BREAKING: Judas Priest Announces 2025 World Tour, Dates and Cities Revealed
In a thunderous announcement that has electrified the global heavy metal scene, Judas Priest—one of the most influential bands in the history of rock music—has officially unveiled the dates and cities for their epic 2025 World Tour. This monumental event marks yet another triumphant chapter in a storied legacy that spans more than five decades, promising an unforgettable journey through the fire and steel of true British heavy metal.
Dubbed “The Invincible Shield Tour 2025”, the tour will support their critically acclaimed album Invincible Shield, released in early 2024. It will span six continents, over 70 cities, and bring together generations of metalheads in a celebration of blistering riffs, thunderous drums, and the enduring power of leather and studs.
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A Tour Like No Other: The Invincible Shield Campaign
The band’s statement, delivered with the trademark theatricality fans have come to expect, read:
> “The Priest is back, and stronger than ever! The Invincible Shield must rise across the world. To all our defenders of the faith, we’re bringing you the show of a lifetime—full throttle, no compromise. We’re coming for you in 2025. Are you ready?”
This tour is being hailed as Judas Priest’s most ambitious since their 2011-12 Epitaph Tour, which many once believed might be their swan song. But Rob Halford and company have proven yet again that they are far from finished—and perhaps even in the prime of a late-career renaissance.
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Global Dates and Major Cities Revealed
Here are the officially confirmed dates and cities for the 2025 World Tour (more may be added due to high demand):
North America:
March 1 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
March 3 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
March 6 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
March 9 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
March 12 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
March 15 – Chicago, IL – United Center
March 18 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
March 21 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
March 24 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
March 27 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
March 30 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
South America:
April 5 – Mexico City, MX – Foro Sol
April 9 – Bogotá, CO – El Campín Stadium
April 13 – São Paulo, BR – Allianz Parque
April 17 – Buenos Aires, AR – Estadio River Plate
April 21 – Santiago, CL – Movistar Arena
Europe:
May 1 – London, UK – The O2 Arena
May 4 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
May 7 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
May 10 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena
May 13 – Berlin, DE – Mercedes-Benz Arena
May 16 – Madrid, ES – WiZink Center
May 19 – Milan, IT – Mediolanum Forum
May 22 – Oslo, NO – Spektrum
May 25 – Stockholm, SE – Friends Arena
May 28 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
Asia:
June 5 – Tokyo, JP – Tokyo Dome
June 8 – Osaka, JP – Kyocera Dome
June 12 – Seoul, KR – Gocheok Sky Dome
June 15 – Manila, PH – Mall of Asia Arena
June 19 – Singapore – Singapore Indoor Stadium
Australia & New Zealand:
June 25 – Sydney, AU – Qudos Bank Arena
June 28 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena
July 2 – Brisbane, AU – Suncorp Stadium
July 6 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena
Africa (First Time in Nearly 40 Years):
July 12 – Johannesburg, ZA – FNB Stadium
July 15 – Cape Town, ZA – Cape Town Stadium
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A Setlist for the Ages
Fans attending the Invincible Shield Tour can expect a career-spanning setlist, expertly blending the new with the legendary. Songs from Invincible Shield—including “Panic Attack,” “Trial by Fire,” and “Crown of Horns”—will be performed alongside classics like:
“Breaking the Law”
“Hell Bent for Leather”
“Painkiller”
“The Sentinel”
“Electric Eye”
“You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’”
“Beyond the Realms of Death”
“Victim of Changes”
Sources inside the band’s production team have hinted that Rob Halford is preparing several surprise duets and guest appearances, with names like Bruce Dickinson, Zakk Wylde, and even Lady Gaga floating in rumors.
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The Lineup: Steel and Fire
The current Judas Priest lineup for 2025 includes:
Rob Halford – Vocals
Ian Hill – Bass
Scott Travis – Drums
Richie Faulkner – Guitars
Andy Sneap – Guitars
With Glenn Tipton battling Parkinson’s disease, there is still hope he may join the band for select performances—particularly in the UK and Europe.
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Tour Production: A Visual Spectacle
According to tour director Jonathan Mulberry, the 2025 tour will feature:
A massive fire-breathing metal dragon as part of the stage
A 360-degree rotating cage drum kit for Travis
A holographic tribute segment to former members
Motorcycles, lasers, and pyrotechnics “on a scale even Priest hasn’t done before”
In addition, a custom leather stage wardrobe has been designed for Halford by London-based rock couture designer Zoe Cavallo, featuring LED-enhanced jackets and studded robes inspired by medieval warlords.
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Exclusive VIP Experiences
Judas Priest is offering a new “Defenders of the Faith VIP Package,” which includes:
Meet & greet with the band
Signed Invincible Shield vinyl
Front-row tickets
Access to a pre-show metal museum exhibition
Halford’s own signature wine and whiskey tasting session
These packages have already sold out in Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo.
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Reactions from the Metal World
Following the announcement, tributes and excitement poured in from all corners of the music world.
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden): “No one deserves this moment more than Priest. We’ll be there headbanging with the rest.”
Lars Ulrich (Metallica): “Judas Priest are the blueprints of all of us. 2025 is going to be electric.”
Ozzy Osbourne: “If I’m standing, I’m going. Judas F*ckin’ Priest!”
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Streaming, Documentaries, and Legacy Projects
To coincide with the tour, Netflix and BBC Music are reportedly preparing a new multi-part documentary titled Priest: Metal Gods Forever, covering the band’s origins in Birmingham, rise to international stardom, and Rob Halford’s cultural impact as one of the most iconic openly gay figures in heavy metal.
A live album and concert film of the 2025 tour is also in the works, set to be released in early 2026. Several shows will be livestreamed globally for fans unable to attend in person.
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The End—or the Beginning?
While there’s been speculation about whether this tour might be Judas Priest’s final full-scale trek, Halford remains cryptic:
> “We’re not saying goodbye—we’re saying ‘let’s ride.’ We’ve got miles of metal left in us.”
Still, with band members in their 60s and 70s, fans are treating this as possibly the last chance to see Priest in peak live form.
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Ticket Information
Tickets go on general sale starting July 15, 2025, through all major outlets including Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and JudasPriest.com.
Pre-sales for fan club members begin on July 10, with exclusive early access to VIP and ultra-limited platinum tier packages.
Prices range from:
$75 – General admission
$150 – Mid-tier seating
$500+ – VIP packages
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Final Words: The Torch Still Burns
In a world where many bands fade or rest on their laurels, Judas Priest continues to redefine what it means to age in rock. They are not slowing down—they are speeding up.
The Invincible Shield Tour is not
just a series of concerts—it’s a global declaration: that heavy metal will never die, and Judas Priest remains its eternal champion.
So polish your boots, grab your leather, and raise your fists high. Judas Priest is coming—and the world will never be the same.
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