On this day August 6 1982, Judas Priest released You've Got Another Thing Comin' as a single in the United Kingdom from their classic album Screaming for Vengeance. Written by Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, and Glenn Tipton, the song combined thunderous guitar riffs, soaring vocals, and an unforgettable chorus, quickly becoming one of the band's most celebrated recordings.
Although the single became an even bigger hit in the United States, it helped introduce countless new listeners to Judas Priest and played a major role in bringing traditional heavy metal into the mainstream. It remains one of the defining songs of both the band and the genre.
80s insight: You've Got Another Thing Comin' became Judas Priest's signature anthem and helped cement their legacy as one of heavy metal's greatest bands. More than 40 years later, it's still a concert favorite and one of the most influential metal songs ever recorded.
Although the single became an even bigger hit in the United States, it helped introduce countless new listeners to Judas Priest and played a major role in bringing traditional heavy metal into the mainstream. It remains one of the defining songs of both the band and the genre.
80s insight: You've Got Another Thing Comin' became Judas Priest's signature anthem and helped cement their legacy as one of heavy metal's greatest bands. More than 40 years later, it's still a concert favorite and one of the most influential metal songs ever recorded.
