Heavy Consequence has released a new interview with Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford, in which the Metal God discusses the band’s new 50 Heavy Metal Years Of Music box set, staying relevant after half a century, meeting Andy Warhol, rivalries with other bands, his bond with his bandmates past and present, Priest's next album, and more.

On Judas Priest’s twice-delayed European tour with Ozzy Osbourne, which is scheduled to kick off in January 2022, Halford says: "Please God, let it happen. We love Ozzy so much. I know Ozzy’s been through some recent surgery work, too. It’s an important set of shows. We’re neighbours, from the same place [Birmingham, England], so it’s got a lot of great feelings for us - especially when we get to do the home dates. You know, most 70 year olds are retired on the beach in Florida, sipping a mimosa. We’re gonna go out and assault the world again, which is what we love to do."

Read the complete interview at Heavy Consequence.

Ozzy Osbourne / Judas Priest 2022 European dates:

January
26 - Berlin, Germany - Mercedes-Benz Arena
28 - Prague, Czech Republic - O2 Arena
31 - Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion

February
2 - Budapest, Hungary - Budapest Arena*
5 - Madrid, Spain - WiZink Center
8 - Bologna, Italy - Unipol Arena
11 - Mannheim, Germany - SAP Arena
14 - Hamburg, Germany - Barclaycard Arena
17 - Helsinki, Finland - Hartwall Arena
19 - Stockholm, Sweden - Friends Arena
21 - Dortmund, Germany - Westfalenhalle
24 - Munich, Germany - Olympiahalle
27 - Nottingham, UK - Motorpoint Arena

March
1 - Dublin, Ireland - 3Arena
4 - Birmingham, UK - Resorts World Arena
7 - London, UK - The O2
9 - Manchester, UK - AO Arena
12 - Newcastle, UK - Utilita Arena
14 - Glasgow, UK - The SSE Hydro

* new date, without Judas Priest

(Photo - Mark Gromen)