THE BEAST

BLUTGOTT Unleashes Vicious Cover of Judas Priest’s “Painkiller”

The bloodthirsty beast of death metal strikes again — BLUTGOTT has released a blistering new single and official music video: a vicious and faithful cover of Judas Priest’s legendary anthem “Painkiller.”

Watch the video here: BLUTGOTT – Painkiller (Judas Priest Cover)

Fronted by the ever-uncompromising Thomas Gurrath , BLUTGOTT pays homage to one of the most iconic songs in heavy metal history with a rendition that stays true to the original — while injecting a lethal dose of brutality. Gurrath explains:

“For me, Judas Priest is the embodiment of metal – an absolute legend and a huge inspiration for my own music. And Painkiller ? The holy grail of metal.

Of course, you can never fully do justice to a monster of a song like that, but hey – I’m a fan and a musician. I already covered the track with Debauchery back in 2015, but for the new music video, I wanted a fresh BLUTGOTT version. Very close to the original – just with an extra dose of viciousness.”

This devastatingly heavy tribute is more than just a standalone release — it’s a preview of what’s to come. The track will also appear on the upcoming album Legions of Metal , slated for release on October 10, 2025 .

Whether you're a diehard Judas Priest fan or a follower of Gurrath’s extreme metal crusade, this version of “Painkiller” is not to be missed — pure steel meets deathly aggression in an explosive collision of old-school worship and modern savagery.

Stay tuned — the Legions of Metal are marching.

BLUTGOTT (Debauchery, Blood God, Balgeroth)

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