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Judas Priest Are Almost Invincible with This Shield

Judas Priest Are Almost Invincible with This Shield

Judas Priest are synonymous with classic metal, even if recent releases are less memorable, their music still pulverizes most of the competition.

The 15 Best Judas Priest Songs

The 15 Best Judas Priest Songs

Presenting the 15 best songs by Judas Priest, expanded from the original idea of ten choices simply because the band’s legacy is too important.

Judas Priest Prove They Still Have ‘Firepower’ Left in Their Arsenal

Judas Priest Prove They Still Have ‘Firepower’ Left in Their Arsenal

Judas Priest still packs some heavy artillery and can still hit the target even if not every shot is a bullseye.

The 21 Best Album Re-Issues of 2017

The 21 Best Album Re-Issues of 2017

In 2017, the music world saw amazing reissues from all over the genre map, spanning rock titans to indie upstarts and jazz to soul.

“We’re All Fans”: An Interview with Judas Priest’s Ian Hill

“We’re All Fans”: An Interview with Judas Priest’s Ian Hill

Over 45 years in music, 17 studio albums and 45 million records sold. Judas Priest's only constant member talks about the band's storied history, the evolution of heavy metal, and the 30th anniversary of their seminal classic Defenders of the Faith.
Judas Priest: Defenders of the Faith: Special 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Judas Priest: Defenders of the Faith: Special 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Judas Priest's three-disc re-issue of their classic 1984 chart-topper shows that the years have been kind to both the album and the band.
Blood and Thunder: Ready to Explode

Blood and Thunder: Ready to Explode

An essential Judas Priest reissue reminds us that when it comes to metal, they really don't play it like they used to.
The Best Albums of 2014

The Best Albums of 2014

From Polish black metal to mind-blowing progressive R&B and electronic music, 2014's best albums certainly have something for everyone.
The Best Metal of 2014

The Best Metal of 2014

Metal's shining moments in 2014 include a long-awaited reunion, a culmination of a nearly 20-year career, and a sophomore outing that rose to the occasion.

A Good Death

Judas Priest: Screaming for Vengeance (Special 30th Anniversary Edition)

Celebrating Paul McCartney’s 70th Birthday With His Most Influential Songs

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