judas priest

Episode #4 of our podcast focuses on a band loved by many: Judas Priest. Writers Joe Aprill and Langdon Hickman discuss the band’s storied discography and history.

Including interviews with drummer Scott Travis and audio engineer Attie Bauw, this extensive feature explores the combination of superhuman talent and clever engineering that made “Painkiller” a standout example of heavy metal’s overwhelming power.

Though Rob Halford departed the band shortly after its release, “Painkiller” put Judas Priest back on the metal map and elevated their already legendary status. Invisible Oranges contemplates the album and its impact three decades later.

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages and self-quarantine efforts are well underway, so too grows our collective cabin fever — relax (and occupy) your stay-at-home mind with these metal documentaries streaming now.

Currently an editor at Bandcamp, you’ve also seen Zoe’s metal writing at Revolver, Pitchfork, CLRVYNT, and more. She stopped by to let IO know what she liked best this year.

Langdon’s top picks for this year, featuring Deafheaven, Voivod, The Body, and more.

We showcase ten classic albums which have special releases for Record Store Day Black Friday, celebrated by local record stores around the country.

The seminal group roar to life on their first release in four years

An in-depth talk with K.K. Downing and Les Binks about Judas Priest’s landmark album “Stained Class” which turned 40 this year

The metal god speaks