Judas Priest — Faithkeepers 2026 (Loreley)

Judas Priest from Birmingham have been among the absolute world elite of heavy metal for over fifty years. Founded in 1969, they significantly shaped the genre with albums like "Sin After Sin" (1977), "British Steel" (1980), "Screaming for Vengeance" (1982), and "Painkiller" (1990). Singer Rob Halford — the "Metal God" — is considered one of the most influential singers in rock history, with his unmistakable operatic voice and his visual style (leather, studs, motorcycle), which largely defined the classic metal look.

The Faithkeepers Tour 2026 references the loyal fans ("Faithkeepers") who have accompanied the band for decades. Setlist expectations: a cross-section of their entire career, with indispensable classics like "Breaking the Law", "Living After Midnight", "You've Got Another Thing Comin'", "Painkiller", "Electric Eye", and newer tracks from the latest albums "Firepower" (2018) and "Invincible Shield" (2024).

The Loreley Open-Air Stage has a long metal tradition — Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, and countless other genre greats have played here. For Judas Priest, the Loreley is one of the few remaining open-air appearances in a career that is nearing the end of its active touring time. This makes the concert a historic event — an opportunity to experience one of the defining bands of heavy metal live.

The start time is 6:30 PM — deliberately early, suggesting that several support acts or an extended main concert are planned. Tickets from €90.75.