LEGENDS UNITE: Judas Priest and Alice Cooper Join Forces in Epic Rock Collaboration — “Hellshock” Drops This Fall
In a historic moment that’s sending shockwaves through the heavy metal and hard rock world, Judas Priest and Alice Cooper have officially announced a mind-blowing musical collaboration decades in the making. Titled “Hellshock,” the project brings together two of the most iconic forces in rock history for a full-throttle, theatrical, and sonically explosive experience that promises to redefine what classic metal can be in 2025.
Set for release this fall, “Hellshock” includes a six-track studio EP, a co-headlining world tour, and a behind-the-scenes Netflix documentary covering the wild journey of bringing these legends together — from backstage brainstorms to blood-pumping arena rehearsals. Fans, brace yourselves: this is more than a collaboration. It’s a declaration.
🔥 The Sound of Mayhem: What to Expect from “Hellshock”
The EP Hellshock is a brutal blend of Priest’s driving riffs and Alice’s twisted storytelling. Produced by Andy Sneap (Priest’s longtime collaborator) and featuring additional mixing by Bob Ezrin (Alice Cooper’s go-to studio wizard), the project is described as “unrelenting, theatrical, and gloriously dark.”
Track titles revealed so far include:
- “Hellshock” (title track) – A galloping, apocalyptic anthem.
- “Blacktop Messiah” – A sleazy road-metal ballad with duel vocals.
- “Chains and Lipstick” – A tongue-in-cheek glam-horror stomper.
- “Doom Hotel” – An eerie, spoken-word piece turned into a full metal opera.
- “Electric Execution” – Pure Judas Priest firepower with Alice’s wicked flair.
- “Resurrect the Nightmare” – An epic closing track that clocks in at over 9 minutes.
Rob Halford and Alice Cooper trade vocals on most songs, bringing together the Metal God’s operatic scream and The Godfather of Shock Rock’s sinister snarl. Their chemistry is immediate — thunderous and theatrical, creepy and charismatic.
🤘 The Tour: HELLSHOCK LIVE 2025
As if the EP wasn’t enough, Judas Priest and Alice Cooper will co-headline a global arena tour, with stops in over 30 cities across North America, Europe, South America, and Japan. The stage design is rumored to be a hybrid of a dystopian cathedral and a twisted funhouse, merging both bands’ legendary aesthetics.
Highlights will include:
- A “duel of the devils” theatrical segment where Halford and Cooper battle it out on stage with fire, chains, and animatronics.
- A surprise shared encore featuring mashups of “Breaking the Law” and “No More Mr. Nice Guy” along with covers of Black Sabbath and Motörhead classics.
- VIP packages that include meet-and-greets, limited-edition vinyl, and on-stage seating for the final act.
Tickets go on sale August 1st, 2025, with presale access available to fan club members and newsletter subscribers.
🎬 Behind the Madness: Netflix Doc “Forged in Fire” Coming Soon
To mark the historic collaboration, Netflix will premiere a feature-length documentary titled “Forged in Fire: When Priest Met Cooper.” Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sam Dunn (Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey), the documentary will showcase how this long-dreamed partnership came to life, following Halford, Cooper, Glenn Tipton, Richie Faulkner, and the rest of the crew from jam sessions to world stages.
Fans will see:
- Rare footage from the writing and recording process.
- Intimate interviews on the legacy of metal, aging in the industry, and mutual respect between two titans.
- Exclusive scenes of Alice helping Halford plan stage theatrics — including guillotines, pyrotechnics, and a resurrected mechanical snake named “Lucifer 2.0.”🔥 Reactions from the Rock World
The rock and metal communities are already losing their minds. Social media exploded after the announcement:
- Ozzy Osbourne: “Hell yes. About time these two maniacs teamed up. Metal history in the making.”
- Lzzy Hale (Halestorm): “THIS is why I play rock. Thank you Alice. Thank you Priest. Bring the fire!!”
- Corey Taylor (Slipknot/Stone Sour): “If you’re not hyped for Hellshock, your blood isn’t real.”
Fans across generations — from old-school headbangers to TikTok metal revivalists — are calling it the most exciting rock event of the decade.A Full-Circle Moment for Two Icons
Though Judas Priest and Alice Cooper have toured together in the past and shared the stage at major festivals, “Hellshock” marks the first time they’ve created original music as a unit. Both Halford and Cooper have spoken publicly about their deep admiration for each other, with Rob calling Alice “the original stage villain,” and Alice calling Rob “the leather-and-steel Shakespeare of metal.”
In an emotional statement, Halford said:“This isn’t just a team-up — it’s two armies uniting. We’re not just doing this for the fans — we’re doing it for the music that saved our lives.”
Alice Cooper added:“You take the drama of what I do, the power of what Priest does, and you end up with something… terrifyingly beautiful.”MWeark Your Calendar — The Shock Begins🎸 “Hellshock” EP drops worldwide on October 13, 2025 HELLSHOCK LIVE tour kicks off November 2 in Los Angeles🎥 “Forged in Fire” documentary premieres November 20 on Netflix
Get ready for the most outrageous, blood-pumping, metal-as-hell experience of the year. Judas Priest and Alice Cooper are coming for your soul.
HELLSHOCK IS HERE. 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘
