A New Judas Priest Documentary is in The Works
What happens when you take the storied career of iconic metal band Judas Priest and let it be told by co-directors Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello and filmmaker Sam Dunn (Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey). Hopefully you get an in-depth look at the triumphs and tribulations that went into the long-lived legacy of Rob Halford and the guys in The Ballad of Judas Priest.
The documentary, a production of Banger Films, is set to be released via Sony Music Vision. It was revealed earlier today in an exclusive over at Variety. With an ‘electric eye’ focused on arguably one of the most influential G.O.A.T.s of heavy metal, the documentary is being touted by the band as an in-depth look at their 56-year career.
“We have lived and breathed metal for over five decades, and finally in this documentary we are summoning our congregation to officially witness our lives uncensored, in a never-before-seen way… the cassock comes off, revealing Priest in all its metal glory!”
In terms of the objective of this documentary, the film’s co-directors, Morello and Dunn, said it was all about tracing the band’s trajectory through time and metal.
“While some may know Judas Priest for their huge hits that have shaped the heavy metal genre, there is so much more to their story. Tracing their incredible 50-year journey, this film will capture how Judas Priest both defined the sound and look of metal, but also made it a more inclusive place along the way. We are grateful to the band for allowing us such intimate, unfiltered access to their lives and look forward to bringing this film to the metal masses around the world.”
As for Judas Priest’s current plans, they recently announced they’ll be playing Barcelona Rock Fest this June in addition to the North American tour they have planned with Alice Cooper and Corrosion of Conformity. You can find the dates for the latter run below and get your tickets today.
Judas Priest/Alice Cooper Tour
w/Corrosion of Conformity
9/16 Biloxi, MS Mississippi Coast Coliseum
9/18 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
9/20 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
9/21 Franklin, TN FirstBank Amphitheater
9/24 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
9/26 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
9/27 Saratoga Springs, NY Broadview Stage at SPAC
9/29 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage
10/1 Burgettstown, PA The Pavilion at Star Lake
10/2 Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre
10/4 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
10/5 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
10/10 Colorado Springs, CO Broadmoor World Arena
10/12 Salt Lake City, UT Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
10/14 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
10/15 Wheatland, CA Toyota Amphitheatre
10/18 Chula Vista, CA North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
10/19 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum
10/22 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
10/23 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
10/25 Austin, TX Germania Insurance Amphitheater
10/26 Houston, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
