Judas Priest live in Munich – Shield of Pain Tour 2025 Concert Review
- L7
- Jul 16
- 3 min read
Expectations
After seeing Judas Priest just a week earlier at the Scorpions anniversary show, I already knew what to expect: a killer setlist and, since this was a solo show, even more songs than at the festival. But there was one big factor that made me buy this ticket: Accept as the support act. Judas Priest alone is always reason enough to go, but I hesitated at first because I had just seen them. The moment I saw “Accept” on the lineup, the decision was made.
Arrival, Merch & Beer
This time I walked to the venue. My hotel was about 20 minutes from the Olympiahalle, and the route passed through the Tollwood Festival, which was fun to check out. The weather was perfect—sunny, warm, but not too hot.
Merch was at a single stand with a line, but nothing too crazy. Judas Priest had five different tour shirt designs, plus signed items like a poster for €120 and a drumhead for €100. I grabbed a tour shirt for €50. Accept’s merch was cheaper—€35 for their one shirt design. There was also a CD from Phil Campbell.
Beer was Löwenbräu, a solid choice and easy to drink. Price: €6.50. There were no tour cups, just regular transparent ones with a €3 deposit. Refund was possible cashless—just tap your card at the terminal, and the money goes straight back to your account. I like that system.
Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons
I had no idea there was a third band on the bill, so this was a great surprise. And what a surprise it was—they absolutely rocked. Great energy, solid stage presence, and a classic rock’n’roll vibe that fit perfectly. They left a strong impression, not just on me but on the crowd around me. If they come back for a club show here, I’d buy a ticket.
Accept
Honestly, I was looking forward to Accept almost as much as Judas Priest, maybe even more. This was my only chance to see them live this year, and it was worth every cent. Accept have all the tools to make a night unforgettable: killer guitar work, pounding drums and bass, tight coordination on stage, and most importantly, an incredible frontman. His voice is outstanding—not just on the new songs, but also when performing the classics.
The setlist was a great mix of old and new, and the energy never dipped. Every song landed perfectly. This was one of those support slots that could easily have been a headliner show. I really hope I get to see them live again soon.
Judas Priest
During Accept’s set, I already noticed the Olympiahalle sound was much louder than what I’d experienced at the open-air Scorpions show a week ago. My seat was in Category 1, row 7, block S1—probably one of the best spots in the venue. It felt almost level with the arena floor, with a perfect view of the stage.
From my seat, the sound was excellent. However, several followers messaged me afterward saying their sections had terrible mixing—some instruments were way too loud, while Rob’s vocals were almost inaudible at times. That’s a big problem at this level, especially with ticket prices these days. A consistent sound experience should be a given. For me, though, it was great.
The show itself delivered everything we love about Judas Priest: Rob in great form, iconic riffs, all the hits, and a few new tracks. “Nightcrawler” remains one of my favorites, and of course the crowd went wild for classics like “Breaking the Law” and “Painkiller.” But if I had to pick one standout moment, it would be “Giants in the Sky.” Seeing the faces of legends like Dio, Chris Cornell, Randy Rhoads, Lemmy, and others on the big screen while Rob paid tribute to them was powerful.
The other big highlight was “Living After Midnight.” Yes, it’s always a highlight, but the atmosphere in the Olympiahalle was completely different from the stadium show a week before. Everyone was on their feet, clapping, singing, and turning it into a full-on party. A perfect way to close the night.
Final Thoughts
Overall, a fantastic night—despite the sound issues some fans experienced. With ticket prices and band quality at this level, good sound across the venue should be guaranteed. For me, though, everything was spot on. All three bands delivered, and I’d happily see every single one of them again.
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