Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Legends Judas Priest and Uriah Heep Pack ACL Live For Two Nights of Rock


Grammy Award-winning English Heavy Metal rockers Judas Priest stopped in Austin for two shows at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater on May 28 and 29, 2019, as part of their Firepower Tour in support of their latest album by the same name.

Rob Halford
Rob Halford
Ian Hall
Richie Falkner
Richie Falkner and Rob Halford

Celebrating 50 years,  Judas Priest was formed in 1969. Judas Priest has sold over 50 million albums worldwide. Their 18th album, Firepower, was released in March 2018.

Rob Halford
Ian Hall
 Andy Sneap
Richie Falkner
Rob Halford
Richie Falkner

The band has experienced several line-up changes over their 50 years. Today Judas Priest's line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, original member bassist Ian Hall, guitarist Richie Falkner, and drummer Scott Travis. Legendary guitarist Glenn Tipton announced last year that he is battling Parkinson's Disease and would not be touring with the band, only making occasional appearances when he is feeling up to it. Taking Tipton's place is guitarist Andy Sneap.

Rob Halford
Ian Hall
Richie Falkner
Rob Halford and  Andy Sneap
Scott Travis
Richie Falkner and  Andy Sneap
 Andy Sneap

Setlist :
Necromancer
Heading Out To The Highway
The Sentinel
Spectre
(Take These) Chains
Judas Rising
Out In The Cold
Traitors Gate
Starbreaker
Steeler
Halls of Valhalla
Tyrant
No Surrender
Victim of Changes
All Guns Blazing

Encore:
Hell Bent for Leather
Breaking The Law
Living After Midnight

Rob Halford
Ian Hall
Richie Falkner and Andy Sneap
Richie Falkner
Rob Halford
Rob Halford
Rob Halford
Rob Halford
Rob Halford
Rob Halford
Rob Halford
Ian Hall
Rob Halford


Uriah Heep

Opening for Judas Priest was another legend in rock music, Uriah Heep. The English rock band was also formed in 1969. In there 50 years, Uriah Heep has released 25 studio albums, 2 re-recorded albums, 18 live albums, and 39 compilation albums. They have sold over 45 million albums. Their latest album Living The Dream, was released in 2018.

Uriah Heep
Bernie Shaw
Mick Box
Bernie Shaw

The members of Uriah Heep include original member, lead and rhythm guitarist Mick Box, keyboardist Phil Lanzon, lead vocalist Bernie Shaw, drummer Russell Gilbrook, and bassist Davey Rimmer.

Uriah Heep
Bernie Shaw
Mick Box
Davey Rimmer
Phil Lanzon
Bernie Shaw
Davey Rimmer

Setlist:
Grazed By Heaven
Too Scared To Run
Take Away My Soul
Rainbow Dream
Knocking At My Door
Gypsy
Look At Yourself
Stealin'
Easy Livin'

Uriah Heep
Phil Lanzon
Davey Rimmer
Mick Box
Mick Box and Bernie Shaw