Judas Priest Announce Shield Of Pain Tour 2025

British heavy metal titans Judas Priest have announced a 14-date arena tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland for 2025.

The tour is in support of their upcoming studio album, Pledge Of Defiance, which is set to be released in May 2025.

The tour will kick off on May 22, 2025, at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, and will wrap up on June 11, 2025, at the 3Arena in Dublin.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 9am.

The band's 14-date arena tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland for 2025 includes the following cities:

Glasgow - May 22, 2025, at the SSE Hydro

Manchester - May 24, 2025, at the AO Arena

Birmingham - May 26, 2025, at Utilita Arena

Newcastle - May 28, 2025, at Utilita Arena

London - May 30 and 31, 2025, at The O2 Arena

Leeds - June 2, 2025, at First Direct Arena

Nottingham - June 4, 2025, at Motorpoint Arena

Cardiff - June 6, 2025, at Motorpoint Arena

Dublin - June 11, 2025, at the 3Arena

Judas Priest's last album, Firepower, was released in 2018 and was a critical and commercial success.

The band is currently working on their new album, which is expected to be released in 2025. The album will be their first since the death of founding guitarist K.K. Downing, who left the band in 2011.

Judas Priest are one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time.

They have sold over 50 million albums worldwide and have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The band's music is characterized by its heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and epic lyrics.

Judas Priest are known for their live performances, which are often described as being both energetic and entertaining.

The band's upcoming tour is sure to be a must-see for fans of heavy metal.