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Which Judas Priest album is often cited as a genre-defining work of heavy metal?

  • British Steel

  • Painkiller

  • Nostradamus

  • Turbo

Answer

"British Steel," released in 1980, is often hailed as a genre-defining masterpiece that propelled Judas Priest to heavy metal prominence. This seminal album showcases their iconic sound characterized by soaring guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and the commanding vocals of Rob Halford. "British Steel" is not only a pivotal work in the band's discography but also a landmark album that left an indelible mark on the heavy metal landscape.
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