Album Overview

Priest in the East is Judas Priest's live album recorded during the band's 1979 Japanese tour. It captures the group at a crucial point in their development, with Rob Halford's powerful vocals and the twin-guitar attack of Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing driving the performances. The Japanese audience atmosphere adds extra excitement to the recording. The album documents the band during their classic early period and is an important live release for heavy-metal collectors. This Japanese pressing is especially desirable because of its connection with Judas Priest's historic Japanese performances.