Which band released the 1976 album 'Sad Wings of Destiny'?

Judas Priest released the 1976 album Sad Wings of Destiny.

The record was the English band’s second studio album and an important early step in the development of their heavy metal sound. It followed Rocka Rolla, released in 1974, but showed a much more focused style, with dramatic vocals, twin electric guitars, and powerful riffs.

Songs such as “Victim of Changes” and “The Ripper” became enduring parts of Judas Priest’s live repertoire. The album is often discussed alongside later releases such as Sin After Sin and Stained Class, which helped establish the band’s classic sound.

Sad Wings of Destiny is sometimes confused with British Steel, the album that brought Judas Priest wider mainstream recognition in 1980. The earlier record, however, is especially valued for its influence on traditional heavy metal and its role in shaping the band’s identity.