Formed: 1967
From:
Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Judas Priest News
Below is our complete Judas Priest news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Judas Priest Announces New Compilation Album
Heavy metal icons Judas Priest has announced that they will release a new compilation on June 19th, aptly titled, "The Best Of Judas Priest." The album will feature sixteen tracks taken from the beginning of their career up to their latest album, "Invincible Shield." "The Best Of Judas Priest" will be available on CD, colour vinyl and picture disc formats.
Tracklist:
1. You've Got Another Thing Coming
2. Lightning Strike
3. Breaking The Law
4. Beyond The Realms Of Death
5. Painkiller
6. Hell Bent For Leather
7. Rocka Rolla
8. Turbo Lover
9. Electric Eye
10. Crown Of Horns
11. Living After Midnight
12. Night Crawler
13. Heading Out To The Highway
14. Better By You, Better Than Me
15. The Sentinel
16. Diamonds And Rust
Judas Priest Share Clip From New Documentary
Rolling Stone have shared a new clip from Judas Priest’s forthcoming documentary film The Ballad Of Judas Priest, which you can check out below. In the footage, Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame-inducted frontman Rob Halford reflects on the band’s British Steel anthem “Breaking The Law” and its iconic music video.
The Ballad Of Judas Priest was co-directed by Sam Dunn (Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey, Iron Maiden: Flight 666) and Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello, and is set to receive its first screenings at the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany over the next week.
Judas Priest Debut New Black Sabbath Cover Version
Judas Priest have unveiled an updated version of their cover of Black Sabbath’s classic “War Pigs,” now featuring posthumously released vocals from the late Ozzy Osbourne.
While Judas Priest were unable to take part in the July 5th ‘Back To The Beginning’ farewell celebration for Osbourne and Black Sabbath—due to prior touring obligations with The Scorpions—the band instead issued their own cover of “War Pigs” on July 2nd.
Longtime friend and peer Rob Halford revealed just how deeply Osbourne’s passing on July 22nd affected him, telling Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown that he “curled up in a ball and bawled” for hours after receiving the news.
Proceeds from the single in the UK will benefit both The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation—established by Judas Priest’s guitarist after stepping down from live duties in 2018 following his Parkinson’s diagnosis—and Cure Parkinson’s, a charity personally chosen by Osbourne for proceeds from the ‘Back To The Beginning’ show.
Judas Priest Share Black Sabbath Cover
Despite a star-studded lineup assembled to bid farewell to Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne this weekend at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK, one notable absence is that of fellow Birmingham legends Judas Priest.
Their exclusion from the event stems from an unfortunate scheduling conflict. Judas Priest had previously committed to a performance with Scorpions before being invited to take part in Sabbath and Ozzy’s final show. Frontman Rob Halford expressed his disappointment, saying he was “absolutely gutted” to miss this historic moment.
With Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s July 5th farewell looming, Judas Priest opted to honor their heavy metal forebears in a different way—by releasing the live video below of their own take on Black Sabbath’s 1970 anti-war classic, “War Pigs.”
In sharing the performance, the band offered the following tribute: More...
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Former Judas Priest Drummer Les Binks Passes Away
Les Binks, the Northern Irish drummer best known for his stint with Judas Priest from 1977 to 1979, has sadly passed away at the age of seventy three. No cause of death has been announced. His former bandmates broke the news by posting a statement on their social media pages, which reads as follows:
"We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les Binks and send our love to his family, friends and fans.
"The acclaimed drumming he provided was first class - demonstrating his unique techniques, flair and precision.
"Thank you Les. Your acclaim will live on."
Binks began his career in 1973, being heard by rock fans on Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover's solo album, "The Butterfly Ball And The Grasshopper's Feast," before scoring two hits in America as a member of Fancy, including a rendition of "Wild Thing" which saw his drumming sampled numerous times. He would join Judas Priest shortly after they finished recording "Sin After Sin," produced by his former bandmate Roger Glover and in 1978, recording two studio albums with the band; "Stained Class," which featured "Beyond The Realms Of Death," a song he co-wrote, and "Killing Machine" (renamed "Hell Bent For Leather" in the United States.) He would also feature on "Unleashed In The East," a live album which entered the top ten in the British album charts and has gone on to become one of the most revered live albums in metal history. He left the band in 1979 and would have stints with Lionheart and Tytan, among many others.
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Diamond's Mine: The Best Of 2024
2024 is finally pinched off from our collective sphincters and as is becoming a far too familiar gripe by now, the state of the world is akin to a two day old Big Mac; neglected, unappealing and probably infested by vermin. However, we once again have been able to rely on the music we love to get us through this dumpster fire of an existence and were given some treats too, not just in the form of incredible albums but also the Acid Bath reunion we all thought would never happen, as well as the equally surprising comebacks of Nevermore and Nailbomb, not to mention The Sword and Slayer. Of course, we also said goodbye to such bands as UFO, Misery Signals and Twelve Foot Ninja and sadly dealt with the passings of former Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'anno, ex Great White singer Jack Russell and Blake Harrison of Pig Destroyer and Hatebeak, to name only three dearly missed comrades. Time and metal marches ever on though and as always, we begin this recap by welcoming some new names into the fold.
Best Newcomer
Though it's becoming ever more difficult for new bands to make a name for themselves, there were quite a few who were able to put themselves on the map this year. One early example would be Hellman, from the Chilean capital city, Santiago, who unleashed their debut full length, "Born, Suffering, Death" at the beginning of the year, a very good example of death n' roll, recommended for those of who miss Entombed. There were quite a few bands who released their first albums this year but for me, there was one clear winner... More...
Forbes Ranks "The 38 Greatest Metal Bands"
In an unexpected move, Forbes recently compiled a list of heavy metal bands they believe have had the “most significant impact on the metal genre”, factoring in the genre's overall history. Known more for their focus on business and finance, Forbes’ entry into heavy metal ranking has sparked conversation, especially due to some controversial choices in the lineup.
If you're curious and have some time, you can check out their full explanations over at forbes.com. For a quick glance at their picks, here's the list: More...
Judas Priest Premiere New Official Live Video
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and British heavy metal legends Judas Priest have just released a live music video for their 1982 classic "Riding On The Wind."
The band is currently headlining their fall North American tour, with Sabaton as the supporting act: More...
Judas Priest Debuts New Music Video
British metal gods Judas Priest has unveiled a new music video for the song, "The Serpent And The King." You can check it out below. The song was recently given the lyric video treatment and is the fourth taste of their upcoming new album, "Invincible Shield," which will be released through Epic Records on March 8th. The band will then kick off a headlining tour of Europe, beginning in Glasgow, Scotland, where they will be joined by Saxon and Uriah Heep. They will then be performing in the United States with special guests Sabaton.
"Invincible Shield" tracklisting:
1. Panic Attack
2. The Serpent And The King
3. Invincible Shield
4. Devil In Disguise
6. Gates Of Hell
6. Crown Of Horns
7. As God Is My Witness
8. Trial By Fire
9. Escape From Reality
10. Sons Of Thunder
11. Giants In the Sky
12. Fight Of Your Life (Deluxe Edition)
13. Vicious Circle (Deluxe Edition)
14. The Lodger (Deluxe Edition) More...
Judas Priest Posts New Lyric Video Online
British heavy metal icons Judas Priest has released a brand new lyric video for the song, "The Serpent And The King." You can check it out below. The song is the fourth single from the band's upcoming nineteenth studio album, "Invincible Shield," which will be released through Epic Records on March 8th. This will be the band's first album in six years, following 2018's, "Firepower," and will mark their third release with guitarist Richie Faulkner. More...
Judas Priest Unveils "Crown Of Horns" Video
British heavy metal icons Judas Priest has shared a new music video for the song, "Crown Of Horns," the third single from their forthcoming album, "Invincible Shield." You can check it out below.
"Invincible Shield" is the nineteenth studio album from Judas Priest and is scheduled to be released on March 8th through Epic Records. The record was produced by Andy Sneap, who has also served as the band's touring guitarist in recent years and is the third to feature guitarist Richie Failkner, who replaced founding member KK Downing in 2011. More...
Judas Priest Premiere New Single "Crown Of Horns"
British heavy metal icons Judas Priest have released an online premiere for "Crown Of Horns," the third single from their upcoming nineteenth studio album, "Invincible Shield." The track is now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame-inducted band is targeting a release date of March 8th for the album and has plans to tour in support of it, with the following schedule: More...
Judas Priest Premiere Music Video “Panic Attack”
British heavy metal icons Judas Priest have unveiled a music video for their track "Panic Attack." This song debuted as the initial single from the legendary Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame-inducted band's nineteenth studio album, "Invincible Shield," set for release on March 8th. Directed by Daniel Carberry (known for works with Dua Lipa and Rise Against), the footage for this video was captured during the band's performance at the inaugural 'Power Trip' festival in Indio, CA last October.
KK’s Priest Premiere New Music Video
KK’s Priest has premiered the music video for their latest single, “Sons Of The Sentinel” online. The band, which includes former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing and Tim “Ripper” Owens, previously featured the track on their latest album, “The Sinner Rides Again.”
Downing shared his thoughts on the latest single: More...
Judas Priest Releases "Trial By Fire" Music Video
British heavy metal icons Judas Priest has released a new music video for the song, "Trial By Fire." You can check it out below. The song comes from the band's forthcoming new album, "Invincible Shield," which will be released on March 8th through Epic Records. This will be Judas Priest's nineteenth studio album and their third without guitarist KK Downing.
Judas Priest Premiere New Track "Trial By Fire"
Just released by the British heavy metal icons Judas Priest is their second single, "Trial By Fire," from their nineteenth studio album titled "Invincible Shield." This new wave of British heavy metal pioneers are set to unleash the full-length album on March 8th.
Earlier this week, they revealed a series of U.S. tour dates with the war-themed power metal ensemble Sabaton as direct support: More...
Judas Priest Premiere New Single "Panic Attack"
Iconic British heavy metal band, Judas Priest, has launched the promotion for their 19th studio album, "Invincible Shield." They debuted the album's inaugural single, "Panic Attack," available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Sony Music has set a release date for the album on March 8th.
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Judas Priest To Release New Album In March 2024
British heavy metal icons Judas Priest has revealed that the name of their nineteenth studio album will be "Invincible Shield." In addition to this information, the band has confirmed that the record will be released on March 8th 2024. The band confirmed the album title and release date while performing at the Power Trip festival in California. The album's first single, "Panic Attack," will be unleashed this coming Friday (October 13th.) You can view the album art below or pre-order "Invincible Shield" here.
More details will be revealed as soon as they become available. More...
Doro Shares Cover Of Judas Priest Classic
Doro's new masterpiece - "Conqueress - Forever Strong And Proud" - will be released worldwide on October 27th via Nuclear Blast. For this special anniversary album, celebrating her 40th year in music, it would be unthinkable not having some guests of honour involved. So, the Metal God himself, Rob Halford of Judas Priest personally did Doro the honour of recording the immortal Judas Priest classic "Living After Midnight" as a duet with her.
Rob Halford is one of Doro's all-time favourite vocalists, so this moment finally fulfils a dream that Doro has had since her very first tour with Judas Priest in 1986. Doro and Rob Halford have breathed new life into this timeless classic, paying tribute to the roots of heavy metal.
Doro comments:
"Judas Priest and Rob Halford have always been one of my biggest inspirations and continue to be my heroes. It was so great working with Rob. 'Living After Midnight' has always been one of my favourite songs and I'm so proud of our duet!" More...
Judas Priest Replaces Ozzy Osbourne At Power Trip
Following on from the news that Ozzy Osbourne has pulled out of the Power Trip festival, scheduled to take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, fellow Brummies and metal legends Judas Priest has been confirmed as his replacements. Judas Priest will perform on the second day of the event (October 7th) along with AC/DC. Also performing will be Iron Maiden and Guns N Roses on Friday the 6th, as well as Metallica and Tool on Sunday the 8th.
Speaking about the announcement, Judas Priest posted the following message:
"Power Trippers are you ready for some Judas Priest style Heavy Metal!
"Judas Priest are primed and proud to fly the flag for Heavy Metal at this prestigious festival.
"We are ready to raise double horns way up high together keeping the metal faith at this 'bostin' one of a kind Power Trip world event!"