Rob Halford Talks Judas Priest Farewell Tour
Frontman reveals that \"all good things must come to an end\"
Rob Halford has spoken briefly about the band’s "farewell” tour.
In an interview with WGN-TV Halford said: "Well, they do say that all good things come to an end and that’s probably the case in this case. But I’m delighted that, of course, the Halford band is gonna be storming forward in the metal future, and that’s gotta be good news.”
He added, "I’ve been doing this now for close to 40 years and it’s a real thrill to think that I’m part of the roots of it all. Not just myself — many, many other people have been responsible for putting the whole heavy metal scene onto the map. It’s as strong now as it’s ever been.”
Priest announced the first dates on their Epitaph World Tour earlier this week, with the High Voltage Festival being confirmed as the band’s last ever UK festival show.
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Earlier this week the band issued a statement about their tour that said:
"After storming the world for nearly 40 years and taking their very special brand of heavy metal to all four corners of the planet, JUDAS PRIEST - one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, have announced this will be their final world tour!!
"However, the mighty PRIEST will certainly be going out strong as they rock the planet starting in 2011 on the massive EPITAPH tour - hitting all the major cities throughout the world they will be playing the songs that helped make the name JUDAS PRIEST synonymous with heavy metal!
"With all guns blazing and amps cranked to eleven, the band will be giving all their fans one last chance to witness the ultimate metal experience that is JUDAS PRIEST!”