Judas Priest Accomplish Something No Other Metal Band Has

Judas Priest now own the distinction as being the very first heavy metal band to release studio albums 50 years apart.

The achievement is marked by the release of Invincible Shield, the band's 19th studio album and successor to 2018's Firepower.

Within its 11 new songs (and three absolutely killer bonus tracks), Judas Priest demonstrate a breadth of musicality, with material ranging from adrenalized Painkiller-esque molten metal to bluesy emotion to anthemic rock 'n' roll. Invincible Shield calls to mind familiar elements from across the band's half-century history, while sounding convincingly relevant in the modern metal era.

Pre-release tracks "Panic Attack," "Trial By Fire," "Crown of Horns" and "The Serpent and The King" served as a fair, overarching appetizer for fans eager to hear