"Judas" is the lead single and title track from American rock band Fozzy's Judas album. On the day of its release it was accompanied by a music video. The song peaked at number 5 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart and reached 1 on the Sirius/XM Octane charts. "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. The song was certified gold by the RIAA on April 13, 2022.
Release and reception The song was nominated for Hard Rock Song of the Year at the 2017 Loudwire Music Awards. 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.
Performances On August 27, 2023 the band played “"Judas" for Chris Jerichos entrance in front of 80,000 people at AEW All In: London. The band played the song live once again for Jerichos entrance at All In: London 2024.
Music video The song’s official music video premiered on Loudwire and features the band performing in an all-black room with vocalist Chris Jericho in the forefront. Additional cameos and actors appear in the background throughout the video.
Charts Chart (2017)Peak positionU.S. Mainstream Rock chart (Billboard)5U.S. Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)24U.S. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs35UK Singles Sales (Official Charts)92UK Singles Download (Official Charts)90UK Rock and Metal Singles (Official Charts)13
Certification +Certifications for "Judas"RegionCertificationCertified units/salesUnited States (RIAA)Gold500,000‡‡ 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
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