After listening to the covers of Sepultura and As I Lid Dying of Screaming For Vengeance and You've Got Another Thing Comin', I though I'd never listen a good cover of a Priest's song... But this one rocks!
@Abeloidee Yea I hear ya. They got some real shitty covers of great songs like these. New bands ruin great songs like these. But thank god Saxon was around in the Priest days and they can do a mean cover!!!!
I beliebe the vocals of saxons pete sounds even better than rob halford,anyway I love this cover I thinkits sounds great,I want more Saxon metal-covers! just fantastic!
Saxon and Priest I always thought had a lot in common: Classic British pioneers of metal - with that Anthemic, street-wise working-class-made-good background and "fight against the odds" attitude. Both have written hymns to metal music, motorcycles and leather :-)
You've got ...to be F kidding me. what an awesome cover as good as the original. Love both JP and Saxon, I wish Saxon could do a cover of all the Priest songs from the late 70 and early 80s all the way till Ram It Down, Painkiller might be too much for them.
Judas Priest - The band that made metal heavier than ever before.
Saxon - Another legendary example of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era.
This song is just one of the many examples of how great Judas Priest and all of metal is. And Saxon has complemented it even more with their amazong cover.
I don't think anyone could ever cover this song as well as they have.
i wonder if anyone honestly thinks this version is actually better than the original...although judas priest totally nail it when they sing it live these days.
Hehehe I would like Manowar to cover this song too..
Althought some regard to this song as a way too commercialized, I think it´s one of the most powerfull songs in the world of heavy metal, just enjoy it and don´t take care about anything else!
judas priest will alwas be my fave band but never really liked this track(way commercialised) but hearing saxon put their slant on it makes me realise that this song paved the way for a million judas fans that otherwise wouldnt have been
One thing we could say about Saxon and Judas Priest. They're both magnificent british heavy metal bands, new wave of brithish heavy metal etc. But when we hear Halford or Biff singing "I'm young and kinda proud" well I'm saying: "boys look in the mirror". :D
@TichfaceXO everyone, except "Ministry Of Fools", the instrumental parte is wonderful, but the lyrics suck, too politized, except in the case you like that kind of lyrics.
Outstanding! I bought Wheels Of Steel in 1980 and have everything they did in the 80's and early 90's.
I did not know they did this cover. I still get goosebumps when I hear Biff and the boys. They have such a dynamic sound. Saxon is without a doubt one of the finest metal bands of all time.
Being an older guy it may seem strange but I like Opeth,Kalmah,Insomnium,Wintersun,Ensiferum,Amon Amarth,Eluveitie and many others but in the old days it was Sabbath, Thin Lizzy,Saxon and Motorhead.
@BlueShark45 dude, kalmah's AWESOME thats cool u like newer shit man. judas priest is my favourite band though. i wish i was 19 in the 80's and not right now! \m/
WTF, Saxon covered a classic Judas Priest song? To me that's really some sign of maturity, instead of probably just bashing Judas Priest because of them being kind of business rivals.
Saxon and Priest are frequently touring together and Biff and rob are rumored to be friends. And both are friends to german singer Doro Pesch. At the "Bang Your Head Festival" in Germany Biff said on stage that Priest are a "living legend" and that he's "a Priest fan".
What do you mean? Did I say something wrong? Normally I listen to blues, country, jazz, new age, electronic and so on. Not hard-rock or metal. And I think this song by Saxon is considered to be of heavy metal style, isn't it?..
@VioletGiraffe if you ask me, this is heavy. though i was born in 91, i live in the 80's and this was heavy metal back then so people interpret shit differently i guess
@VioletGiraffe: Most metal is like this. Before the Thrash Metal boom in the mid-80's this was considered extremely hard and heavy. (The original was released by Judas Priest in 1982).
I couldn't agree with you more! I fucking hate slipknot, poser fucking shit. If they even dare to touch bands like Judas Priest..god...then they shall die in a pit of razor blades!
Saxon did however an awesome cover with this song :) Own touch and all, but the original will always be best. But as mentioned, awesome cover!
they do do good covers but also slipknot isnt shit just a diff type of music than u like if they were shit they wouldnt be famous their music actualy is very complex ive learned some of their songs on guitar and it takes talent
yeah I can see what you mean but yeah they have their good songs too (one of those bands where they have really good songs and also songs that even if you're a fan would say sucks) depends on the listenerwith their style
You are in no sittuation to slag off one of the Biggest and best movements in Metal History..I am a Huge Fan of Priest and Saxon and the rest of the bands that started Metal but Slipknot have alot of Respect aswell and the fact that they are all verry verry Tallented at what they do , one of the best drummers ever, vocalists and guitar players!
@TheUKHammer Their guitar is extremely easy to play and their vocalist is kinda average. Their drums and their bass is pretty sweet but i can't help listening to them and wishing they'd be in a different band.
Technically, Priest are better band, but Both Versions on Studio are SAME LEVEL cause it is not 1 of the best songs by Priest, but the Live Version VENGEANCE TOUR of this song, is the Best version u can get! Check it out.
saxon are a fantastic band in their own right..... and i for one (as a massive fan of both bands for 10 years, which isnt bad for a 22 year old) prefer saxon to priest, they are much better live (in my opinion) and well, i just like their cds better OVERALL, but i love priest too. and btw, this cover is fantastic.
The Saxon and the Judas Priest have made a "both concert" sometime... and that was so pretty cool. I guess there is one certenliy, but there are maybe more videos in YouTube.
Anyway, this cover is still FUCKIN' COOOOOL :D YEAH!
After listening to the covers of Sepultura and As I Lid Dying of Screaming For Vengeance and You've Got Another Thing Comin', I though I'd never listen a good cover of a Priest's song... But this one rocks!
Abeloidee 1 week ago
@Abeloidee Yea I hear ya. They got some real shitty covers of great songs like these. New bands ruin great songs like these. But thank god Saxon was around in the Priest days and they can do a mean cover!!!!
Warrant2rocK 5 days ago
This is one fkn awesome cover of this song!
heavymetalchains333 1 month ago
saxon are good but they could have done a bit more than a straight version, its basically sounds like hes standing in for Rob
kdx200man 2 months ago
SAXON kicks ass, we all know that, but NOBODY does this like the mighty JUDAS PRIEST !!!
blakkkslime666 2 months ago
ALL HAIL SAXON PRIEST !!!
SacredCoast 2 months ago 2
very good!
a hymn for our self destructing-era in our HOLY YOUTH!!!
electrickbodymachine 2 months ago
the best fuckin cover ever........
santiagoangeles 2 months ago
The drumintro doesnt fit at all, haha! But we still love it that way!
Viic88 2 months ago
i usually am not a big fan of bands covering other bands music. this is great though. rock on!
metalusuk 2 months ago
Great cover buy a great band!!
ckelley63 2 months ago
Its better then the original jesus love this!
metallicamastg 3 months ago
Hmm... Is the beggining of this is Painkiller speeded up 2x?
morsik92 3 months ago 6
@morsik92
That's what I thought too! Hahahaha
Ninjaman091 2 months ago
I love Priest and I love Saxon. This is a bloody good cover version!
basildonboroughfc 3 months ago
Damned i klicked dislike, sorry.. Thumbs up if you think i'am clumsy bit stilla metalhead.
EddieMotorhead 3 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Saxon 5
Saxon Priest!.
616Dave616 3 months ago
This is my favourite JP cover ever; just as good as the original - if not better. Biff's voice's just perfect for the song.
VonSeux 5 months ago
this is a nice job, wtg Saxon. 2 thumbs up.
captainfroghammer 5 months ago
Better than the original by Judas Priest!
Gforce479 5 months ago in playlist Gforce479's Favorited Videos
@Gforce479 I respectfully disagree, but it's still fucking kick ass. \m/
A5TROZOMBIE 3 months ago
I beliebe the vocals of saxons pete sounds even better than rob halford,anyway I love this cover I thinkits sounds great,I want more Saxon metal-covers! just fantastic!
TheVincent666 5 months ago
i like Saxon but no one does it like Priest!
shawndixon13 6 months ago 19
@shawndixon13 - I totally agree all the way!
tsimmer777 3 months ago
@shawndixon13 Wouldn't be a good cover then though... Bands that try to immitate something someone else did always sounds wrong...
CockatooFilms 3 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Saxon
Biff is my God !!!
TheMetallicMarco 6 months ago
Saxon and Priest I always thought had a lot in common: Classic British pioneers of metal - with that Anthemic, street-wise working-class-made-good background and "fight against the odds" attitude. Both have written hymns to metal music, motorcycles and leather :-)
MetalMistress888 6 months ago
ARRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH
power7154 7 months ago
'And the bands played on' is on of the best songs ever made!
xReIDNaX 8 months ago 13
@xReIDNaX Amen.
ThomaTo66 8 months ago 2
guitar sounds good, but the singer cant beat Rob
kjn5991 9 months ago
biffs voice is so good. sounds like ian gillan and udo combined.
slowhand19 9 months ago
No offense to Judas Priest, but I like this cover better than the original!
HeavyIronMetalMaiden 10 months ago 5
@HeavyIronMetalMaiden same here dude! that amazingly fast double pedal blast beat intro set the mood to the song!
diazonia896 9 months ago
@diazonia896 Fuck yeah!
HeavyIronMetalMaiden 9 months ago
Heavy as Hell.
HeavyIronMetalMaiden 10 months ago
Outstanding cover! Saxon does this song justice.
fokkinmoron 10 months ago
I definitely had Another thing Coming when i clicked on this song! What a kick ass cover!
mrbug825 11 months ago
You've got ...to be F kidding me. what an awesome cover as good as the original. Love both JP and Saxon, I wish Saxon could do a cover of all the Priest songs from the late 70 and early 80s all the way till Ram It Down, Painkiller might be too much for them.
BGSoccerMagic 11 months ago
This song brought shivers on me spine.. Very well covered
dontknowanameagain 11 months ago
I love it!
Judas Priest - The band that made metal heavier than ever before.
Saxon - Another legendary example of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era.
This song is just one of the many examples of how great Judas Priest and all of metal is. And Saxon has complemented it even more with their amazong cover.
I don't think anyone could ever cover this song as well as they have.
underoath9952 11 months ago
0:00 - 0:07 EPIC INTRO TO THE SONG!!
i wonder if anyone honestly thinks this version is actually better than the original...although judas priest totally nail it when they sing it live these days.
diazonia896 11 months ago
this is my favourite priest song, great cover!
trollmonger2 1 year ago
cool!!! very cool!!!!!!
lemmy350 1 year ago
Saxon is just 1 of those bands that have been there done that. They stand alone never needing to prove how awesome they are!!! 1 of the best!!
whaaselfesteem 1 year ago
Hehehe I would like Manowar to cover this song too..
Althought some regard to this song as a way too commercialized, I think it´s one of the most powerfull songs in the world of heavy metal, just enjoy it and don´t take care about anything else!
weberjuri 1 year ago
2:30; that dude has some long ass arms lol
Krow83 1 year ago
Hell yeah! Gotta love Saxon!!! \m/
Krow83 1 year ago
Holy shit the fuckin drumer is awesome!
PisYCaca1 1 year ago 3
Saxon are just awesome.
bubbatha 1 year ago
judas priest will alwas be my fave band but never really liked this track(way commercialised) but hearing saxon put their slant on it makes me realise that this song paved the way for a million judas fans that otherwise wouldnt have been
jugulator0 1 year ago
0:55, thought that was Dave Mustaine on the far left. lololol
Janootz 1 year ago
They brought this song to perfection!
MsIronmetalhead666 1 year ago
great cover!!!!!!!
nickolorin17 1 year ago
what is the line up on this (Who's on drums?)
thisusersuck 1 year ago
These pictures made me think how Rob Halford looks like a Village People member.
Astrogildo1914 1 year ago
One thing we could say about Saxon and Judas Priest. They're both magnificent british heavy metal bands, new wave of brithish heavy metal etc. But when we hear Halford or Biff singing "I'm young and kinda proud" well I'm saying: "boys look in the mirror". :D
leunamme888 1 year ago 2
Gods covering Gods... this is metal overload!!!!
GodMacabre 1 year ago 3
Killer guitar tone.
federalist29 1 year ago
I think that singer need more power... but anyway, great cover!
Scylainer 1 year ago
Epic cover, by an epic band
Oldschoolmetalnrock 1 year ago
Saxon do know how to rock!
hypertensao 1 year ago
Wicked cover! The best I've heard ever! (And I've heard waaaaay too many! Please, stop making them!)
JWRandall423 1 year ago
The jealous of JP 'cos saxon's cover is shit
SKiiLLzHD 1 year ago
can anyone recommend any SAXON songs that i should check out?
TichfaceXO 1 year ago 5
@TichfaceXO Albums: "Wheels Of Steel", "Strong Arm Of The Law" and "Denim And Leather" those you have to listen, they are classics \,,/
ThomaTo66 1 year ago 26
@ThomaTo66 and into the labyrinth. that's easily their best since the early 80s
synystersevilheir 1 year ago
@ThomaTo66 Fuck Yeah!! See my vids of SAXON live in Chile... ;)
DEVILCHILDFUCK 3 months ago
@TichfaceXO
And the bands played one,Princess of the night,Strangers in the night,Crusader
Guyverhoeven 1 year ago
@TichfaceXO they are best known for Princess of the night, personally like Crusader, probably cause I saw them play with Accept on that tour.
Ergile 1 year ago
@TichfaceXO Crusader! Live to Rock!
breadwarrior 1 year ago
@TichfaceXO I recommend: Wheels of Steel, Dallas 1PM, Princess of the Night
andy5421 1 year ago
@TichfaceXO Princess of the Night, Heavy Metal Thunder, Never Surrender, etc. etc.
ChristianU2ubeh 1 year ago
@TichfaceXO Listen to Saxon album called Metalhead
YandT1985 1 year ago
@TichfaceXO Metalhead
YandT1985 1 year ago
@TichfaceXO check out all of em brother......Dallas 1pm is a mighty fine song to check out.
kattdaddy2112 1 year ago
@TichfaceXO Broken Heroes
And the bands played on
Crusaiders
And a lot more
Kyerte 1 year ago
@TichfaceXO everyone, except "Ministry Of Fools", the instrumental parte is wonderful, but the lyrics suck, too politized, except in the case you like that kind of lyrics.
Crimsonhelldragon 1 year ago
@TichfaceXO Princess of The Night,one of their best.
jaderoxas 11 months ago
@TichfaceXO Krakatoa which they originally released in 86 from innocene is no excuse
colossus4420001 11 months ago
@TichfaceXO crusader.
newaver64 11 months ago
@TichfaceXO Denim and Leather is a most have album, get it on cd or vinyl-no fucking download!
xReIDNaX 8 months ago
@TichfaceXO Ride like the wind a Criss Cross cover
4phantomwake 6 months ago
@TichfaceXO sailing to america, wheels of steel, princess of the night
MultiLiamm 4 months ago
@TichfaceXO Solid ball of rock
Portway180 4 months ago
One life, I'm gonna live it up. Takin flight I said I'll never give it up.
Man, emo kids need to listen to this song.
hassanumer999 1 year ago 4
Which album is this from?
hassanumer999 1 year ago
its bad to say that this is the first time ive ever listened to saxon but i assure you ill be listening to them alot more! \m/
TichfaceXO 1 year ago
Pure win
Amorr666 1 year ago
Is this with Glocker on drums?
ilikebeertoo 1 year ago
the best cover!
andres921028 1 year ago
anyone else think vocals sound like ozzy?
arrestedshrimp 1 year ago
@arrestedshrimp Yea your rightI can hear it a little
sguitar1442 1 year ago
pretty faithful cover version. not super-exciting but its nice to hear Saxon pay respect to the Priest.
TheEarnold 1 year ago
Outstanding! I bought Wheels Of Steel in 1980 and have everything they did in the 80's and early 90's.
I did not know they did this cover. I still get goosebumps when I hear Biff and the boys. They have such a dynamic sound. Saxon is without a doubt one of the finest metal bands of all time.
Being an older guy it may seem strange but I like Opeth,Kalmah,Insomnium,Wintersun,Ensiferum,Amon Amarth,Eluveitie and many others but in the old days it was Sabbath, Thin Lizzy,Saxon and Motorhead.
BlueShark45 2 years ago 19
\,,/
ThomaTo66 2 years ago
@BlueShark45 dude, kalmah's AWESOME thats cool u like newer shit man. judas priest is my favourite band though. i wish i was 19 in the 80's and not right now! \m/
whalahiguy 1 year ago
@BlueShark45 actually, i heard this from saxon before i did from priest!
still, i gotta say it, motorhead should do this shit too...
cheers mate!
ltsandes 1 year ago
killer kover
88mpny 2 years ago
Now if Maiden or Sabbath would do something like this...
TheGreatDuck 2 years ago
Ass kicking cover!!! I love Priest, but Saxon is a little bit more my style!!!!
stonekeeper86 2 years ago
WTF, Saxon covered a classic Judas Priest song? To me that's really some sign of maturity, instead of probably just bashing Judas Priest because of them being kind of business rivals.
ffdff 2 years ago
Saxon and Priest are frequently touring together and Biff and rob are rumored to be friends. And both are friends to german singer Doro Pesch. At the "Bang Your Head Festival" in Germany Biff said on stage that Priest are a "living legend" and that he's "a Priest fan".
BTsar 2 years ago
Exactly. They're colleagues more so than rivals.
therealenkc 2 years ago
great cover, awesome.
Lisek90 2 years ago
I don't like metal in general, but this cover is light enough for me to listen to. I like it.
VioletGiraffe 2 years ago
@VioletGiraffe what have you been listening to? death metal????
ozzy9691 2 years ago
What do you mean? Did I say something wrong? Normally I listen to blues, country, jazz, new age, electronic and so on. Not hard-rock or metal. And I think this song by Saxon is considered to be of heavy metal style, isn't it?..
VioletGiraffe 2 years ago
@VioletGiraffe if you ask me, this is heavy. though i was born in 91, i live in the 80's and this was heavy metal back then so people interpret shit differently i guess
ozzy9691 2 years ago
@VioletGiraffe: Most metal is like this. Before the Thrash Metal boom in the mid-80's this was considered extremely hard and heavy. (The original was released by Judas Priest in 1982).
fbendz 2 years ago
HAIL THE METAL OF ROCK AND ROLL!!!
vikzzor 2 years ago
Hail Judas Priest , Hail Saxon, Hail Heavy Metal
awesome cover!!
blackjiro666 2 years ago
Great cover, Biff sings with the same energy like Rob.
IvanRocks007 2 years ago 2
This comment has received too many negative votes show
in my opinion saxon are better than judas priest, and no its got nothing to do with halford being gay.
MrDogsbody 2 years ago
i think i just shitted my pants; THIS COVER IS TOO AWESOME
Panchitofin 2 years ago 5
NOT BAD AT ALL 5 STAR TRIBUTE!
santoroyerdeantorcha 2 years ago 3
Eargasm.
ChristianU2ubeh 2 years ago 2
great covers
glad not to see pieces of shit like slipknot cover these songs
they deserve to be covered by other great bands
onett128 2 years ago 4
I couldn't agree with you more! I fucking hate slipknot, poser fucking shit. If they even dare to touch bands like Judas Priest..god...then they shall die in a pit of razor blades!
Saxon did however an awesome cover with this song :) Own touch and all, but the original will always be best. But as mentioned, awesome cover!
UberLubidu 2 years ago
slipknot should be scared shitless right now!!!
greekproudmacedonian 2 years ago 7
they do do good covers but also slipknot isnt shit just a diff type of music than u like if they were shit they wouldnt be famous their music actualy is very complex ive learned some of their songs on guitar and it takes talent
musicman2661 2 years ago
slipknot is good but you'r right they wouldn't do this justice they arn't melodic enough like saxon or JP
batteryAAP 2 years ago
shitknot is definately not good
DSchea 2 years ago 58
yeah I can see what you mean but yeah they have their good songs too (one of those bands where they have really good songs and also songs that even if you're a fan would say sucks) depends on the listenerwith their style
batteryAAP 2 years ago
@DSchea
You are in no sittuation to slag off one of the Biggest and best movements in Metal History..I am a Huge Fan of Priest and Saxon and the rest of the bands that started Metal but Slipknot have alot of Respect aswell and the fact that they are all verry verry Tallented at what they do , one of the best drummers ever, vocalists and guitar players!
TheUKHammer 9 months ago in playlist Pat Boone - Anita Hegerland - HEAVY METAL
@TheUKHammer Their guitar is extremely easy to play and their vocalist is kinda average. Their drums and their bass is pretty sweet but i can't help listening to them and wishing they'd be in a different band.
mashui99 6 months ago
Mind blowing cover! Saxon,always on the top.
easybiker 2 years ago
Fritz Randow... brilliant drummer...
And the album is A Tribute To Judas Priest : Legends of Metal Volume 1 (track 12)
ShoeiBoy 2 years ago 3
@ShoeiBoy Actually, it was Nigel Glockler who played drums on this song. :)
But you're right all the same. :)
\m/
88speedfreakDrage 11 months ago
@88speedfreakDrage
Wow. I thought Randow was the lightning-fast kickdrum merchant.
I stand corrected. Thanks for putting me straight.
ShoeiBoy 11 months ago
Pat Boone would be pleased
SPSiamese01 2 years ago 2
They put their own touches on it but it was all good. Very nice job!
(from a huge Priest fan)
toutheou 2 years ago
what was that, the intro to painkiller and then You've got another thing comin'
penaltyupyourass 2 years ago
good
MrInsu 2 years ago
Excellent cover. Fantastic vocals, ballsy guitars. Love it.
TRSMMaiden 2 years ago 5
This is an Excellent cover!!
Gforce479 2 years ago 13
Yes it is!
ThomaTo66 2 years ago
Comment removed
Gforce479 2 years ago
I've only ever heard the old eighties video of this. Where does this track come from? I need it badly.
therealenkc 2 years ago
Don't remeber, I've had it on my computer so long sorry.
ThomaTo66 2 years ago
Judas Priest cover album, can't remember the name.
engel220 2 years ago
Yes, I found it shortly after I posted my comment.
therealenkc 2 years ago
Screaming For Vengeance, pal.
Schalke234 2 years ago
Hell Bent Forever...
JudasPriestAreGods 2 years ago 5
@therealenkc well the original is from Priest and the CD is Judas priests Greatest Hits.
cellphone781 1 year ago
I love this version!
Technically, Priest are better band, but Both Versions on Studio are SAME LEVEL cause it is not 1 of the best songs by Priest, but the Live Version VENGEANCE TOUR of this song, is the Best version u can get! Check it out.
PriestMaidenPurple 2 years ago 2
saxon are a fantastic band in their own right..... and i for one (as a massive fan of both bands for 10 years, which isnt bad for a 22 year old) prefer saxon to priest, they are much better live (in my opinion) and well, i just like their cds better OVERALL, but i love priest too. and btw, this cover is fantastic.
BoM45 2 years ago
The Saxon and the Judas Priest have made a "both concert" sometime... and that was so pretty cool. I guess there is one certenliy, but there are maybe more videos in YouTube.
Anyway, this cover is still FUCKIN' COOOOOL :D YEAH!
\m/ JP & Saxon \m/
Demolition93 2 years ago
Saxon is awsome! Great cover
bluerazors 2 years ago
Wow, I'm surprised. I was expecting a shitty cover but it's pretty good.
westman2003 2 years ago
This cover god damned gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood!
\m/ \m/ GO SAXON \m/ \m/ GO JUDAS PRIEST \m/ \m/
:)
Demolition93 2 years ago
not badd
sk8er695 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
this version is better than original version by judas p.
isin89 3 years ago
you lie
lookatdoor 3 years ago 7
Terrible.
Timmithemagicalbum 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
sorry, but this sucks
turbomaximus1966 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
i hate this
mrsirup 3 years ago
this cover kicks ass.
sqonk77 3 years ago 21