Judas Priest Unveils Star-Studded 2026 Album “Eternal Force”… Featuring Tribute Track to Lemmy Kilmister — Full Tracklist and Release Date Revealed…

Judas Priest Unveils Star-Studded 2026 Album *Eternal Force* Featuring Tribute to Lemmy Kilmister – Full Tracklist and Release Date Revealed**

 

 

 

In a thunderous return to the forefront of heavy metal, Judas Priest has officially announced their highly anticipated 2026 studio album titled *Eternal Force*. Set for release on **March 13, 2026**, the album marks the band’s 20th studio outing and promises to be one of their most ambitious records to date. Clocking in at just over an hour, *Eternal Force* is a sonic onslaught featuring collaborations with a slew of

A Monumental Tribute to Metal Legends**

 

Frontman Rob Halford describes *Eternal Force* as “a testament to the immortality of heavy metal and the souls that built it.” One of the album’s emotional high points is the track **“Iron Horse Requiem”**, a thunderous, gritty tribute to Lemmy Kilmister. The song was recorded with guest vocals from Metallica’s James Hetfield and bass licks recorded using Lemmy’s own custom Rickenbacker, courtesy of the Motörhead estate.

“Lemmy was the embodiment of raw, untamed rock ‘n’ roll,” Halford said in a press release. “This one’s for him — loud, fast, unapologetic.”

 

 

 

### **Star-Studded Guest Appearances**

 

 

 

The album features an impressive roster of guest musicians, including:

 

 

 

* **Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)** – vocals on “Steel and Flame”

 

* **Zakk Wylde (Black Lab.