Judas Priest, the iconic British heavy metal legends, have unveiled “Crown Of Horns,” marking the third release from their upcoming studio album, “Invincible Shield”
The track is now available for streaming, offering fans a preview of the highly anticipated album set to be released on March 8, 2024, via Sony Music.
Prior to “Crown Of Horns,” JUDAS PRIEST treated listeners to the official music videos for the album’s initial two singles, “Panic Attack” and “Trial By Fire,” both of which can be viewed below.
The announcement of the release date for “Invincible Shield” came on October 7, 2023, during the band’s performance at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California. The unveiling followed a powerful intro featuring BLACK SABBATH‘s “War Pigs,” with a striking graphic on video screens proclaiming “The Invincible Shield.”
The cover artwork for both the CD and vinyl versions of “Invincible Shield” is featured below.
JUDAS PRIEST “Invincible Shield” track listing:
01. Panic Attack
02. The Serpent And The King
03. Invincible Shield
04. Devil In Disguise
05. Gates Of Hell
06. Crown Of Horns
07. As God Is My Witness
08. Trial By Fire
09. Escape From Reality
10. Sons Of Thunder
11. Giants In The Sky
Deluxe edition bonus tracks:
12. Fight Of Your Life
13. Vicious Circle
14. The Lodger
Among the band members, bassist Ian Hill remains the sole original member of JUDAS PRIEST, having been part of the formation in 1969. Rob Halford joined in 1973, and guitarist Glenn Tipton joined in 1974. After a brief departure in the early 1990s, Rob returned to PRIEST in 2003. Original guitarist K.K. Downing exited the band in 2011, making way for Richie Faulkner to step in as his replacement.
JUDAS PRIEST‘s upcoming “Invincible Shield” album signals a new chapter for the pioneers of heavy metal. With a rich history spanning over five decades, the band continues to evolve while staying true to their iconic sound. As the release date approaches, fans can expect a sonic journey that pays homage to the band’s enduring legacy and solidifies their place in the annals of heavy metal history. The “Invincible Shield” era is set to reignite the metal flame, reminding the world why JUDAS PRIEST remains an indomitable force in the genre.
