Judas Priest announce headline show at the 3Arena in Dublin

Taking to social media this morning, heavy metal icons Judas Priest have announced an upcoming headline show at the 3Arena, Dublin on Friday, March 15, 2024.

The gig is part of a string of dates the band are playing across the UK and Ireland – stating that they "are thrilled to start this world tour in the renowned traditional homes of heavy metal..."

They'll be joined by special guests Saxon and Uriah Heep.

Considered one of the most influential heavy metal bands of the '70s, Judas Priest were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.

This year will see the band continue to work on their highly anticipated new studio album, set to be released in early 2024. Their 2024 world tour will also include dates in Europe and the U.S.

Tickets – from €69.75 including booking fee – go on sale this Friday at 10am from Ticketmaster.

Judas Priest are excited to announce our first 2024 shows in the U.K. and Ireland - we are thrilled to start this world tour in the renowned traditional homes of heavy metal and can't wait to see our amazing family of Priest maniacs! pic.twitter.com/YESqRVxG4H

— Judas Priest (@judaspriest) May 2, 2023