In the new video below from AXS TV, Rob Halford talks to Katie Daryl about Judas Priest’s “50 Heavy Metal Years” Tour, the band’s tour plans with Ozzy Osbourne, the inspiration surrounding their hit, “Lightning Strike”, and much more.
In regards to the upcoming tour with Ozzy, Halford says, “Finally, it’s happening. Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne in our home country initially, kicking off a UK tour together. Never been done before. It’s gonna be sensational, to be on the stages through the UK with a dear, dear friend of hours. It’s gonna be a blast!”
Asked if he plans to collaborate with Ozzy during the tour, Rob reveals, “That’s what we do in heavy metal and rock ‘n roll, you know, that saying ‘having each others backs’, yeah, who knows what’s going to happen. But, if you can make it to the UK, or Europe – is there an American thing looming, I don’t know – because this is something very, very special, the Priest and the Ozzman together… it’s gonna be crazy.”
Ozzy Osbourne / Judas Priest 2022 European dates:
January
26 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena
28 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena
31 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
February
2 – Budapest, Hungary – Budapest Arena (Ozzy only)
5 – Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center
8 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
11 – Mannheim, Germany – SAP Arena
14 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclaycard Arena
17 – Helsinki, Finland – Hartwall Arena
19 – Stockholm, Sweden – Friends Arena
21 – Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhalle
24 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
27 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
March
1 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
4 – Birmingham, UK – Resorts World Arena
7 – London, UK – The O2
9 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
12 – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena
14 – Glasgow, UK – The SSE Hydro