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AndresDeLaHoz · 07-11-2003, 10:12 AM

from judaspriest.com

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ROB HALFORD REUNITES WITH JUDAS PRIEST

WORLD TOUR COMING IN 2004

SEVERAL PROJECTS ARE IN THE PLANNING STAGES

After more than 12 years apart Judas Priest and original lead vocalist Rob Halford have reunited for a global live concert tour in 2004. The definitive Judas Priest lineup of Rob Halford, lead guitarist Glenn Tipton, lead guitarist K.K. Downing, bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis are back.

The original band members have been re-establishing their personal and professional relationships since 1999 along the way sparking hundreds of reunion rumors.

Several exciting projects, in addition to the 2004 world tour, are in the early planning stages.

The long-awaited reunion of Judas Priest and Halford will thrill fans around the globe, and once again provide them with the opportunity to see and hear the band that defined Heavy Metal as we know it today.

Judas Priest rose from the gritty, working-class steel town of Birmingham, England, and became one of the biggest bands in the world. Judas Priest are considered the groundbreaking inventors of true Heavy Metal music. From their debut release 'Rocka Rolla' through monumental albums such as 'Sad Wings of Destiny,' ''Sin After Sin,' 'Stained Class,' 'Hell Bent For Leather,' 'Unleashed in the East,' 'British Steel,' 'Screaming for Vengeance,' 'Defenders of the Faith' and 'Painkiller,' titanic songs like "Victim of Changes," "Sinner," "Exciter," "Hell Bent for Leather," "Living After Midnight," "Breaking the Law" and "You've Got Another Thing Comin' '' were born. Judas Priest defines and epitomizes both sonically and visually the Heavy Metal genre.

Next year's reunion tour will also celebrate the band's 30th anniversary.

Judas Priest and Ripper Owens, who replaced Halford, have parted amicably by mutual agreement. The band is very grateful for Ripper's work in helping them to continue to bring Judas Priest's music to their millions of fans and they expect big things for him in the future.

Updates will be posted regularly at www.judaspriest.com

It's also on CNN and other news sites.

HELL YES!

Godless Dave · 07-11-2003, 11:44 AM

I think Judas Priest's contribution to the 80s metal sound and look is underappreciated. Billy Idol spiky blonde hair look was a lot like Halford's (except Idol looked more gay, ironically). I hear echoes of Priest riffs in songs by Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, and Metallica. I don't listen to them much anymore; I think their music was more relevant to an angry 15-year-old outcast. But if they tour I'll check them out. My first ever rock concert was Judas Priest (1985) and they put on quite a show.

Ron Garrett · 07-11-2003, 12:23 PM

Now that's a concert tour I will not miss!!!

RevDahlia · 07-11-2003, 12:36 PM

Oh, good -- perhaps this means that there will be a "Heavy Metal Parking Lot -- Revisited".

Seriously though -- Priest rules.

PopeInTheWoods · 07-11-2003, 02:19 PM

Heh, I saw those guys on the Turbo tour about 75 pounds ago. I even had a black t-shirt of the five of them in Apocalyptic-leather-type gear standing in front of the hellfire-like flames. If Halford still has his voice, I may try to catch them if they swing near here.

Andy

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07-11-2003, 11:44 AM	#2
Godless Dave Contributor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: With 10,000 lakes who needs a coast? Posts: 10,762	I think Judas Priest's contribution to the 80s metal sound and look is underappreciated. Billy Idol spiky blonde hair look was a lot like Halford's (except Idol looked more gay, ironically). I hear echoes of Priest riffs in songs by Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, and Metallica. I don't listen to them much anymore; I think their music was more relevant to an angry 15-year-old outcast. But if they tour I'll check them out. My first ever rock concert was Judas Priest (1985) and they put on quite a show.

07-11-2003, 12:23 PM	#3
Ron Garrett Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: United States Posts: 1,657	Now that's a concert tour I will not miss!!!

07-11-2003, 12:36 PM	#4
RevDahlia Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,930	Oh, good -- perhaps this means that there will be a "Heavy Metal Parking Lot -- Revisited". Seriously though -- Priest rules.

07-11-2003, 02:19 PM	#5
PopeInTheWoods Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Rochester NY USA Posts: 4,318	Heh, I saw those guys on the Turbo tour about 75 pounds ago. I even had a black t-shirt of the five of them in Apocalyptic-leather-type gear standing in front of the hellfire-like flames. If Halford still has his voice, I may try to catch them if they swing near here. Andy

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