22 April 2026 rocknews

Judas Priest Announce Career-Spanning ‘The Best Of Judas Priest’ Album Out 19 June 2026

Heavy metal legends Judas Priest have announced the release of ‘The Best Of Judas Priest’, a definitive career-spanning collection celebrating over five decades as one of the most influential and enduring bands in the genre.

The album will be released via Sony Music on 19 June 2026.

With over 50 million albums sold worldwide and more than 2.5 billion global streams, Judas Priest have shaped the sound and imagery of heavy metal like few others. This special collection brings together some of their most revered and globally loved recordings, serving as both the perfect entry point for new listeners and a must-have for longtime fans.

Pre-order ‘The Best Of Judas Priest’ now HERE (multiple formats available).

Tracklisting

You’ve Got Another Thing Coming
Lightning Strike
Breaking The Law
Beyond The Realms Of Death
Painkiller
Hell Bent For Leather
Rocka Rolla
Turbo Lover
Electric Eye
Crown Of Horns
Living After Midnight
Night Crawler
Heading Out To The Highway
Better By You, Better Than Me
The Sentinel
Diamonds And Rust

Vinyl (Gatefold 180g)

Side A

You’ve Got Another Thing Coming
Breaking The Law
Painkiller
Hell Bent For Leather
Turbo Lover

Side B

Electric Eye
Crown Of Horns
Living After Midnight
Heading Out To The Highway
The Sentinel

Judas Priest 2026 Live Dates

Judas Priest continue to deliver their legendary live shows across Europe this summer, including:

9 August 2026 – Bloodstock Festival, UK
21 September 2026 – Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London (headline show)

Further European dates are expected to be announced soon.

Documentary News

An in-depth documentary titled ‘The Ballad Of Judas Priest’, directed by Tom Morello and Sam Dunn, recently premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and is set for wider release later in 2026.

FAQs – Judas Priest ‘The Best Of Judas Priest’ 2026

When is ‘The Best Of Judas Priest’ released? 19 June 2026 via Sony Music.

What formats will the album be available in? CD, gatefold 180g vinyl, and digital download.

Which classic Judas Priest songs are included? Highlights include “Breaking The Law”, “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming”, “Painkiller”, “Electric Eye”, “Turbo Lover”, “Hell Bent For Leather” and many more.

Are Judas Priest touring the UK in 2026? Yes – they play Bloodstock Festival on 9 August and headline the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith on 21 September.

Is there a Judas Priest documentary coming? Yes – ‘The Ballad Of Judas Priest’, directed by Tom Morello and Sam Dunn, is due for release later in 2026.

Where can I pre-order the new Best Of album? Pre-orders are live now via all major retailers and the official Judas Priest channels.

Rock News final word: Judas Priest have given us the ultimate celebration of five decades of metal mastery. ‘The Best Of Judas Priest’ is the perfect one-stop collection for both new fans and diehards, and with Bloodstock and Hammersmith shows confirmed, 2026 is shaping up to be another huge year for the Metal Gods. Pre-order now and get ready to crank these classics loud.