Published: April 22, 2026 · 2:44 PM EDT
The compilation will be released June 19, 2026 via Sony Music, covering key moments from the band’s catalog
Judas Priest have announced the release of “The Best Of Judas Priest”, a career-spanning compilation set to arrive on June 19, 2026 via Sony Music.
“The Best Of Judas Priest” brings together a selection of tracks representing different eras of the band’s catalog, highlighting the evolution of one of heavy metal’s most influential acts.
Across more than five decades, Judas Priest have sold over 50 million albums worldwide and accumulated more than 2.5 billion global streams, maintaining a lasting presence in both music and culture.
The compilation includes widely recognized songs such as:
“Breaking The Law”
“You’ve Got Another Thing Coming”
“Electric Eye”
“Turbo Lover”
“Painkiller”
These recordings represent defining moments in the band’s history and continue to reach new audiences internationally.
The release serves both as an accessible introduction for new listeners and as a curated selection for longtime fans revisiting key material from the band’s catalog.
TRACKLIST — CD
You’ve Got Another Thing Coming
Lightning Strike
Breaking The Law
Beyond The Realms Of Death
Painkiller
Hell Bent For Leather
Rocka Rolla
Turbo Lover
Electric Eye
Crown Of Horns
Living After Midnight
Night Crawler
Heading Out To The Highway
Better By You, Better Than Me
The Sentinel
Diamonds And Rust
TRACKLIST — VINYL
Side A
You’ve Got Another Thing Coming
Breaking The Law
Painkiller
Hell Bent For Leather
Turbo Lover
Side B
Electric Eye
Crown Of Horns
Living After Midnight
Heading Out To The Highway
The Sentinel
LIVE — 2026
Judas Priest will continue touring across Europe in summer 2026, including:
August 9 — Bloodstock Festival (UK)
September 21 — Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith (London)
An in-depth documentary titled “The Ballad Of Judas Priest” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival.
The film is directed by Tom Morello and Sam Dunn and will be released later in 2026.
“The Best Of Judas Priest” compiles key recordings from across the band’s career, presenting a structured overview of their catalog through some of their most recognized songs.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Watch “Heading Out to the Highway” below:
