Now updated to include details of Judas Priests first ever concept album, the hugely ambitious double-disc composition Nostradamus and its preceding 18 month world tour, their Grammy Award nominations in 2009 and their fifth officially released live album A Touch Of Evil: Live and the activities of various former members.
Influenced by the legendary British blues-rock bands of the Sixties such as Cream and Led Zeppelin, the true story of Judas Priest reveals how a group of poor, working-class lads followed in their heroes footsteps.
Judas Priest's entire history is explored from their deprived beginnings in 1960s West Bromwich as an entirely different band.
Includes over 50 interviews with prominent musicians, producers, record company personnel, journalists, childhood friends and ex-members.
From their earliest obscure demos to their controversial contract with Gull Records and breakthrough success with CBS, every album and tour is examined.
