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…
Slipknot’s Knotfest will be coming to Bogota, Colombia for the first time ever this year. The event will take place on October 26 at the Hipodromo de Los Andes and it will feature: Judas Priest, Helloween, Kreator, Arch Enemy, Massacre, Iron Reagan, Revocation, Goatwhore, Kilcrops, Underthreat, Cuentos de los Hermanos Grind, and Pitbull.
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…
Pollstar have shared a list of the top 100 worldwide grossing tours for the first half of 2018. You can see where rock and metal artists landed on the list below. Artists like Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and The Rolling Stones took the top spots for worldwide tours, but here’s the rock and metal artists…
Rob Halford (Judas Priest) previously said he wanted to work on a black metal project with Ihsahn (Emperor) and Nergal (Behemoth). Now, during an interview with Kaaos TV, Ihsahn discussed that further and said he thinks it “would be amazing.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7NFR9xhL6s Ihsahn said the following: “I actually talked with Rob about this project… He approached…
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
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