"We've said, and will always say, that we are eternally grateful to the fans for giving us the life of metal in Judas Priest," explains singer Rob Halford. "So this is a direct, pure acknowledgement to them in a very sentimental way�.this is a real proclamation of love from Priest to the fans that support us and we genuinely will never forget them."

Judas Priest will launch a North American tour in support of the new album - with special guests Steel Panther - on October 1 in Rochester, New York; the 6-week run will wrap up November 22 in Tacoma, Washington.