Description

Seam split on plastic sleeve

Record Store Day 2015 release on blue saw shape vinyled

In April of 2015 a saw shaped version of the original single from Judas Priests 1990 album, Painkiller, was released. The first guitar solo in the song is played by Glenn Tipton, and the second by KK Downing. The song is noted for Rob Halford’s high pitched screams throughout the song as well as Scott Travis complex drumming. Tipton has also stated that the Painkiller solo is his favourite to play. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance during the 33rd Grammy Awards (1991), the second year the award was presented. The song tells the story of the Painkiller, a metal angel out to save mankind from destruction. The track is backed up by two more tracks from the Painkiller album on this single

Track listing:
1. Painkiller
2. A Touch Of Evil
3. Hell Patrol