HEAVY METAL GODS JUDAS PRIEST tour 2009

London, 1st October 2008 – One of the worlds most popular and influential Heavy Metal bands – Judas Priest are set to rock the UK to it's very core when they bring their 'Priest Feast' tour to play 7 arena dates in February 2009 with support from special guests – Thrash Metal veterans Megadeth and Testament.

Since 1974, Judas Priest has been one of heavy metal's most successful bands, issuing such all-time classic albums as 1980's 'British Steel,' 1982's 'Screaming for Vengeance,' and 1990's 'Painkiller,' and such arena-rocking anthems as "Breaking the Law," "Living After Midnight," and "You've Got Another Thing Comin'." However, Priest's influence goes far beyond their music - they were the first metal band to embrace the 'leather biker look,' a fashion that has since become synonymous with the musical genre. Additionally, Halford's powerful four-and-a-half octave vocal range and the twin guitar harmonies of Downing and Tipton have been 'studied' by countless metal bands in Priest's wake.

Think 'Double vinyl, gatefold sleeve concept album,' and some of rock's all-time classic recordings come to mind. But in the realm of heavy metal, there has never been a double vinyl (now disc!) concept album that has managed to balance a thought-provoking storyline with metallic thunder. That was, until now. Metal legends JUDAS PRIEST released their sprawling double disc concept album, 'Nostradamus' via Columbia Records on Monday, June 16th in the UK/Europe, and a day later in the US on Epic Records.

Having the opportunity to see 3 such important and influential bands within the world of Metal on the same bill is cause for excitement. Make sure you don't miss the chance to witness Metal history in the making and ensure you are part of Priest Feast 2009.



'PRIEST FEAST'
JUDAS PRIEST
With Special Guests Megadeth and Testament

February
Friday 13 Sheffield Arena
Saturday 14 Birmingham LG Arena
Monday 16 Glasgow SECC Hall 4
Tuesday 17 Manchester Arena
Wednesday 18 Nottingham Arena
Friday 20 Cardiff Arena
Saturday 21 Wembley Arena[/size]

Tickets are priced at £37.50 (subject to booking fee) and are available from + 44 844 576 5483 or buy online at www.livenation.co.uk

A Live Nation presentation

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Confirmed Priest Feast 2009 tour dates now include:

February
10 - Dublin, Ireland - O2
11 - Belfast, Ireland - Odyssey Arena
13 - Sheffield, UK - Sheffield Arena
14 - Birmingham, UK - NEC
16 - Glasgow, Scotland - SECC Hall 4
17 - Manchester, UK - Manchester Arena
18 - Nottingham, UK - Nottingham Arena
20 - Cardiff, UK - Cardiff Arena
21 - London, UK - Wembley Arena
24 - Dortmund, Germany - Westfalenhalle
25 - Bamberg, Germany - Jako-Arena
26 -Berlin, Germany- Max-Schmeling-Halle
28 - Stockholm, Sweden - Globen Arena

March
1 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Scandinavium Arena
3 - Horsens, Denmark - Forum Horsens
4 - Malmo, Sweden - Arena Malmo
6 - Hamburg, Germany - Sporthalle
7 - Offenbach, Germany - Stadhalle
8 - Stuttgart, Germany - Porsche Arena
10 - Milan, Italy - Palasharp
13 - San Sebastian, Spain - Velodromo Anoeta
14 - Zaragoza, Spain - Arena
15 - Madrid, Spain - La Cubierta
19 - Barcelona, Spain - Badalona