Judas Priest To Celebrate 35 Years Of Painkiller With Tour Including London Co-Headline Show With Alice Cooper

The mighty Judas Priest have announced two UK shows – a headline show at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on 23rd July with support from Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons plus a joint headline show with the one and only Alice Cooper on 25th July at London’s O2 Arena.

Judas Priest @ Wembley Arena

Judas Priest @ Wembley Arena (Catherine Beltramini)

The news follows the bands GRAMMY® nomination for Best Metal Performance for Crown Of Thorns from their recent album Invincible Shield.

Their Shield Of Pain tour 2025, kicks off in Norway on 14th June. The band will be celebrating 35 years of Painkiller with this rare and unique set including beloved classics – they will be defending the metal faith in a truly memorable experience throughout Europe and the UK this summer.

Rockshot Magazine went along to check out their Wembley Arena show this year, a truly awe-inspiring show, demonstrating their ability to command global arenas. Shock rocker Alice Cooper, meanwhile, has continued to tour non-stop both with his own live show as well as alongside the likes of Hollywood A-Lister Johnny Depp and Aerosmith axe-man Joe Perry with the trio’s Hollywood Vampires outfit.

Alice Cooper @ The O2 Arena

Alice Cooper @ The O2 Arena (Kalpesh Patel)

With Cooper’s own axe-woman Nita Strauss committed to another tour, we’ll most likely witness the one and only Orianthi shredding The O2 stage with the Australian guitarist re-joining Cooper’s band.

Judas Priest Preach To The Converted At Wembley Arena

The Hu Unleash Double Single ‘The Men’ & ‘Warrior Chant’ + Announce UK & European Tour

Mongolian rock phenomenon The Hu return with a powerful double release, unveiling two brand new tracks – The Men and Warrior Chant – alongside news of an extensive UK and European headline tour later this year.

Kind Villain Shares Defiant New Single ‘I’m A Little Off’ And Introduces Himself To UK Audiences

Rising alt-rock newcomer Kind Villain is making a bold first impression with the release of his latest single I’m A Little Off, a deeply personal and defiant anthem that explores neurodiversity with honesty and bite.

Matt Bellamy of Muse @ The O2 (Kalpesh Patel)

Muse Launch ‘The Wow! Signal’ With Space-Bound Reveal And New Single ‘Be With You’

Muse have officially ushered in a new era, announcing their tenth studio album The Wow! Signal alongside the release of its towering new single Be With You.

Self Esteem @ Hammersmith Apollo (Kalpesh Patel)

British Airways ARC Announces Opening Line-Up For New London Venue With Self Esteem Kicking Things Off

A brand-new chapter in London’s live music scene is set to begin this summer as British Airways ARC unveils its first wave of performers ahead of its official opening on 16th June.

A Place To Bury Strangers (Holger Nitschke)

A Place To Bury Strangers Share Reflective New Single ‘Where Are We Now’ Ahead Of ‘Rare And Deadly’ Release

New York noise-rock outfit A Place To Bury Strangers have unveiled their latest single Where Are We Now, the third preview of their forthcoming rarities collection Rare And Deadly, due out on 3rd April.

Bloodworm Announce Debut EP ‘Blood & Lust’ And Share Haunting New Single ‘Alone In Your Garden’

Nottingham trio Bloodworm have unveiled their brooding new single Alone In Your Garden alongside news of their debut EP Blood & Lust, set for release on 24th April.

Mathias Kom and Michael Cloud Duguay (Noah Bender)

Mathias Kom & Michael Cloud Duguay Share Expansive New Track ‘Old Fire’ Ahead Of ‘Closed City’ Release

Mathias Kom and Michael Cloud Duguay have unveiled Old Fire, the latest track from their forthcoming collaborative album Closed City, due for release on 27th March.

Widowspeak Announce Seventh Album ‘Roses’ And Share Dreamy Lead Single ‘If You Change’

New York indie duo Widowspeak have announced their seventh studio album, Roses, set for release on 5th June. Alongside the announcement, the band have unveiled lead single If You Change, a track that captures their signature blend of hazy guitars and melancholic, timeless songwriting.