Netflix has officially announced the upcoming release of a highly anticipated music documentary, *Priest: Defenders of the Faith. *The film offers a compelling and in-depth look at the legendary British heavy metal band Judas Priest, whose groundbreaking sound, bold imagery, and electrifying live performances helped define an entire genre… watch below

Netflix has officially announced the upcoming release of a highly anticipated music documentary, *Priest: Defenders of the Faith. *The film offers a compelling and in-depth look at the legendary British heavy metal band Judas Priest, whose groundbreaking sound, bold imagery, and electrifying live performances helped define an entire genre… watch below

 

 

**Netflix Announces Explosive New Music Documentary: *Priest: Defenders of the Faith***

*A Deep Dive Into the Legacy of Judas Priest – The Titans of Heavy Metal* 🎸⚡

 

**Netflix** has officially confirmed the upcoming global release of a powerful new music documentary titled ***Priest: Defenders of the Faith*** — a cinematic tribute to one of the most iconic and influential bands in rock history: **Judas Priest**.

 

Set for release later this year, the documentary promises a **raw, unfiltered, and in-depth journey** into the heart of a band that didn’t just play metal — they **redefined it**.

 

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### 🎬 A Story Forged in Fire and Steel

 

Directed by award-winning filmmaker **Laura Kaye**, *Defenders of the Faith* dives deep into the band’s origins in **Birmingham, England**, their rise to global stardom, and the personal and musical battles that shaped their unstoppable career.

 

From the creation of groundbreaking albums like *British Steel*, *Screaming for Vengeance*, and *Painkiller*, to the controversies, comebacks, and Halford’s powerful story of self-acceptance, this is **the definitive Judas Priest story** — told by the band, their closest collaborators, and rock royalty around the world.

 

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### 🎤 What to Expect

 

The documentary will feature:

 

* **Never-before-seen archival footage** from the band’s early club days to their sold-out arena shows

* **Exclusive interviews** with **Rob Halford**, **Glenn Tipton**, **Ian Hill**, **Richie Faulkner**, and other past and present members

* Commentary from rock legends including **Lars Ulrich (Metallica)**, **Dave Grohl**, **Tom Morello**, and **Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)**

* Behind-the-scenes access to their **latest *Shield of Pain* tour**

* A tribute to fallen former members and a reflection on **their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame**

 

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### 🤘 More Than a Band — A Movement

 

Judas Priest is widely credited with **elevating heavy metal from its underground roots** to a global phenomenon. Their dual-guitar assault, leather-and-studs aesthetic, and operatic vocals created a visual and sonic blueprint for the genre.

 

But *Defenders of the Faith* doesn’t just celebrate the music — it also explores the **impact of Rob Halford’s trailblazing openness about his sexuality** in a genre long seen as hypermasculine, and how the band overcame internal struggles, health battles, and the test of time.

> “We didn’t know we were making history — we just knew we were making *metal*,” Halford says in the trailer.

*Priest: Defenders of the Faith* will stream **exclusively on Netflix**, with a worldwide release date to be announced in the coming weeks. A limited theatrical release is also rumored, giving die-hard fans a chance to witness the thunder on the big screen.