnwash]

Screaming for Vengeance

Amazing album

[TheToneZone]

Dude... Defenders of the Faith. They hit their productive peak with that album and it sounds like everything after it was done for money. The runner up is Screaming for Vengeance.

[surfdog777]

Hell Bent for Leather.

[6fingers]

no thanks.

[mike570]

So far after picking up a few more albums "Screaming for Vengeance" is tough to beat.
The guitar tone at the beginning of 'Bloodstone' is amazing!

[rs70chgrrt]

For me it's Sad Wings of Destiny. Not as heavy but excellent nonetheless. C'mon it has the Ripper and Victim of Changes on it. Stained Class is a really good one as well.