Judas Priest "Farewell Epitaph" tour

[That 70s Guy]

blabbermouth

JUDAS PRIEST Announces Farewell 'Epitaph' Tour - Dec. 7, 2010
After storming the world for nearly 40 years and taking their very special brand of heavy metal to all four corners of the planet, JUDAS PRIEST — one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time — has announced plans to embark on its final world tour. However, the mighty PRIEST will certainly be going out strong as they rock the planet starting in 2011 on the massive "Epitaph" tour — hitting all the major cities throughout the world where they will be playing the songs that helped make the name JUDAS PRIEST synonymous with heavy metal!

With all guns blazing and amps cranked to eleven, the band will be giving all its fans one last chance to witness the ultimate metal experience that is JUDAS PRIEST!

JUDAS PRIEST will be starting its world tour in Europe and has just confirmed the following festivals for 2011:

Jun. 09 - Sweden Rock Festival, Sölvesborg, Sweden
Jun. 11 - Sauna Open Air, Finland
Jun. 17 - Copenhell Festival, Copenhagen, Denmark
Jun. 19 - Hellfest, Nantes, France
Jun. 22 - Gods of Metal Festival, Milan, Italy
Jun. 25 - Graspop Metal Meeting, Dessel, Belgium
Jul. 23 - High Voltage Festival, London, UK
Aug. 05 - Wacken Open Air, Wacken, Germany

JUDAS PRIEST's most recent double-disc concept album, "Nostradamus", sold 42,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 11 on The Billboard 200 chart. This marked the band's highest-ever chart position in the U.S. In Canada, the CD opened at position No. 9 after shifting close to 4,000 units.

JUDAS PRIEST's previous studio CD, "Angel of Retribution", premiered with 58,000 copies in the U.S. back in March 2005 to debut at No. 13.

 

[METALPRIEST]

Wow!! The only way I would buy this, would be due to Rob's voice as of late....but I hope it turns out to be one of those farewells, where the band will be back a couple years later.

Either way!! Priest gave rock fans alot of joy for almost 40 years!!!

Cheers to the Epitaph Tour!!

 

[rtbuck]

I'd probably go to see it if it comes to my area. I only seen them once but it was on their Screaming for Vengeance Tour with Maiden opening & man that was one unbelievable show!

 

[b.o.b.]

It's about time, just take a look at their ages. Glenn Tipton is 63 ! They are too old to rock 'n roll . I will definitely be there if they will decide to have a farewell show in Romania .

 

[Iggy]

I've seen worse looking 63yr olds.
Never give up.

 

[TeleCat]

Damn, this'll be my last chance to see them. I (foolishly) boycotted metal in the mid to late 80's (due to my disgust with "hair/glam" metal). Although that move made me delve into blues with the emergence of SRV and Robert Cray. Anyway, I must see Priest. Simply one of the best bands ever!!