Judas Priest have announced that their world tour next summer will be their last.

The band will play a number of festivals including a headline slot at London's High Voltage on July 23.

"After storming the world for nearly 40 years and taking its very special brand of heavy metal to all four corners of the planet, Judas Priest has announced plans to embark on a final world tour," a statement on the band's website said.

Details of dates are due to be announced shortly.

Tickets for the festival are on sale now.

(by Holly Frith)