Heavy metal gods Judas Priest have reminded the world just why they remain so revered with their latest preview from the forthcoming full length, Invincible Shield due out next month. Dropping the single, "The Serpent and the King" the showcase of heavy metal mastery underscores the longevity and endurance of Priest with track that is pure adrenaline from start to finish.
The single lncludes an official launch via Apple Music’s The Zane Lowe Show coupled with an exclusive interview with iconic frontman Rob Halford. The release concludes a monthlong tease that Judas Priest have been leading, sharing snippets of the track to further build the anticipation.
The arrival of "The Serpent and the King" follow the successful launch of previous singles “Panic Attack, “Trial By Fire” and “Crown Of Horns” - tallying a cumulative total of more than 15 million streams in the lead up to the release of Invincible Shield.
Coupled with the album that marks the band's 50th year of heavy metal dominance, Judas Priest will kick off their world tour this year in support of the album The European leg of the Invincible Shield Tour begins in Glasgow on March 11th and touches down in North America in April and May. The complete list of live dates for Priest can be found below.
Invincible Shield from Judas Priest arrives March 8th via Epic Records. Get the album - HERE
JUDAS PRIEST: INVINCIBLE SHIELD TOUR DATES
Apr 18 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Apr 19 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Apr 21 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena
Apr 24 – Bangor, ME – Cross Insurance Center
Apr 25 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Apr 27 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Center*
Apr 28 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River
Wed May 01 – Rosemont, IL – Rosemont Theatre
Thu May 02 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
Sat May 4 - Kalamazoo, MI - Wings Event Center*
Sun May 05 – Maryland Heights, MO – St Louis Music Park
Tue May 07 - Huntsville, AL - VBC Propst Arena*
Thu May 09 - Daytona, FL - Welcome to Rockville^
Sat May 11 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sun May 12 - Mobile, AL - Mobile Civic Center Arena*
Tue May 14 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Thu, May 16 - Columbus OH - Historic Crew Stadium ^
Fri May 17 - Evansville, IN - Ford Center*
Sun May 19 – Washington, DC –The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Tue May 21 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena
Wed May 22 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
*Not a Live Nation Date
^Festival Performance
