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On This Day: April 14, 1980 – Judas Priest Released British Steel

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On This Day: April 14, 1980 – Judas Priest Released British Steel.

On this day April 14, 1980, Judas Priest released their sixth studio album British Steel, a landmark record that helped define heavy metal in the 1980s. With a tighter, more accessible sound and razor sharp riffs, the album marked a turning point for the band and the genre as a whole.

British Steel reached number 34 on the US Billboard 200 and climbed to number 4 in the UK. It was the first album to feature new drummer Dave Holland, whose powerful and precise style brought a new energy to...
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