Judas Priest are playing one show this year, one show and it is here at Bloodstock. Plaudits need to be given to them for keeping their promise to return after their triumphant Friday night headline set in 2018. Other bands, on seeing the rest of their touring schedule disintegrate would have gone "it's not worth it for one show, let's reschedule for 2022". But not Judas Priest. They had vowed come hell or high water they would be at Catton Hall this year and Priest are not one to go against their word. So Rob Halford left his Arizona home over a month ago to make sure he was safely in this country and they have ensconced in a black country rehearsal room creating a unique set especially for us. Sunday night at Bloodstock will be a one-off celebration of 51 years of the undisputed Metal Gods. Expect surprises, expect anthems and expect a setlist that never will be repeated anywhere else. This is going to be so so special, don’t you dare thinking about sloping off home early.

Playing: Sunday, 15th August 2021

Stage: Ronnie James Dio Stage

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