Metal band Judas Priest has exclusively revealed that their world tour next year will be their last.

The rockers released a statement on their official website that said:

“After storming the world for nearly 40 years and taking its very special brand of heavy metal to all four corners of the planet, Judas Priest has announced plans to embark on a final world tour.”

The band’s 42 year long career has been extensive with 16 studio albums and they will be headlining at London’s High Voltage event on July 23, 2011.  

Watch their live performance of 'Hell Bent For Leather' here: