Judas Priest

After all these years Judas Priest is still melting the faces off their audience, pounding out their heavy metal music that will rock your world. The members of Judas Priest are all well accomplished musicians each having perfected their craft to a science. Rob Halford can still hit all the high notes pitch perfect with his singing and screaming, Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner act as a symbiotic duo with their dueling guitar shredding, Ian Hill’s bass appropriately lays down the rhythmic foundation, and Scott Travis’ drumming bellows like bullets out of a machine gun.
A live performance of Judas Priest will show why they are one of the most respected and influential heavy metal bands touring today. They have sold over 50 million records and MTV has listed them as the second greatest metal band of all time. Their live performances are a huge spectacle consisting of a grand displays of light and fog, large depictions of tapestry conveying unique presentations of artwork relating to their music, and stage antics by Rob Halford, which usually consists of Halford driving a motorcycle onto stage. Judas Priest is also known for their stage presence, which they helped establish through their fashion. They are notable for sporting heavy metal fashion on stage, which conveys a macho-biker like personality that compliments their style of performance very accurately.
Judas Priest represents the true essence of how a heavy metal band should perform, from the music to the lights to the stage presence. If given the occasion to see these guys live one should jump on the opportunity that will further verify why these guys are one of the most respected heavy metal bands around.

Judas Priest: Still Delivering the Goods A combination of screaming guitar soloing against a pounding drumming backbeat all combined with Rob Halford's strong and distinctive vocals still make for an unbeatable night out at a Priest concert! Such was indeed a cause for celebration as singer Rob Halford mentioned they were celebrating their career on two fronts: "40 years of metal!" as he declared, along with celebrating the 30th anniversary release of their Defenders of the Faith album! As they were touring in support of their new album Redeemer of Souls, the band performed a cross section of cuts off that album including the title track. Older favourities performed off of albums such as British Steel and Defenders of the Faith featured a changing backdrop displaying the artwork as they performed songs from the corresponding albums. Such was the case for cuts such as Metal Gods off the former along with Love Bites and Defenders of the Faith off the latter album. What was especially intriguing were scenes included from film Nosferatu during Love Bites, making for a Halloween ambiance! Being a motorcyclist as well, the night would not have been complete without Halford's riding onto the stage on one during Hell Bent for Leather. A grand night out at the Grand Theatre at Foxwoods! Song list included Hell Bent for Leather, Defenders of the Faith, Love Bites, You've got Another Thing Coming, Metal Gods, Turbo Lover, Redeemer of Souls, Living After Midnight and many more!

I'll start with the band. They had a time out, and Halford voice shows it. He's full of energy and has a surprising full range. The drummer is a beast and shows his well polished craft not as a time keeper but as the percussion section. He is just as great a musician as the rest. The guitars are excelent soulful and moving or energetic and dramatic, happy sad... They can landscape while also presenting something appeal to all. They are gifted. The baselines make sure everything is together and that is what you have with a 40 year old ensamble in good shape. People who know their craft and collaborate as one to make an outstanding display of what they stand for. The place was excelente. I was concerned about having to ride for 2 hours and leaving my bike unprotected. If something happened I'd be stranded a long long way from any sort of help. Everything was spot on. The venue was incredible I mean these are a stadium filling band... And I had them right there... How Halford manages to get his bike onto that stage surprises me. Everyone involved made sure that these fine musicians would be backed up by an equally great show. Kudos to all involves

I honestly don't know how to say how incredible Judas Priest still is even 49 years after they formed. Rob Halford can still hit those serious high notes even now in his 60s just like he did 40 years ago. This is evident when doing Saints in Hell and Painkiller.

The album Firepower and this tour have shown that Richie Faulkner is definitely not the 'new kid on the block' anymore but a real player for Judas Priest and helping to keep the Priest sound alive. I have to say listening to Faulkner playing Running Wild and Saints in Hell was a great experience. He is a great guitarist.

The best thing was when Glenn Tipton came on and played the last 3 songs: Metal Gods, Breaking the Law and Living After Midnight. I will say that Andy Sneap has done a great job filling in for Tipton. But Glenn feeling good to come out and play what I consider classic Judas Priest songs was absolutely epic!

It is one of the best concerts I have been to in a long time! The energy from Judas Priest and their love of playing was evident in the energy of the crowd.

If you love metal you need to see Judas Priest live!

Judas Priest is a heavy metal icon. For 40 years they have been pumping us with great vocals and guitar solos. Who said 63 was old? Certainly not Rob Halford. Everytime they come to town which seems to be every 2 years I must see a show. It's a way to go back to my youth and help me realise we had great music when we were young and we still do. Rob's vocals are amazing. He can still hit the high notes. His showmanship is inspiring and I cannot wait to take my nephew to a show. KK Downing has retired. Glen Tipton can still crank that guitar. If you have an opportunity go check out the show. They still play classic Priest with two to three new songs. And of course dont forget Rob rolling in on his Harley on stage. Awesome.

1986, 1988, 2005, 2011, 2019. These are the years I seen the mighty Judas Priest and they continue to rock after all these years. They have changed their set list every time I seen them and glad I made it to the concert(s). Rob Halford is still hitting those high notes which is amazing since is getting up there in years. This is the first time not seeing Glenn Tipton in the band. His Parkinson's disease has really affected his playing, as he didn't come out for the encore songs.

If you are trying to decide to go at the last minute to see JP, just go. Don't procrastinate. Go, now. Get your ticket. Enjoy the show.

I think the last time I saw Judas Priest was nearly 30 years ago and I have to say they sounded just like they did back then. Rob can still hit the high note like no one else. It may mot be the same line up I saw before but these guys can still ROCK OUT HARD. It was sad that Glenn Tipton wasn't there but it was really cool that they included some live footage from another show and highlighted his solo piece. Rob even gave a shout out in honor of Glenn...that what straight up awesome. Can't wait to see them again if I get the chance. AWESOME show from beginning to the end.

This was my 4th time seeing Judas Priest, it is always a killer show!

Rob is one of the best frontmen of all time! He entertains on such a personal level, he always thanks the fans for their love and support, which is such an old school mentality that I greatly appreciate.

Priest is one band I will go anywhere to see no matter how far they travel.The best part of this show was it was Halloween and even Rob put on a mask by the end of the night...just a stellar performance by Priest I won't soon forget.

Keeping it metal:)

Halford and crew delivered the goods. New set list for 2019 including awesome deep cuts like Take These Chains and a few brand new cuts from Firepower - the greatest metal album since the 80s (and better than most of those)! This is a MUST SEE concert for any true metal fan. Incredible show! Band should have moved around the stage a little more - Rob sure did. Sure wish Glenn could have come out to say Hi even if he can’t play. These guys are true legends. Great show. Bring the next generation with you. @gilbilly88

Noisy as hell.
To me the only enjoyable songs were Breaking the Law and Living After Midnight.
Rob Halford thinks he is performing the Metal Fashion Week - he did so many changes Cher would certainly be proud of him.
Glenn Tipton seem to have come out of a wax museum. Is he dealing with mobility problems??? Ok, maybe he's just one of those who can't "walk and drink" at the same time...

Michael Schenker Temple of Rock did great though.