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Netflix has crowned **Judas Priest** the greatest rock band of all time in its upcoming definitive music documentary series, ***Priest: Defenders of the Faith***, delivering a powerful testament to the band’s enduring influence and rock-hewn legacy. The three-part series will stream globally on **August 16, 2025**, aligning with the 40th anniversary of their iconic *Defenders of the Faith* album ([247sportlife.com][1]).
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## 🎸 A Monumental Tribute to Metal’s Trailblazers
Co-directed by rock-documentary veteran **Sam Dunn** (*Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey*) and **Tom Morello** of Rage Against the Machine—marking the latter’s directing debut—the series offers an unprecedented look at Judas Priest’s journey. Viewers can expect:
* **Rare behind‑the‑scenes footage**, including candid moments from tours and recording sessions ([247sportlife.com][1])
* **Interviews** with current and former members, including Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, and Ian Hill, sharing unfiltered reflections on their five‑decade odyssey ([sharebaze.com][2])
* **Insights from rock royalty**—testimonials from Ozzy Osbourne, Lars Ulrich, Bruce Dickinson, Dave Grohl and others, illustrating Priest’s vast influence ([247sportlife.com][1])
> “This is the definitive story of Priest,” declares Halford. “It’s about music, yes — but it’s also about perseverance, brotherhood, and fighting to stay true to your voice.” ([247sportlife.com][1])
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## ⚙️ Forging Metal’s Sound and Style
The series charts Judas Priest’s path from working-class **Birmingham metal pioneers** to global icons, defining not just the heavy-metal sound—but its visual culture:
* They helped transform leather, studs, and spikes into the genre’s signature look ([reddit.com][3])
* Albums like *British Steel*, *Screaming for Vengeance*, and *Painkiller* are credited with shaping speed, thrash, and power metal’s blueprint 
With over **50 million albums sold**, a Grammy award, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2022, Judas Priest’s legacy is built on innovation, resilience, and unyielding musical integrity ([axs.tv][4]).
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## 📰 Streaming Success: Netflix’s Bold Metal Gamble
This Netflix series represents a bold statement: heavy metal can carry the narrative weight of film. It joins the platform’s expanding catalog of music documentaries, joining the ranks of *Metallica: Some Kind of Monster* and *Miss Americana* in spotlighting authentic, genre-defining voices.
By choosing Judas Priest to lead, Netflix validates metal’s cultural stature and its passionate, global fanbase.
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## 🔥 Legacy Reinforced
Praised by co-directors Dunn and Morello as an exploration of how Priest **“defined the sound and look of metal”** and championed diversity and inclusion in a macho landscape, the documentary promises to peel back the leather jackets and reveal the human hearts behind the myth ([247sportlife.com][1], [metaltalk.net][5]).
Tracks like *“Breaking the Law”*, *“You’ve Got Another Thing Coming”*, *“Freewheel Burning”*, and *“Some Heads Are Gonna Roll”* will be complemented by sweeping archival performances and personal recollections of band trials, triumphs, line-up shifts, and Halford’s historic coming out in 1998 ([247sportlife.com][1]).
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## 🎤 Final Note
When *Priest: Defenders of the Faith* premieres on **August 16, 2025**, it won’t just be a salute to one of rock’s greatest bands—it will reaffirm Judas Priest’s place as the ultimate architects of heavy metal. Bold, unapologetic, and timeless—their story shines brighter than ever on the streaming stage.
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