Judas Priest Announces Groundbreaking Global Tour with Full Orchestra – A Historic Fusion of Metal and Symphony!
Heavy metal legends Judas Priest have stunned the music world once again with the announcement of their most ambitious project yet: a worldwide symphonic metal tour, combining their iconic sound with the power and grandeur of a full live orchestra. Titled “Metal & Majesty: The Symphonic World Tour,” this groundbreaking event is set to redefine the boundaries of heavy metal and classical music on a global stage.
The tour, scheduled to kick off in London in March 2026, will span over 30 countries, including major stops in New York, Tokyo, São Paulo, Berlin, and Sydney. For the first time in their 50-year career, Judas Priest will perform their greatest hits—such as “Painkiller,” “Breaking the Law,” “Hell Bent for Leather,” and “Electric Eye”—with a full symphonic arrangement, crafted by award-winning composer David Arnold, known for his work on James Bond film scores.
Frontman Rob Halford, often hailed as the “Metal God,” expressed his excitement at a recent press conference:
“We’ve always pushed the limits of what metal can be. This tour is not just about volume and intensity—it’s about emotion, power, and uniting genres that speak to the soul in different ways. It’s metal. It’s majesty. It’s something the world has never seen from us before.”
Fans around the globe are already buzzing with anticipation. Within hours of the announcement, presale tickets for key cities began to sell out, and the tour’s official trailer racked up over 10 million views online. Social media platforms exploded with hashtags like #MetalAndMajesty, #JudasPriestSymphonic, and #PriestWithStrings trending in multiple countries.
Critics are hailing the concept as visionary. Music historian Lars Deacon commented, “This isn’t just a concert—it’s a cultural milestone. Judas Priest is bridging the gap between two powerful musical worlds, opening the door for future generations of genre fusion.”
With this bold new chapter, Judas Priest continues to prove why they remain one of the most innovative and enduring forces in rock history. As the curtain rises on “Metal & Majesty,” fans worldwide prepare for an unforgettable experience where classical grandeur meets the raw fire of
heavy metal.
