Always read that ‘Unleashed’ was never considered a real Live album because Rob’s vocals were redone in the studio. But clips like this just shows Rob was more than capable of doing it live- it wasn’t studio magic, it was all the Metal God himself
Most of the time, people don't realize they are having a moment of greatness which won't be repeated. I wonder if the audience realized they were having such a time witnessing Priest in '78 at the top of their game!
Really good drum solos in the extended version of Unleashed in the East. I personally think more of Peter Kriss from Kiss but more natural and sounding like part of the original composition rather than a "special" solo.
My father was in charge of directing this film. I was also present at this photoshoot at the age of 17. It's nostalgic. Production company: TBS Films inc. (currently TBS Sparkle inc.) Direction: Mitsuo Taki
I think I'm not the only one when I say that Judas Priest were totally ahead of its time. That was in 1978 and still today is super heavy. This guys traveled in a time machine? The drums, the speed, the glorious riffs, even the guitar effects which are far from what we used to hear in the 70s. This is 80s sound in 1978! One of my favorite songs of Judas. After listening to this, I can say they invented it all even before the initials NWOBHM became popular.
i agree with your statement, but they're not the only band that's doing this type of stuff in the 70s, here are some really fast songs from the 70s: Set Me Free (The Sweet, 1974), Kill The King (Rainbow, 1978), Warrior (Riot, 1977), A Light In the Black (Rainbow, 1976), Stone Cold Crazy (Queen, 1974), Fireball (Deep Purple, 1971)
They say if it's too loud, you're too old. But you can never be too old. You can be too young, but you can't be too old. That's not a thing. Therefore, it can never be too loud.
saw the Stained Class tour that year at The Liverpool Empire ..... Priests best album..Stained Class was heavily showcased........ Les Binks...their awesome drummer...king of the tom tom drum rolls
les binks was so amazing! Priest in its prime imho. So ahead of the times, But the world caught up. Plus, what an opening number. "Guys, what should we open with "Exciter" that works.
This video/concert was such a tape traders grail back in the day. I'm talkin' 25+ years ago. Certainly the best early Priest but man, I wish the footage was just a bit more complete and with a tad better quality. Regardless, Thank you Niko for providing this.
Danimal300zx if you pay attention you will notice that KK was already wearing leather, as he mentions in his book. It was KK that started the fashion, not Rob.
Exxciter ✓ a really good tight tune . Get well Mr. Glen Tipton ... K.K. and Glen have always worked excellent together ! Ian and Dave keep the thumping up to par . They're all Genius in the abilities far surpass other bands abilities ! ✓ Taste the fire upon Your tongue ! 🔷😎🔷
Ironic how 20 years later this was the music that made people not get laid at all! (and/or people who didn't get laid used metal as the ultimate male rage calming medicine. Cause and effect aren't clear)
@@virgult This is so accurate, I have been rejected so many times because of my music taste. I am a Slayer and Judas Priest fan so because of it people think that I am into Satanism or something and I use metal music to get over the rejection.
The version of this song on the unleashed in the east album is so fucking incredible. Glenn and KK make SO MUCH incredible sound with their instruments. It sounds like there's 4 guitarists jamming out. And of every heavy metal singer, Rob Halford is the least lazy of them all. He puts in 1000% effort, holding notes, hitting notes, he's just amazing. The bass player and drummer are awesome too! I started listening to JP when i was in 7th grade but didn't listen to unleashed for 30 years until last week and HOLY SHIT they're so good live.
Oh man. Awesome. I saw them the following year same line up. Forgot how tight and talented this band was in their live shows. Stopped seeing them after their Point of Entry album by that time I think the 80's music genre going around pulled me out of the metal pit - but it was fun until it wasn't. Thanks for the post! Brings back memories.
One of oriests top 2. Albums. N. Definately. A. Major. Show. I. Missed. Again. I didnt get go. See. Priest until 84. At. 14 yrs old. Pissed. I missed all. The greatest. Tours
Dave Holland was the Right guy to pick up 2 Sticks when Priest wanted to achieve a Radio-Friendly Sound, something Lighter. Holland in his own right was a SongDrummer, the Ringgo Starr of British Heavy Metal.
Racing' cross the heavens Straight into the dawn Looking like a comet Slicing through the morn Scorching the horizon Blazing to the land Now he's here amongst us The age of fire's at hand Stand by for exciter Salvation is his task Stand by for exciter Salvation bids to ask Everything he touches fries into a crisp, Let him get close to you so you're in his trip, First you'll smoke and smolder Blister up and singe When ignition hits you the very soul of your being will cringe Stand by for exciter Salvation is his task Stand by for exciter Here he comes now Fall to your knees and repent if you please Who is this man? Where is he from? Exciter comes For everyone You'll never see him But you will taste the fire upon your tongue He's come to make you snap out Of the state…
I got here via a military sci-fi book. Yeah, Priest is given the accolade for this song, by title. Had to check it out, and...omg...I didn't know about this look! Dayamm! ✌🙀
The Unleashed in the East live album, used this live track and Rob Halford put the vocals in the studio. Perfect combination, that version is the greatest "live" metal song ever.
Racing' cross the heavens Straight into the dawn Looking like a comet Slicing through the morn Scorching the horizon Blazing to the land Now he's here amongst us The age of fire's at hand Stand by for exciter Salvation is his task Stand by for exciter Salvation bids to ask Everything he touches fries into a crisp, Let him get close to you so you're in his trip, First you'll smoke and smolder Blister up and singe When ignition hits you the very soul of your being will cringe Stand by for exciter Salvation is his task Stand by for exciter Here he comes now Fall to your knees and repent if you please Who is this man? Where is he from? Exciter comes For everyone You'll never see him But you will taste the fire upon your tongue He's come to make you snap out Of the state that you are in Looks around and make you See the light again So much self-indulgence Results in shattered eyes Predominant complacency Leads to beguiling lies Stand by for exciter Salvation is his task Stand by for exciter Salvation bids to ask When he leaps amidst us With combustive dance All shall bear the branding Of his thermal lance, Cauterizing masses Melting into one Only when there's order Will his job be done. Stand by for exciter Salvation is his task Stand by for exciter Here he comes now Fall to your knees and repent if you please Who is this man? Where is he from? Exciter comes For everyone You'll never see him But you will taste the fire upon your tongue Racing past the heavens Straight into the dawn Looking like a comet Slicing through the morn Scorching the horizon Blazing to the land Now he's here amongst us The age of fire's at hand
I remember this as being the opening song on "Unleashed in the East"however I also see the discrepancy between how the are dressed here and the album cover! Either way this is visceral,inspired metal at its absolute best.Please check out my version of JP's greatest guitar solo here: th-cam.com/video/kVSdtOYvXKc/w-d-xo.html
Increíble descarga de puro metal y Halford con un poderío vocal inigualable. Por cierto, se me hace raro verle sin cuero y tachas, aquí sale más elegante.
Rob's voice back then was incredible.
Holy shit... This was released in 1978... It sounds heavy now but man it must have been madness when people heard this the very first time.
We were mesmerized 🤟
Always read that ‘Unleashed’ was never considered a real Live album because Rob’s vocals were redone in the studio. But clips like this just shows Rob was more than capable of doing it live- it wasn’t studio magic, it was all the Metal God himself
Early Judas Priest was monstrous!!!
Pure power!! Les Binks was a beast!!
Thanks from Italy for this gem!
Les Binks was bad ass! I can’t hear the song Exciter with any other drummer. It just doesn’t sound the same. That double bass was excellent
This still sounds diabolically great today. In ‘78 it must have been futuristic
@Nightshift, you raise an interesting point I wanna address at length in a new post. :-)
If you were a teen back then this tune would make your day.
Yes. Then a few months later Hell bent for leather came out and that was modern metal all the way until thrash came out
True! First pure Heavy Metal- performance ( Double bass-drums, twin guitars...the way they look ) was Unleashed in the East. -79
Agreed, but Dissident Aggressor was on the album before this and even more ahead of its time.
The album unleashed in the east is the very best heavy metal album of the century
One of the best ,,, for metal music,,not produced like kiss Alive album,,
You're so right
I saw them 79' as the Support from AC/DC here in Germany aß they performend her ' Unleashed in the East' Album
😎🤘
One of the best live Concerts 79' here in Germany as the Support of AC/DC
Priest peformed her 'Unleashed of the East' 😎🤘
I personally think Judas Priest created this genre of music. 💪💥🎸
And you are right! JP created metal. Metal = gallop rock.
Sabbath = acid rock.
Most of the time, people don't realize they are having a moment of greatness which won't be repeated. I wonder if the audience realized they were having such a time witnessing Priest in '78 at the top of their game!
Rob Halford looks so much like David Bowie back in the young non-leather days
@Sucoups ironically he looks more straight in leather
@@johnny.V03 Obviously
SO FUNNY NO ?
David bowie isn't fit to tie robs shoe
But sings a lot better!
STAND BY FOR EXCITER
STAND BY FOR EXCITER!
STAAND BY FOR EXCITERR!
STAAAAND BY FOR EXCITEEEEEEEEEER!
Flawless performance. The entire band brought their A-Game. They make it look effortless. Complex song played perfectly
Very nice performance. Even the sound quality is great. I just don’t like how Rob sings Horizon in this version haha.
That drumming is Killer, sounds so like Ian Paice........
Agreed. I got a Highway Star vibe from Made in Japan.
Really good drum solos in the extended version of Unleashed in the East. I personally think more of Peter Kriss from Kiss but more natural and sounding like part of the original composition rather than a "special" solo.
@@NicholasHerriman sounds more to Fireball
Before all the leather there was just Judas freaking Priest 💪💥🎸
My father was in charge of directing this film.
I was also present at this photoshoot at the age of 17. It's nostalgic.
Production company: TBS Films inc. (currently TBS Sparkle inc.)
Direction: Mitsuo Taki
この場に居れるとは凄いです。旬の時ですね。見てみたかったな。昨日横浜ピアで見ました。エキサイター是非やってほしかったです。歴史を感じますね。
Say thank you to your dad. He brought happiness to many.
Stained Class and Sad Wings are my favorites.
Pure heavy metal
Dreamer / Deceiver is a Great old classic tune ! 😎
They're great but Painkiller remains the best of the best
Stained Class and Killing Machine
Aye.....
Live Albums set in Japan are a gift from the Rock Gods.
I agree Les Binks was the best this song shows this to be a speed metal classic
the drummer les binks is killing it and the band sounds so fucking tight
I think I'm not the only one when I say that Judas Priest were totally ahead of its time. That was in 1978 and still today is super heavy. This guys traveled in a time machine? The drums, the speed, the glorious riffs, even the guitar effects which are far from what we used to hear in the 70s. This is 80s sound in 1978! One of my favorite songs of Judas. After listening to this, I can say they invented it all even before the initials NWOBHM became popular.
i agree with your statement, but they're not the only band that's doing this type of stuff in the 70s, here are some really fast songs from the 70s:
Set Me Free (The Sweet, 1974), Kill The King (Rainbow, 1978), Warrior (Riot, 1977), A Light In the Black (Rainbow, 1976), Stone Cold Crazy (Queen, 1974), Fireball (Deep Purple, 1971)
You speak the truth.
JP took the blues out of hard rock. I mean that in a good way. Machine like, power, speed, the glory. These guys were on fire.
@@ilhamakbar5482 Also Uriah Heep, "Bird of Prey" (1970), Deep Purple, "Highway Star" (1972), Blue Oyster Cult, "Hot Rails to Hell" (1973.
Musically, what we call "the 80s" started in 1978. Stained Class, the first Van Halen, Motorhead's "Overkill," the Scorpions' "Taken by Force," etc.
PROTO SPEED METAL.
Yeeeeees🤘
Listen to song "Brzi od brzeg - Vatreni poljubac". Song is from 1978.
No! This is not proto but this is the true speed metal.
Set me free -Sweet, 1974
Rainbow a light in the black
Apex Priest. Truly unleashed in the east!
Rob Halford in his maximum voice power! Simply amazing!
Rob's voice...extraordinary
Unmatched vocal power.
They say if it's too loud, you're too old. But you can never be too old. You can be too young, but you can't be too old. That's not a thing. Therefore, it can never be too loud.
One of my favorite songs to this day
Yes . La estoy escuchando el 23 de febrero del 2021. Larga vida al metal!!!!!!-🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Priest pre-thrash 1978. Give respect. Legendary!
Sounds like Glenn got his thumb caught between the strings just after the intro
Saw um in 80. Was one of the best shows I've ever seen. I still go to all the big shows, but that one was special.
saw the Stained Class tour that year at The Liverpool Empire ..... Priests best album..Stained Class was heavily showcased........ Les Binks...their awesome drummer...king of the tom tom drum rolls
Best Priest song from the best Heavy Metal record ever...horns up for the Metal Gods!
Halford voice is from another world...the World of Steel!
🤘🤘
Heard Priest as support of REO Speedwagon first in 1978. My first thought: WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?😮 After 20 Minutes I loved them😅
les binks was so amazing! Priest in its prime imho. So ahead of the times, But the world caught up.
Plus, what an opening number. "Guys, what should we open with "Exciter" that works.
0:42 tipton fell down in the smoke LOL!!!!
The greatest Metal!!!
This is fucking amazing.
This video/concert was such a tape traders grail back in the day. I'm talkin' 25+ years ago. Certainly the best early Priest but man, I wish the footage was just a bit more complete and with a tad better quality. Regardless, Thank you Niko for providing this.
Awesome! Great version of a great song. Halford looks like he stepped out of a Space Quest game.
This is BEFORE the leather and chains.
Danimal300zx if you pay attention you will notice that KK was already wearing leather, as he mentions in his book. It was KK that started the fashion, not Rob.
@@MarcoMover Hell na. Love KK but the leather, whips and chains was all Halford
@@boxychubbo6922 earlier videos he wasn't..Tipton were what looked like a leather and metal jacket on the old grey Whistle test vid.
Exxciter ✓ a really good tight tune . Get well Mr. Glen Tipton ...
K.K. and Glen have always worked excellent together ! Ian and Dave keep the thumping up to par . They're all Genius in the abilities far surpass other bands abilities ! ✓ Taste the fire upon Your tongue !
🔷😎🔷
Ian and les in this line up.
I was only 7 at this time but I am so glad for this band. They helped me nail afew girls when I was young.
Ironic how 20 years later this was the music that made people not get laid at all!
(and/or people who didn't get laid used metal as the ultimate male rage calming medicine. Cause and effect aren't clear)
@@virgult This is so accurate, I have been rejected so many times because of my music taste. I am a Slayer and Judas Priest fan so because of it people think that I am into Satanism or something and I use metal music to get over the rejection.
amazing young strong voice here
They sound so crisp!
rob hit those top notes effortlessly!!
Had this cassette in middle school ..
Still kicks fukkin ass in 2020
Awesome drumming
Legendary Performance 😍 Priest Forever! 🤘🔥🎶🖤
Outstanding performance! Les Binks is a true pleasure to listen to here :)
Damn they are on fire!
one of my all time favorite songs! this is badass!!
At this point in time they really knew what they wanted and where they were heading!
Wonderful! And Halford could be mistaken for Bowie by the clothing😄
Les Binks...'nuff said.
Judas Priest at their zenith!
Lines for breakfast, lines for lunch, lines for dinner, no sleep, repeat.
The version of this song on the unleashed in the east album is so fucking incredible. Glenn and KK make SO MUCH incredible sound with their instruments. It sounds like there's 4 guitarists jamming out. And of every heavy metal singer, Rob Halford is the least lazy of them all. He puts in 1000% effort, holding notes, hitting notes, he's just amazing. The bass player and drummer are awesome too! I started listening to JP when i was in 7th grade but didn't listen to unleashed for 30 years until last week and HOLY SHIT they're so good live.
🔥JUDAS🔥PRIEST🔥
🔥On MF'ing Fire 🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥
This is how all forms of speed in metal were born.
Oh man. Awesome. I saw them the following year same line up. Forgot how tight and talented this band was in their live shows. Stopped seeing them after their Point of Entry album by that time I think the 80's music genre going around pulled me out of the metal pit - but it was fun until it wasn't. Thanks for the post! Brings back memories.
Gotta admit, never seen Halford in satin white! I kind of dig it for the time!
ええ曲やな😊
This album still draws my neighbors to my porch when i'm blasting it out of my kitchen window!!!!
Love this thanks! Amazing how it still sounds fresh and new today; Great metal sound for it's time!
They can't have tweaked the Unleashed version THAT much, if they already sounded liked this live.
Spot on Halford is 🤘🤘🤘🎤🎤🎤
One of oriests top 2. Albums. N. Definately. A. Major. Show. I. Missed. Again. I didnt get go. See. Priest until 84. At. 14 yrs old. Pissed. I missed all. The greatest. Tours
opened with this at newcastle city hall back in 78 or 79 cant quite remember as im gettin old haha
Dave Holland could never play drums like this. Not even close
Hails to the mighty Irishman Les Binks! \,,/, ,\,,/
Judas Priest get super good drumers all their years. Dave Holland is one of them. Les Binks too.
sabbathtribute all those wasted years. It kills me
Dave Holland was the Right guy to pick up 2 Sticks when Priest wanted to achieve a Radio-Friendly Sound, something Lighter. Holland in his own right was a SongDrummer, the Ringgo Starr of British Heavy Metal.
Dave Holland is a no-frills, snare on the 2 and 4 guy like Phil Rudd of AC/DC.
the best version
まさにスラッシュメタルの元祖！！
metal monster!!
This was in their prime years.
STAND BY FOR EXCITER!!!!😜👍👍👍👍👍👍
Fantastic
Les Binks !!!!!
must be the beginning of speed metal!!!
Racing' cross the heavens
Straight into the dawn
Looking like a comet
Slicing through the morn
Scorching the horizon
Blazing to the land
Now he's here amongst us
The age of fire's at hand
Stand by for exciter
Salvation is his task
Stand by for exciter
Salvation bids to ask
Everything he touches fries into a crisp,
Let him get close to you so you're in his trip,
First you'll smoke and smolder
Blister up and singe
When ignition hits you the very soul of your being will cringe
Stand by for exciter
Salvation is his task
Stand by for exciter
Here he comes now
Fall to your knees and repent if you please
Who is this man?
Where is he from?
Exciter comes
For everyone
You'll never see him
But you will taste the fire upon your tongue
He's come to make you snap out Of the state…
I got here via a military sci-fi book. Yeah, Priest is given the accolade for this song, by title. Had to check it out, and...omg...I didn't know about this look! Dayamm! ✌🙀
The biggest mistake Judas Priest ever made was letting Les Binks go
Not bringing back KK is pretty high on the list for me
@@ToneChaser79 agreed, but Les was their best drummer. Not even Scott Travis can compare
@davidnissim589 Scott Travis brought a total different style of drumming technically, Painkiller is not comparable to any previous JP albums
Scott is amazing, but Les was a jazz drummer before Priest. You can hear it in his style. No other Priest drummer sounded like him.@@gottesgeschenk177
Hes so amazing and fitting
WOW!! Thanks for posting!
Even though it's from the 1970s, Sound quality is so good :)
The MIGHTY JUDAS PRIEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pure HEAVY METAL !!!🤘🤘🇧🇷
É muito moderno pra época! Nao tem jeito! Black Sabbath fez Heavy, Judas Priest fez Metal
The Unleashed in the East live album, used this live track and Rob Halford put the vocals in the studio. Perfect combination, that version is the greatest "live" metal song ever.
Racing' cross the heavens
Straight into the dawn
Looking like a comet
Slicing through the morn
Scorching the horizon
Blazing to the land
Now he's here amongst us
The age of fire's at hand
Stand by for exciter
Salvation is his task
Stand by for exciter
Salvation bids to ask
Everything he touches fries into a crisp,
Let him get close to you so you're in his trip,
First you'll smoke and smolder
Blister up and singe
When ignition hits you the very soul of your being will cringe
Stand by for exciter
Salvation is his task
Stand by for exciter
Here he comes now
Fall to your knees and repent if you please
Who is this man?
Where is he from?
Exciter comes
For everyone
You'll never see him
But you will taste the fire upon your tongue
He's come to make you snap out Of the state that you are in
Looks around and make you See the light again
So much self-indulgence Results in shattered eyes
Predominant complacency Leads to beguiling lies
Stand by for exciter
Salvation is his task
Stand by for exciter
Salvation bids to ask
When he leaps amidst us
With combustive dance
All shall bear the branding Of his thermal lance,
Cauterizing masses Melting into one
Only when there's order Will his job be done.
Stand by for exciter
Salvation is his task
Stand by for exciter
Here he comes now
Fall to your knees and repent if you please
Who is this man?
Where is he from?
Exciter comes
For everyone
You'll never see him
But you will taste the fire upon your tongue
Racing past the heavens
Straight into the dawn
Looking like a comet
Slicing through the morn
Scorching the horizon
Blazing to the land
Now he's here amongst us
The age of fire's at hand
Stand by for exciter
Stand by for exciter
STAND BY FOR EXCITER
STAAAAND BY FOR EXCITEEEEEEEER
Les Fucking Binks!!!
Wonderful !!!
Faaaaantastic
I remember this as being the opening song on "Unleashed in the East"however I also see the discrepancy between how the are dressed here and the album cover! Either way this is visceral,inspired metal at its absolute best.Please check out my version of JP's greatest guitar solo here: th-cam.com/video/kVSdtOYvXKc/w-d-xo.html
Tipton always cool!!!
Speed metal 🖤🤘
Awesome
Love Judas Priest!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘
Increíble descarga de puro metal y Halford con un poderío vocal inigualable. Por cierto, se me hace raro verle sin cuero y tachas, aquí sale más elegante.
Around the time they introduced the now familiar logo minus the cross but pre leather and clad Halford that didn't come til Hell Bent For Leather
Let's ROCK
Eff yeah
La mejor formación de judas priest
ROADROLLER FAST HEAVY METAL!