JUDAS PRIEST, HEAVEN AND HELL, MOTÖRHEAD, and TESTAMENT will be touring together for the first time – bound to go down as the heavy metal event of 2008!

Dubbed The Metal Masters Tour, the sixteen date US trek kicks off August 6th at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, New Jersey. Judas Priest also has solo concert dates in addition to the Metal Masters Tour.

Metal maniacs seeking the ultimate concert experience can access unique VIP ticket and fan experience packages that offer premium seats, meet & greets, pre-concert parties and more brought to you by the band's official website, www.judaspriest.com.

VIP packages for the first events will be on sale by 10 am eastern time on Friday, April 25th.

Here’s what you get in each package…

Judas Priest Platinum VIP Package:

• One reserved ticket to the show located within the first price tier

• A meet and greet and personal photo taken with band member(s)

• Private pre-show party to include food, music, trivia and a chance to win prizes

• Merchandise package

Exclusive Judas Priest VIP T-shirt

Special Edition Judas Priest VIP laminate and lanyard (made specially for these packages)

Judas Priest VIP Gold Package:

• One reserved ticket to the show

• Private pre-show party to include food, music, trivia and a chance to win prizes

• Merchandise package

Exclusive Judas Priest VIP T-shirt

Special Edition Judas Priest VIP laminate and lanyard (made specially for these packages)

*Please note that package elements may vary depending upon location*

To get YOUR Judas Priest tickets and VIP Platinum or Gold Ticket Packages – click here to get started!

“As ever, we look forward to screaming out loud with our metal maniac fans when we hit the road,” enthuses Priest singer, Rob Halford. “Thank you once again for your devotion and support. The Priest is back!”

Judas Priest tour dates can be found here.