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Stained Class
1978 6:50
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Beyond The Realms Of Death

"Beyond The Realms Of Death" is a power ballad by Judas Priest, released on their 1978 album Stained Class. The track shifts between delicate clean guitar passages and heavy, distortion-driven sections, making it a rewarding study in dynamic contrast for electric guitarists. Its enduring status as a fan and critical favorite, along with repeated appearances on live albums, reflects how effectively its guitar work balances melody with heavy metal intensity.

  • Drummer Les Binks co-wrote the music — his only songwriting credit with Judas Priest — making this track an unusual collaborative origin story.
  • The song's clean-to-heavy structure is a practical exercise in tone control, requiring players to switch between fingerpicked and distorted playing.
  • Released in 1978 on Stained Class, the track has appeared on multiple Judas Priest live albums, cementing its place in their setlist history.
Gibson Flying V
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Gibson Flying V

Richie Faulkner's weapon of choice, the Flying V's aggressive body shape matches Judas Priest's metal aesthetic while its mahogany construction and fast neck enable his lead-heavy playing style. The V's natural sustain and tonal balance cut through stadium mixes with the same clarity that defines modern Priest.

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Marshall JCM800

Glenn Tipton's signature tone comes from cranking the JCM800's preamp to 7-8 for tight, aggressive crunch that retains note clarity even at extreme volumes. The JCM800's midrange-forward character is essential to Priest's riffs cutting through, unlike thrash bands that scoop mids.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
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Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

Both Tipton and Downing added Dual Rectifiers to their rigs for added low-end thickness on rhythm parts, complementing the Marshall's midrange presence. The Rectifier's thick saturation anchors Priest's heavier sections without sacrificing articulation.

EMG 81
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EMG 81

Glenn Tipton's bridge pickup of choice since the mid-1980s, the EMG 81 delivers razor-sharp metal tone with controlled low-end and noise-free operation at high gain. Its tight, compressed attack is crucial for Priest's precise riffing and solos that demand clarity.

Seymour Duncan JB
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Seymour Duncan JB

A key component of Judas Priest's pre-1984 'British Steel' and 'Screaming for Vengeance' era tone, the JB's medium-hot output provides vintage aggression without the compressed attack of active pickups. This humbucker captures the raw, organic sustain that defined early Priest lead work.

DiMarzio Super Distortion
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DiMarzio Super Distortion

The Super Distortion bridges the gap between vintage and modern Priest sounds, offering hot output for aggressive leads while maintaining the midrange clarity that makes Priest's twin-guitar harmonies cut through live. It's the ideal passive alternative for recreating classic Priest tones.

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