“Heavy Metal Lives On: Judas Priest Shatter Retirement Rumors With Electrifying New Statement Declaring ‘The World Will Hear Us Again’—Band Says It Doesn’t Matter How Long It Takes, They Are Far From Finished and Will Return to the Global Stage With a Vengeance, Rekindling the Fire That Made Them Heavy Metal Icons and Promising Fans a Thunderous Future of More Music, More Power, and an Unbreakable Bond With the Metal Community That Has Carried Them for Over Five Decades”
In a powerful and defiant statement that has reignited hope across the heavy metal world, Judas Priest has broken their silence with a bold declaration: “The world will hear us again.” Crushing rumors of retirement, the band made it clear they are far from finished, delivering a message filled with resilience, legacy, and a deep love for their fans.
“It doesn’t matter how long it takes,” the band said in a newly released press message, “but rest assured—when the time is right, we will return, louder and stronger. Judas Priest is not done.”
The news comes days after speculation circulated that the band was quietly stepping away from the spotlight. But founding members Rob Halford, Ian Hill, and guitarist Richie Faulkner emphasized that their passion for metal burns as fiercely as ever. “We’ve taken hits, we’ve weathered storms, but Priest doesn’t go out quietly,” Halford added.
Fans have exploded with excitement, flooding social media with messages of support, artwork, and clips of classic anthems like Breaking the Law, Electric Eye, and Painkiller.
Though no official tour or album announcement has been made, the band confirmed that writing is ongoing and that a major project is in the works—a signal that Judas Priest’s return may just be a matter of time.
The metal gods have spoken—and they’re not done yet.
