Interview By Paul Salfen
But it was during the 80’s that Priest conquered the world, becoming a global arena headliner on the strength of such all-time classics as āBritish Steelā (1980) and āScreaming for Vengeanceā (1982), as well as being one of the first metal bands to be embraced by the then-burgeoning MTV, plus performing at some of the decades biggest concerts (1980ās Monsters of Rock, 1983ās US Festival, and 1985ās Live Aid) and being the first to exclusively wear leather and studs ā a look that began during this era and would eventually be embraced by metal heads throughout the world. Priestās success continued throughout the 90’s and beyond with the addition of drummer Scott Travis, as evidenced by such additional stellar offerings as āPainkillerā (1990) āAngel of Retributionā (2005) and āA Touch of Evil: Liveā (2009) the latter of which saw Priest win a Grammy Award for a killer rendition of the classic ‘Dissident Aggressor’
In 2011 new guitarist Richie Faulkner came in to replace the previous guitarist who had left in 2010 – the move seemed to have reinvigorated the band, as evidenced by a show-stealing performance on the ‘American Idol’ TV program that also served as Faulkner’s debut performance with the band (also in 2011 was the release of a new compilation ‘The Chosen Few’ which included Priest classics selected by some of metal’s biggest names) and the ‘Epitaph’ concert DVD in 2013.
Priestās next studio effort would arrive in 2014 āRedeemer of Soulsā which was supported by another strong tour.
In 2017 (and again in 2019) Judas Priest received a nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and got ready to unleash their latest studio album āFirepowerā (produced by Andy Sneap and Tom Allom) which received global success and critical acclaim.
Few rock or metal acts remain as much of a must-see live attraction as Judas Priest. And the forthcoming 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour will undoubtedly drive this point home.

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