JUDAS PRIEST Awarded The Keys To The City Of Albuquerque, NM

British heavy metal legends Judas Priest closed out their North American co-headlining tour with Alice Cooper this past weekend, but not before receiving a special honor along the way. Ahead of their October 23rd performance at the Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque, NM, the band was presented with the keys to the city by Albuquerque’s metal-loving mayor Tim Keller.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers joined an exclusive list of honorees, following in the footsteps of Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson and Tanya O’Callaghan, who were similarly recognized this past September.

During the same tour, Judas Priest also took time to give back, donating $100,000 USD to the Los Angeles Fire Department in recognition of the courage and sacrifice shown by first responders. In their statement, the band shared:

“This week, Judas Priest proudly presented a donation check to the Los Angeles Fire Department, honoring the brave men and women who risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe.
The band is endlessly grateful for the dedication, courage, and sacrifice shown by first responders — true defenders of the faith in every sense of the word.
Thank you, LAFD, for all that you do!”

With the tour now officially wrapped following their October 26th finale in The Woodlands, TX, Judas Priest are expected to take a short break before shifting focus to their forthcoming 20th studio album.

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