BraveWords welcomes the Metal God, Rob Halford on the next episode of Streaming For Vengeance, which will air tomorrow (Saturday, March 9th) at 3:33 PM EST. With over 50 years pounding metal and 19 albums in their back pocket, things can never be more exciting for icons Judas Priest, as they unveil a new piece of “British steel” to the world called Invincible Shield. 

“There was this erupting ball of confusion, blah, blah, blah - it's not confusion, it's chaos, that's what it is,” Halford tells BraveWords about the new album process and roll out as it were. “It's beautiful heavy metal chaos, and I don't mean chaos in the destructive sense, I mean chaos in the optimistic, hopeful, adventures that this band is still having, particularly as we lead up to the release date. There's an enormous amount of stuff going on, as you know, behind the scenes, as a record is made. And so, with just a few days away as we're talking now, for the Invincible Shield to release worldwide, after a few songs have been sent out, and the response has been mind blowing. We are so honoured and grateful to get the positive feedback. It's a whole mixture of emotions, it's probably different to what I've ever felt before with this band, particularly on the back of Firepower which was really a strong statement. There's something happening on this album, Tim, I don't know what it is, but there's some thing happening on this record collectively, in the album sense. The way the songs have been constructed, and the particular the sequencing has just put this record in an extraordinary place and you know let's not overthink it let's just be happy and joyful and grateful for this great moment in metal for Priest.”

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Over the past 50 years Judas Priest have sold over 50 million albums worldwide and headlined the world’s biggest stages. With their evolving music and live performances also came a powerful unique identity, a look which has both defined the group and influenced future generations of metal bands the world over. With each year, the Judas Priest legend continues to grow; 2022 saw them inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and complete a sold-out rescheduled world tour in support of their 50th Anniversary. As we roll into 2024, Judas Priest continue to retain their crown as one of the biggest and best British bands in the world.

Invincible Shield can be ordered here.

Tracklisting:

"Panic Attack"
"The Serpent And The King"
"Invincible Shield"
"Devil In Disguise"
"Gates Of Hell"
"Crown Of Horns"
"As God Is My Witness"
"Trial By Fire"
"Escape From Reality"
"Sons Of Thunder"
"Giants In The Sky"

Deluxe edition bonus tracks:

"Fight Of Your Life"
"Vicious Circle"
"The Lodger"

"Invincible Shield" video:

"Panic Attack" video:

"The Serpent And The King" video:

"Invincible Shield" lyric video:

"Devil In Disguise" lyric video:

"Gates Of Hell" lyric video:

"Crown Of Horns" lyric video:

"As God Is My Witness" lyric video:

"Trial By Fire" video:

"Escape From Reality" lyric video:

"Sons Of Thunder" lyric video:

"Giants In The Sky" lyric video:

"Fight Of Your Life" lyric video:

"Vicious Circle" lyric video:

"The Lodger" lyric video:

Judas Priest will delight fans with a world tour this year, the UK leg kicks off in Glasgow on March 11 before taking on North America in April and May.  See below for full North American tour routing and head to judaspriestinvincibleshield.com for tickets.

Tour dates:

April
18 - Wallingford, CT - Toyota Oakdale Theatre
9 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
21 - Reading, PA - Santander Arena
24 - Bangor, ME - Cross Insurance Center
25 - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway
27 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Center*
28 - Indianapolis, IN - Everwise Amphitheater at White River

May
1 - Rosemont, IL - Rosemont Theatre
2 - Minneapolis, MN - The Armory
4 - Kalamazoo, MI - Wings Event Center*
5 - Maryland Heights, MO - St Louis Music Park
7 - Huntsville, AL - VBC Propst Arena*
9 - Daytona, FL - Welcome to Rockville^
11 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
12 - Mobile, AL - Mobile Civic Center Arena*
14 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion
16 - Columbus, OH - Historic Crew Stadium ^
17 - Evansville, IN - Ford Center*
19 - Washington, DC -The Theater at MGM National Harbor
21 - Albany, NY - MVP Arena
22 - Syracuse, NY - Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview

* Not a Live Nation Date
^ Festival Performance