Priest vs Maiden - IT'S DECIDED - THE GREATEST METAL BAND

Who really ruled heavy metal in 1985—Judas Priest or Iron Maiden? In this episode, Robert John Hadfield dives into a fascinating vintage Hit Parader magazine that attempted to settle one of metal's greatest debates. Using interviews with Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, K.K. Downing, and Glenn Tipton, the article explores the similarities, differences, and friendly rivalry between two of the most influential bands in heavy metal history. Along the way, Robert examines the contrasting images of the two bands, their different approaches to success in America and the UK, their views on MTV and music videos, and the albums that defined the genre in the mid-1980s. The discussion also highlights classics like Screaming for Vengeance, Defenders of the Faith, The Number of the Beast, and Powerslave, while asking whether fans ever truly had to choose between these legendary groups. The episode also includes a Rock Trivia Challenge focused on drummer lineup changes in both bands, Nicko McBrain's pre-Maiden career, Dave Holland's connection to Trapeze, and a look at which drummer was the elder statesman in 1985. As always, Robert shares personal memories from the era and invites viewers to weigh in on one of heavy metal's most enduring arguments. Chapters 00:00 – Two Heavy Metal Giants Collide 00:21 – The Hit Parader Debate: Priest vs. Maiden 01:01 – Rock Trivia Challenge 02:14 – Comparing the Images of Both Bands 03:01 – Defenders of the Heavy Metal Faith 03:55 – Classic Album Covers: Powerslave and Defenders of the Faith 05:03 – Rob Halford on Competition 06:16 – K.K. Downing's Criticism of Iron Maiden 07:59 – Bruce Dickinson Responds 08:39 – Steve Harris on Priest's Influence 09:23 – Priest's Long Road to Success 10:00 – Screaming for Vengeance vs. The Number of the Beast 11:31 – America vs. Britain: Different Priorities 13:14 – Bruce Dickinson on National Identity 14:04 – MTV, Videos, and Heavy Metal 14:46 – Iron Maiden's Historic MTV Connection 16:00 – The Power of Music Videos 17:38 – Hit Singles vs. Album-Oriented Metal 19:24 – What Both Bands Did Better Than Almost Anyone 20:52 – The Importance of Music and Stage Shows 22:12 – Did Fans Really Have to Choose? 24:22 – Rock Trivia Answers Revealed 26:12 – Unboxing a Future Audiomover Album Feature 26:52 – Megadeth's So Far, So Good... So What! Preview #Audiomover #RobertJohnHadfield #JudasPriest #IronMaiden #HeavyMetal #RobHalford #BruceDickinson #SteveHarris #KKDowning #GlennTipton #NumberOfTheBeast #ScreamingForVengeance #Powerslave #DefendersOfTheFaith #ClassicRock #MetalHistory #HitParader #NWOBHM #RockTrivia #VinylRecords