In a current dialog with Shaggy from 94.9 and 104.5 The Decide in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Judas Priest drummer Scott Travis shared his ideas on creating “one of the crucial iconic drum intros of all time” with the opening of the band’s 1990 title observe, “Painkiller.”
Reflecting on the popularity, Travis stated: “It is definitely nothing I actually ever anticipated. I do keep in mind at a really younger age — I imply as a younger drummer; not like six or seven — however in any case, after you are taking part in drums for some time, you do — I did — used to suppose to myself, ‘Man, it will be actually cool to have a signature intro. Like all people is aware of ‘Rock And Roll’ by Led Zeppelin. Even one thing easy like ‘Stroll This Approach’, however it’s so iconic and it is Joey Kramer and it’s Aerosmith.
“So behind my thoughts, I assume it was one thing I might all the time wished for, however till I joined Priest after which we had been really within the studio in France and we had been engaged on the document or no matter, then it form of occurred. However for this a few years later to have individuals like your self acknowledge it, it is an actual honor. So thanks.”
In a 2022 interview with the “Drumtalk” podcast, Travis expressed his love for drum intros and the emotional connection he is developed to “Painkiller” through the years. He talked about being a part of a “Prime 15 Drum Intros” checklist the place his work ranked second, proper after Van Halen‘s “Scorching For Instructor.”
Humbly accepting the popularity, Travis remarked: “If I am second place to outdated Alex Van Halen, then, man, that is incredible. Once more, that is one opinion and one little one thing somebody made up. Nonetheless, I did not make it, so I am completely satisfied that individuals admire ‘Painkiller’ and it has change into a signature Judas Priest tune, which I by no means in 1,000,000 years would have imagined.”
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