This week was released the mammoth boxset “50 Heavy Metal Years” with 13 live albums never released before. Read here what it’s about…
Judas Priest released a giant limited edition boxset called “50 Heavy Metal Years” that includes all official studio and live albums released to date, as well as 13 previously unreleased discs.
The releases were restored and mixed by Tom Allom at La Cucina W8 and mastered by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios. This special version went out on October 15, 2021.
This special boxset comes as the band finally gets the opportunity to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a headlining performance at the Bloodstock Festival in the UK and the launch of a U.S. tour this fall.
Rob Halford states: «Judas Priest’s curated box set representing 50 heavy metal years is the ultimate treasure trove defining the bands unwavering commitment to keeping and defending the heavy metal faith.»
Glenn Tipton adds: «If there’s one box set you should have in your Heavy Metal collection it should be this one – it’s immortal – proclaiming and truly representing Metal for over 50 years – Flying the Flag and proudly leading the way inspiring many bands throughout the years. This 42 CD selection says it all. It’s a big part of Metal history and as such will live forever.»
CD1 – Rocka Rolla
CD2 – Sad Wings of Destiny
CD3 – Sin After Sin
CD4 – Stained Glass
CD5 – Killing Machine
CD6 – Unleashed In the East (Live in Japan 1979)
CD7 – British Steel
CD8 – Point Of Entry
CD9 – Screaming for Vengeance
CD10 – Defenders of the Faith
CD11 – Turbo
CD12 & CD13 – Priest… Live!
CD14 – Ram It Down
CD15 – Painkiller
CD16 – Jugulator
CD17 & CD18 – ‘98 Live Meltdown
CD19 – Demolition
CD20 & CD21 – Live in London
CD22 – Angel of Retribution
CD23 – Nostradamus (Act 1) & CD24 – Nostradamus (Act 2)
CD25 – A Touch Of Evil Live
CD26 & CD27 – Redeemer of Souls
CD29 – Firepower
CD30 & CD31 – Live In Atlanta ‘82 (Previously Unreleased)
CD32 – Live At The Mudd Club ‘79
CD33 & CD34 – Live In Houston ‘86
CD35 & CD36 – Live In New Haven ‘88
CD37 – Los Angeles ‘90 (Previously Unreleased)
CD38 – London ‘81(Previously Unreleased)
CD39 – Denver ‘80 (Previously Unreleased)
CD40 – Irvine ‘91 (Previously Unreleased)
CD41 & CD42 – Beyond Live & Rare (Previously unreleased stereo recordings from the archives)
