"Panic Attack" is a song by the English heavy metal band Judas Priest from their 2024 album Invincible Shield. It was released as the album's lead single on October 13, 2023, and became its most popular song, having over 8 million Spotify listens and 2 million YouTube views.[4]
| "Panic Attack" | ||||
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| Single by Judas Priest | ||||
| from the album Invincible Shield | ||||
| Released | October 13, 2023[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2022 – May 2023 | |||
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| Length | 5:25 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Andy Sneap | |||
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| "Panic Attack" on YouTube | ||||
Overview
edit"Panic Attack" starts off with a mix of guitars and synths, before transitioning into a main riff.[5] The song's synth intro has been compared to Turbo,[6] while the rest of the song takes influence from Painkiller.[7]
The song was seen as unusually dark for the band lyrically, with Halford noting it offers a dark view of the power of the internet. “When I say, The clamor and the clatter of incensed keys can bring a nation to its knees, we see that all the time,” he said. “The primaries are going on, and the internet is full of conspiracy theories, hate, bullying—all of that kind of stuff.”[4]
Reception
editForbes writer Quentin Singer praised the song, stating it "is as good as it gets" and that "it’s astounding just how good Priest sound on “Panic Attack.” Guitarist Richie Faulkner continues to prove himself a masterful metal guitar player and perfect fit for the band, while the chops and abilities of the band's original members sound like they haven't aged a day since 1990's".[8]
Teeth of the Divine writer Frank Rini described the song as "pure heavy metal" and states that "Rob Halford, sounds possessed with his vocals and Scott Travis continues to make a believer out of us all as to why he is still one of the greatest metal drummers of all time. Ian Hill’s bass is audible and serviceable as well." Rini also mentions that "the speeding thrashing attack towards the end of the song with the chorus then back to the mid-paced and soloing is outstanding."[2]
Personnel
editJudas Priest
- Rob Halford – vocals
- Glenn Tipton – guitars
- Richie Faulkner – guitars
- Ian Hill – bass guitar
- Scott Travis – drums
Additional personnel
- Andy Sneap – production, additional guitars, mastering, mixing, engineering
- Mark Gittins – Atmos surround mixing
References
edit- ^ "New Judas Priest Single 'Panic Attack' To Arrive On Friday". Blabbermouth.net. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ a b Rini, Frank (March 18, 2024). "Judas Priest - Invincible Shield". Teeth of the Divine. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo (March 16, 2016). "Judas Priest Albums Ranked Worst to Best". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Reesman, Bryan (13 July 2024). "The Emotional Powderkeg Igniting Judas Priest's "Panic Attack"". Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Keenan, Hersher (October 13, 2023). "Judas Priest's Epic Single "Panic Attack" Proves Age is Just a Number". MetalSucks. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Alcock, Gary (March 7, 2024). "ALBUM REVIEW: Judas Priest – Invincible Shield". Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Schroer, Brendan (March 12, 2024). "Review: Judas Priest - Invincible Shield". Sputnik Music. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Singer, Quentin (October 17, 2023). "Judas Priest Release First New Single In Five Years, 'Panic Attack'". Forbes. Retrieved July 22, 2024.