Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal

S01E03 Judas Priest on Trial

In 1985, James Vance emerged from a suicide pact that claimed the life of his close friend. In the aftermath, he pointed fingers at the music of Judas Priest, claiming it lured them into a deep depression. The ensuing trial not only put James in the spotlight but also posed a serious threat to the future of heavy metal music itself.