Watch the band perform the powerful opening to "The Sentinel" during the Epitaph Tour at the Hammersmith Apollo:

To understand the magnitude of Epitaph , one must understand the climate in which it was recorded. In 2011, Judas Priest dropped a bombshell on the metal community. They announced a massive world tour that they claimed would be their last, dubbed the "Epitaph Tour."

: Tracks like "Starbreaker" and "Blood Red Skies" that rarely saw the light of day in later years. Legacy and Rebirth While the title suggests an ending, Rob Halford

So, what does that make Epitaph (2013)? It makes it a time capsule. It is the sound of a band preparing to die, only to realize they were immortal. It captures the anxiety, the emotion, and the finality of a moment that ultimately did not happen.

Faulkner’s debut major tour with the band brought fresh energy and technical ferocity.

stands as a high-definition testament to Judas Priest's role as the "architects of heavy metal," showcasing a band that refused to go quietly into the night.

(DVD/Blu-ray) includes behind-the-scenes footage and multi-camera concert footage from the Hammersmith Apollo, London .