British rock band Judas Priest leader Rob Halford expresses support for Ukraine
During a concert in Berlin on July 3, Rob Halford unfurled a blue and yellow flag on stage, showing support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russian invasion. The news was reported on the Metal Pilgrim page on social media platform X.
Cancelled Concert in Kyiv
Judas Priest had planned a concert in Kyiv as part of their 50 Heavy Metal Years tour in 2022 but had to cancel it due to the conflict. The band’s last performance in Ukraine was in 2012, and during a concert in Poland in June 2022, they called for freedom for Ukraine while performing the song «No Surrender.»
Gift from Ukrainian Fans
In November 2023, Rob Halford received an embroidered shirt as a gift from Ukrainian fans, which he proudly wore and shared a photo of on his social media accounts.
