Judas Priest Announces 2025 European Tour titled “Shield Of Pain Tour”, Dates and Cities Revealed…

Judas Priest has officially announced their highly anticipated 2025 European tour, aptly titled the “Shield Of Pain Tour,” and the heavy metal community is already buzzing with excitement. Known for their thunderous riffs, searing vocals, and commanding stage presence, the legendary British band is set to bring their ferocious energy back to European stages in a tour that promises to be nothing short of monumental.

Kicking off on April 4 in Helsinki, Finland, the “Shield Of Pain Tour” will blaze through 18 cities across the continent, including stops in Stockholm, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Milan, Paris, and culminating with a massive show at London’s O2 Arena on May 25. The tour comes in support of their latest studio album, released earlier this year, which has been hailed by fans and critics alike as a triumphant return to their roots—combining the raw aggression of their early work with the refined power and production of their modern era.

This tour isn’t just a celebration of new music—it’s a full-force declaration that Judas Priest remains a dominant force in the metal world. Rob Halford’s vocals are as razor-sharp as ever, and the twin guitar attack of Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap delivers the kind of intensity that reminds everyone why this band helped define the genre. Backed by Ian Hill and Scott Travis, the lineup is locked in and firing on all cylinders.

The production is rumored to be one of the most ambitious the band has ever attempted, with a new stage design that pays homage to the darker, more cinematic themes of the “Shield Of Pain” album. Expect towering pyrotechnics, immersive visuals, and the kind of bone-rattling sound only Judas Priest can deliver.

For longtime fans, this tour represents more than just a concert—it’s a testament to the band’s relentless commitment to their legacy and to the metal community. For new generations discovering Judas Priest for the first time, it’s a rare chance to witness a band that not only helped shape heavy metal, but continues to evolve and dominate with every passing year.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, and with the buzz already reaching fever pitch, most venues are expected to sell out quickly. Judas Priest isn’t just going on tour—they’re about to remind Europe, once again, why they wear the crown as one of metal’s greatest. The “Shield Of Pain” is coming, and no city will be left unscathed.