Judas Priest – Saxon – Black Star Riders: Live At Worcester Palladium


On Friday, March 23rd, Judas Priest rolled into the newly renovated Worcester Palladium for a sold-out date on their Firepower Tour with legends Saxon and Black Star Riders. What a breath of fresh air this show was. I honestly can’t remember the last concert I attended that did not have at least one band on the bill with some sort of controversy surrounding them or was not inclined to espouse their political beliefs on stage (whether for the better or worse). This tour is just a class act from start to finish. No bullshit, no drama, no politics, just good old Rock n’ Roll, and Metal.Continue reading


Watch Glen Tipton Join Judas Priest On Stage In New Jersey


The heavy metal world was surely saddened when Judas Priest announced mainstay guitarist Glen Tipton had to step down from the current tour supporting their new smash album Firepower (Epic). Fans were elated when Glen appeared at their only record signing planned for this leg of the tour in New York on Monday, March 19th. Last night in New Jersey at the Prudential Center stop of the tour in Newark New Jersey, Tipton joined The Priest for the final three songs of the set. He played the encore of song encore: ‘Metal Gods’, ‘Breaking The Law’ and ‘Living After Midnight’. He got a huge standing ovation, played well and even took a solo! Watch below.

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Glen Tipton Of Judas Priest Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis


Sad news to report as Judas Priest mainstay guitarist Glen Tipton has divulged that he has Parkinson’s Disease, and has been dealing with the affliction for over 10 years. As the band is about to release their new album Firepower and embark on extensive touring, Tipton has decided to step back from touring for now. Glen and the band each made statements on social media, which you can read below. Continue reading


Judas Priest: Live at Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, CT


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Judas Priest rolled into Foxwoods Casino Grand Theater like a freight train for their eighth stop on the current Redeemer of Souls tour into what seemed to be a sold out show or at least close to it. And how amazing would it be to see a band like Judas Priest right up front with no barrier? Well if you had always dreamed of that, and you were lucky enough to be seated in the first four rows, then this was your lucky night! The theater is a traditional one with permanent seats on the floor and a small orchestra pit but there was no barrier and the first four rows were allowed to stand right at the stage. And as soon as that huge Judas Priest banner dropped from the ceiling, those who could did and those who couldn’t were envious. To be inches away from Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, Ian Hill and newest member Richie Faulkner? I’d say that is something to remember and brag about for years to come.

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The show started and the whole theater erupted in screams and cheers. Almost the entire theater stayed on their feet for the near 2 hour set which combined both old and new songs. Rob Halford proved he still has the pipes, hitting the torturously high notes on songs like ‘Victim of Changes’ with seeming ease and power. Even with multiple outfit changes from Rob and the classic motorcycle entrance, the set never lagged once which can be no easy feat for any band let alone one stacked with so much material to cover. Each song brought new waves of excitement through the crowd which never seemed to get enough from the legends. I myself could have and would have watched another hour easily. They sounded amazing and never mis-stepped. Personally I would have loved to hear something off of Rocka Rolla and Stained Class, but you can’t have everything you want.

 

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So it’s been 40 years you say? Well they sure haven’t slowed down much judging by their non-stop, high speed performance and they left us all wanting more, chanting, “Judas Priest!” over an over at the end. I can only hope they come back again, and again, and again. Maybe some more of the early stuff I love so much next time. Go to see them when they come around on this tour and you will not be disappointed.

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Judas Priest Set List

Battle Cry

Dragonaut

Metal Gods

Devil’s Child

Victim of Changes

Halls of Valhalla

Love Bites

March of the Damned

Turbo Lover

Redeemer of Souls

Beyond the Realms of Death

Jawbreaker

Breaking the Law

Hell Bent for Leather

Encore:

You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’

Living After Midnight

(Heavy Duty)

Defenders of the Faith

Beginning of the End

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WORDS AND PHOTOS BY HILLARIE JASON