Judas Priest

Judas Priest is a metal band popular since the eighties. They were one of the frontrunners of the rise of metal and a contributor to the creation of power metal and speed metal. They are a staple of classic metal stations and have been a phenomenal success ince their incarnation, with numerous successful albums and several hit singles. They also had two successful live albums. The actual Hall of Fame has considered them, but not inducted them. They were named for the man who betrayed Jesus, leading to his crucifixion. Their song Electric Eye references Big Brother, from the iconic dystopian novel 1984.