Judas Priest Sad Wings Of Destiny Christmas Ornament Ceramic Holiday Decoration Fallen Angel Design Heavy Metal Band Collectible Round Tree Ornament Gift For Metal Fans

Judas Priest Sad Wings Of Destiny Christmas Ornament Ceramic Holiday Decoration Fallen Angel Design Heavy Metal Band Collectible Round Tree Ornament Gift For Metal Fans

This Judas Priest Sad Wings Of Destiny Christmas Ornament celebrates one of the most influential and groundbreaking albums in heavy metal history, released March 26, 1976 by Gull Records in the UK, which is widely credited with consolidating Judas Priest’s signature sound and establishing the template for modern heavy metal that would inspire countless bands including Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Slayer throughout the 1980s and beyond. The ornament features the iconic “Fallen Angel” artwork created by renowned fantasy artist Patrick Woodroffe, depicting a sorrowful winged angel descending through flames and bones in watercolor, which vocalist Rob Halford has confirmed represents the same angelic figure that would later appear in futuristic cyborg form on 1990’s Painkiller album and rise seeking retribution on 2005’s Angel of Retribution, creating a visual narrative spanning three decades of Judas Priest’s career. This landmark album showcased the extraordinary vocal range of Rob Halford spanning from operatic highs to guttural lows, the twin-guitar attack of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton that became the blueprint for heavy metal guitar harmonies, and contained instant classics like “Victim of Changes” (nearly 8 minutes of progressive metal combining heavy riffing with high-pitched vocals and extended solos), “The Ripper” and “Tyrant” (short explosive rockers), and the moody ballad “Dreamer Deceiver,” all recorded under extremely tight financial conditions that left the band eating one meal per day while working side jobs to survive. Despite weak initial sales due to competition from the rising punk rock movement, Sad Wings of Destiny received critical acclaim and was awarded gold certification in 1989, with songs like “Victim of Changes” becoming one of Judas Priest’s most-performed live tracks appearing on their classic 1979 live album Unleashed in the East and remaining in setlists through 2025. The album’s success caught the attention of CBS Records who offered Judas Priest a £60,000 budget for their next record Sin After Sin (1977), though breaking their contract with Gull resulted in the independent label retaining rights to their first two albums and periodically re-releasing the material in various compilations. Currently celebrating over 50 years since their 1969 formation in Birmingham, England, Judas Priest continues touring with founding members Rob Halford on vocals and bassist Ian Hill, alongside guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner (who replaced retired K.K. Downing), and drummer Scott Travis, having sold over 50 million albums worldwide and earning recognition as the “Metal Gods” who bridged the gap between Black Sabbath’s doom-laden proto-metal and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal explosion of the 1980s, with Sad Wings of Destiny consistently ranked among the greatest and most influential heavy metal albums ever recorded by publications including Rolling Stone, Metal Hammer, and Kerrang!

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Product Details:

• Crafted with care, each ornament is printed on both sides using UV printing techniques for crisp, vivid colors.
• Available in a variety of designs and styles, ensuring a perfect fit for any theme, from traditional to whimsical.
• Comes with a secure hanging hole and a random string included for easy placement on your tree.
• Measurement: 2.87 x 2.87 inches, with slight variations due to manual measurement.
• Durable and lightweight ceramic material, making them resistant to wear and tear.
• Eco-Friendly Commitment: Sustainable Decor for a Greener Future.
• Personalized Expression: Ornament Your Tree, Your Way.

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