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Judas Priest earns 2020 nod for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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October 20, 2019

This year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot is comprised of 16 worthy acts. Judas Priest has been eligible for this recognition since 1999, and this marks their second career nomination for the coveted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Judas Priest band members that are eligible for nomination include Les Binks, K. K. Downing, Rob Halford, Ian Hill, Dave Holland, Glenn Tipton, and Scott Travis.

Judas Priest has helped shape and mold the heavy metal landscape for the last five decades. According to the Rock Hall’s homepage, Judas Priest’s strong sound emanated from a twin guitar attack, coupled with driving riffs, soaring vocals and pounding drums.

Lead singer Rob Halford chatted with Digital Journal about their North American tour, and their latest album, Firepower.

Their latest studio offering, Firepower, is available on Apple Music and on Spotify.

To learn more about this year’s 16 nominees, check out the Rock Hall’s website.

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Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 23,000 original articles over the past 19 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.