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Judas Priest onstage in 2026
Judas Priest transport London to the golden age of heavy metal with their biggest hits – and lashings of leather

By Matt Mills Published

Supported by Nevermore, the metal gods build a time capsule of old-school pomp, soundtracked by every song fans want to hear

Live Performances
Judas Priest in 1984
Every Judas Priest album ranked from worst to best

By Metal Hammer Published

They’ve defended the faith since 1974 – here are Judas Priest’s 19 studio albums, in reverse-order of excellence

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Albums
Slipkknot
Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: September 11, 2026

By Simon Young Published

Slipknot, Spiritbox, and Suicide Silence are among those serving up this week's best new metal songs

Tracks & Singles
Rob Halford headshot
Rob Halford opens up about the classic tracks and the hard times that forged Judas Priest's identity

By Mark Blake Published

With a Best Of album in the shops and a documentary on the big screen, Rob Halford looks back over four decades of Judas Priest

Bands & Artists
Metallica
The 'bad' metal albums that are much better than you remember

By Rich Hobson, Merlin Alderslade, Justin Breckner, Joe Daly, Eleanor Goodman, Perran Helyes, Stephen Hill, Dom Lawson, Hannah May Kilroy, Matt Mills, Jonathan Selzer Published

From Iron Maiden to Metallica, Slayer to Guns N' Roses, these are the 'dud' albums that deserve a second look

Albums
Richie Faulkner playing guitar on stage
Judas Priest and Elegant Weapons guitarist Richie Faulkner made us a playlist

By Paul Travers Published

Iron Maiden, Jimi Hendrix and Pantera are just some of the artists that make Richie tick

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Interviews
Judas Priest Bloodstock 2026
Judas Priest's Bloodstock set is a triumphant homecoming: review

By Rich Hobson Published

Rob Halford confirms Judas Priest are working on a new album as they bring some of heavy metal's greatest anthems home to Bloodstock

Music Festivals
Judas Priest in 1980, studio portrait
Keep Rob Halford up at night and you end up with a Judas Priest classic

By Classic Rock Magazine Published

Living After Midnight was pivotal in breaking Judas Priest in the US – and it all came about because Rob Halford couldn't sleep

Tracks & Singles
Rob Halford on his bike
The story of You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’: the song that made Judas Priest icons in America

By Rich Hobson Published

With one big single, and a little help from an Iron Maiden tour, the Brummie underdogs found their footing across the pond

Albums
Pictures of Ghost’s Tobias Forge, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, Judas Priest’s Rob Halford and Accept’s Wolf Hoffman performing onstage
Ghost’s Tobias Forge, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Judas Priest’s Rob Halford to appear on new album celebrating 50 years of Accept

By Matt Mills Published

Members of Korn, The Smashing Pumpkins and Scorpions will also be on the 19-song set

Bands & Artists
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