During a recent appearance on DevilDriver frontman Dez Fafara’s “Bloodthirsty” podcast, Judas Priest’s Rob Halford offered an update on the band’s new album. The frontman said the following: “We’re kicking the tires. We’ve got some good stuff in the can, as I say, already. But you know, you can never stop, can you? You can…
Judas Priest will be releasing a massive box set titled “50 Heavy Metal Years Of Music” on October 15. The effort will include all of the band’s studio albums, all of their live albums, and more. Pre-orders can be found HERE. The following was said about the set in a press release: “One of heavy…
During a recent interview with Rock Hard Greece, K.K. Downing discussed his decision to form a band under the moniker KK’s Priest. Notably, the guitarist also claimed that his former Judas Priest bandmates tried to threaten him with legal action over the name. Downing said the following about KK’s Priest: “I think a lot of…
Yesterday (June 14), Judas Priest’s Rob Halford was recognized as an honorary Kentucky Colonel by the state’s governor Andy Beshear and secretary of state Michael Adams. Kentucky gives out that title in “recognition of an individual’s noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to our community, state, and nation.” Halford said the following about the honor: “Thank…
Judas Priest have announced the rescheduled dates for the North American leg of their “50 Heavy Metal Years” tour. Sabaton will serve as support. Tour Dates: 09/08 Reading, PA – Santander Arena 09/09 Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater (no Sabaton) 09/11 Orlando, FL – Central Florida Fairgrounds 09/13 Charlotte, NC –…
John Hinch, the drummer who performed on Judas Priest’s debut album “Rocka Rolla,” has passed away at the age of 73. The sad news was confirmed by singer Rob Halford, who shared the following image on his Instagram Stories: [via Blabbermouth]
Judas Priest have postponed their 2021 European tour due to the coronavirus pandemic. The trek is now scheduled to take place in 2022. The band commented: “Unfortunately due to ongoing COVID-19 vaccine issues in Europe we have been advised that our 2021 dates will not be able to take place as planned – all dates…
Judas Priest’s Rob Halford has officially received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The frontman shared the below Instagram post regarding that: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Metal God (@robhalfordlegacy)
During a recent appearance on the “In The Trenches With Ryan Roxie” podcast, Rob Halford discussed the writing sessions for the next Judas Priest album. The singer says he is “so happy and so proud” of the material that they have for the effort. Halford said the following: “I’m old school. We had one great…
Judas Priest guitarist Glenn Tipton has sold a 50% interest in his song catolog to Reach Music. The deal includes songwriting credits from nearly 200 songs with Judas Priest as well as his solo albums “Baptizm Of Fire” and “Edge of the World.” Michael Closter, president and owner of Reach Music, said the following: “I’m…
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