Heavy Metal
JUDAS PRIEST (UK)
2004-2007
YEARS 1967-1969, 1970, 1971-1972, 1973-1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982-1985, 1986-1988, 1989-1993, 1994-1995, 1996-1998, 1999-2003, 2004-2007
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Rob Halford (vocals), KK Downing (guitar), Glenn Tipton (guitar), Ian Hill (bass), Scott Travis (drums)
PHOTO: Ross Halfin
Early July 2003 brought news that all JUDAS PRIEST fans had been awaiting with the reunion of band and Rob Halford. Although rumours and conjecture had been in free flow for many years, apparently this decision was only taken just weeks before the announcement. A new studio album was plotted for 2004, the band's 30th anniversary. Also in July, it was revealed that the new ICED EARTH singer was none other than former JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim Owens. However, ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer soon made it known that Owens had been hired to record vocals for 'The Glorious Burden' album on a session basis and, indeed, even before he had lost his position with JUDAS PRIEST. As time progressed, Owens, who revealed he had received his notification he had lost the JUDAS PRIEST position by way of an email, would settle into the ICED EARTH line-up for subsequent tour work too. Owens was also known to be cutting material with 13 FACES guitarist John Comprix...
Credit/s: Garry Sharpe-Young
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