Judas Priest

Judas Priest showed their support for the Argentine football team ahead of their 2022 World Cup match against France during a concert in the country.

The band were performing at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires on Tuesday (December 13) as part of their tour of South America.

During ‘Turbo Lover’, a photo of Argentina captain Lionel Messi was displayed on the screen behind the band.

Following Argentina’s win, the band’s Rob Halford shared a photo of the moment from the concert, writing in the caption: “Congratulations argentina and to all the teams who played their hearts out you did your best.”

The match, which took place at Qatarā€™s Lusail Stadium, ended in a penalty shootout that Argentina ultimately won.

Hugh JackmanĀ calledĀ it a ā€œsensational tournament with herculean efforts by both teamsā€ whileĀ Architectsā€™ Sam CarterĀ said:Ā ā€œWhat a truly unbelievable game of football! Best final Iā€™ve ever seen. Congratulations Argentina.ā€

Last month, Dolly PartonĀ performed ā€˜Joleneā€™ withĀ Judas Priestā€˜s Rob Halford at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony.

The singer was inducted into the prodigious class alongsideĀ Eminem,Ā Duran Duran,Ā Lionel Richie and more at a ceremony in Los Angeles.

Judas Priest were also inducted andĀ performed a three-song set on the night in which they reunited with former guitarist K.K. Downing and drummer and ex-member Les Binks. Frontman Halford then returned to the stage to perform ā€˜Joleneā€™ with Parton as part of her performance.

In other news, Judas Priest launched the latest US leg of their ā€™50 Heavy Metal Years Tourā€™ in Wallingford, Connecticut back in October and performed ā€˜Genocideā€™ to the surprise of many fans in attendance.

The band are due to join Ozzy Osbourne on tour next year when he plays the UK and Europe – find tickets here.

The post Watch Judas Priest show support for Argentina team during Buenos Aires gig appeared first on NME.

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