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Judas Priest Announces Tour, Releases New Song
Concerts & Tours

Judas Priest Announces Tour, Releases New Song

Judas Priest has announced the “Invincible Shield” Tour, which will take them across the United States next spring. The band also announced their upcoming album, Invincible Shield, during a performance at the PowerTrip Festival.

Judas Priest Unveils More “50 Heavy Metal Years” Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Judas Priest Unveils More “50 Heavy Metal Years” Tour Dates

Judas Priest has unveiled the second leg of their “50 Heavy Metal Years” tour. It will be a continued celebration for the band, which was just inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees
News

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed its 2022 class of inductees, which spans several genres but all influence rock and roll. This year’s inductees add two more bassists to the list: Duran Duran’s John Taylor and Judas Priest’s Ian Hill.

Judas Priest Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Judas Priest Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates

Judas Priest has announced the rescheduled dates for their previously postponed tour, which will help the band celebrate 50 years of heavy metal.

Spector Unveils Euro 4 Ian Hill Judas Priest 50th Anniversary Signature
Basses

Spector Unveils Euro 4 Ian Hill Judas Priest 50th Anniversary Signature

Judas Priest turns 50 this year, and Spector is helping bassist Ian Hill celebrate by updating his signature Euro4 bass. Hill, who is the only member to stay in the band its entire existence, worked with the company on some new specifications.

Bass of the Week: Scott French Instruments SF4
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Scott French Instruments SF4

Luthier Scott French combined his SF2 and SF3 models to create the SF4, featuring a singlecut body with a deep cutaway for reaching the highest notes. This particular SF4, which he built for Ian Hill, is a great example of the design with gorgeous woods to accent its features.

Judas Priest Announces Extensive North American Tour
Concerts & Tours

Judas Priest Announces Extensive North American Tour

Judas Priest’s latest album, Firepower, has proven to be one of the most successful releases of the iconic metal band’s career. After extensive touring this year, the group will be continuing to support it with a massive North American tour scheduled for 2019.

Groove – Episode #45: Ian Hill
Groove Podcast

Groove – Episode #45: Ian Hill

Judas Priest ruined me. While I had been exposed to a myriad of musical genres over my young life, nothing has impacted me more than the infamous US Festival in 1983. Their “Heavy Metal Day” on Sunday, May 29th featured Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Triumph, Scorpions, Van Halen and the now-legendary Judas Priest. That one day – and...

Judas Priest Returns With “Firepower”
New Albums

Judas Priest Returns With “Firepower”

The mighty Judas Priest has returned with Firepower, their 18th studio album and the first to be produced by Tom Allom since 1988’s Ram It Down. Of course, it also features the thunderous bass lines of Ian Hill. Hill is the only original member of the band in the current lineup and has been on every record. In a new...

Ian Hill and Judas Priest Announce New Album, Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Ian Hill and Judas Priest Announce New Album, Tour Dates

2018 is shaping up to be a great year for Judas Priest. The band is among the year’s nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and now they’ve announced a new album and accompanying North American tour. Anchored by bassist Ian Hill, (who has played on every album), Firepower will also coincidentally be their 18th studio album. The...

Judas Priest’s “Defenders of the Faith” Gets Anniversary Remaster
New Albums

Judas Priest’s “Defenders of the Faith” Gets Anniversary Remaster

The 30th anniversary edition of Judas Priest’s “Defenders of the Faith” is made for lovers of mid-1980s metal. And it is out now. Check it out, including a video with references to Spinal Tap, among other things

Judas Priest Returns with “Redeemer of Souls”
New Albums

Judas Priest Returns with “Redeemer of Souls”

Judas Priest has returned with its first album since 2008, . It’s the 17th record from the metal stalwarts, featuring bassist Ian Hill, who is also known for bringing legendary metal vocalist Rob Halford into the band. Listen to the lead single, “March of the Damned,” as introduced by guitarist Glenn Tipton, to see what you think of one of...