Judas (Fozzy song)
| "Judas" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Fozzy | ||||
| from the album Judas | ||||
| Released | May 5, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal | |||
| Label | Century Media Records | |||
| Songwriters | Johnny Andrews, Rich Ward, Justin Cordle | |||
| Producers | Johnny Andrews, Rich Ward | |||
| Fozzy singles chronology | ||||
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"Judas" is the lead single and title track from American rock band Fozzy's Judas album.[1] On the day of its release it was accompanied by a music video.[2][3] The song peaked at number 5 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart and reached 1 on the Sirius/XM Octane charts.[4][5] "Judas" was used as the official theme song for NXT TakeOver: Chicago and lead singer Chris Jericho uses the song as his entrance theme for his appearances in New Japan Pro-Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling.[6] The song was certified gold by the RIAA on April 13, 2022.[7]
Release and reception
The song was nominated for Hard Rock Song of the Year at the 2017 Loudwire Music Awards.[8] The song became the band’s first and as of 2026 only recording to be certified by the RIAA with the band receiving their gold record during a show at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City on April 11.[9]
Performances
On August 27, 2023 the band played “"Judas" for Chris Jerichos entrance in front of 80,000 people at AEW All In: London.[10] The band played the song live once again for Jerichos entrance at All In: London 2024.[11]
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Mainstream Rock chart (Billboard)[12] | 5 |
| U.S. Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 24 |
| U.S. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs[14] | 35 |
| UK Singles Sales (Official Charts)[15] | 92 |
| UK Singles Download (Official Charts)[15] | 90 |
| UK Rock and Metal Singles (Official Charts)[15] | 13 |
Certification
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Personnel
Fozzy
- Chris Jericho – vocals
- Rich Ward – guitars, vocals
- Billy Grey – guitars
- Paul Di Leo – bass guitars
- Frank Fontsere – drums
References
- ^ Judas - Fozzy | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2026-02-03
- ^ "Fozzy, 'Judas' - Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire. 2017-05-02. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ Century Media Records (2017-05-03). FOZZY - Judas (OFFICIAL VIDEO). Retrieved 2026-02-03 – via YouTube.
- ^ Herald-, Alan Sculley For the. "Fozzy's success comes from making the right music at the right time". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Fozzy's "Judas" hits the No. 1 spot on the Sirius/XM Octane charts | WWE". www.wwe.com. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 results, recap, grades: Jericho impresses, Okada reigns". CBS Sports. 2018-01-04. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ a b "Jericho - I Don't Take It for Granted That Fozzy Has Gold Record". Loudwire. 2022-04-29. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ Staff, Best Classic Bands (2015-06-07). "Loudwire Music Awards New Performers Announced". Best Classic Bands. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ Blabbermouth (2022-04-12). "FOZZY Presented With Gold Award For 'Judas' Single: Video, Photo". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ Currier, Joseph (2023-08-22). "Chris Jericho & Fozzy to perform 'Judas' live at AEW All In". F4W/WON. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ Staff, A. E. W. (2024-08-25). "AEW: All In London 2024 Results". All Elite Wrestling. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Fozzy Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ^ "Fozzy Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ^ "Fozzy Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2018-05-12. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ^ a b c "FOZZY". Official Charts. 2017-05-18. Retrieved 2026-02-04.