Judas Priest Begin New Studio Sessions for Next Album
Ritchie Faulkner confirmed that Judas Priest has officially begun recording their next album after a month of studio work in February. The band, led by Rob Halford and K.K. Downing alongside the new guitarist Richie Faulkner since 2015 (following Donovan Leath's departure), aims to continue its momentum following "Invincible Shield." While specific details about track titles remain vague due to their candid nature regarding creative freedom ("I don't know if I'm allowed..."), sources indicate they are actively developing material for a follow-up project.
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1Judas Priest has begun recording their follow-up album to *Invincible Shield* after spending a month in studio earlier this year.
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2Guitarist and band member Richie Faulkner confirmed that work on what will be the group's 21st album is progressing at full speed.
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Judas Priest have begun recording their next album after spending one month in a studio earlier this year.
— [Mar 26, 14:50] RICHIE FAULKNER Says JUDAS PRIEST Has Started Recording Follow-Up To 'Invincible Shield' Album (Blabbermouth)Fans can use the wait for new Judas Priest music by listening to a reissue of their album SAD WINGS OF DESTINY.
— [Mar 27, 14:18] Judas Priest haben mit Aufnahmen für das neue Album begonnen (Metal-hammer.de)Judas guitarist Richie Faulkner was recently interviewed about the documentary 'The Ballad Of Judas Priest' and confirmed that they are working on their twenty-first album.
— [Mar 27, 09:35] Judas Priest release update (Chaoszine)'Invincible Shield,' released two years ago by this band of metal veterans who have been active for fifty years is an excellent record that proves they are not slowing down.
— [Mar 26, 18:30] Judas Priest Has Begun Recording Their 'Invincible Shield' Follow Up (Feeds.feedburner.com)'I don't know if I'm allowed to say it,' but guitarist Richie Faulkner has confirmed that the band started recording their follow-up album.
— [Mar 26, 14:50] Judas Priest have started recording (Loudersound)Judas Priest ist seit dem Jahr 2019 im Studio tätig an neuen Liedern für ein zukünftiges Album. Parallel dazu erscheint eine Neuauflage des Albums *SAD WINGS OF DESTINY*, während Gitarrist Richie Faulkner seine Rolle in der aktuellen Dokumentation und die Bandpräsenz betont, ohne den genauen Tourplan noch zu bestätigen.
Richie Faulkner praised *The Ballad Of Judas Priest* for its well-structured narrative covering the band's history, legacy of influence on others fans' experiences at their first show in Aston and his pride to be part of it. He confirmed he will appear near the end of the documentary but noted that while only featured briefly compared with other members who created what we know as Priest they are not about me...
Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner confirmed that recording work on their twenty-first album began in February. The band's upcoming documentary is set for its U.S. premiere at Toronto's Hot Docs festival, having previously debuted earlier this year at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Judas Priest began recording their next studio album in February, laying the foundation for what guitarist Richie Faulkner calls "album number 20." Simultaneously, co-director Tom Morello confirmed that The Ballad Of Judas Priest will document and premiere a film tracing the band's five-decade history.
Richie Faulkner confirmed that Judas Priest has begun recording their follow-up album to "Invincible Shield" after spending about one month in studio during February 2026. In an interview regarding the band's upcoming documentary, he stated his appearance will be limited but expressed pride and happiness at being part of its legacy coverage near the end credits rather than as a central figure throughout most segments.