British Steel (Album)

Overview
British Steel is the sixth studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest, and was the first to feature drummer Dave Holland.

Writing
Not all of the songs were written before entering the studio, and "Breaking the Law", "Living After Midnight" and "The Rage" were written during the recording of the album.

Recording
British Steel was recorded at Tittenhurst Park, home of Ringo Star, and took 4 weeks. Trays of cutlery and billiard cues were used for the stomping and scythes in "Metal Gods", respectively, and smashed milk bottles were used in "Breaking the Law".

Promotion
"Living After Midnight", "Breaking the Law" and "United", were released as singles in March, May and August of 1980 respectively. "Living After Midnight" and "Breaking the Law" additionally received music videos.

Tour
During the supporting tour, there was a sold-out lengthy British leg, many TV and radio appearances promoting the album's singles, and 100 shows in North America.

Lead breaks
Metal Gods - Glenn Tipton

Breaking the Law - K.K. Downing (Live only)

Living After Midnight - Tipton

Band
Ian Hill - Bass

Dave Holland - Drums

K.K. Downing - Guitars

Glenn Tipton - Guitars

Rob Halford - Vocals

Production
Produced by Tom Allom

Engineered by Lou Austin

Cut by Ray Staff

Artwork
Original Design by Roslav Szaybo

Front Cover Photograph by R. Elsdale

Back Cover Photography by R. Ellis

Retouching by Studio Gerrard

Additional
Managed by Bill Curbishley and Jayne Andrews

Remaster
Re-Masters Cover Concept by Judas Priest

Remastered by Jon Astley

Design and Artwork - L-Space Design

Remastering Co-ordinated by Jayne Andrews

Photographs by Fin Costello, Robert Ellis, Steve Joester and from the Judas Priest Archives