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Watching the chaos through the haze, a destiny to rise above the blaze 🔥 Watch the official lyric video for our new single “Bridges Burn” created by Andy Pilkington here: youtube.com/watch?v=pFNFxf… #ElegantWeapons #Metal #HardRock #NewMusic #ExciterRecords @ExciterRecords_

Elegant Weapons' Richie Faulkner On New Album, Songwriting And Band Growth. "I think it is an evolution of the band, and hopefully the songwriting and where we’re going on our trajectory." metaltalk.net/interview-eleg…

ultimateclassicrock.com/judas-priest-s… 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭’𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟓𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬—𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟔 𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, marks the 50th anniversary of Sad Wings of Destiny in the US (March 23rd in the UK)—the landmark 1976 album that helped define the sound and ambition of heavy metal. Widely regarded as one of the most influential records in the genre’s history, it continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans five decades after its release. Originally issued in March 1976, Sad Wings of Destiny captured Judas Priest at a pivotal moment, showcasing a dramatic leap in songwriting, musicianship, and sonic identity. Featuring iconic tracks including “Victim of Changes,” “The Ripper,” “Tyrant,” and “Dreamer Deceiver,” the album set a new standard for blending progressive structure with pure metal intensity. With its twin-guitar attack, soaring vocals, and ambitious compositions, the album became a blueprint for heavy metal’s evolution and remains one of its most important recordings. To commemorate the golden anniversary, Exciter Records will release special editions, to celebrate its enduring legacy. “Sad Wings of Destiny was a defining moment for us as a band,” said Judas Priest in a statement. “It’s where we really began to shape the sound and identity that would carry through everything we’ve done since. To see it recognized 50 years on—and to have it presented in new editions—is incredibly meaningful.” Michael Closter, President of Exciter Records, said, “We’ve gone back to the original master tapes for Sad Wings of Destiny, untouched for decades, and we’re excited and honored to bring these definitive editions to fans worldwide.” Fifty years after its arrival, Sad Wings of Destiny remains a towering achievement that helped forge the sound and spirit of heavy metal itself. More details will be announced in the coming months.

That “Bridges Burn” riff had been waiting in the shadows for a while, so we're really glad it finally found its home on our upcoming album 'Evolution.' Make sure to give it a listen and hit that pre-save. #ElegantWeaponsBand #HardRock #NewMusic #ExciterRecords

The next chapter of Elegant Weapons begins April 24th with the new album EVOLUTION. Listen to "Bridges Burn" here: exciter-records.ffm.to/elegantweapons… Pre-save 'Evolution' here: exciter-records.ffm.to/elegantweapons…

Every evolution starts with a signal. #ELEGANTWEAPONS #richiefaulkner #ronnieromero #DaveyRimmer #ChristopherWilliams #judaspriest