CONCERT REVIEW: Judas Priest – Queensrÿche Live at MGM Music Hall


MGM Music Hall, Boston, MA 10/16/22

I guess the saying, “three times a charm,” holds true every so often. Judas Priest had to cancel their Boston area shows twice in a row on the last two attempts. Once because guitarist Richie Faulkner came within inches of his life a few dates before and the second time the show was canceled the day of due to Rob Halford being ill. Thankfully everyone is doing well now but after the second time I just assumed the show would never happen. Well clearly I was proven wrong. Moved to the newly opened venue by Fenway Park, The MGM Music Hall in Boston, the show went off without a hitch as part of their tour celebrating their more than 50 years as a band.

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INTERVIEW: Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest – The Ghost Cult Interview


Ghost Cult had the pleasure of chatting with Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest! The band has been back on tour supporting their “50 Years of Heavy Metal tour.” The tour performances have been stellar, but not without issues, as Rob Halford missed a show due to a cold. Richie chatted about all the health struggles the band has faced, the bands’ performances on this current leg of the tour, Richie’s personal practice routine while on the road, wellness tips, his personal opinion of the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame and if the band belongs in it, and an update on the progress of the follow up to Firepower and more!

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Watch Judas Priest Perform “Judas Rising” Live in 2013


Judas Priest has shared a new video of the band performing their song “Judas Rising” from their 2004 comeback album Angel of Retribution (Epic Records). The band has rebooked their “Judas Priest: 50 Years of Heavy Metal” tour dates for 2021. Filmed in 2013, check it out now and throw your horns! Continue reading