In 1984, with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal exploding around them and thrash just on the horizon, Judas Priest had to prove they were still hell-bent for leather. Arguably the peak of their world domination/John Berg cover art years (Screaming for Vengeance had the bigger hits but more filler), Defenders of the Faith comes out rapid fire with some of their heaviest pre-Painkiller metal anthems. “Freewheel Burning” and “The Sentinel” remain concert staples for a reason. Their eighth album may also be the band’s horniest. “Jawbreaker,” “Love Bites,” “Eat Me Alive,” “Heavy Duty” – Rob Halford ain’t exactly being subtle here, folks.