Judas Priest coming to the Okanagan this summer

KELOWNA – Heavy metal icons Judas Priest are bringing some major "Firepower" to Kelowna this summer.

Judas Priest, the heavy metal band whose career spans nearly 50 years, is performing at Prospera Place on Jun. 16, 2019. It's part of their global "Firepower" tour to promote their latest album of the same name.

Priest, best known for hits like "Breaking the Law," "You've Got Another Thing Comin," and "Living After Midnight," are renowned for their influence on countless heavy metal bands. "Firepower" is their 18th studio album.

Priest will also play in Prince George, Dawson Creek and Abbotsford during the B.C. leg of the tour.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 14 at ticketmaster.com.

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