Metal music acts Judas Priest and Vio-Lence announce upcoming performances in Croatia

Major heavy metal acts are scheduled to perform in the region, including the legendary British band Judas Priest and the technical thrash metal group Vio-Lence.

Judas Priest is bringing their ‘Faithkeepers’ European tour to Arena Pula, Croatia, on August 25. The performance will be preceded by the Croatian rock-metal band Jelusick. The tour follows the band's recent performances in Germany, where they revisited classic tracks such as ‘The Ripper’ and ‘Delivering the Goods’.

Additionally, the Metal Resurrection festival, now in its 24th year, has announced Vio-Lence as a headliner for its 2026 event in Zabok, Croatia. The lineup for the festival includes Angelus Apatrida and Cutthroat LA. Vio-Lence, led by vocalist Sean Killian, features a lineup including Claudeous Creamer, Ira K. Black, Jeff Salgado, and Nick Souza.