Judas Priest have been propelled by their unique brand of leather-clad ferocity for half a century now, but despite this longevity, they still manage to keep things fresh onstage. When the British metal gods kicked off the latest leg of their Firepower tour on Friday night, May 3rd, they brought out a slew of live debuts including "Spectre," "Traitors Gate," and "Necromancer" (from 2018's Firepower), as well as "(Take These) Chains" from 1982's Screaming for Vengeance.
The videos are fan-filmed and capture a broad view of the elaborate stage, complete with front man Rob Halford's impressive array of wardrobe choices to match the stage lighting. The band also pulled out several tracks they've kept in the live vaults for many years, such as "Judas Rising" and "Steeler" — and brought out Glenn Tipton — who stepped away from touring after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease — for an encore performance of "Breaking the Law" and "Living After Midnight."
A higher quality look at the whole performance can be seen below, showcasing an up-close look at the whole band's opulent get-ups and zeroing in on the multitude of talents held by the classic group. Dystopian animations flash against the big screen background, and varying shades of red and purple flash throughout the high-energy performance. See a full set list below via The PRP, and check out a full list of dates from Judas Priest's current extensive North American tour with Uriah Heep beneath that.
"Necromancer" (live debut)
"The Sentinel" (first time since 2012)
"Heading Out To The Highway" (first time since 2012)
"Spectre" (live debut)
"(Take These) Chains" (live debut)
"Judas Rising" (first time since 2012)
"Out In The Cold" (first time since 1986)
"Traitors Gate" (live debut)
"Starbreaker" (first time since 2012)
"Steeler" (first time since 2010)
"Halls Of Valhalla"
"Killing Machine"
"No Surrender"
"Victim Of Changes"
"All Guns Blazing" (first time since 1991)
"Hell Bent For Leather"
"Breaking The Law" (feat. Glenn Tipton)
"Living After Midnight" (feat. Glenn Tipton)
Tour dates:
05/06 Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
05/08 Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
05/09 Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
05/12 Washington, DC – The Anthem
05/14 Huntington, NY – The Paramount
05/15 Huntington, NY – The Paramount
05/16 Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
05/18 Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
05/19 Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
05/22 Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater
05/23 Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater
05/25 Rosemont, IL – Rosemont Theatre
05/28 Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
05/29 Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
05/31 Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
06/01 Little Rock, AR – First Security Amphitheater
06/03 St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre
06/05 Colorado Springs, CO – Broadmoor World Arena
06/08 Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre
06/10 Lethbridge, AB – ENMAX Centre
06/11 Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
06/13 Dawson Creek, BC – Encana Events Centre
06/14 Prince George, BC – CN Centre
06/16 Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place
06/17 Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre
06/19 Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort and Casino
06/21 Kent, WA – Accesso Showare Center
06/22 Portland, OR – Moda Theatre of the Clouds
06/24 San Francisco, CA – Warfield Theatre
06/25 San Francisco, CA – Warfield Theatre
06/27 Los Angeles, CA – Microsoft Theater
06/29 Las Vegas, NV – The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel
Below, watch Rob Halford tell hilarious stories about classic Judas Priest photos
