Classical Composer REACTION & ANALYSIS of Judas Priest (Painkiller) | The Daily Doug (Episode 420)

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In this episode of #thedailydoug, I'm going back to Judas Priest and listening to their song Painkiller. This song jumped right out and grabbed me. It's aggressive and thrashy, but it's impeccably performed and arranged. Am I turning into a metal fan? I hope you enjoy!

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[Devypocalypse]

Just think, in 1990 the 'Painkiller' album, 'Cowboys from Hell' from Pantera, Megadeths 'Rust in Peace' and 'Seasons in the Abyss' from Slayer all came out within three or four months. What a year of metal just from that. Good grief.

[marcosreinoso]

This song is literally the embodiment of metal in one song.

[ladariusjackson]

"Holy Shit, I was not ready!" Best reaction ever to the first 5 seconds of Painkiller. Don't worry Doug, it happens to everyone.

[henrikeatworld]

That guitar solo STILL gives me goosebumps

[kupkakethebrutal]

This was their “Hold My Beer” song. They weren’t doing too well with the Hair band era. So when bands like Metallica and Testament and Slayer were getting HUGE, they put out “Painkiller”.

[itsmezed]

The Painkiller album was a rare "all killer, no filler" effort, and one of the greatest metal albums of all time.

[Zahanator]

Painkiller never fails to melt the face of a new listener :D

[timkolacny]

30 years on and it's still one of heaviest things you will ever hear while still being incredibly musical. A peak metal moment for sure.

[Kylora]

The main guitar riff is probably the most well-known use of the Locrian scale/mode (it hits all 7 notes and E is is the pedal). So if you ever need an example of Locrian to show students, here you go!

[erikbailey]

"I was not prepared." The most accurate review of this song from someone hearing it for the first time!

[konstantinospantazis]

This song is a metal tornado. It starts and doesn't let you down till the end. Pure metal

[xerodelacroix]

This song and album are ten times more insane when you realize how old they were when they decided to go this hard. They'd already been a band for 21 years at this point. The members were all in their 40's here.

[RallzGuitar]

Seeing Doug come from absolutely hating double bass drum, to actually liking a song that pretty much puts these more aggressive drumming front and center is something that warms my heart :D

[jvidalw]

Fun fact: The bass on this song is actually synth bass, played by no other than Don Airey, world renowned keyboardist.

[LeonardoPostacchini]

When I saw this I just smiled. Doug is in for some pure metal…

[lukanovak]

The whole Painkiller album is filled with bangers (no fillers - even the bonus track)... Pure heavy metal!!
Awesome reaction and could you please do Judas Priest more often because this is my favorite band and your channel is also my favorite of all reactors...

[OpenmindedHusker]

Your immediate facial expression and opening comment ("Holy shit!") says it all.
That feeling/reaction is shared by virtually every person who's ever heard it, and it's why it's legendary.
It is just about as impressive, both instrumentally and vocally, as any example of speed metal that exists.

[badbirdkc]

"I was not prepared." - No one was, Doug. No one was prepared.

[KiphartAZ]

That was fun Doug! A year ago, I think those double kick drums would've given you a heart attack. 😆

[dietersmit]

The definition of Metal. Best drum intro ever, great riff, killer solo (one of the best), a second solo and the vocals 2nd to none. This is the Painkiller, metal defined.