Judas Priest performs at Rosemont Theatre on May 1, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner performs with the band at Rosemont Theatre on May 1, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Vocalist Rob Halford leads Judas Priest at Rosemont Theatre on May 1, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner and lead vocalist Rob Halford perform at Rosemont Theatre on May 1, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Judas Priest performs at Rosemont Theatre on May 1, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Vocalist Rob Halford leads Judas Priest at Rosemont Theatre on May 1, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
The audience cheers during a Judas Priest concert at Rosemont Theatre on May 1, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Vocalist Rob Halford leads Judas Priest at Rosemont Theatre on May 1, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Vocalist Rob Halford performs with Judas Priest at Rosemont Theatre on May 1, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Vocalist Rob Halford performs as Judas Priest plays the Rosemont Theatre on May 1, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Vocalist Rob Halford (right) performs with guitarist Andy Sneap as Judas Priest plays the Rosemont Theatre on May 1, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
While many artists spout what the crowd wants to hear, Judas Priest spent scant time on talk and devoted its nearly non-stop 105-minute set to the proverbial walk.
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