Judas Priest, the Birmingham band formed in 1969, with Rob Halford on vocals, which released British Steel in 1980 and Invincible Shield in 2024.
Profile
- Origin
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Formed
- 1969
- Current status
- Active
- Official website
- www.judaspriest.com
Current lineup
- Rob Halford — vocals (until 1992; since 2003)
- Glenn Tipton — guitar, keyboards (1974–present; not on full tours since 2018)
- Richie Faulkner — guitar (2011–present)
- Scott Travis — drums (1989–present)
Former members
- Ian Hill — bass (1970–2026; retired on 9 October 2026)
- Al Atkins — vocals (1969–1973)
- K. K. Downing — guitar (1970–2011)
- Les Binks — drums (1977–1979; died in 2025)
- Dave Holland — drums (1979–1989; died in 2018)
- Tim “Ripper” Owens — vocals (1996–2003)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1974 | Rocka Rolla |
| 1976 | Sad Wings of Destiny |
| 1977 | Sin After Sin |
| 1978 | Stained Class |
| 1978 | Killing Machine |
| 1979 | Unleashed in the EastLive |
| 1980 | British Steel |
| 1981 | Point of Entry |
| 1982 | Screaming for Vengeance |
| 1984 | Defenders of the Faith |
| 1986 | Turbo |
| 1987 | Priest…Live!Live |
| 1988 | Ram It Down |
| 1990 | Painkiller |
| 1993 | Metal Works ‘73–‘93Compilation |
| 1997 | Jugulator |
| 2001 | Demolition |
| 2004 | MetalogyBox set |
| 2005 | Angel of Retribution |
| 2008 | Nostradamus |
| 2014 | Redeemer of Souls |
| 2018 | Firepower |
| 2024 | Invincible Shield |
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