Judas Priest Calling it Quits with The Epitaph Tour

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:45 am

According to the official JP website next year the band will embark on their final tour, aptly named The Epitaph Tour.

I has a sad

Oh well, at least they plan to hit "every major city" and I should be able to get my husband, Eagle and Dove (who have never seen Priest before) to a concert and see them one last time myself. Hopefully they will play at a time Bear can see them again and H will be able to see them once more as well.

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 3:31 pm

Comtemplating catching that tour myself, not sure though, never been too much of a priest fan. Don't mind their stuff, so it might be worth seeing them last chance though.

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:56 pm

Don't mind their stuff? LOL I am most interested to see what Siggy has to say when he reads that!

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Sun Dec 19, 2010 4:29 pm

JP Screaming for Vengence tour was the first time I saw them.......my first concert in fact. I will go see them if it works out.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 6:35 am

No band in existence rocked metal harder.

Thank you for "Rocka Rolla"....

Thank you for "Sad wings of Destiny"....

Thank you for "Sin After Sin"....

Thank you for "British Steel"....

Thank you PRIEST.

Thank you ROB HALFORD.

I'll never forget you "screaming with vengeance" over my and Sigette's
dinner plates when you and Priest did that club show in DC waaaay back
when! Good times. REAL good times.

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:21 pm

ARRRRRRRRRRRGH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

KK quit Priest!

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:12 pm

awip2062 wrote:ARRRRRRRRRRRGH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

KK quit Priest!

I saw that, was quite miffed, the only realistic reason he has to do this is health issues, otherwise why not. Albeit they still claim they will record afterward, he is a bit more replaceable at that point.

He needs to man up and deliver the goods.

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:32 pm

No, tiz not health related. here is his press release:

K.K. Downing press release

Dear friends,

It is with much regret that I will not be with you this summer. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your concerns about my health. Please rest assured that I am O.K.

There has been an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time.

Therefore I have decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to you, our cherished fans.

However I would urge you to please support the Priest as I have no doubt that it will be a show not to be missed.

All my love and respect,

Are you sure they are going to record again? I know there is a new album coming out next year, but I thought this tour was the end of the band being togethet.

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:37 pm

I read one article saying 'they still plan on recording' I guess it must just be that album you speak of as there are no specifics. Seeing as I didn't know about the 1 album plan I just assumed.

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:03 pm

Update, Myg...they are saying they may do small tours or festivals but nothing large anymore. this will be their final tour as they are used to doing them - worldwide.

US dates are posted. I know what I am doing on 29 October! \m/

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:53 pm

awip2062 wrote:Update, Myg...they are saying they may do small tours or festivals but nothing large anymore. this will be their final tour as they are used to doing them - worldwide.

US dates are posted. I know what I am doing on 29 October! \m/

Still nothing except west coast for canada.

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:43 am

May change; I hear not all dates are up yet.

You know...you could pop down to NY or NJ to see them with the H!

Aerosmitten · Post by **Aerosmitten** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 11:17 pm

Yes! Come down to NJ and we'll tear it up

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:38 pm

awip2062 wrote:May change; I hear not all dates are up yet.

You know...you could pop down to NY or NJ to see them with the H!

If I got a pass port it might be feasible. I'll keep it under consideration

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:51 am

Aerosmitten wrote:Yes! Come down to NJ and we'll tear it up

Translation: and I will kidnap you a second time!