Heavy Metal Icons Judas Priest Unveil Official Set List for Their Highly Anticipated 2025 “Shield of Pain” Farewell Tour, Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Their Seminal 1990 Album “Painkiller” with a Blistering Lineup of Classic Anthems, Rare Gems, and Electrifying Surprises for Loyal Fans Worldwide
In what promises to be one of the most unforgettable tours in heavy metal history, Judas Priest has officially unveiled the set list for their much-anticipated 2025 “Shield of Pain” World Tour, which also serves as a powerful tribute to the 35th anniversary of their groundbreaking 1990 album, Painkiller. Designed as both a farewell spectacle and a celebration of their four-decade-plus legacy, the tour marks an emotional milestone for fans and band members alike.
The tour set list features a thunderous mix of era-defining hits, deep cuts, and tracks from Painkiller performed in full—a move that has sent waves of excitement across the metal community. Some highlights include classics like “Hell Patrol,” “Night Crawler,” “Metal Meltdown,” and the iconic title track “Painkiller,” all delivered with the blistering power fans expect from Priest’s legendary live shows.
Also included are fan favorites like “Breaking the Law,” “Electric Eye,” “Beyond the Realms of Death,” and the rarely performed “Blood Red Skies,” ensuring a full-spectrum experience of the band’s evolution from NWOBHM pioneers to global metal titans.
Frontman Rob Halford said in a press release:
This tour is about more than nostalgia. It’s a celebration of the metal we made, the fans who stayed with us, and the fire that never died.”
Guitarists Richie Faulkner and Glenn Tipton are set to trade riffs across the globe, with dramatic pyrotechnics and immersive stage designs enhancing every performance.
The “Shield of Pain” tour kicks off in April 2025 in Birmingham—Judas Priest’s hometown—before hitting major cities across Europe, North America, and Japan. For fans, it’s not just a concert—it’s the final crusade.
