EPISODE · Dec 30, 2025 · 33 MIN
History in Five Songs Episode 340: Painkiller on The Razors Edge
from History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff · host Pantheon Media
In Episode 340 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin treats Judas Priest’s Painkiller and AC/DC’s The Razor’s Edge as near-identical 1990-era comeback doppelgangers, comparing their timing, guitars, drummers, production, and missed momentum as two old-guard metal bands tried to outmuscle a changing scene on the eve of grunge. AC/DC – “Are You Ready” Judas Priest – “Between the Hammer & the Anvil” AC/DC – “Moneytalks” Judas Priest – “Night Crawler” AC/DC – “Thunderstruck” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In Episode 340 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin treats Judas Priest’s Painkiller and AC/DC’s The Razor’s Edge as near-identical 1990-era comeback doppelgangers, comparing their timing, guitars, drummers, production, and missed momentum as two old-guard metal bands tried to outmuscle a changing scene on the eve of grunge. AC/DC – “Are You Ready” Judas Priest – “Between the Hammer & the Anvil” AC/DC – “Moneytalks” Judas Priest – “Night Crawler” AC/DC – “Thunderstruck” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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