Judas Priest

interjection

1. (an exclamation of exasperation or disgust.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Judas Priest¹

First recorded in 1910–15; euphemism for Jesus Christ

Example Sentences

Although King has long been a fan of solo players like Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads, he’s always craved the dual guitar attack of his favorite band, Judas Priest.

From Los Angeles Times

At age 72, singer Rob Halford continues to lead Judas Priest onward, while Black Sabbath retired in 2017 with its founding band members in their late 60s.

From Los Angeles Times

Surrounded during our interview by MonsterVerse paraphernalia, concept art, posters for Showa-era Godzilla films like 1968’s “Destroy All Monsters” and even album covers from bands like Judas Priest and Megadeth, Wingard appears to be savoring every moment.

From Los Angeles Times

Cuomo: You can see a Judas Priest poster and a Quiet Riot poster on the inside of the Blue Album booklet — these obvious clues to where we’d come from.

From Los Angeles Times

She seems to have drafted up a long scroll of dream collaborators, and — anything for Dolly! — each one of them picked up the phone: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Joan Jett, Miley Cyrus, Lizzo, Elton John, Rob Halford from Judas Priest … I could go on.

From New York Times