British Steel  by Judas Priest

The nine songs of British Steel were enough to offer Judas Priest what they had been chasing for over a decade: global success and recognition.

British Steel is one of the best albums for heavy music, and it is among the albums that managed to bring more music lovers closer to heavy metal. Here, Judas Priest seem to continue the evolution of their sound. The variety in sound that one finds is impressive, as if each song could start a new branch of heavy music.

At the time of its release, British Steel sold around 60,000 copies in Britain and reached No. 4 on the relevant chart. In the U.S., its sales have now reached 1,000,000.