Judas Priest Announces New Studio Album Twin Turbos, Set for Release Before End of 2025………
In a moment that has electrified the heavy metal community, legendary British band Judas Priest has officially announced plans to release a brand-new studio album titled Twin Turbos before the end of 2025. The announcement came earlier this week via the band’s official social media channels, accompanied by a teaser video featuring the roaring sound of a turbocharged engine, interspersed with quick shots of the band in the studio and on stage.
Twin Turbos will mark the group’s twentieth studio album, adding another chapter to their five-decade-long legacy that has helped define and evolve the sound of heavy metal. The title is a clear callback to their 1986 album Turbo, a record that famously polarized fans with its experimental use of synthesizers and more commercially accessible sound. With Twin Turbos, Judas Priest appears to be embracing both their past and future, promising a blend of classic aggression and modern sonic exploration.
Rob Halford, the band’s iconic frontman, addressed fans in a live-streamed announcement, saying, “We’ve been cooking this one up for a while. Twin Turbos is our way of revisiting a unique era in our history, but doing it with the full force of what Judas Priest is today. It’s fast, it’s loud, it’s unapologetically metal—and we can’t wait for you all to hear it.”
The announcement has already sparked intense excitement across fan communities and music forums. Many are speculating about the musical direction of the new album, especially given its thematic link to Turbo, which was both criticized and praised for pushing the boundaries of the band’s traditional sound. Early hints from the band suggest that Twin Turbos will take the high-octane spirit of the original and fuse it with the heavier, riff-driven style of their more recent work like Firepower (2018) and Invincible Shield (2024).
Longtime guitarist Richie Faulkner, who has played a critical role in the band’s creative resurgence, shared some behind-the-scenes insights on Instagram. “This record is a beast. It’s got the speed, the melody, and the fury that fans expect, but it’s also got some twists—some surprises that I think people are really going to dig. We’re pushing ourselves in all the right ways.”
Recording sessions reportedly took place in both the U.K. and the U.S., with the band once again working with acclaimed producer Andy Sneap, who has helped craft the band’s modern sound since 2018. Sneap, also a touring guitarist with the band, commented that Twin Turbos represents “a perfect fusion of classic Priest and new energy.”
The album is expected to include at least ten tracks, with song titles such as “Nitro Heart,” “Steel Horizon,” and “Crimson Velocity” being whispered among insiders. While no exact release date has been given, the band has promised more information—including cover art, track listing, and pre-order details—will be revealed in the coming months.
Judas Priest is also expected to embark on a supporting world tour in 2026, which could coincide with the band’s 55th anniversary. If the recent Invincible Shield tour is any indication, fans can expect a high-energy, pyrotechnic-heavy spectacle that celebrates the enduring legacy of one of metal’s most influential acts.
With Twin Turbos on the horizon, Judas Priest is proving once again that age is no barrier to sonic innovation or unrelenting power. As they charge ahead into a new era, fans old and new can buckle up for what promises to be one of the most anticipated heavy metal releases in recent memory.