Judas Priest is an English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1969. In their nearly 60 years as a band, they have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time.

Judas Priest’s iconography of leather and spikes was widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. They have been aligned with the definition of a true heavy metal band. The Guardian once referred to British Steel as the record that defines heavy metal. Judas Preist’s vocal stylings have had a very heavy influence on other metal bands. They were ranked by MTV as the second “Greatest Metal Band” of all time, after Black Sabbath, and in 2022, Judas Priest was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Judas Priest’s style has always been rooted in heavy metal, and many of their albums have influences from other aspects of the genre. Their debut album, Rocka Rolla, is primarily rooted in heavy blues rock. When they released their fifth album, Killing Machine, the band started to incorporate a more commercial and radio-friendly style into their songs. 

Lead vocalist Halford states his main influences are Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, and Robert Plant. His powerful operatic vocals show his impressive range, from growls to high-pitch vibrato. 

Judas Priest will be at Prudential Center on April 19! Tickets are now on sale on their website at https://www.judaspriestinvincibleshield.com/events/. 

Location: Prudential Center

Address: 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Show Time: 7:30

Ticket Price: $49-250

Age: All Ages

Judas Priest’s Upcoming Tour Dates:

4/18 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre

4/19 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

4/21 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena

4/24 – Bangor, ME – Cross Insurance Center

4/25 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

4/27 – Youngstown, OH – Covelli Center

4/28 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River

5/11 – Rosemont, IL – Rosemont Theatre

5/2 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

5/4 – Kalamazoo, MI – Wings Event Center

5/5 – Maryland Heights, MO – St Louis Music Park

5/7 – Huntsville, AL – VBC Propst Arena

5/9 – Daytona, FL – Welcome to Rockville

5/11 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

5/12 – Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center Arena

5/14 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

5/17 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center*

5/19 – Washington, DC –The Theater at MGM National Harbor

5/21 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena

5/22 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview