The group had developed a strong live reputation by mid-1974, which resulted in a supporting slot on Lou Reed ‘s national tour in August. During that tour, Malcolm switched to rhythm guitar, leaving Angus on lead guitar – the roles the two guitarists played from then on.
after his former bandmate Vince Lovegrove introduced him to George during their stopover in Adelaide in August.
The band (while touring) stopped in Los Angeles in August 1974 to begin recording its second album, Hotter Than Hell ,
“Can I Sit Next to You, Girl”, backed with “Rockin’ in the Parlour”, taken from the January session, was released on 22 July 1974 as the band’s first single.
Judas Priest went into the studio in June–July 1974 with Black Sabbath producer Rodger Bain . The band released their debut single “Rocka Rolla” and followed it with the album of the same name in September. The album features a variety of styles—straight-up rock, heavy riffing, and progressive .
a few dates at Madison Square Garden in June
a few dates at Madison Square Garden in June.
The band signed with Albert Productions in June 1974.
A month later, the band’s 22 May performance at the Gaumont State Cinema in Kilburn , London, was recorded
a show in May at the Valley , the home of Charlton Athletic , in front of 80,000 fans,