“Witness our lives uncensored, in a never-before-seen way”: Judas Priest documentary co-directed by Tom Morello in the works.
Electric Eye: Judas Priest Teams with Tom Morello for Raw, Riveting Documentary
In a move no one saw coming, metal gods Judas Priest are teaming up with guitar revolutionary Tom Morello for a documentary that promises to leave nothing behind the curtain. Titled Electric Eye: The Judas Priest Chronicles, the film reportedly blends concert footage, backstage blowouts, and soul-baring interviews with animation sequences scored by Morello himself.
“This isn’t just about the music,” says Morello. “This is about the blood, the battles, and the brotherhood.” The documentary is set to debut at the Toronto International Film Festival this September.
2. LoudTruth.com – May 22, 2025
Title: From Hellion to Heroism: Judas Priest Tells All in New Doc
According to leaked production notes, the upcoming Judas Priest documentary co-directed by Tom Morello won’t shy away from the chaos behind the leather. Rob Halford opens up about his struggles with addiction, while Glenn Tipton discusses the toll of touring while battling Parkinson’s.
“The idea was to strip everything down,” Morello said in an interview. “This isn’t a PR piece. This is the truth. Ugly, beautiful, and loud as hell.”
Insiders also claim the film includes never-before-heard demos and a jam session between Priest and Rage Against the Machine’s rhythm section.
3. METAL FRONTIER Newsflash
Title: Screaming for Vengeance… and Vulnerability: Judas Priest Documentary Drops First Trailer
Fans were stunned today when the teaser for the untitled Judas Priest documentary dropped without warning. The trailer features black-and-white footage of early pub gigs, cut with modern-day rehearsals and emotional one-on-ones with each band member.
Tom Morello, co-director and longtime Priest admirer, narrates part of the trailer, saying, “They’re not just metal pioneers. They’re survivors. This is the film I wish existed when I was learning my first power chord.”
The trailer ends with Rob Halford staring into the camera: “This is us. No filters. No fing apologies.