Judas Priest performing during the Shield of Pain Tour at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, Texas on October 25, 2025, with Rob Halford, Richie Faulkner, Ian Hill, Scott Travis, and Andy Sneap. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Judas Priest is not just a band they are the living embodiment of heavy metal's enduring power and identity. Formed in Birmingham, England, in the crucible of the industrial revolution, they forged a sound defined by twin guitar harmonies, piston-like double bass drumming, and the unparalleled vocal range of Rob Halford. More than creating music, Judas Priest established the genre's visual aesthetic, swapping psychedelic stage wear for the iconic look of black leather, studs, and chrome. They are titans who transformed metal from a musical subgenre into a global culture and lifestyle, influencing virtually every band that followed them in the metal landscape.
The current tour in 2025 is a monumental celebration of their colossal catalog, proving that these metal legends are performing with an energy and precision that defies their decades long tenure. This tour is not a farewell but a loud, metallic declaration of war against soft music, anchored by the ferocious, instantly recognizable voice of Rob Halford . His power and dramatic range remain astonishing, hitting notes that few vocalists can even approach, all while commanding the stage with his signature authoritative presence. This is a show built on sonic assault, spectacle, and a profound respect for the uncompromising nature of heavy metal.
The stage production is a dazzling visual spectacle, featuring massive video screens and dynamic lighting that amplifies the music's epic scope. The show is propelled by the unstoppable dual guitar attack of Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap, who deliver the band's famous harmonies and searing solos with surgical accuracy and explosive force. The setlist is a relentless journey through the band’s most revered albums, ensuring that every era of Priest is represented. Fans are treated to the high octane urgency of tracks like "Painkiller" and "Electric Eye," contrasted with the dramatic grandeur of "Giants in the Sky," demonstrating the band's remarkable musical breadth.
The concert reaches its peak during the legendary moments that metal fans live for. The arrival of the Harley Davidson motorcycle on stage, ridden by Halford, serves as an essential centerpiece for the song "Hell Bent for Leather" and is met with a deafening roar from the crowd. The band delivers "Breaking the Law" with a furious, unifying energy that turns the entire arena into a chanting chorus. The sheer volume and intensity of the performance are staggering, yet the clarity of the instrumental work ensures that every riff and note cuts through the sonic density.
Ultimately, seeing Judas Priest on this tour is a visceral pilgrimage for any true rock fan. It’s an evening that transcends performance and becomes a communal ritual, a thunderous, celebratory testament to heavy metal's enduring strength and its foundations. They continue to deliver a high caliber, essential show that is both a nostalgic reminder of their historic dominance and a powerful display of their ongoing creative vitality. Judas Priest remains the gold standard, riding their steel machine into yet another glorious chapter.
Fan reviews:Setlist for the show at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Judas Priest was incredible. The fact that Rob Halford is in his mid 70s and still hitting notes like he does is wild. They are always flawless. I saw them over two decades ago and nothing has changed with the way they sound. Aged like fine wine.
Judas Priest / Alice Cooper, wow, my goodness, what a show, what a performance, these guys are master entertainers! I didn’t think they still had it in them but man, I guess with age also comes experience.
Top performance and energy. Loved the show, Alice Cooper and Judas Priest both were on point. They have still got it. Great theatrics and setup. Sound great. Halford can still belt it out at high octaves.
Excellent show from beginning to end! Judas Priest, Alice Cooper & Corrosion of Conformity each put on an amazing show! It's impressive to see Rob Halford & Alice Cooper still rocking in their 70s! Proud to be a fan! A must see show!
A truly unbelievable rock and roll evening! We had an unbelievable experience at the Judas Priest and Alice Cooper concert the other night! Both bands were absolutely on fire, every note, every solo, pure perfection. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen that level of guitar shredding. For a few hours, I was transported straight back to 1989.
I will see Judas Priest anytime they come within 300 miles. Great show great lineup took my daughter to her first metal show. She’s been listening to me play priest for her whole life. I got her hooked, enjoyed the venue, Alice Cooper still jams, can’t believe him and Halford in their 70s, great energy!
- All Guns Blazing
- Hell Patrol
- You've Got Another Thing Comin'
- Freewheel Burning
- Breaking the Law
- A Touch of Evil
- Night Crawler
- Solar Angels
- Gates of Hell
- The Hellion
- Electric Eye
- Giants in the Sky
- Painkiller
- Hell Bent for Leather
- Living After Midnight
Judas Priest was the main act at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater with guests Alice Cooper and Corrosion of Conformity. They continue across the United States and Europe with the last stop at the Bloodstock Open Air 2026 in Burton Upon Trent, United Kingdom on August 9, 2026.
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