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Judas priest announced to documentary the album title the 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 // 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 (1978) in to a DVD VCD…read More..

 

**Judas Priest Announce New Documentary Chronicling 1978’s *Killing Machine / Hell Bent for Leather* Album — Coming Soon to DVD and VCD**

 

**Metal fans, get ready.** Judas Priest have officially announced a brand-new **documentary project** centered around one of their most iconic albums — 1978’s *Killing Machine* (released in the U.S. as *Hell Bent for Leather*). The upcoming film, which will be released on **DVD and VCD**, promises to deliver an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album that helped define the band’s leather-and-chrome legacy.

 

### A Defining Moment in Metal

 

Released at the tail end of the 1970s, *Killing Machine / Hell Bent for Leather* marked a turning point for Judas Priest. The album saw the band shifting from progressive rock roots to a **tighter, more aggressive sound** — one that laid the foundation for the next generation of heavy metal.

 

Now, more than four decades later, the band is pulling back the curtain on the creation of this classic record.

 

> “This was the album that really launched the signature Priest look and sound,” frontman **Rob Halford** said in a teaser statement. “It’s gritty, it’s fast, and it’s got attitude. We wanted to tell the story of how it all came together.”

 

### What Fans Can Expect

 

The *Killing Machine / Hell Bent for Leather* documentary will feature:

 

* **Never-before-seen archival footage** from the 1978 recording sessions

* **Exclusive interviews** with Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, Ian Hill, and producer James Guthrie

* **Live performance clips** of tracks like “Delivering the Goods,” “Running Wild,” and the title track

* A look into the cultural impact of the band’s now-iconic leather-and-studs image

* Fan commentary and testimonials about how the album influenced the global metal scene

 

The release will also include **bonus content**, such as a restored version of their 1979 live performance in Tokyo and photo galleries from their legendary *Hell Bent for Leather* tour.

 

### Coming Soon to DVD and VCD

 

In a nostalgic nod to the physical formats that defined the era, Judas Priest is releasing the documentary on **both DVD and VCD**, giving fans around the world an opportunity to own a piece of metal history in classic form.

 

The band has not yet announced an official release date, but preorders are expected to begin soon through their official website and select retailers.

 

### Celebrating a Legacy

 

*Hell Bent for Leather* wasn’t just an album — it was a movement. It solidified Judas Priest’s role as **metal innovators**, introduced their signature fashion style, and delivered anthems that remain staples of their live shows to this day.

 

> “We’re proud of every album,” Halford added, “but *Killing Machine* was something different. It was raw, unapologetic — and we want the world to remember how it all went down.”

 

### Stay Tuned…

 

For die-hard fans and newcomers alike, this upcoming documentary promises to be a **powerful time capsule of one of metal’s most influential moments**. Whether you lived through it or are discovering it for the first time, *Killing Machine / Hell Bent for Leather* is a chapter of music history worth revisiting — loud and proud.

 

**Watch for more updates soon. The metal gods are just getting started.**