JUDAS PRIEST

Release new single

Revolution
February 21st
After a series of outstanding live shows in the summer of 2004 throughout Europe and the US, 2005 sees the long awaited new studio album from Judas Priest, one of the most influential bands in Metal. With the definitive lineup of Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, KK Downing, Ian Hill and Scott Travis, Judas Priest will release their new album entitled Angel of Retribution on 28th February 2005 the first new music from them in over 14 years. The band precedes this with the release of the classic sounding anthemic single Revolution on February 21st. Judas Priest are one of the true classic heavy metal bands, who for three decades have traveled the world putting on spectacular stage shows and thrilling audiences everywhere they have been making music that over the years has influenced many and have sold over 25 million albums worldwide. They are a band who have shaped the music of generations and will continue to do so in the future as Angel of Retribution will prove to be yet another classic Priest album. The new single Revolution captures the band at their very best - This is a song full of powerful classic Priest riffs featuring the twin guitars of Glenn Tipton and K.K Downing which combined with Rob Halfords legendary vocals becomes truly explosive proving that they are still and always will be the METAL GODS! Revolution will excite Judas Priest fans old and young. In 2003 Judas Priest began work on putting together their career spanning box set Metalogy which was released in 2004 during this time they also started work on their new studio album. The band began touring in May 2004 in Europe on their Reunited tour where they received incredible responses from audiences everywhere they continued onto the US where they performed as special guests on the Ozzfest tour, again to outstanding reactions from everyone and received rave reviews from the press reminding the world just what they have been missing for more than a decade! Judas Priest have become a legend in their own lifetime creating albums and singles that are known the world over. Revolution is just the first taster of their powerful and acclaimed music from Angel of Retribution, a classic album that will delight fans. Judas Priest will be touring the UK throughout March
London Hammersmith Apollo London Hammersmith Apollo Birmingham NEC Manchester Apollo Manchester Apollo Belfast Oddysey 16th March SOLD OUT 17 March 19 March 21 March SOLD OUT 22
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Tickets are available 24hrs from 0871 2200 260 and www.gigsandtours.com.

The new single from Judas Priest entitled Revolution will be released on February 21st 2005 Angel of Retribution will be released on February 28th with a limited edition bonus DVD featuring live footage of the band during their Summer 2004 shows in Spain together with documentary footage
for more information please call... Nicky Hobbs -HOBO PR 07977 928 844 - Nicky@hobopr.com