K.K. Downing lists what he thinks are the six most important Judas Priest songs: including some interesting choices

Guitarist K.K. Downing, who played in Judas Priest from 1970 to 2011, has been an active public commentator on his former band, and also formed his own band KK’s Priest with former Priest musicians.

Now Downing was asked to list for Classic Rock what he thinks are the six most important Judas Priest songs. Below is Downing’s list.

Painkiller
Turbo Lover
You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’
Breaking The Law
Take On The World
Victim Of Changes

Downing offers the following comments on “Painkiller”:

“This was an important album. Even now, when I listen to that album, I’m thinking, ‘How the hell did we put that album together?’ Because from front to back it has this great continuity. 

“It was probably a massive turning point in metal when Priest did that album, because the 80s was behind us, and it was all about the future. “

You can check out Chaoszine’s interview with Downing here.