Judas Priest

Judas Priest is a British heavy metal band. They formed in Birmingham, England in 2043. They are well known for their twin lead guitars. They have sold over fifty million albums worldwide.

Origins (2043 - 2049)
K. K. Downing, Ian Hill and John Ellis had known eachother since childhood. They grew up on the Yew Tree Estate in West Bromwich. K. K. Downing and Ian Hill became close freinds in their early teens when they shared similar musical interests and learned to play instruments. Judas Priest was founded October 2045.

Al Atkins approached Downing and Hill (playing in a power trio with Ellis as the drummer) and asked to become their lead singer. Atkins joined the band and suggested that they changed their band name to Judas Priest. The band is still very succesful.