Judas Priest

KK’s Priest, the heavy metal outfit led by K.K. Downing, former original and founding member of the Birmingham heavy metal legends, have taken on a cover of the Judas Priest classic Never Satisfied, which originally appeared on Judas…

Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has announced he's stepping away from the band. The legendary musician, until now the only original member left in the band, also confirmed that he made the decision because of his long battle with arthritis,…

Judas Priest (support: Jelusick)Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.Pula / Arena / Croatia The idea that Judas Priest would still be playing stages around the world 57 years after forming in Birmingham in 1969 sounds…

Judas Priest, the Birmingham metal icons, will release a new compilation album, "The Best Of Judas Priest", on June 19 via Sony Music. Pre-order it here. Judas Priest , who defined the sound and look of heavy metal more than 50 years…

Judas Priest, metal pioneers and legendary British lineup, are heading back to Croatia after more than two decades, and on August 25, 2026 they'll take the stage in the timeless setting of Pula's Arena! One of the most influential bands…

Former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks has died at the age of 73. According to reports that can be found online, Les Binks passed away as early as March 15, 2025, but the official news of his death has only now been made public. Judas…

Acts: Judas Priest / Saxon / Uriah HeepDate: Monday, 1 April 2024 (18:00–23:00)Venue: Vienna (Wien) / Wiener Stadthalle - Halle D / Austria The big day had finally come! A celebration for every lover of steel, leather, burning motor…

Label: Columbia RecordsRelease date: March 8, 2024Production: Andy Sneap (Tom Allom - co-production on tracks 10 and 11)Album length: 52.32 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 8.5/10 Judas Priest, the undisputed icons of metal, in a way…

Yeah, it's been two "fucking" years since it was announced that metal deity Judas Priest would return to Ljubljana for the first time since 1991. Then, for reasons we all know, one cancellation hit, then another — and it wasn't hard to…

This is the story of the album with which Judas Priest redefined their heavy metal and caught the trends of the moment. In 1990, Judas Priest were seen as veterans, heavy metal elder statesmen of sorts. Painkiller put these enthroned…

"British Steel was the album where Judas Priest managed to elegantly fuse the bristling punch of heavy metal with a radio-friendly accessibility, given an extra boost by the rise of the N.W.O.B.H.M., and with it Judas Priest scored their…

ALEŠ PODBREŽNIK Slovenia - Top 10 albums 1. Duhovi – Dobri duhovi prošlosti 2. GHB (Grega Habič Band) - Songs Of Breathing Freely 3. Prismojeni profesorji bluesa – Wacky Blues Professors 4. džeZZva – Sintur 5. Demolition Group – Pojdiva…

"The band is surely not going to call it quits anytime soon. That much is certain. But if Judas Priest ever do decide to, it'll make perfect sense and be totally in order. They've done their thing. They have nothing left to prove. The only…

Day four was D-Day for everyone who'd been dying to see the metal gods Judas Priest back on Slovenian soil for the first time since 1991.

After almost 50 years in the game, you expect a band of this vintage to give you a good album, a decent album, maybe a solid one. Modest and respectful, in other words: no miracles required. But for an album to turn out as devilishly good…

"After nearly 50 years in the game, you'd expect a good album from musical elders, a decent album, maybe a solid one. Modest and respectful, in other words: no miracles required. But for an album to be as damn good as "Firepower" is a hefty…

A little over a week before Judas Priest's first show on Slovenian soil since 1991, at Metaldays 2018 (Thursday, July 26, 2018), it will be 28 years since the events that could very well have ended the career of one of the most influential…

Even if you already have "Turbo" at home, and even if you're not exactly a die-hard fan, the "Turbo 30" edition is worth picking up. If only for the previously unreleased concert on the two bonus CDs.

Label: Sony MusicRelease date: February 3, 2017Produced by: Tom AllomAlbum length: 40.58 minBonus live (2CD) album length: 101.45 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 9.5/10 At the end of last year, thirty years after its original release,…

The quality that the Judas Priest name has stood for through a marathon epic of 47 years is of course back again, but this time you just have to put up with certain things that cling to the band's image and work over the years as a result…

"Truth be told, the confirmation of UFO as Judas Priest's support act gave the mini RockLine crew an extra push to make the trip to see both bands all the way in Czech Brno. And it was a Saturday, too. Couldn't be sweeter."

Seeing Judas Priest live remains a one-of-a-kind spectacle, and nothing else comes even close. The experience with this band lives on stage, in the flesh, and it's unique. The form is still there, and so is the agility. A new album on the…

"The question is whether See Rock will survive. Attendance was catastrophically bad. Just 4,500 people. The organizer had already cut the festival from two days to one early on, precisely because the two-day format was putting his bank…

This year's See Rock festival, just a stone's throw from Graz in Austria, served up only a one-day lineup. Even so, the organizers rounded up a bill interesting enough that you just couldn't say no. Especially with the festival headliner's…

The band's claim that this album is meant first and foremost for its loyal fans couldn't come across as more sincere than it does on "Redeemer of Souls"!

Photo report from the concert by metal godfathers Judas Priest and classic hard rock standard-bearers Thin Lizzy, in Linz (Austria), on 05.05.2012

Another meeting with the band that long ago crowned itself the most influential heavy metal outfit in this solar system, another unforgettable experience – only Judas Priest can deliver that!

Venue: Sziget / Budapest (Obudai) / HungaryConcert date: August 10, 2011Attendance: 60Ticket price: €45.00 (one-day ticket price) Here's an exclusive report from this year's edition of the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary! …

"The future of Judas Priest is still a bit shrouded in fog, even though they're promising a new record. But if this was Judas Priest's farewell, it won't be bitter, it'll be sweet! Thanks to the metal gods who wrote the book of heavy…

"Whether or not this is RockLine's last Judas Priest live report, I can only say one thing. 'Thank you, metal gods!'"

Author: Rok KlemšePhotos: Aleš Podbrežnik Location: Belgrade / Arena / SerbiaConcert date: June 30, 2011Attendance: 10Ticket price: €30.00 Judas Priest, the undisputed institution of heavy metal, are slowly saying goodbye. The metal…

Author: Aleš Podbrežnik Location: Vienna / Stadthalle / AustriaConcert date: June 28, 2011Attendance: 4Ticket price: €61.40 (floor) There's been a lot of talk about the incredible pairing of two bands who decided to join forces and hit…

Author: Urban BoltaPhotos: Urban Bolta Location: Sölvesborg / SwedenConcert date: June 15, 2011Attendance: 33,000Ticket price: €270 (4-day ticket) One look at the clear Thursday sky promised a great festival day. We'd picked up a few new…

Despite Rob Halford's worn-out vocals, this document still earns its place in the classic Judas Priest collection of their huge catalog, and every devoted fan of the band will gladly pick it up

Even though Judas Priest cancelled the »Balkan« leg of this year's tour because of Glenn Tipton's inflamed appendix, we've now finally gotten the release of their first concept album on home turf too. The double dis

"What is there to add after the 10th consecutive Bang Your Head!!! festival in Balingen, Germany? Mission accomplished. The festival ran smoothly, with no delays. Apart from Hardcore Superstar canceling and Rob Halford's worn-out vocals,…

Author: Urban BoltaPhotos: Urban Bolta Location: Dessel / BelgiumConcert date: 06/29/2008Attendance: 55,000Ticket price: 180€ (three-day ticket) Graspop Metal Meeting, which took place this year from June 27 to 29 near Dessel in Belgium,…

Author: Aleš Podbrežnik Concert date: 28.06.2008Attendance: 2806Ticket price: 15.000 AGE OF EVIL: 09.30-10.10 On day two my head was seriously heavy thanks to a healthy dose of alcoholic derivatives. I staggered onto the grounds a…

Author: Aleš PodbrežnikPhotos: Aleš Podbrežnik Location: Nickelsdorf / Pannonia Fields / AustriaConcert date: 14.06.2008Attendance: 1506Ticket price: 120.000 After a heavy morning downpour, when we were all still cowering in our tents,…

The year is 2004! This year marks 30 years since Judas Priest's debut "Rocka Rolla" (1974). Judas Priest, with the long-missed runaway Rob Halford back in the lineup, are this year busy preparing a new studio

Label: Columbia RecordsRelease date: May 11, 2004Compilation length: 303.03 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 10/10 The year is 2004! It's been 30 years since Judas Priest dropped their debut "Rocka Rolla" (1974). This year the band,…

Judas Priest were on the verge of catapulting themselves into the ranks of rock's immortals. "Killing Machine" captures the mindset of a band closing in on the peak of its powers, with incredible creative drive and the charged-up energy…

""Stained Class" now stares death dead in the face, straight through the eye sockets of the skull, and back in the day lyrics like that could genuinely cast a spell over a less grounded soul. On that front, Judas Priest truly signed a deal…

Label: Columbia RecordsRelease date: September 17, 1979Production: Tom AllomLength: 44.35 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 8.0 / 10 With five studio albums under their belt, the band finally hit the moment for their first live album.…

""British Steel" is the album that immortalized the name Judas Priest. Even today it's one of the most important albums in the history of heavy metal."

Label: Columbia RecordsRelease date: April 8, 1977Production: Roger Glover & Judas PriestAlbum length: 40:07 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 8.5/10 The future looked shaky for Judas Priest. After "Sad Wings Of Destiny" (1976)…

Label: Gull RecordsRelease date: 6. 9. 1974Production: Rodger BainAlbum length: 38.49 minGenre; Hard Rock/Heavy RockRating: 7.5/10 This record has very little of what we think of as classic Judas Priest. The band leaned toward…

Label: Gull RecordsRelease date: 23. 3. 1976Production: Jeffrey Calvert, Gereint "Max West" Hughes, Chris Tsangarides & Judas PriestAlbum length: 39.12 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 9.0/10 The debut 'Rocka Rolla' (1974) failed to…

Label: SPV/SteamhammerRelease date: October 16, 1997Production: Glenn TiptonAlbum length: 58.13 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 8.0/10 I was genuinely shocked and totally devastated the first time I heard this record back in 1997. Over…

Label: SPV/SteamhammerRelease date: July 16, 2001Production: Glenn TiptonAlbum length: 70.44 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 7.5/10 "Demolition" is one of the most controversial albums to hit the metal scene in 2001. Controversial…

Label: Columbia RecordsRelease date: February 26, 1981Production: Tom AllomAlbum length: 37.42 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 7.5/10 After forging their steel to a fine edge on "Killing Machine" (1978) and "British Steel" (1980),…

Label: Columbia RecordsRelease date: July 17, 1982Production: Tom AllomAlbum length: 38.42 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 9.0/10 "Screaming For Vengeance" (1982) was a 100% about-face from its predecessor "Point Of Entry" (1981). With…

Label: Columbia RecordsRelease date: January 4, 1984Production: Tom AllomAlbum length: 39:43 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 10/10 Personally, this is my favorite Judas Priest album. It's a brilliant follow-up to "Screaming For…

Label: Columbia RecordsRelease date: May 28, 1987Production: Tom AllomAlbum length: 74.00 min/95.27 min (2CD remaster 2001)Genre: Heavy MetalRating: 9.0/10 It's incredible what you can get a crowd to do, especially when you're Rob…

Label: Columbia RecordsRelease date: May 17, 1988Producer: Tom AllomAlbum length: 49:33Genre: Heavy MetalRating: 7.5/10 With a supersonic battle cry and a cannonade from the band's entire artillery, "Ram It Down" announces a return…

Label: Columbia RecordsRelease date: April 14, 1986Production: Tom AllomLength: 40.58 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 7.5/10 Honestly, this record is hard to accept at all if you're weighed down by the Judas Priest name and the albums…

Label: Columbia RecordsRelease date: September 3, 1990Production: Judas Priest & Chris TsangaridesAlbum length: 46:03 minGenre: Heavy MetalRating: 10/10 This is one of those special albums in heavy metal! The metal bible!…

"The Priest is back!!!" Really? Well, on paper, yeah, with Halford back in the band and a new record out. Of course, a much-praised reunion and the band back in action in the golden "Painkiller" lineup. But...

With five studio albums under their belt, the time had finally come for the band to put out their first live album. This live album is in fact the only truly historic, officially released live document that captures the beating heart of…

Some might say the title of this record was picked on purpose because it sounds so familiar to British ears, but on the flip side, it totally earns it. It went off in Great Britain, and right then Judas Priest

"Demolition" is one of the most controversial albums to come out of the metal scene in 2001. Controversial because the result didn't match what the public was expecting. But that's the problem of everyone who was still hoping for a new

Personally, this is my favorite Judas Priest album. It's a brilliant successor to "Screaming For Vengeance". As a whole, "Defenders Of The Faith" isn't packed with the same explosiveness as its predecessor "Screaming For Vengeance", but…

That's it. What we'd been missing for a full 8 years since Painkiller came out, we got, and in a triple serving. Judas Priest are back as the most bloodthirsty beast on stage, and the result is a double live album that I no longer dare to…

I was genuinely shocked and utterly desperate the first time I heard this record in 1997. Well, over the years I've apparently managed to learn to listen with love to even more extreme stuff in metal, and so this review is finally making…

"Killing Machine" is the record where Judas Priest dropped complexity altogether and gave in to raw, balls-out bangers. You can forget about songs like Victim Of Changes, Sinner or Beyond The Realms Of Death right away. In one le

The set list is similar to the previous '98 Live Meltdown album, but the feeling that hits you when you listen to the new live album from the steel, indestructible monster called Judas Priest is completely different, or better yet, brand…

Well, if we've been playing around with studio releases, let me spice it all up with this compilation, which more or less wraps up the classic Halford era of Judas Priest. It's a fantastic cross-section of everything Judas

After thoroughly forging their steel through "Killing Machine" (1978) and "British Steel" (1980), Judas Priest took a bigger stylistic detour with "Point Of Entry" (1981). I stress "bigger" because back then

This collection of tracks was officially released only in Japan. But in the second half of the nineties it miraculously found its way onto the shelves of Slovenian shops too. Sadly, you can only order and buy this CD online these days. A…

It's incredible what you can whip a crowd into, especially when Rob Halford is the one on stage. Mass delirium, the people screaming in total ecstasy, just how magnetic the phantom Judas Priest were and what kind of magic

With a supersonic battle cry and a cannonade from every piece of artillery the band has, "Ram It Down" announces a return to the roots within the first few moments. Heh, heh, where's the polished synth-driven melodizing? It's gone…

"Screaming For Vengeance" (1982) was a 100% about-face from its predecessor "Point Of Entry" (1981). With it, the "eighties" Judas Priest stepped into the most fruitful stretch of their career. "Screaming For Vengeance"

The debut 'Rocka Rolla' (1974) flopped when it came to breaking the band in the media. Judas Priest only got a few noteworthy lines in the press after playing Reading Festival in the summer of 1975. Emboldened, they went back into the…

The future was uncertain for Judas Priest. After "Sad Wings Of Destiny" (1976), which failed to put the band on the rock scene's radar, the lads found themselves in a dead end. Stick it out or call it quits? Faith proved stronger, and…

Aha, so Priest suddenly shifted into a "higher" gear, and with "Stained Class" (1978) they finally defined the outlines of their trade and their mission. Their essence was revealed. Heavy metal. From start to finish. Here, two classics saw…

Honestly, it's hard to accept this record at all if you're weighed down by the name Judas Priest and the albums that came before "Turbo". But anyone who manages to hop over that hurdle will simply be enchanted.

This is one of those special albums in heavy metal! The metal bible! Whenever metalheads mention its name, everyone in the room shudders with a touch of awe, and at the same time with a surge of immense joy that they get to share the sounds…

This record has very little of what we think of as classic Judas Priest. The band leaned toward cliché rock'n'roll and stuck dutifully to its bluesy influences. The album opens with One For The Road. A rock-hard

Author: Aleš Podbrežnik Location: Graz (Austria), OrpheumConcert date: April 1, 2002Attendance: 1000Ticket price: €30.00 (attention: for an English version, please scroll down the bar) It was one of the few sunny April days we got…