The Metal Gods deliver nearly 90 minutes of classics, deep cuts and leather-clad heavy metal glory
Judas Priest are back on the road, back in the leather and once again demonstrating exactly why they remain one of the most important heavy metal bands ever to plug guitars into dangerously large amplifiers.
Fan-shot footage of the band’s full Warsaw concert from 28 July 2026 has appeared online, giving metalheads around the world the chance to experience the latest stop on the mighty Faithkeepers European Tour.
Recorded at the COS Torwar arena in Warsaw, Poland, the footage captures nearly 90 minutes of Priest power, featuring enormous hits, cult favourites, modern material and several songs returning to the live set after lengthy absences.
Get the kettle on, crack open something cold, turn the speakers up and warn the neighbours.
The Metal Gods are in session. ⚡
Judas Priest Bring the Faith to Warsaw 🇵🇱
The Warsaw performance followed the opening concerts of Judas Priest’s 2026 European run, with the band arriving in Poland armed with a setlist that reaches across more than five decades of heavy metal history.
Rather than relying entirely on the obvious festival favourites, Priest have dug deeper into their considerable catalogue for the Faithkeepers tour.
Alongside unavoidable anthems such as “Breaking the Law,” “Painkiller,” “Electric Eye” and “Living After Midnight,” the show includes appearances from “The Ripper,” “The Sentinel,” “Desert Plains,” “Steeler” and “Delivering the Goods.”
That is the kind of setlist designed to make lifelong Priest fans start throwing horns before the opening guitar chord has even landed.
The concert begins with Black Sabbath’s immortal “War Pigs” playing through the venue before the dramatic Faithkeepers introduction announces the arrival of the band.
From there, Judas Priest waste absolutely no time.
The unmistakable opening riff of “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’” sends the Warsaw crowd into full voice, followed immediately by the mechanical stomp of “Metal Gods.”
It is a one-two opening combination capable of flattening most arenas before the gig has properly got moving.
Rob Halford Remains the Metal God 👑
At the centre of everything stands the one and only Rob Halford.
Leather-clad, commanding and still capable of unleashing screams that appear to have been forged somewhere beneath the streets of Birmingham, Halford remains one of heavy metal’s most magnetic frontmen.
The Warsaw footage shows him working the stage with the confidence of somebody who knows that an entire musical genre partly exists because of what his band created.
His performance on “Victim of Changes” provides one of the evening’s biggest vocal showcases, while the closing section of “Painkiller” gives Halford another opportunity to summon those seemingly impossible high notes.
There is melody, menace and theatricality throughout the performance.
Even when simply standing beneath the lights and addressing the audience, Halford carries the presence of heavy metal royalty.
All hail the Metal God. 🤘
Classics, Deep Cuts and Modern Priest
The Faithkeepers setlist balances Judas Priest’s enormous history with material from the band’s more recent albums.
“Lightning Strike,” originally released on 2018’s Firepower, still sounds perfectly at home beside the older Priest classics, combining a massive chorus with the kind of razor-edged riffing that has defined the band for decades.
The group also perform “Panic Attack” from 2024’s Invincible Shield.
The track has quickly established itself as a modern live favourite, proving Judas Priest are not simply surviving on nostalgia or endlessly recycling their greatest hits.
They remain a functioning, creative and genuinely dangerous heavy metal band.
Elsewhere, the inclusion of “Halls of Valhalla” brings some thunderous modern-era drama before the main set concludes with the relentless double-kick assault of “Painkiller.”
Then comes the encore.
The unmistakable instrumental opening of “The Hellion” erupts through the arena before the band launch into “Electric Eye.”
Halford then returns in traditional Priest style for “Hell Bent for Leather,” before the evening closes with the ultimate late-night metal anthem, “Living After Midnight.”
Subtle?
Absolutely not.
Magnificent?
You bet your leather trousers it is.
Watch the Full Judas Priest Warsaw Concert
The complete fan-shot performance runs for approximately one hour and 32 minutes.
As always with unofficial audience footage, the video and audio quality may vary throughout the recording. However, it provides an incredible opportunity to experience the complete show and see exactly what Judas Priest are bringing to the Faithkeepers tour.
Full Warsaw Show Timestamps
0:00:00 — “War Pigs” intro
0:01:55 — Faithkeepers introduction
0:02:58 — “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’”
0:08:52 — “Metal Gods”
0:13:06 — “Breaking the Law”
0:15:54 — “The Ripper”
0:19:05 — “The Sentinel”
0:24:34 — “Desert Plains”
0:29:03 — “Lightning Strike”
0:32:39 — “Turbo Lover”
0:38:47 — “Steeler”
0:44:32 — Rob Halford speech
0:45:37 — “Delivering the Goods”
0:49:59 — “Panic Attack”
0:55:52 — “Victim of Changes”
1:04:45 — “Halls of Valhalla”
1:10:55 — “Painkiller”
Encore
1:19:15 — “The Hellion” / “Electric Eye”
1:23:38 — “Hell Bent for Leather”
1:27:43 — “Living After Midnight”
Judas Priest Warsaw 2026 Setlist
- You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’
- Metal Gods
- Breaking the Law
- The Ripper
- The Sentinel
- Desert Plains
- Lightning Strike
- Turbo Lover
- Steeler
- Delivering the Goods
- Panic Attack
- Victim of Changes
- Halls of Valhalla
- Painkiller
Encore
- The Hellion / Electric Eye
- Hell Bent for Leather
- Living After Midnight
Judas Priest ‘Faithkeepers’ European Tour 2026 Dates
Judas Priest’s European campaign continues throughout August and September, visiting arenas, festivals and spectacular outdoor venues across the continent.
August 2026
2 August – Ostrava, Czech Republic – Ostrava Arena
4 August – Bratislava, Slovakia – Nepala Arena
6 August – Halle, Germany – Messehalle
12 August – Tilburg, Netherlands – O13
16 August – Carhaix-Plouguer, France – Motocultor Festival
18 August – Pamplona, Spain – Navarra Arena
20 August – Valencia, Spain – Roig Arena
23 August – Goarshausen, Germany – Loreley Amphitheatre
25 August – Pula, Croatia – Pula Arena
28 August – Belgrade, Serbia – Belgrade Arena
29 August – Sofia, Bulgaria – Vidas Art Arena
September 2026
1 September – Budapest, Hungary – Budapest Arena
3 September – Pordenone, Italy – Parco San Valentino
5 September – Brescia, Italy – Teatro Clerici
7 September – Bari, Italy – Fiera del Levante
9 September – Rome, Italy – Cavea Auditorium Parco della Musica
11 September – Bern, Switzerland – Festhalle
12 September – Strasbourg, France – Zénith
14 September – Lyon, France – LDLC Arena, Décines-Charpieu
15 September – Bordeaux, France – Arkéa Arena, Floirac
17 September – Paris, France – Zénith
18 September – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National
Fans should check official ticket outlets and venue information before travelling, as performance details and availability can change.
Fifty Years In and Priest Are Still Delivering the Goods
There are legendary bands, and then there are bands that helped create the blueprint everybody else followed.
Judas Priest belong firmly in the second category.
From their twin-guitar attack and towering vocals to the leather-and-studs image that became synonymous with heavy metal itself, the Birmingham legends have influenced generations of musicians.
The Warsaw footage demonstrates that Priest are not treating the Faithkeepers tour like a comfortable victory lap.
The band sound aggressive, focused and hungry, delivering songs from across their career with the force of musicians who still have something to prove.
Tracks such as “The Ripper” and “Victim of Changes” connect the audience directly to the band’s formative 1970s era. “The Sentinel,” “Turbo Lover” and “Painkiller” represent different stages of Priest’s evolution, while “Lightning Strike” and “Panic Attack” show that their modern material can stand proudly alongside the classics.
Few bands could attempt a setlist covering so many decades without the evening feeling like a museum exhibition.
Judas Priest make it feel alive.
They make it feel urgent.
Most importantly, they still make it feel dangerous.
The Riff Report Verdict 🤘
Judas Priest’s Warsaw concert is another glorious reminder that heavy metal’s foundations remain rock solid.
The setlist is packed with essential anthems while leaving enough room for deeper cuts and newer material. Rob Halford remains one of the greatest voices and personalities in metal history, and the band continue to deliver the riffs, spectacle and old-school attitude fans expect.
Whether you have followed Priest since the days of Sad Wings of Destiny or discovered them through Firepower and Invincible Shield, this full-show footage is well worth cranking up.
Just remember to check the volume before “Painkiller” kicks in.
Your speakers may never forgive you.
Judas Priest are keeping the faith, defending the metal and delivering the goods once again.
Proudly loud. Proudly metal. Zero apologies. 🔥⛓️🤘
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