During an interview with Sara Parker of Philadelphia’s 93.3 WMMR, Rob Halford revealed that Judas Priest are planning a special celebration for their 50th anniversary next year. He said the following: “We are, yes. We’re already having these discussions every now and again in the band and with our label and with our promoters and…
Judas Priest were inducted into the Hall Of Heavy Metal History on August 2 during the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. The band were honored right before they played in front of more than 75,000 people. The group commented: “Judas Priest are thrilled and honored to accept induction into the Hall Of Heavy Metal…
Judas Priest have premiered a new video for their song “No Surrender,” via Loudwire. This track appears on the band’s latest album “Firepower.” The group commented: “‘No Surrender’ captures the true metal fighting spirit and metalheads around the world find a united voice within the message of this song. When you honestly believe in yourself…
According to Billboard, Round Hill Music has acquired a big stake in Judas Priest’s catalog. This news comes after K.K. Downing‘s share of the royalty rights for 136 Judas Priest songs, including “Breaking The Law,” “Living After Midnight,” etc. went up for sale after Downing’s golf resort in Shropshire, England fell into administration (similar to…
Judas Priest’s Glenn Tipton has launched the Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation in an effort to raise money for new technology that can help treat Parkinson’s disease. This news comes after Tipton was forced to step away from touring due to his struggles with the disease. The band have since moved on with producer Andy Sneap…
During their June 5 show at the Spektrum in Oslo, Norway, Judas Priest performed “Night Comes Down” for the first time since 1984. That concert also saw the band play “Rising From Ruins” live for the first time as well. You can see footage of those below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeBEZLN8wqQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE-eTpeEsQw
During a recent interview with the Phoenix New Times, Rob Halford (Judas Priest) said he has talked about doing some collaborations with Nergal (Behemoth) and Tobias Forge (Ghost). He said the following: “Nergal [from Behemoth] and I are possibly doing a collaboration. I was in the dressing room with Tobias [Forge] from Ghost, and we…
According to Billboard, K.K. Downing‘s share of the royalty rights for 130 Judas Priest songs, including “Breaking The Law,” “Living After Midnight,” “Painkiller,” etc., are going up for sale after Downing’s golf resort in Shropshire, England fell into administration (similar to Chapter 11 insolvency in the U.S.). The rights to these tracks reportedly generate about…
Judas Priest wrapped up their spring “Firepower” tour in San Antonio, Texas on May 1, and during the show the group performed the “Sad Wings Of Destiny” track “Tyrant” live for the first time since 1983. You can see footage of that below:
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