Metal Legends Judas Priest and Slayer Join Forces for Epic Tribute Album and Co-Headlining Tour — ‘In Loving Memory Of…’ Sparks Excitement Across the Metal World. Details…
Metal Legends Unite: Judas Priest & Slayer Ignite Metal World with Tribute Album and Tour Rumors
Heavy metal fans around the globe are buzzing with anticipation following viral rumors that legendary bands Judas Priest and Slayer are joining forces for an epic tribute album titled “In Loving Memory Of…” alongside a co-headlining tour. Though unconfirmed by official sources, the speculation has sparked a storm of excitement across the metal community.
The alleged album, “In Loving Memory Of…”, is said to be a tribute to fallen metal icons such as Lemmy Kilmister (Motörhead), Ronnie James Dio, and Jeff Hanneman (Slayer’s late guitarist). If true, the record could mark one of the most powerful cross-generational projects in heavy metal history, uniting two of the genre’s most influential bands in a celebration of legacy and loss.
Adding to the hype are unverified reports of a co-headlining tour in 2025, with potential dates across North America and Europe. Fans speculate that the setlists could include not only the bands’ classic hits—like “Painkiller” and “Raining Blood”—but also new collaborative tracks written exclusively for the tribute project.
While Judas Priest is confirmed to be touring with Alice Cooper in fall 2025 and Slayer recently announced a limited reunion for festival appearances and a headline show at Hersheypark Stadium, no official statement has been made about a joint project between the two.
Despite the lack of confirmation, metalheads are hopeful. The prospect of these titans sharing a stage—or recording studio—has stirred the imagination of a fanbase eager for one more epic chapter in heavy metal history.
Until then, fans can only wait and thrash in anticipation. Whether fact or fantasy, “In Loving Memory Of…” has already reignited passion across the global metal scene.