A masterpiece of heavy metal that combines roaring sound and melody.
Judas Priest's fifth studio album, released in 1978, combines a commercial approach with the essence of heavy metal.
"Killing Machine" saw Judas Priest adopt a more commercial approach while still maintaining the essence of heavy metal. The album marked a turning point in the band's musical style, emphasizing catchier and more melodic elements. "Take On the World," in particular, had the qualities of a stadium anthem, demonstrating the band's musical breadth. The album's artwork and promotion also reflected the band's new image, contributing to the formation of heavy metal's visual identity.
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A:
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1)
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Delivering The Goods
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2)
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Rock Forever
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3)
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Evening Star
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4)
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Hell Bent For Leather
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5)
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Take On The World
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B:
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1)
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Burnin' Up
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2)
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The Green Manalishi (With The Two Pronged Crown)
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3)
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Killing Machine
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4)
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Running Wild
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5)
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Before The Dawn
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Evil Fantasies
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Engineer [Assistant] - Damian Korner
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Engineer [Assistant] - Andrew Jackson
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Producer, Engineer - James Guthrie
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Co-producer - Judas Priest
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Management - Bill Curbishley
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Lead Vocals - Rob Halford
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Written-By - R. Halford
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Lead Guitar - K. K. Downing
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Written-By - K. K. Downing (A1, A2, B5, B6)
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Lead Guitar - Glenn Tipton
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Written-By - G. Tipton
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Bass Guitar - Ian Hill (2)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Kevin Dallimore
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Engineer [Assistant] - Andrew Clark (2)
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Drums - Les Binks
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Management - Jayne Andrews
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Design [Cover] - Roslav Szaybo
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Photography By - Bob Elsdale
