The news follows the bands Grammy nomination for ‘Best Metal Performance for ‘Crown Of Thorns’ from their recent album ‘Invincible Shield’
Their ‘Shield Of Pain’ Tour‘ , kicks off in Norway on 14th June. The band will be celebrating 35 years of ‘Painkiller with this rare and unique set including beloved classics – they will be defending the metal faith in a truly memorable experience throughout Europe and the UK this summer…..
Promising an unforgettable spectacle, this event brings together two legendary acts who have shaped the course of rock music history.
Judas Priest has spent over five decades at the forefront of the genre. With landmark albums such as British Steel and the iconic Painkiller, now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the band’s influence is etched into the DNA of rock.
Joining the metal titans is Alice Cooper, the undisputed Godfather of Shock Rock, whose larger-than-life stage productions have captivated audiences for generations. With a career spanning decades, Cooper has redefined live rock with his fusion of macabre theatrics and timeless hits like School’s Out, Poison, and No More Mr. Nice Guy. Expect his trademark stage antics—complete with guillotines, boa constrictors, and theatrical flair—to make this a night to remember.
Tickets for this unmissable event go on sale on Friday, 13th December 2024, at 10:00 am via livenation.co.uk. Fans can also access exclusive pre-sales, including O2 Priority from Wednesday, 11 December 2024, at 10:00 am. Preferred Tickets for Mastercard holders in the UK will also be available from Friday, 13 December 2024, at 10:00 am via Priceless.com.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness two of rock’s greatest icons share the stage in a night of unparalleled music and spectacle.
Priest’s full run of dates are as follows…
Jun. 14 – Oslo Tjuvholmen Arena, Norway
Jun. 17 – Stuttgart Schleyerhalle, Germany
Jun. 18 – Hessentag Festival, Frankfurt, Germany
Jun. 25 – Viveiro Resurrection Fest, Spain
Jun. 27 – Lisbon Evil Live Fest, Portugal
Jun. 29 – Barcelona Rock Fest, Spain
Jul. 01 – Ferrara Summer Festival, Italy
Jul. 03 – Zurich Hallenstadion, Switzerland
Jul. 05 – Hannover Niedersachsenstadion, Germany (supporting SCORPIONS)
Jul. 07 – Lodz Atlas Arena, Poland
Jul. 10 – Rattvik Dalhalla, Sweden
Jul. 13 – Munich Olympiahalle, Germany
Jul. 15 – Carcassonne Festival De Carcassone, France
Jul. 17 – Sion Sous Les Etoiles, Switzerland
Jul. 19 – Luxembourg Rockhal, Luxembourg
Jul. 20 – Oberhausen Rudolf-Weber-Arena, Germany
Jul. 23 – Scarborough Open Air Theatre, UK
Jul. 25 – London O2 Arena, UK
Oran O’Beirne
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