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JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCES THE INVINCIBLE SHIELD TOUR
Sabaton To Join Across All Shows

Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, November 15 with Artist Presale
General Onsale Begins on Friday, November 17 at 10AM Local on judaspriestinvincibleshield.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, heavy metal titans Judas Priest have announced their Invincible Shield Tour with special guest Sabaton. The all-time greats will take over the U.S.A. this spring with 14 shows. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on April 18 at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT making stops in Reading, PA; Boston, MA; Rosemont, IL; Washington, DC and more before wrapping up in Syracuse, NY at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on May 22. Full ticketing and tour dates are available below. Metalheads are in for the show of a lifetime as few rock or metal acts remain as much of a must-see live attraction as Judas Priest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, on Friday, November 17 JUDAS PRIEST will release \u2018Trial By Fire\u2019 the second song from their highly-anticipated new album Invincible Shield after the acclaimed lead single \u2018Panic Attack\u2019 – https:\/\/judaspriest.lnk.to\/InvincibleShield<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Wednesday, November 15. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, November 17 at 10am local time at judaspriestinvincibleshield.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JUDAS PRIEST: INVINCIBLE SHIELD TOUR DATES:<\/strong>
Thu Apr 18 \u2013 Wallingford, CT \u2013 Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Fri Apr 19 \u2013 Newark, NJ \u2013 Prudential Center
Sun Apr 21 \u2013 Reading, PA \u2013 Santander Arena
Wed Apr 24 \u2013 Bangor, ME \u2013 Cross Insurance Center
Thu Apr 25 \u2013 Boston, MA \u2013 MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sat Apr 27 – Youngstown, OH – Covelli Center*
Sun Apr 28 \u2013 Indianapolis, IN \u2013 Everwise Amphitheater at White River
Wed May 01 \u2013 Rosemont, IL \u2013 Rosemont Theatre
Thu May 02 \u2013 Minneapolis, MN \u2013 The Armory
Sat May 4 – Kalamazoo, MI – Wings Event Center*
Sun May 05 \u2013 Maryland Heights, MO \u2013 St Louis Music Park
Tue May 07 – Huntsville, AL – VBC Propst Arena*
Thu May 09 – Daytona, FL – Welcome to Rockville^
Sat May 11 \u2013 Alpharetta, GA \u2013 Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sun May 12 – Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center Arena*
Tue May 14 \u2013 Charlotte, NC \u2013 PNC Music Pavilion
Fri May 17 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center*
Sun May 19 \u2013 Washington, DC \u2013The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Tue May 21 \u2013 Albany, NY \u2013 MVP Arena
Wed May 22 \u2013 Syracuse, NY \u2013 Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
*Not a Live Nation Date
^Festival Performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT JUDAS PRIEST<\/strong>
Judas Priest, a powerhouse in the world of heavy metal has spent over 50 years crafting a legendary career. Emerging from Birmingham in 1969, their impact and influence in the genre remain unparalleled. The band originally solidified their place in music history with iconic albums like ‘Sad Wings of Destiny’ and ‘Sin After Sin’ known for metal anthems like ‘Sinner’ and ‘Hell Bent for Leather’ while pioneering the leather-and-studs image now synonymous with the metal culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ’80s marked their pinnacle with classic albums ‘British Steel’, ‘Screaming for Vengeance’, and ‘Defenders of the Faith’, generating timeless hits like ‘Breaking the Law’. Despite lineup changes and various challenges, the band’s resilience remained unwavering. In 2018 Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, Richie Faulkner, Ian Hill and Scott Travis released ‘Firepower’ which soared as one of their most successful albums, backed by an extensive global tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amid health setbacks and the pandemic, they persevered with a 50th-anniversary tour and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Preparing for the release of their 19th studio album ‘Invincible Shield’ and a headlining performance at the 2023 PowerTrip Music Festival, Judas Priest’s unwavering dedication to spreading their heavy metal legacy continues, promising to rock on into 2024 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Live Nation Entertainment<\/strong>
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world\u2019s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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