**Rob Halford Officially Announces Long-Awaited Reunion Concert with Judas Priest — Set for December 2025**
In a moment that sent shockwaves through the heavy metal world, **Rob Halford**, the iconic frontman of **Judas Priest**, has officially announced a long-anticipated **reunion concert** with the legendary band. Set for **December 14, 2025**, at Birmingham’s **Utilita Arena**, the event will mark Halford’s first full-length live performance with Judas Priest in over four years.
The reunion comes amid a resurgence of interest in the band thanks to Netflix’s upcoming multi-part documentary *Priest: Defenders of the Faith*, scheduled to premiere in August. With ticket pre-sales already predicted to break records, this one-night-only show promises to be a monumental celebration of Judas Priest’s enduring legacy and Halford’s triumphant return to the live stage.
“This is not just a concert — it’s a homecoming,” Halford said in an emotional press release. “I’ve missed sharing the stage with my brothers and missed the roar of our fans. Birmingham is where it all started for us, and it’s only fitting that we come together again in our hometown.”
**A Reunion Years in the Making**
Though Halford has remained the band’s frontman and participated in studio recordings, he had taken a step back from touring after health complications in late 2021 and the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The band continued select performances with guest vocalists and special appearances, but fans had long been hoping for the “Metal God” himself to return fully to the spotlight.
Guitarist **Glenn Tipton**, battling Parkinson’s disease in recent years, is also confirmed to appear at the show, with the band promising special collaborations and surprise guests from across the heavy metal universe.
**A Career-Defining Setlist**
The reunion concert will feature a career-spanning setlist, including timeless classics like *Breaking the Law*, *Hell Bent for Leather*, *Electric Eye*, and *Painkiller*, as well as newer tracks from their 2024 studio album *Invincible Shield*. Halford teased a few “deep cuts” from the band’s early catalogue, promising long-time fans a night of rare and unforgettable moments.
**Industry Reactions Pour In**
The announcement has drawn praise and excitement from across the music industry. Metallica’s **James Hetfield** posted, “This is going to be one for the ages. Long live the Priest.” Ozzy Osbourne shared on X (formerly Twitter), “Rob and the boys back in Brum? Count me in.”
**Tickets and Global Streaming Plans**
Tickets for the show will go on sale to the general public on **July 5, 2025**, with fan club pre-sales beginning two days earlier. The concert will also be filmed and streamed globally via Netflix in early 2026 as a follow-up special to the documentary series.
For fans of Judas Priest, this is more than just a concert — it’s a historic moment. Rob Halford’s return to the stage marks a reunion of not just bandmates, but of a **global community of metal fans**, united once again by the thunderous power of Priest.
