Judas Priest

American  

interjection

1. (an exclamation of exasperation or disgust.)

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Etymology

Origin of Judas Priest

First recorded in 1910–15; euphemism for Jesus Christ

Example Sentences

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

Mustaine is revered as one of the pioneers of thrash metal, a subgenre that combines the breakneck velocity of early American hardcore bands such as Circle Jerks and Misfits with the precision and power of British metal groups like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden.

From Los Angeles Times

Even today, she asks schoolchildren if they have heard of Deep Purple, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, which she still counts among her favorite bands.

From The Wall Street Journal

To bring realism to their roles in a fake heavy metal band, actors Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer took notes on the antics of real-life acts like Judas Priest and played actual gigs as Spinal Tap in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Heavy metal band Judas Priest have released a charity single featuring the late Ozzy Osbourne to raise money for Parkinson's disease charities.

From BBC