After more than two decades, they will perform on August 25, 2026, within the timeless setting of the Arena in Pula. One of the most influential bands in the history of this sound arrives in Pula as part of the European “Faithkeepers” tour and will present the audience with a concert cross‑section of a career spanning more than half a century.
Judas Priest is one of the most influential bands in the history of heavy metal, with a career lasting more than five decades that has shaped the evolution of the entire genre. Formed in 1969 in Birmingham—a city many consider the cradle of heavy metal—they quickly became the defining sound of the style. Over the years, the band have built a reputation as one of the scene’s biggest live attractions, with their impact confirmed by numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In the 1980s, they became a global concert phenomenon and headlined the world’s largest festivals such as Monsters of Rock, cementing their status as one of the most important institutions in metal.
Their latest album, the nineteenth in their discography, Invincible Shield, was released in March 2024. Both critics and audiences welcomed it with great acclaim, confirming that more than five decades after their formation, Judas Priest remain one of the strongest and most relevant bands on the global metal scene. During this period, their discography has included a series of iconic albums, among which British Steel, Screaming for Vengeance, and Painkiller stand out. From these records come timeless metal anthems such as “Breaking the Law”, “Living After Midnight”, and “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming”, songs that have become an integral part of concert setlists and the worldwide metal canon.
