Judas Priest

Judas Priest

Judas Priest are pioneers of the Heavy Metal genre, and arguably created the "Metal" look. Priest were one of the bands that helped spur the heavy metal genres evolution by discarding most of its blues influence and created a "metallic" sound which inspired generations of metal bands to come. Judas Priest were one of the first heavy metal bands and are considered one of the most influential bands in the genre, helping the evolution of speed and thrash metal in the 80s.

Vintage Magazines with Judas Priest

Screamer Magazine September 1990

Screamer Magazine September 1990
Issue: September 1990. Featuring: Anthrax. Also Included Every Mother's Nightmare, Queensryche, Vixen, Annihilator, Cry Wolf, Mother Love Bone, Savatage, Shy England, Yngwie Malmsteen and Much More.

Screamer Magazine October 1988

Screamer Magazine October 1988
Issue: October 1988. Featuring: Ratt. Also Included Femme Fatale, Jetboy, Britton, Overkill and Much More.

Screamer Magazine April 1988

Screamer Magazine April 1988
Issue: April 1988. Featuring: Great White. Also Included Faster Pussycat, White Lion, D'Molls, Silent Rage, Hans Naughty and Much More.

Articles with Judas Priest

Photos – JUDAS PRIEST – LIVE! at The Shrine Auditorium

Photos – JUDAS PRIEST – LIVE! at The Shrine Auditorium CLICK HERE to read a review of the show.


QUEENSRŸCHE Joins JUDAS PRIEST For 50 HEAVY METAL YEARS Tour

Rock icons Queensrÿche are proud to announce that they will be joining Judas Priest as a special guest for the band’s 50 Heavy Metal Years tour. The tour starts on March 4th in Peoria and wraps on April 13th in Hamilton, Ontario. For more information on upcoming tour dates and to purchase tickets, visit Queensrÿche’s website, HERE. “We are very excited to be supporting the… Read more »


Judas Priest Announce The Screaming For Vengeance Graphic Novel

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 an original graphic novel to be released in 2022, in time for the anniversary of their highest selling album of all time, the indisputable classic: Screaming for Vengeance. Teaming with… Read more »


Update on Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest

We have an update on Richie – see below in Richie’s own words…. Maniacs… I’ve always been grateful for the opportunities I’ve been presented with.  I’ve always considered myself THE most fortunate man ever – to be able to play my favourite music – with my favourite band – to my favourite people around the… Read more »


Judas Priest Announce Rescheduled 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour

One of heavy metal’s all-time greats, Judas Priest, will finally get the opportunity to celebrate their 50th anniversary this year with the launch of a North American tour this fall. The 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour will also feature Sabaton as openers and is being fueled by the highest charting album of Priest’s career, ‘Firepower,’ which peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200…. Read more »


(watch) LOUDER THAN LIFE 2021: Band Lineup Announced Ft Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Korn And Many More!!

An incredible music lineup has been announced for the sixth Louder Than Life, September 23-26, 2021 at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Metallica (two nights / two unique sets), Nine Inch Nails and KORN will headline the largest rock festival in America, which will also feature performances from Judas Priest,… Read more »


No Limits to GEOFF TATE’s Relentless Drive

Throughout rock n’ roll history we have experienced a wide variety of sound, sub-genres and influential musicians who have either inspired us as a listener, or have inspired us to tackle our own musical endeavors.  Music has been a platform for awareness just as often as sheer entertainment. Sometimes it even combines both to provide… Read more »


Radio Promo Powerhouse Skateboard Marketing Ltd. Celebrates 30th Anniversary

New York-based radio promotion powerhouse Skateboard Marketing Ltd., headed by music industry veteran Munsey Ricci, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of taking heavy metal and hard rock music to the airwaves. “It’s been 30 years already,” Ricci says. “Time seems to fly when you’re having fun. I’ve been blessed and graced to have the opportunity to… Read more »


DURBIN’S “The Beast Awakens” Out Today On FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Hailing from the shores of Santa Cruz, CA, modern heavy metal revivalist James Durbin has released his boldest, heaviest album to date, the debut album from DURBIN, “The Beast Awakens“. James Durbin has finally released the album that he has always wanted to over the course of his decade long recording career. Combining his love… Read more »


Knotfest.com Announce Concert Streams From Jinjer and Judas Priest

Knotfest.com has revealed the next two installments of it’s weekly Concert Streaming Series. First up will be progressive, groove metal wrecking machine, Jinjer, who will be streaming their show from Melboune in 2020 on Thursday, July 9th at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST / 11 pm CET. Following this, on Friday July… Read more »