In a recent interview with Rolling Stone Brasil, Richie Faulkner discussed Judas Priest’s setlist.
“We’re always thinking about how we can improve the setlist. It’s always difficult these days because the fans see the setlist online, so they’re expecting certain things,” Faulkner said. “I think the set we have at the moment is quite a refined setlist. It covers a lot of different Priest material, and the dynamic of the set is really well.”
“So it starts off well, it’s a quick set, it is a fast-paced set, the dynamic works really well. So we’ll see,” he continued. “We’re gonna go into rehearsals before we come down, and we’ll try this set and see if we can make any changes. The set we’ve got at the moment is a pretty good one. I think it will be more or less the same as what we’ve been playing in Europe.”
Bassist Ian Hill recently shared different views in an interview with Osvaldo Angeles. He described the inclusion of songs from their 2024 album ‘Invincible Shield’ as ‘really unfortunate’ due to time constraints.
The band members’ contrasting perspectives emerge during a period of significant changes in Judas Priest’s live performances.
Loudwire reported that the band has transformed their setlist during the ‘Invincible Shield’ world tour. They removed five songs and added four new ones to enhance the show’s dynamics.
The revised setlist introduces two notable additions. Fans can now experience the live debut of ‘Sword of Damocles’ from their 2014 album ‘Redeemer of Souls.’ The band also performs ‘Crown of Horns’ from ‘Invincible Shield.’
Data from Setlist.fm reveals the band’s consistent approach to setlist creation. They regularly incorporate new songs while maintaining their signature high-energy performance style.
The current setlist structure addresses both concerns. It accommodates Hill’s time constraint issues while supporting Faulkner’s vision for a dynamic performance flow.
