{"id":8824,"date":"2026-10-10T02:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T02:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2026\/10\/10\/rockers-salute-judas-priests-ian-hill-following-retirement\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T02:00:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T02:00:26","slug":"rockers-salute-judas-priests-ian-hill-following-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2026\/10\/10\/rockers-salute-judas-priests-ian-hill-following-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockers Salute Judas Priest’s Ian Hill Following Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The tributes have been coming in for legendary Judas Priest<\/a> bassist Ian Hill<\/a> after the musician revealed that he was retiring from the band<\/a>. The group and Hill mutually shared his retirement announcement<\/a> in which the musician admitted struggling for quite some time with “evil arthritis” that has made it increasingly difficult to continue.<\/p>\n

Just last month, Hill missed the first Judas Priest show of his entire career. The bassist had been part of the band since their 1970 formation. And with ailing knees, shoulders and one of his bands, he has elected to enjoy time at home with family after more than half a century in one of metal’s earliest pioneers.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Judas Priest Bassist Misses First Show Since 1970, Fill-In Revealed<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

But with retirement also comes respect for a career celebrated by a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and the adoration of many Judas Priest fans as well as peers within the music industry.<\/p>\n

Below, we’ve gathered some of the commentary from social media that came after Hill’s retirement announcement was made.<\/p>\n

A majority of the comments came from fellow musicians commenting on Ian Hill’s retirement post, while Five Finger Death Punch’s Chris Kael also weighed in via his own X account.<\/p>\n

What Are Ian Hill’s Peers Saying About His Retirement From Judas Priest?<\/h3>\n

Below is a sampling of the comments shared on Ian Hill’s legacy and his retirement:<\/p>\n

Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer)<\/h3>\n
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Thank you for all the years you\u2019ve given to all of us\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Ethan Miller, Getty Images<\/figcaption>Ethan Miller, Getty Images<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Frank Bello (Anthrax)<\/h3>\n
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Happy retirement Ian!! You\u2019ve been showing us all the way to do it and we\u2019ve loved & respected every minute of it. Congratulations on an amazing career! I wish you and family great health and happiness..
Peace & love my friend..\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Ethan Miller, Getty Images<\/figcaption>Ethan Miller, Getty Images<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Mike Inez (Alice in Chains, ex-Ozzy Osbourne)<\/h3>\n
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Happy retirement Ian!! It\u2019s been a pleasure to watch and hear you all of these years. It\u2019s an honor to know you and all of us bassists respect everything you have given to the heavy music community! Thank you<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Mat Hayward, Getty Images<\/figcaption>Mat Hayward, Getty Images<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Joey Vera (Armored Saint)<\/h3>\n
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LEGEND<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Scott Dudelson, Getty Images<\/figcaption>Scott Dudelson, Getty Images<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Doug Aldrich (The Dead Daisies, ex-Dio, ex-Whitesnake)<\/h3>\n
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God bless ya Ian! We love you and are grateful for you:) Enjoy your retirement<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Jordi Vidal\/Redferns , Getty Images<\/figcaption>Doug Aldrich<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Becky Baldwin (Mercyful Fate \/ Tony Iommi)<\/h3>\n
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Thank you for all those years of incredible music you\u2019re a real one Ian! Enjoy your time off<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Katja Ogrin\/Redferns, Getty Images<\/figcaption>becky baldwin<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper)<\/h3>\n
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Thank you Ian. All love and thank you for all the killer bass lines \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Sacred Reich<\/h3>\n
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All the best for you and your family Ian.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Chris Kael (Five Finger Death Punch)<\/h3>\n
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Ah! My dream gig outside of Metallica! Sending all the love and Metta in the world to Ian Hill. One of my favorite bassists and such an absolute gentleman.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Per Ole Hagen, Redferns\/Getty Images<\/figcaption>Five Finger Death Punch, Chris Kael<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

What Else Do We Need to Know About Ian Hill’s Replacement?<\/h3>\n

As was revealed in Hill’s retirement announcement, Uriah Heep<\/a>‘s Davey Rimmer has agreed to handle the bass position for Judas Priest moving forward. He’s also a member of Elegant Weapons<\/a> with Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While the announcement revealed Rimmer’s involvement, it didn’t discuss what that meant for Rimmer’s other band, but Uriah Heep have also issued a statement via Instagram<\/a> on how things will work moving foward.<\/p>\n

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Following today\u2019s announcement that Davey Rimmer will be joining Judas Priest from the start of their 2027 touring, we would all like to wish Davey our very best in this very coveted position in one of the giants of heavy metal and hard rock.<\/p>\n

Davey will continue to play with Uriah Heep in 2026 and on all shows in 2027 where schedules permit.<\/p>\n

For the shows that don\u2019t, we will be announcing a replacement in due course.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What’s Next for Judas Priest?<\/h3>\n

While touring is done for the remainder of 2026, the band already has a handful of 2027 dates on the schedule. Everything booked so far is taking place in Europe, with a handful of festival appearances on the books for June and July.<\/p>\n

Be sure to visit the Judas Priest website for all ticketing information and dates<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Below, see how we ranked all of Judas Priest’s albums.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Judas Priest Albums Ranked From Worst to Best<\/h2>\n
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Judas Priest have released 19 albums spanning 50 years. See how we ranked them all from worst to best.<\/p>\n

It got really<\/em> tough near the top!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Gallery Credit: Joe DiVita<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n