Metal Works '73-'93
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Metal Works is a compilation album
by Judas Priest
, released in 1993. A remastered edition was released in 2001, with the same tracklisting. All material was previously available. All albums to that date are represented with the exception of debut Rocka Rolla
, although a live version of "Victim of Changes" (from Unleashed In The East
which appears to have an American sounding audience dubbed at the end, instead of the familiar Japanese one from the live album) is used rather than the studio version on Sad Wings of Destiny
. This is because the band no longer owns the rights to their first two albums.
The band selected the tracks themselves, and made comments in the sleeve-notes.
As an album it showcases versatility of their musical career. This album also brought Rob Halford
back into the fold for a short while following his departure from the band due to internal tensions.
The album cover by Mark Wilkinson
(who had done the band's cover art from Ram It Down
to Nostradamus
) combines elements from the band's previous releases. In the foreground are the Hellion from Screaming for Vengeance
and the Painkiller from the aptly titled 1990 album. Under the Hellion's body is a razor blade, a reference to the album British Steel
. The lower left shows the female hand holding a gear shift knob from Turbo
and a mannequin wearing sunglasses and a studded leather headband representing Killing Machine/Hell Bent for Leather
. The lower right corner features the door and columns from Sin After Sin
, the metallic head from Stained Class
enveloped in smoke, and the Metallian from Defenders of the Faith
.
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
by Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
, released in 1993. A remastered edition was released in 2001, with the same tracklisting. All material was previously available. All albums to that date are represented with the exception of debut Rocka Rolla
Rocka Rolla
Rocka Rolla is the debut album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1974. It was produced by Rodger Bain, who had made a name for himself as the producer of Black Sabbath's first three albums....
, although a live version of "Victim of Changes" (from Unleashed In The East
Unleashed in the East
Unleashed in the East is Judas Priest's first live album, recorded live in Tokyo, Japan during the Hell Bent for Leather Tour in 1979...
which appears to have an American sounding audience dubbed at the end, instead of the familiar Japanese one from the live album) is used rather than the studio version on Sad Wings of Destiny
Sad Wings of Destiny
-CD Track listing:The 1995 CD reissue by Repertoire Records had track 3 labeled as "Dream Deceiver" rather than "Dreamer Deceiver", this was later changed back to its original title on the 1998 release by Snapper Music. None of the reissues of Sad Wings of Destiny are endorsed by Judas Priest. -...
. This is because the band no longer owns the rights to their first two albums.
The band selected the tracks themselves, and made comments in the sleeve-notes.
As an album it showcases versatility of their musical career. This album also brought Rob Halford
Rob Halford
Robert John Arthur "Rob" Halford is an English singer-songwriter, who is best known as the lead vocalist for the Grammy Award-winning heavy metal band Judas Priest. He is nicknamed the "Metal God" as a tribute to his influence on metal, and after the Judas Priest song of the same name from 1980's...
back into the fold for a short while following his departure from the band due to internal tensions.
The album cover by Mark Wilkinson
Mark Wilkinson
Mark Wilkinson is best known for his detailed cover art that he created for a number of British bands, most prominently the progressive rock band, Marillion...
(who had done the band's cover art from Ram It Down
Ram It Down
-Judas Priest:*Rob Halford: Lead Vocals and Production*Glenn Tipton: Lead Guitars and Production*K.K. Downing: Lead Guitars and Production*Ian Hill: Bass Guitar*Dave Holland: Drums-Trivia:*The song Johnny B...
to Nostradamus
Nostradamus (album)
- Personnel :* Rob Halford – vocals* K. K. Downing – guitars, synthesized guitars, producer* Glenn Tipton – guitars, synthesized guitars, producer* Ian Hill – bass* Scott Travis – drums* Don Airey – keyboards...
) combines elements from the band's previous releases. In the foreground are the Hellion from Screaming for Vengeance
Screaming for Vengeance
Screaming for Vengeance is the eighth studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It was recorded at Ibiza Sound Studios, Ibiza, Spain and mixed at Beejay Recording Studios and Bayshore Recording Studios in Coconut Grove, Florida. It was first released on 17 July 1982...
and the Painkiller from the aptly titled 1990 album. Under the Hellion's body is a razor blade, a reference to the album British Steel
British Steel (album)
British Steel is the sixth album by the British heavy metal band Judas Priest, released on 14 April 1980. It saw the band reprise the commercial sound they had established on Killing Machine however; this time, they abandoned many of the dark lyrical themes which had been prominent on their...
. The lower left shows the female hand holding a gear shift knob from Turbo
Turbo (Judas Priest album)
-Judas Priest:*Rob Halford: Lead Vocals*Glenn Tipton: Lead Guitars*K.K. Downing: Lead Guitars*Ian Hill: Bass Guitar*Dave Holland: Drums-Guests:*Jeff Martin: Backing Vocals on "Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days"-External links:*...
and a mannequin wearing sunglasses and a studded leather headband representing Killing Machine/Hell Bent for Leather
Killing machine
Killing machine may refer to:* Killing Machine , an album by Judas Priest, or the title song* The Killing Machine, a novel by Jack Vance* Killing Machine , an American metal band...
. The lower right corner features the door and columns from Sin After Sin
Sin After Sin
Sin After Sin is the third album by British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1977. It was the band's first album on Columbia Records after their contract with Gull Records was terminated, as a consequence of which they lost all rights to Rocka Rolla and Sad Wings of Destiny, and any...
, the metallic head from Stained Class
Stained Class
Stained Class is the fourth album by British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in February 1978. A popular album in the band's catalogue, Stained Class showcased a more streamlined songwriting style. The production is crisper, clearer, and cleaner than any of their preceding albums...
enveloped in smoke, and the Metallian from Defenders of the Faith
Defenders of the Faith
Defenders of the Faith is the ninth studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It was recorded at Ibiza Sound Studios, Ibiza, Spain and mixed from September to November 1983 at DB Recording Studios and Bayshore Recording Studios in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida. The LP and cassette tape...
.