In a new interview with Ultimate-Guitar.com, Judas Priest guitarist, Richie Faulkner, speaks up on Glenn Tipton's health struggles, and explains the challenges of playing Priest's "Painkiller" live.

Ultimate-Guitar.com: Which Judas Priest song is the most fun to play live?

Richie Faulkner: "From the point of view of growing up and listening to some of those songs, and you're now playing them and you're representing those songs in the best way you can. And obviously the new ones. But songs like 'The Sentinel,' 'Victim Of Changes,' 'Rises From Ruins' from the Firepower record, 'Killing Machine,' even 'Turbo Lover' is such a great live song.

"'Painkiller' is always fun. 'Painkiller' is like a tornado. You're part of a tornado, but you're creating the tornado, as well. The five of us up there are creating this tornado that could go off course at any moment, and you have to tame the tornado to some degree… But also go with it. And it can go off the rails at any time."

Find out what Richie had to say regarding Glenn Tipton's health and his involvement in the writing and recording of Judas Priest's new album, Invincible Shield, at Ultimate-Guitar.com.

Judas Priest will release their new album, Invincible Shield, this Friday, March 8.

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 pre-ordered here.

Tracklisting:

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

"Crown Of Horns" lyric video:

"Panic Attack" video:

"Trial By Fire" video:

"Trial By Fire" lyric video:

“Panic Attack” lyric video:

Invincible Shield album trailer:

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