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Judas Priest - U.S. Tour Dates Confirmed

Judas Priest are pleased to unveil another set of shows in United States, scheduled for October and November 2022. Joining them on the road will be once again Queensrÿche.

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Posted: 30.06.2022 by Bad English | Comments (2)


Judas Priest - No New Music Until 2023 Or 2024

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford recently offered The Metal Crypt an update on the band's upcoming nineteenth studio album, which will serve as the follow-up to 2018's Firepower. He confirmed that the record is being worked on, but indicated that it will likely not be released until 2023 or 2024. As previously reported, the album will once again be produced by Andy Sneap, who has also been filling in for longtime guitarist Glenn Tipton on tour over the last four years, as the latter is semi-retired from live performances due to his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease.

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Posted: 09.06.2022 by Metal God | Comments (3)


Judas Priest - Will Continue Touring As A Four-Piece

Legendary Birmingham metallers Judas Priest have revealed that they will continue their 50th anniversary world touring as a four-piece, without guitarist Andy Sneap, who has been performing live with the band for the last couple of years.

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Posted: 11.01.2022 by Bad English | Comments (21)


Judas Priest - Confirm N. American Rescheduled Dates; Update From Richie Faulkner

After cancelling a part of their North American run this autumn due to Richie Faulkner's health issues, the almighty Judas Priest now unveil rescheduled dates in March & April 2022 (flyer below). Queensrÿche will serve as direct support on all shows. You can also check out an update from Richie regarding his health status and recovery.

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Posted: 30.11.2021 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


Judas Priest - Update On Richie Faulkner's Health Status

Following his recent serious health issues (an aortic aneurysm and complete aortic dissection) during a live performance, Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner has now checked in with an update. His full statement can be read below.

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Posted: 06.10.2021 by Abattoir | Comments (11)


Judas Priest - Richie Faulkner Hospitalized, Remainder Of US Tour Postponed

Heavy metal icons Judas Priest were forced to postpone the remainder of their U.S. tour, after guitarist Richie Faulkner was hospitalized with a major medical heart condition.

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Posted: 28.09.2021 by Bad English | Comments (10)


Judas Priest - Former Drummer Passed Away

Rob Halford revealed over his Instagram that former Judas Priest drummer John Hinch has passed away at the age 73. John was part of the group between 1973 and 1975, and played on Judas Priest's debut album Rocka Rolla.

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Posted: 01.05.2021 by Bad English | Comments (1)


Ozzy Osbourne - European Tour With Judas Priest Rescheduled To 2022

The rescheduled dates of Ozzy Osbourne's No More Tours 2 in the UK and Europe will now take place in early 2022, with support provided by none other than Judas Priest. This tour, along with the North American one, has already been postponed for a couple of times due to Ozzy's health issues in recent years.

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Posted: 23.10.2020 by Metal God | Comments (9)


Judas Priest - Writing New Album

Judas Priest members Rob Halford (vocals), Scott Travis (drums) and Richie Faulkner (guitar) recently gave Metal Hammer magazine an update on the follow-up to 2018's Firepower. It will once again be produced by Andy Sneap, who also filled in for longtime guitarist Glenn Tipton on the accompanying tour for Firepower, as the latter was forced to retire from touring due to his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease. However, Tipton has been involved with the songwriting process for the new record.

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Posted: 15.10.2020 by Metal God | Comments (8)


Judas Priest - To Celebrate Career With Their First Official Book Release

Judas Priest and Rufus Publications are pleased to announce the publication of the first ever official book, documenting the bands extensive history over the last 50 years. Titled Judas Priest - 50 Heavy Metal Years, the book has been put together by David Silver, Ross Halfin and Jayne Andrews.

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Posted: 08.09.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


Judas Priest - European 50th Anniversary Rescheduled Tour Confirmed

Heavy metal legends Judas Priest have announced the rescheduled dates for its '50 Heavy Metal Years European tour'. The trek, which was originally set to take place this spring and summer, has been postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Posted: 16.05.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Judas Priest - 50th Anniversary US Tour Confirmed

Heavy metal legends Judas Priest will celebrate their 50th anniversary of existence with a worldwide touring this year. After announcing several dates in Europe this summer (flyer below), Judas Priest today unveiled also the US part. The '50 Heavy Metal Years US Tour' is booked in September & October and will feature Sabaton as main support.

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Posted: 24.02.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (14)


Judas Priest - Rob Halford To Release Autobiography

Legendary Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford will release his autobiography, entitled "Confess", on October 20th, 2020. "Confess" is written with Ian Gittins, co-writer of the New York Times bestseller, "The Heroin Diaries" by Nikki Sixx. You can pre-order your copy by heading over here.

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Posted: 03.11.2019 by Abattoir | Comments (1)


Judas Priest - Confirm US, Canada Tour With Uriah Heep

Two English heavy metal legends are joining forces on the road. Next year, Birmingham's Judas Priest and London's Uriah Heep will tour in the USA and Canada during May and June. Both bands have new albums to present: Judas Priest's Firepower and Uriah Heep's Living The Dream.

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Posted: 05.12.2018 by Bad English | Comments (6)


Tim "Ripper" Owens - Plans To Re-Record Judas Priest Albums

Singer Tim "Ripper" Owens says that he plans to re-record the albums he made with Judas Priest after his time with the band was "erased" from its past. The vocalist recorded two studio albums with the British heavy metal legends ? 1997's Jugulator and 2001's Demolition ? before the band reunited with Rob Halford.

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Posted: 13.10.2018 by Bad English | Comments (8)