Judas Priest recently made headlines after announcing that they would be moving forward as a quartet. However, it appears the band have since backtracked on that decision. The group issued the following statement to Blabbermouth: “Hello metal maniacs…given all that has recently evolved and transpired we have decided unanimously as a band to continue our…
Judas Priest are planning to start touring without guitarist Andy Sneap. Despite this, the quartet will still be joined onstage by Glenn Tipton “here and there.” The band issued the following statement: “Hello maniacs! We are chomping at the British Steel bit to return to world touring….celebrating 50 years of Judas Priest as an even…
Judas Priest have announced the rescheduled dates for their 50th anniversary North American tour. You can find those below. Notably, Queensrÿche will now be joining the band on the trek as well. Tour Dates: 03/04 Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Theatre 03/06 Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom 03/07 West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center…
Ozzy Osbourne’s European/UK tour with Judas Priest has been postponed once again. The trek is now set for 2023. 2023 Tour Dates: 05/03 Helsinki, FIN – Hartwall Arena 05/05 Stockholm, SWE – Friends Arena 05/07 Dortmund, GER – Westfalenhalle 05/10 Madrid, SPA – WiZink Center 05/12 Bologna, ITA – Unipol Arena 05/14 Munich, GER –…
Judas Priest have teamed up with Z2 Comics for a new graphic novel based on their 1982 album “Screaming For Vengeance.” Pre-orders are available HERE. Here’s an official press release: “Z2 Comics proudly announces that one of the biggest acts in the history of heavy music will team with the rapidly growing entertainment brand for…
As previously reported, Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner recently underwent emergency heart surgery after suffering an aortic aneurysm onstage at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, KY. Now, the guitarist has shared a new health update, saying that he is “feeling very strong and positive.” Faulkner said the following: “⛓🦅🙏🏼Hello there maniacs! I just wanted…
Martin Popoff will be releasing his new book, “Judas Priest: A Visual Biography,” on February 25 via Wymer Publishing. The effort can be pre-ordered HERE and a description of it can be found below: “A grinding celebration of the metal gods Judas Priest in all their sumptuous glory and written by Martin Popoff with his…
Judas Priest have launched an interactive web experience, which they are calling the “Guide To Heavy Metal.” The graphic novel-inspired site includes six chapters featuring storytelling, guitar tutorials, video Q&A sessions, and more. The band said the following about the website: “[It] aims to put Judas Priest’s story and, of course, their music in front…
Judas Priest’s Rob Halford has revealed that he recently underwent a battle with prostate cancer. Fortunately, the frontman has since gone into remission. Halford told Consequence the following: “I had my little cancer battle a year ago, which I got through and that’s in remission now, thank God. That happened while we were all locked…
As previously reported, Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner recently underwent emergency heart surgery at Rudd Heart and Lung Center at UofL Health – Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY after suffering an aortic aneurysm onstage at the Louder Than Life festival. The guitarist has since discussed the operation with WHAS11, saying that he “[doesn’t] know how [he…
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