Clockwise from top left: Idina Menzel, Queen, Mattiel, Shenna and Rob Halford of Judas Priest. Like it or hate it, the carols of yesteryear and a handful of modern classics will dominate the airwaves until Christmas Day ends. It’s hard not to crack a smile when Vince Guaraldi or…

Rob Halford, “Celestial.” Frankly, anyone who doubts Rob Halford’s ability this late in his career isn’t paying attention. The quality of last year’s Judas Priest album, Firepower, more than proved his staying power as a heavy metal icon. That’s why it’s safe to at least assume his upcoming holiday album…

Judas Priest. Courtesy: Travis Shin. Even the members of Judas Priest were surprised when, nearly 50 years into the iconic metal rockers’ careers, the band’s 18th album became the highest-debuting in America. Firepower, which Judas Priest released in 2018, debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200—and No. 5…