Which band is known for the song 'Breaking the Law'?

Which band is known for the song 'Breaking the Law'? Judas Priest is the English heavy metal band behind the song. It was released in 1980 on British Steel, an album that helped define the band's sharper, more accessible sound and became a landmark of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.

The track is built around a compact, instantly recognizable guitar riff and a rebellious chorus. Rob Halford, K. K. Downing, and Glenn Tipton wrote the song, while producer Tom Allom helped shape its direct, punchy production. Its lyrics reflected the social tension of Britain at the time, including strikes, unrest, and economic frustration.

The song is often confused with material by Black Sabbath or Motörhead because all three acts are major British metal bands. However, “Breaking the Law” belongs specifically to Judas Priest and appeared on British Steel alongside “Metal Gods” and “Living After Midnight.” Its playful music video, featuring a staged bank robbery, also became one of the era’s most recognizable metal clips.