Judas Priest: Metal Gods

Rebels of Rock

by Brian J. Bowe

I'm on the top as long as the music's loud. Judas Priest frontman, Rob Halford, sang those lyrics at the 1983 US Festival in California. First to popularize wearing leather and metal studs, Judas Priest formed in Birmingham, England, in the 1960s. Many say they are one of the founders of heavy metal with their gritty guitars and screeching vocals. Read about the hardships of the band Judas Priest, it's members, the history, and the world around the band.

112 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2009

About the author

Journalist Brian J. Bowe was the first new blood to join Creem Magazine in its 21st century incarnation. After receiving the stamp of approval from several key Creem alumni, he was offered the editor job in the photo pit at the first Stooges reunion show in 2003.

He began his career working at daily newspapers the Holland (Mich.) Sentinel and the Nashua (N.H.) Telegraph. His byline has appeared in many publications, from the (Detroit) Metro Times and Harp Magazine to Reuters wire service and newspapers throughout Michigan.

Bowe teaches journalism in Grand Valley State University's School of Communications. He lives outside of Saugatuck, Michigan, with his wife, Rovi.

Reviews

[Zorro]

NWOBHM for ever!

[Lucas Moctezuma]

A great short history of one of the world's greatest heavy metal bands.

[Dalton]

It was a good book. They were from Britain. They were a new kind of rock. As times changed they stayed the same and stuck to their roots. They got a new singer in the 90s and they still play a few shows today.

[Jessica]

Great teen read with just the right amount of information for a school report. Information is accurate and interesting and the pictures are nicely done.

Rob Halford is the Metal God and may these London Leather Boys keep it heavy.

[Nolan Legg]

Ya judas priest kicks mega ass.