🎸 Judas Priest Announces Final Album One Last Groove as Farewell Tribute to Their Legendary Legacy
London, UK – July 9, 2025 — Heavy metal titans Judas Priest have reportedly confirmed their 20th and final studio album, titled One Last Groove, set to be released on October 31, 2025, coinciding with their eagerly awaited farewell world tour.
🔥 A Final Roar from the Metal Gods
Band frontman Rob Halford described this project as “a fitting goodbye to the fans who have stood by us for over five decades.” The album, produced by veteran Andy Sneap, is said to revisit the band’s classic dual‑guitar attack, while infusing it with fresh energy and experimental tones.
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Recording reportedly began in early 2025 across studios in both the UK and the USA.
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Singles titled “Last Stand” and “Ride or Die” are scheduled for release ahead of the full album.
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The October 31 launch date aligns symbolically with their Halloween-themed final tour kickoff.
🌍 Final World Tour: “One Last Ride”
The accompanying farewell tour, dubbed “One Last Ride”, is rumored to begin in Birmingham—the band’s birthplace—before sweeping across Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, and South America. The tour kicks off in November 2025 and wraps up by summer 2026.
Concerts will feature Priest’s full career-spanning setlist, highlighted by new tracks from One Last Groove and fan favorites like “Breaking the Law,” “Painkiller,” and “Living After Midnight.”
🌟 Context & Legacy
While the band has been active—with their 19th studio album Invincible Shield dropping on —and embarking on new tours, there has been no official statement confirming One Last Groove or this final release. However, Priest members have hinted in interviews about continuing to create new music after Invincible Shield, emphasizing that another album i “inevitable” .
❗ What We Know for Sure
| Event | Confirmed Details |
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| Invincible Shield album | Released March 6, 2024 |
| Farewell/world tour | “One Last Ride” tour announced for 2026; began in Birmingham |
| New final album | No official title, release date, or confirmation at this time |
📝 Bottom Line
— This One Last Groove news remains unofficial and unverified. There’s zero mention of it on Judas Priest’s website or mainstream music press outlets.
— What is confirmed: they delivered a strong new album in Invincible Shield (2024) , remain active in touring, and have hinted at future music, but no specifics yet.
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