MGM Music Hall, Boston, MA 10/16/22
Sad news: long-standing Judas Priest member and bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement from Judas Priest. He has been suffering from arthritis for a long time, affecting his touring and even recording ability. Ian missed his first show with the band recently, his first missed gig in 50 years in the band. Taking his place will be Dave Rimmer (Uriah Heep), who filled in. Read Ian’s statement below
MGM Music Hall, Boston, MA 10/16/22
Judas Priest founding bassist Ian Hill sat out the band’s final show of the “Faithkeepers” European tour on September 21 at the Eventim Apollo in London after sustaining a badly damaged tendon in his left arm. Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer stepped in to keep the show going. Continue reading
While the philosophy of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” might work for some bands, UK metal gods Judas Priest are clearly not counted among them. Rarely repeating themselves from record to record, Priest have always preferred creativity over repetition, unafraid to take risks even when some level of criticism inevitably follows.