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GRASPOP METAL MEETING 2025: SUN, SWEAT AND SOARING GUITARS

June 23, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Graspop Metal Meeting was buzzing with activity because the festival grounds in Dessel was once again filled to capacity. Every day, 55,000 metalheads convened to enjoy the sunshine and a generous selection of the best that the metal spectrum has to offer. The reunion with household names such as Judas Priest, Powerwolf, Behemoth and Korn was a joyful one but at the same time Graspop honoured its tradition of showcasing fresh talent. Rise of the Northstar, Falling in Reverse, House of Protection and Yellowcard were just a few of the bands to chalk up their first Graspop Metal Meeting appearance this year.

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Judas Priest return to Graspop Metal Meeting 2025!

January 29, 2025 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Metal gods to close out the South Stage on Sunday 22 June.

You’ve got another thing coming! On Sunday 22 June British heavy metal legends Judas Priest will headline our South stage. With over half a century of heavy metal history and countless classics, the quintet helmed by Rob Halford will conclude a weekend of boundless metal mania on a high note.

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JUDAS PRIEST AND ALICE COOPER UNITE FOR A MONUMENTAL NIGHT AT THE O2 ARENA, LONDON JULY 25TH 2025

December 10, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Two of rock’s most iconic acts, Judas Priest and Alice Cooper, are set to deliver an unforgettable performance at The O2 Arena, London, on Friday, 25 July 2025. Promising a night of unparalleled metal and theatrical rock.

Hailing from Birmingham, England—the birthplace of heavy metal—Judas Priest has defined the genre for over 50 years. Known for their groundbreaking albums like “British Steel” and the 35-year anniversary of “Painkiller”, the band’s influence is unrivalled, shaping the very fabric of rock music. Their explosive performances, leather-and-studs aesthetic, and iconic hits like “Breaking the Law” and “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming’” have earned them global acclaim, a Grammy Award, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their latest album, Invincible Shield, continues to storm the charts and gained a Grammy nomination for ‘Best Metal Performance for ‘Crown Of Thorns’.

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Tons Of Rock Festival – Norwegian Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary With A Stellar Line Up: Metallica, Tool, Judas Priest and More

March 22, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Beneath the dancing hues of the Northern Lights, Norway’s stunning natural wonders come alive. Amidst the serene fjords and lush landscapes, a different kind of magic unfolds – the electrifying energy of metal music. Every year, at Norway’s biggest music festival Tons of Rock Festival, metalheads from across the globe converge to celebrate their passion.

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METAL PIONEERS JUDAS PRIEST RIDE HIGH IN THE UK ALBUM CHART

March 15, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

Today Judas Priest score the highest charting effort of their 50-year career, with the release of the critically acclaimed nineteenth studio album Invincible Shield.

The heavy metal icons’ previous career best was their seminal metal masterpiece British Steel, which peaked at #4 back in 1980.

Having sold a massive 18,000 copies of Invincible Shield in the UK, the band better their last effort, 2018’s Firepower, which peaked at #5.

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Judas Priest ‘The Serpent And The King’ New Single Out Today

February 22, 2024 carinadarkart Leave a comment

‘The Serpent and the King’ sees Judas Priest at their heavy metal best, with what is without doubt the most fist pumping track on the album. The single will launch as Apple Music’s New Music Daily along with an exclusive interview with Rob Halford and Zane Lowe. The band have been teasing snippets of the song on socials for over a month, whipping fans into a frenzy for its release.

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