10 Most Anticipated Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Albums Of 2017

10. Judas Priest - TBA

Opening up the list is British veterans and metal gods, Judas Priest. Seemingly eager to capitalise upon the success of their 2014 effort Redeemer of Souls (the band's comeback after 2008's lacklustre Nostradamus album), frontman Rob Halford has stated in interviews this year that he hopes the Priest's 18th record will be dropping in the first half of 2017.

While it seems that nothing is set in stone yet, the rumour mill is currently grinding out speculation at an alarming rate, working vintage metal fans worldwide up into a flurry of excitement.