Judas Priest — Hammersmith Apollo, 2012

Filmed live concert by Judas Priest at London’s Hammersmith Apollo in 2012, capturing the close of the Epitaph Tour, presented at the time as the band’s final major world tour. Pioneers of British heavy metal out of Birmingham and, with albums such as British Steel, founders of the genre’s leather-and-studs imagery, Priest here celebrate four decades of career. This full concert of more than two hours features one song from each of their studio albums: a rare panorama spanning their entire discography. The line-up brings together Rob Halford on vocals (the “Metal God” and his piercing range), the guitars of Glenn Tipton and newcomer Richie Faulkner, Ian Hill on bass and Scott Travis on drums. Signature tracks — “Breaking the Law”, “Living After Midnight”, “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin'” — sit alongside rarer material. This live performance documents a pivotal moment in metal, between legacy and renewal. Year: 2012. This full-length live concert is available to watch online in high definition.