Judas

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The cult star promised covers of metal staples like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, as well as "a few originals forged in the same cosmic fire."

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

In 2 Maccabees, Judas Maccabeus offers prayers for the dead—meaningful only if the soul can be aided after death—but Protestants typically consider the book extracanonical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Judas Priest's rendition of the Black Sabbath classic was released on Friday with all profits donated to the Glenn Tipton Parkinson's Foundation and Cure Parkinson's.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Lambert, a fan-favorite “American Idol” runner-up who began performing with Queen in 2011, plays Judas to Erivo’s Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl production directed by Tony-winning choreographer Sergio Trujillo.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025

“Mean as Judas, some ways, but oh, man, a funny boy, a real fast jockey. Dick liked him, too. We got on great.”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote