Judas Priest Archives

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Leather Pants and Chicken Wings: The Real Stories Behind Live Aid

Take it from Rob Halford: It is difficult pulling leather chaps over sweaty legs. The Judas Priest frontman would learn that lesson anew when his…

Chris Harris / July 13, 2020

News

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Dave Grohl, Jack Black, and More Honor the Late Ronnie James Dio in Video

The late, great Ronnie James Dio would have turned 78 today (July 9). Though he wasn't around to celebrate, his longtime pals did instead.

SPIN Staff / July 9, 2020

2000s

The 40 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time

This article originally appeared in the September 2002 issue of SPIN. From Black Sabbath to Korn, here is the definitive list of records…

SPIN Staff / October 30, 2019

Polls

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Which Artists Should Be Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for induction in 2020 on Tuesday, October 15. Of the 16 artists nominated this year,…

SPIN Staff / October 15, 2019

Features

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Nominations: All the Surprises, Snubs, and Subtext

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for 2020 on Tuesday, October 15. Not all of the 16 artists—which include Soundgarden, Nine…

Al Shipley / October 15, 2019

1980s

Annie Lennox, David A. Stewart (Eurythmics)

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Eurythmics: Our 1985 Cover Story

This article originally appeared in the August 1985 issue of SPIN. The day Be Yourself Tonight lay tightly canned and set for the…

Simon Garfield / July 28, 2019

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Watch Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Kick the Phone Out of A Fan’s Hand Mid-Song

It’s a pretty impressive kick!

Julia Gray, Stereogum / May 30, 2019

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7 Albums to Stream: Robin Thicke, Judas Priest, Braid, and More

Happy Fourth of July! Kick off the holiday weekend by streaming new records from Robin Thicke, Judas Priest, Antemasque, and more. Find links and details…

Killian Young / July 3, 2014

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The Soviet Union Banned These Bands in 1985

Putin wouldn't want you to see this list. It proves that his beloved Soviets were completely terrified of the West's "violent," "fascist," "racist," and, dare…

Sarah Kaufman / June 5, 2014

Premieres

Judas Priest Portend ‘Redeemer of Souls’ LP With Apocalyptic Title Track

No souls are beyond Judas Priest's powers of redemption, it seems, not even the spirit of the British heavy metal icons' own earlier records. The…

Marc Hogan / April 28, 2014

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See Judas Priest Atone for ‘Breaking the Law’ on ‘The Simpsons’

Last season, producers for The Simpsons showed off their musical savvy with an impressive list of guest stars. Tom Waits, Sigur Rós, the Decemberists, and…

Kyle McGovern / January 6, 2014

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Win a Signed Judas Priest ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ Print: Rob Halford Talks Reissue

Screaming For Vengeance is the world’s favorite Judas Priest album. Released in 1982, the British metal masters’ eighth studio album was, and remains, their biggest…

David Marchese / September 6, 2012

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Grammy Preview: Who’ll Win?

The 52nd annual Grammy Awards feature an amazing roster of performers, including Green Day, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and many more. (Watch the show…

Steve Kandell / January 28, 2010

Spotlight

Q&A: Rob Halford of Judas Priest

During his main gig as lead singer for metal masters Judas Priest, Rob Halford prowls the stage in black leather and wails about Jack the…

David Marchese / October 12, 2009

News

Ozzy’s Pet Grieve, Judas Priest’s Psycho Fan

Here's some of the weirdest music news the Internet had to offer this week:…

SPIN Staff / July 16, 2009