**Judas Priest Announce Explosive 2025 Tour: Metal Legends Set to Ignite Global Stages Once Again**
Heavy metal pioneers Judas Priest have officially announced their **first major music tour of 2025**, sending a wave of excitement through the rock and metal community. With over five decades of blistering riffs, iconic vocals, and rebellious spirit, the British metal gods are gearing up to dominate global stages with a tour aptly titled **“Metal Reforged 2025.”**
The tour announcement came via the band’s official social media channels and website, and within hours, thousands of fans took to the internet to celebrate the long-awaited return. The upcoming tour is expected to support their most recent studio album, *Invincible Shield*, which was released to critical acclaim and marked a triumphant return to form for the band. Tracks like “Panic Attack” and “Trial By Fire” have already become fan favorites, blending the raw aggression of early Judas Priest with the sharp precision of modern production.
**A Global Spectacle of Metal Power**
The **“Metal Reforged 2025”** tour will kick off in **April 2025** in the United Kingdom, with stops planned across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Early confirmed dates include headline appearances at **Wacken Open Air in Germany**, **Hellfest in France**, and **Download Festival in the UK**, alongside a slew of arena shows in cities such as **Los Angeles, Tokyo, São Paulo, and Toronto**.
According to frontman **Rob Halford**, fans can expect a show that honors the band’s deep catalog while introducing fresh material:
> “We’re going all out — the classics, the anthems, the deep cuts, and the new fire from *Invincible Shield*. This tour isn’t just a concert; it’s a celebration of heavy metal at its purest.”
**Production Upgrades and Surprises**
Judas Priest has long been known for their theatrical performances, and 2025 will be no different. Sources close to the band hint at **a revamped stage design**, **pyrotechnic displays**, and **custom video backdrops** that trace the band’s history from their 1970s origins to their 21st-century dominance.
Longtime guitarist **Glenn Tipton**, though battling Parkinson’s disease, is also rumored to make special appearances at select shows, much to the joy of loyal fans. Guitarist **Richie Faulkner**, who overcame a life-threatening aortic aneurysm in 2021, is said to be performing at full strength, continuing to carry the torch with fiery solos and unmatched stage presence.
**Tickets, Pre-sales, and Fan Packages**
Tickets for the tour will go on sale starting **June 14, 2025**, with pre-sale access available to members of the official Judas Priest fan club. VIP packages will offer exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities, signed memorabilia, and early entry to the venue.
As Judas Priest prepares to hit the road once again, *Metal Reforged 2025* promises not only a nostalgic return to their roots but also a thunderous step forward. With age-defying energy and a renewed commitment to their legacy, Judas Priest are once again proving why they remain **the defenders of the faith**.
