Judas Priest hits No. 2 in the UK charts with new album 'Invincible Shield'

Judas Priest performs at Vibra in Sao Paulo. Credit: Leca Suzuki

Headbangers around the world are thrilled with the news in the metal world. But Invincible shieldNineteenth album by the heavy metal band Judas Priest, which is making waves in the music charts. The British band's new album is currently at No.2 on the UK Weekly Albums Chart (via Official Charts), earlier Eternal sunshine By American pop singer Ariana Grande.

A The Official Chart Company A UK organization that curates singles, albums and music videos, selecting the most accessed and listened to each week. Selections are made based on CD and vinyl sales, downloads, and audio and video streams. Previously, Judas Priest had already held two major positions on the album chart. British SteelSince 1980, ranked 4th, and fire powerSince 2018, in 5th place.

with seal Columbia RecordsThe new album contains 11 tracks and 3 bonus tracks, winning over old fans with two guitars and vocals. Rob Halford, and new fans with full sound quality. Regarding the recording of the album, Halford has already commented that it was a special process for the group, which probably reflected the good result and the overwhelming response from the public.

New tour

Now securing their place as the first band to chart an album in a 50-year gap, Judas Priest are not only producing, but also on the road. the beginning Invincible Shield Tour Held in Glasgow, Scotland (via loud magazine) on March 11.

Upcoming events The group's group will continue across Europe, passing through the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, France, Italy and other countries, ending in the United States. Also, on the band's tour of the Iberian Peninsula, English groups Saxon This is Uriah Heap will perform.

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