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Battle Of The Bands – Iron Maiden vs Judas Priest

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When we genuinely adore a band, it’s essential to stand by them! In this series, we’ll pit two bands against one another. Use the comments section to champion your favorite and proudly show your allegiance! Engage with others’ opinions, share fascinating facts, and recount your experiences with the bands. Now, put on your war paint and prepare for battle!

Iron Maiden – The Trooper (All Rights Retained By Iron Maiden)
Judas Priest – Breaking The Law (All Rights Retained By Judas Priest)

Make sure to let us know which of the two bands you prefer in the comments, your opinions matter to us!

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36 responses to “Battle Of The Bands – Iron Maiden vs Judas Priest”

  1. thetruthbulletin avatar
    thetruthbulletin

    I honestly like both. I’m more of a Marilyn Manson and Metallica fan but, to be honest, Iron Maiden is pretty badass to listen to on an early morning with a good cup of coffee. What a way to start off the day!🤘🔥

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Brilliant way to start the day indeed! Nothing wrong with a bit of Metallica or MM either !

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  2. Rochdalestu avatar
    Rochdalestu

    My Cousin was a massive Iron Maiden fan but I don’t think I could name one of their songs. As far as Judas Priest go, I’ve heard of them but that’s it. I’m into Manchester music and bands so if had posted Oasis vs The Stone Roses id have been better versed to comment on it (not sure which one I’d choose though 😂). I really enjoy the posts though and the introduction to other bands 👌

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Glad you’re enjoying the posts , a good chance to check out different bands 🙂 I’ll have oasis vs someone at some point 🙂

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  3. gergesayad avatar
    gergesayad

    well shared

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Thanks

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  4. Donna Ford Florack avatar
    Donna Ford Florack

    I like both. I probably listen to Priest more and I’ve seen them live more times than Maiden. Maiden’s songs are sometimes a bit too long for me although I am in awe of Steve Harris as a songwriter. He plays incredible bass, too. I’ve tried to play some of those songs. They’re very fast and complex bass lines.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Yeah there is some maiden songs at like 9 mins long so that’s understandable 🤣

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  5. Samantha Joe "Sambuca" Woessner avatar
    Samantha Joe “Sambuca” Woessner

    Iron Maiden for me. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Hell yeah

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      1. Samantha Joe "Sambuca" Woessner avatar
        Samantha Joe “Sambuca” Woessner

        I like this song by Wheatus bc they mention IM.

        TBH, there is nothing better than chillaxing with your best guy/girl listening to great music.. non??

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  6. Not all who wander are lost avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    I like breaking the law but overall I prefer Iron Maiden overall

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think that’s a fair viewpoint I’m not massively into JP myself to be honest

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  7. wktucker avatar
    wktucker

    Judas Priest.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      😃🤘

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  8. JRR Ardill avatar
    JRR Ardill

    Great comparison. Have seen both live and I did prefer Maiden but Priest are great. I may well have ended using liking Preist more if I hadn’t asked if my local record shop had any posters they didn’t want and was given a Maiden poster when I was a teenager. The record shop mostly sold classical so I suspect they were happy to get rid and I thought I had better look the band up as I had their poster.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Great story about the poster ! Love how our musical tastes can we swayed by life events 😄

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  9. deKE avatar
    deKE

    Maiden

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Oh yeah!!!

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  10. colingarrow avatar
    colingarrow

    I saw both Priest and Maiden several times back in the early eighties – both great bands, put I always thought JP were more interesting musically.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      That’s interesting , how come that is do you think ? 🤔

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  11. colingarrow avatar
    colingarrow

    Think it’s due to Tipton and Downing being so tight together on solos. Wishbone Ash had the same thing going for them, as did Thin Lizzy. Classic.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I agree 🙂

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  12. Ged Naughton avatar
    Ged Naughton

    If it was any other song than Breaking the Law, I would have said Iron Maiden. But Breaking the Law is in my list of all-time classics! I post the time and date on Facebook whenever I hear it on Planet Rock. One of the greatest riffs of all time and a hilarious tongue in cheek video!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      😀 Sounds like Judas Priest this time out then!

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  13. writinstuff avatar
    writinstuff

    I have to say Iron Maiden since my dad was a huge fan and I listened to it quite a bit growing up. I like Judas Priest, at least I think I do but I can only name like 2 songs so…

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think thats pretty much a slam dunk for Iron Maiden then 🙂

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      1. writinstuff avatar
        writinstuff

        For sure…but why did I think I was a bigger Judas Priest fan??

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Because they are awesome ? 🙂

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  14. RasmaSandra avatar
    RasmaSandra

    Iron Maiden

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think that would be my personal choice too

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  15. poetessadeilibri avatar
    poetessadeilibri

    While Iron Maiden is mainly a Soundmetal Soundtrack, deeply profound with historical narrative and moments, Judas Priest, with just a few selected songs, kills everything with the most hysterical sound, voice, and guitar riffs as instruments of rhetorical devotion.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Great comment 🙂

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  16. Aaron Echoes August avatar
    Aaron Echoes August

    My brother was a huge metal fan and he was the one that took me to my very first concert, (actually, he needed someone to drive him and a friend). And my very first concert was Judas Priest in Denver. I never got into Iron Maiden, so my pick would be Judas Priest.

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  17. Radio Faux Show avatar
    Radio Faux Show

    Any band who writes a song about the television show The Prisoner gets my vote. Maiden!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      😛

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