Judas Priest‘s Rob Halford has recorded a message sharing his well-wishes with Ukrainian “heavy steel maniacs”.
Halford is seen within the clip carrying a Santa hat. “Hiya, heavy steel maniacs of Ukraine!” he says. “It’s your Metallic God. I’m sending you all of my love, all of my power, all of my energy to every one among you. I like you a lot. Slava Ukraini (English: ‘Glory to Ukraine’). Keep robust, keep heavy, keep steel. Oh, yeah!”
Halford beforehand voiced his assist for Ukraine amid the ten-month lengthy battle with Russia on stage at Mystic Pageant in Poland. Whereas performing ‘Blood Crimson Skies’, the vocalist repeated the phrase “Free Ukraine!” 3 times (through Blabbermouth).
This isn’t the primary time Halford has voiced his assist for a gaggle of individuals in a foreign country. Final week, whereas Judas Priest have been performing in Buenos Aires forward of France and Argentina’s World Cup match, they projected a picture of Lionel Messi onto a display behind them whereas they performed ‘Turbo Lover’. Following Argentina’s win, Halford shared a photograph of the second from the live performance, writing within the caption: “Congratulations Argentina and to all of the groups who performed their hearts out, you probably did your finest.”
The legendary Walsall steel band joined forces with Dolly Parton final month for a particular efficiency of ‘Jolene’, as they have been each inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor Of Fame. Judas Priest additionally carried out a three-song set of their very own on the evening, throughout which they reunited with former guitarist Okay.Okay. Downing and ex-drummer Les Binks.
Judas Priest are additionally set to assist Ozzy Osbourne on tour within the UK and Europe subsequent yr – you should buy your tickets right here.
