It’s Certainly Nothing I Really Ever Expected

In a current dialog with Shaggy from 94.9 and 104.5 The Choose in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Judas Priest drummer Scott Travis shared his ideas on creating “one of the vital iconic drum intros of all time” with the opening of the band’s 1990 title monitor, “Painkiller.”

Reflecting on the popularity, Travis mentioned: “It is actually nothing I actually ever anticipated. I do bear in mind at a really younger age — I imply as a younger drummer; not like six or seven — however anyhow, after you are enjoying drums for some time, you do — I did — used to assume to myself, ‘Man, it could be actually cool to have a signature intro. Like everyone is aware of ‘Rock And Roll’ by Led Zeppelin. Even one thing easy like ‘Stroll This Approach’, nevertheless it’s so iconic and it is Joey Kramer and it’s Aerosmith.

“So at the back of my thoughts, I assume it was one thing I would at all times wished for, however till I joined Priest after which we had been truly within the studio in France and we had been engaged on the report 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 “High 15 Drum Intros” listing the place his work ranked second, proper after Van Halen‘s “Scorching For Trainer.”

Humbly accepting the popularity, Travis remarked: “If I am second place to outdated Alex Van Halen, then, man, that is implausible. Once more, that is one opinion and one little one thing somebody made up. Nonetheless, I did not make it, so I am joyful that individuals respect ‘Painkiller’ and it has change into a signature Judas Priest tune, which I by no means in 1,000,000 years would have imagined.”