Judas Priest's Rob Halford Reflects On Coming Out, Sobriety, & Longevity In 'Confess' Autobiography

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3 жыл бұрын

Heavy metal singer and songwriter Rob Halford, of famed rock band Judas Priest, is the latest icon to sit with Matt Pinfield for the current installment of the New & Approved music series.
With a career spanning the past 50 years, Halford has without a doubt experienced the extreme highs of success and darker times throughout his life, which is documented in the latest book release with 'Confess'. Halford's autobiography explores numerous anecdotes on his life and career, including a time where he may have offended Marie Osmond with a whip.
Rob speaks with Matt about his book and reflects on the importance of his decision to publicly come out and what it meant for his career and personal life. Halford also details losing his partner due to self-harm, and how that moment tested his journey with sobriety.
The outspoken and uninhibited artist also goes on to share his musical influences and heroes, which include Tina Turner, Elvis, Little Richard, and many more and Rob also shares what is next for his band post-pandemic.
#RobHalford #JudasPriest #Confess

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@stevefairweather159 3 жыл бұрын

When Rob came out, it had no effect on me and his fans. We didn’t care.We just love his music. Live and let live

@PantyhoseExperience 3 жыл бұрын

You mean he’s light in the loafers or leather boots? Is that what he meant? Yeah well his music career is washed out anyway lol

@georgeloveless4176 3 жыл бұрын

@@empnadajhhh9469 ... if its "gross af", then dont do it. Rob Halford is the king of metal and he deserves nothing but respect.

@rraschka2112 3 жыл бұрын

@@georgeloveless4176 Halford is NOT the king of metal.......He is THE METAL GOD!!!

@danmoth5126 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone knew, no one cared, no one had a problem or held it against him. That’s the uniting power of metal.

@henrikcarmel374 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and we kept our leather-outfits 😅

@Wooley689 3 жыл бұрын

I had a housemate and his brother who hated gays, he was a huge Priest fan and would play the albums at full volume. I laughed my ass off when Rob came out.

@FunAllDayLong4353 3 жыл бұрын

LMAO!!!

@thereisnopandemic 2 жыл бұрын

Perverts can be talented. You do know that.

@datadavis 2 жыл бұрын

So when did your housemates brother come out? 😆

@robbinswhite 2 жыл бұрын

The irony, lol

@tdang9528 2 жыл бұрын

Haha good one...that made my day

@rrmorris67 2 жыл бұрын

Never a bad interview from this man. No pretentiousness. No fakery. All real and honest. All the time. Long Live Rob Halford and the music of Judas Priest

@adamober1572 Жыл бұрын

long live heavy metal. Halford did so fucking much for the genre.

@GeorgeTel100 5 ай бұрын

SO TRUE!!

@joelbauer7583 3 жыл бұрын

Driving down the highway listening to "Fight", cranked up looked to the Porsche on my right side to see Rob Halford. Awesome day.

@Mrbimdrummer 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@ericmcdaniel4029 3 жыл бұрын

Arizona??

@tinfoilhatter 3 жыл бұрын

i see him every day, mate, it's the strangest thing, you do get used to it tho, you'll have to, ha ha! [just kidding, pretty sure it ain't him,,,!]

@tomo1747 3 жыл бұрын

Wow so cool, what a lovely moment

@pvdguitars2951 3 жыл бұрын

I cranked up War of words on my Porsche Cayenne’s Bose system recently. Tough to keep below the speed limit!

@regitmeisner3546 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 53,I remember being on a bus when I was 14, and seeing Judas Preist was written in marker on the back of a seat!, when i was told it was a heavy rock band, I went to the local record store and discovered awesomeness!!.... I miss the old days of having to do work to discover music, but now that I'm old, I love having access at my fingertips!... Pioneers are pioneers!.. Love you guys forever !!

@blazes8n 2 жыл бұрын

That's a cool story, it's funny how somebody's graffiti can influence many people! Love it. I'm 43 and has a similar thing with Maiden when I was 10 or something. Keep on rockin, dude 🤘

@grandadneal8114 2 жыл бұрын

That's one he'll of a long bus trip. 14 till your 53. I bet you waited 5 years at the bus stop then 5 came at once

@pompom7x728 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏼🎸🎼🤘🏼🌺🤗🇫🇷🇨🇭

@yournewdad1453 Жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience seeing wutang clan scribbled on a desk at school

@Tull1996 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best metal voices ever...and always seems like a nice guy.

@DD-pz3kf 2 жыл бұрын

This guy has some pipes !!

@samsungw200 2 жыл бұрын

He always comes across as really friendly

@Muttleytech 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when my mom saw that Judas Priest poster in my room and said "I don't know; that one looks a little strange." Good times! My mom knew long before the rest of us. She was cool.

@KillerMcDiller 3 жыл бұрын

I had the Unleashed in the East poster as well.

@scottyd2262 2 жыл бұрын

Same.. I always thought that he was gay...

@jamesmatthewruszkai8341 2 жыл бұрын

My mother asked who was singing when I was blasting Hell Bent for Leather. When I showed her the album (I'm old...) she asked is he gay? Then also day Hell Bent for Leather sounded pretty gay. I denyed it not knowing but it didn't matter anyway. Mom was cool too . She saw it right away...🤘🤘

@ericmorris2210 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah , who cares if he's gay , he's still one of my favorite heavy metal singer of all time !

@kingsleycracknell7081 2 жыл бұрын

What a great guy. I loved this interview. I’m a gay man, I have 10 years sobriety and I am owner/operator of a sawmill. I love my life today. I love myself more these days.

@EBjeebies1081 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on all fronts. You should love yourself. Life is better that way.

@adriantrusca1245 2 ай бұрын

So did you take it in the ass on that tractor?

@marksutherlandsr 3 жыл бұрын

My friends and I at the time when Rob came out use to tell Gay jokes and poke fun at anyone who showed signs of femininity. Kids our age could be very cruel at times...but then our hero, the metal God came out and completely changed our hearts and attitude about sexuality. Literally overnight and in an instance we became more loving and accepting of all people from all walks of life. Robs courage truly made an impact us....even till this day. \m/ \m/

@artaqifaturiel7512 2 жыл бұрын

Good point. Isn't this what metal was always about, unity, understanding and equality? Man, how I wish the metal bands of today would go back and listen to the originals just to see what their point was and still is today. The world has major issues, something that metal has never shied away from exposing. Where is it today? Slipknot are doing well. Are there other metal followers out there who can help me to find those who look to the past to create a better future? Please!

@heydeanie Жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie, this here, is some beautiful sh*t.. 🌈

@maxhenry9724 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t that sweet.

@heydeanie Жыл бұрын

@@maxhenry9724 yes, it is... It's actually hella heartwarming

@heydeanie Жыл бұрын

@@maxhenry9724 seek help dude... What other people do with their lives really not only doesn't concern u, but really honestly SHOULDN'T concern u... The fact that it does this much speaks of obsession. This isn't "unnatural behavior" animal biologists have observed homosexuality in animals. Lesbian seagulls for example (Google it, it'll blow your mind). Be it a rock star or a stranger, someone else being gay really does not concern u... I'm starting to think since this is such a sore spot, that perhaps you know a recently out young person. If so, I pray for them, having YOU in their life is going to make everything twice as hard. I'm going to try to explain it so you get it. People who are attracted to the same sex cannot control it. It's not like willing yourself to hold it til u can get to the restroom. You cannot will away (or pray away) the gay. It just is. It just happens. Just like u cannot control being straight. Here's an example, close your eyes and imagine kissing a man. It feels uncomfortable, right? U don't want too... It grosses u out. That is EXACTLY how a lesbian feels. The thought of kissing etc a guy, feels gross, wrong, weird. So, are u saying you want people to live life that way, doing things they find distasteful, just to make YOU happy and less uncomfortable? How is that fair to them? If the roles were reversed, if society were completely reversed, No gay person would ask that of you...

@petejames1000 2 жыл бұрын

Rob is one of, if not the most, genuine guys in music. He lives & breathes his music, genuinely adores his fans, and is totally down to Earth & grounded. I was a metal head since around the age of 10 (I'm now 51) and grew up listening to Priest and seeing them in concert. Small world too as Rob grew up on the Beechdale Estate in Walsall .. only a few miles up the road from me ... so I have the same accent too lol

@phansen657 2 жыл бұрын

Rob, always been a very humble guy and a true class act.

@pompom7x728 2 жыл бұрын

Exactement 🤘🏼🌺🎼🎸✊🏼🇫🇷🇨🇭

@thewhiteelephant 3 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that Rob doesn’t let the fact that he’s gay define him. It’s just a part of who he is. I couldn’t care less if he’s gay. He’s just a badass artist and human being.

@RogueBoyScout 2 жыл бұрын

Love this comment. While it can be difficult finding self-acceptance (maybe not as hard now?) back in the day, and to live your life as a gay person everyday can have some trials with society in large, Rob reminds me of myself. We don't want to hide who we are, but at the same time, we don't go around letting our sexuality define us. Because to be honest, other than relationships, and what goes on in "the bedroom", we truly are no different. Unfortunately their is a sub-section of the community who seems to take the whole LGBTI rights movement into a more social militant area. Not cool. It's just my opinion. And as an Asexual, I don't understand why we are being co-opted into the whole sexuality/gender definition movement. For those that don't know, being Asexual doesn't define your sexual preference, or gender identity. It just means your not really interested in sexual realtionships and lifestyle in general. That being said, Asexuals do cop some crap. People think you must be weird if you are not pursuing sexual relationships. And it can lead to some more sinister suggestions. Asexuality can be due to many different reasons. But being Asexual doesn't mean you don't find people attractive, or "Sexy". It's just the physical act of "Sex" is not a driver in your life. I don't know. It's a interesting time, to be sure. All I can say is, like what you like. Just be authentic. And just be respectful of others, and yourself. Peace

@hilalabbas2648 2 жыл бұрын

He was always abt music and metal. He didnt had to tell people that hes gay every 10 seconds.

@mattiemclean9882 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea he was a poofta! Not many heavy metal dudes would admit to that

@milansikela8383 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Rob Halford is such a kind soul and a legend. A 100% class act. So many Judas Priest songs were the soundtrack for growing up. Can't wait to see them live on their 50th anniversary tour! 🤘🤘🤘

@ferrreira 2 жыл бұрын

Freddie Mercury, Ronnie James Dio, Ian Gillan, David Coverdale and Rob Halford. These guys shaped me musically and made me a singer. I could not be more grateful.

@Trylobyte 2 жыл бұрын

Love the way Rob has kept his "Brummy" accent instead of using a faux American one.

@martinkulkarni3569 2 жыл бұрын

Even though it is often said how people hate the accent, still good on you. Even though I’m a Geordie, my cricket spiritual home since 1969 is at Edgbaston, home of the Bears! I love the people I meet down there when I’m at the cricket! Also, more great rock bands come from the West Midlands than anywhere else in the UK. Three of my favourites City Boy, Magnum and ELO!

@dambrooks7578 3 жыл бұрын

I found it incredibly inspiring how you came out Rob, so casually and matter of fact. There is no need to hide yourself. 💞😊

@stanstanly3812 3 жыл бұрын

Been a fan for 45 years! Rob is the metal God indeed.

@jclaytoncabral5106 3 жыл бұрын

Defenders of The Faith is one of the best Metal albums ever! I still listen to it almost daily.

@theadorebundy4514 3 жыл бұрын

I dunno Sreaming for Vengeance is up there too.

@larsgsanger3105 3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that! Love Bites..🖤♥️

@recordman555 3 жыл бұрын

In my humble opinion, Priest's Golden Era was Stained Class and Killing Machine. No other band has EVER matched what metal became with those 2 albums.

@redjack1876 3 жыл бұрын

It was also an awesome concert, as was Painkiller.

@rowstone3019 3 жыл бұрын

@@theadorebundy4514 Electric Eye!

@kiahmadison8541 3 жыл бұрын

As a lesbian metalhead Rob Halfords coming out was incredibly important for those of us who are LGBTI. I got into the music years after he came out but I will be fan of Rob's forever because of this. There were no major artist who were out in metal at that time.

@thefranciscoalejandro 3 жыл бұрын

As a trans man, it's not that deep

@kiahmadison8541 3 жыл бұрын

@@thefranciscoalejandro It is only a small part of Judas priests history overall. There have been transgender performers in metal who have come out since then who you would probably relate to more than I would.

@theadorebundy4514 3 жыл бұрын

As a straight guy get over it...his coming out didn't affect anyone. No one cared like we don't now. Be you do what you do no one cares. You only think people do cause you keep going on about it. Your sexual preference has nothing ro do with who you are as a person.

@Gurra88 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trans black (pronouns Rottweiler/bumblebee) and I didn't care about him coming out

@heydeanie 2 жыл бұрын

@@kiahmadison8541 reading the replies you got & thinking to myself "why are any women straight...?" Lol

@peterbedford449 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this interview makes my respect for Rob go up even more.

@heavyjoechipman3594 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 51. A Priest/Halford fan from way, way, back. I don't know if you'll ever read this Rob but I gotta tell you this. Whether I or anyone approves of your lifestyle, preferences, or choices does NOT matter. Nobody has the right to put themselves in that position for anyone else. And while we ALL have our differences, those in the end do NOT matter either. Because I love you Rob. You're place in music history is undeniable. You have always meant a great deal to me. I too grew up in a terribly dysfunctional/abusive household. If ever I we're to run into you somewhere dear Rob, tea or coffee and scones or canoli are on me. Intriguing, delightful, conversation is on you. May God bless you and keep you, Rob Halford. May he make his face shine upon you. And again, I will always love you from my own sickened, wicked, diseased, heart. 💜🙏☺👍

@lillacoix9808 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome! ❤❤

@heavyjoechipman3594 2 жыл бұрын

@@lillacoix9808 Thank you. I still had to edit it. Was quite emotional when writing it. Best of all to you.☺👍

@lillacoix9808 2 жыл бұрын

@@heavyjoechipman3594 best to you too, brother!

@brianfirlie3693 3 жыл бұрын

British Steel is still one of my favorite albums of all time.

@stephenhenry6622 3 жыл бұрын

Can't think of anything they haven't done or been thru first metal show TURBO Every album a chronicle when something weird or bad happened grandma shout JUDAS PRIEST!

@turdfurguson4451 3 жыл бұрын

It's got a couple shit songs. Like horrible songs. Not vengeance though. No fillers on that one.

@turdfurguson4451 2 жыл бұрын

@Hartley Hare gross

@blackout.X 2 жыл бұрын

That album was iconoclastic and a pillar of 80s Heavy Metal. It gave the 80s their sound

@blindpink 2 жыл бұрын

Killing Machine for me......Quality.

@blazes8n 2 жыл бұрын

Never bothered me with the coming out, it actually helped me support some good mates who came out further down the line. His words on sobriety and difficulties doing that were a great inspiration. Hopefully Maiden and Priest do a tour in 2022. 🤘Keep on rockin dudes🤘

@TheStrykerProject 3 жыл бұрын

"Living After Midnight" is in my cover band's set list, and the crowd always love it when we play it. Judas Priest has been an influence on me and my music trajectory since the late 70's. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

@kevinb3307 3 жыл бұрын

Write your own songs Latham!!

@TheStrykerProject 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinb3307 Bwaaa haaa haaa. Right?! We're talking about doing that...

@kevinb3307 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheStrykerProject Cool

@robind2727 2 жыл бұрын

Screaming For Vengeance remains one of my all time favorites. Part of the soundtrack of my life.

@saigawesnovember 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap! That beard! Thought it was David Letterman. Love ya Rob!

@kellywahl2551 2 жыл бұрын

I am still amazed by this man. One of the best musicians I have ever listened to. I didn't know anything about his personal life, but I'm happy to see that he appears kind, humble, and wise.

@joycefletcher5105 Жыл бұрын

Amazing Band-My Husband Lives, Eats & Breathes Judas Priest….. So Do I!!!! Kama Heavy Metal Goddess, infatuated with Richie Faulkner! What a Talent--oh & boy he eye candy is phenomenal!!!!! Lol …. Absolutely in love with the drummer, lol, look at that long lean body. His arms are sooo defined, great fucking drummer-I study all musicians in all bands, find it exhilarating to tell u the truth. I think I need to read this book….. my husband battles alcoholism, bipolar also. Soo many people in crisis…..Everyone has their own battles to fight. I love this interview, she candid,so spot on….. I love my weed. It has only empowered me in my life -avid smoker since the age of 14……60 years young as we speak!!!!! All music is inspiring from Clapton, Gaga,Beyoncé, Judas Priest, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin,PinkFloyd, Whitney Houston, Drake, Eminem and i think u know where I’m going with this….very versatile to all music genres. I welcome it all!! Great interview and I know the book is going to be sensational…. Thank u for being u:)!!!! Keep us MetalHeads Alive with the best sounds musically. Love all the videos-Beyond The Realms of Death is A true favorite of mine-Hard to believe it’s 50 years. I have been a fan for 35 years baby!! Let’s keep rocking💯🙏🌎✌️💋🎶🎸🥁🤘🎯💕🤟🎤🎊🆒🌠✝️🎶🧩🕯️❤️‍🔥

@Leonecon 3 жыл бұрын

What an iconic, amazing, sincere, down to earth man he is, not to mention a true METAL GOD!!

@timsears951 3 жыл бұрын

Not a huge fan of Priest but Rob Halford is a really good man ..always did like him...a true pro and a great human being

@leeham6230 2 жыл бұрын

Listen to "Dissident Aggressor" 🤘

@midnightrunner684 2 жыл бұрын

I Never Cared When Rob Came out ...His Music Kicked Ass and Is My Childhood back in the 80's .I'm 53 .Couldn't imagine life without the Priest

@Prestonesfpv 2 жыл бұрын

Rob is just so sweet and likeable in any way

@howel080 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing Preist live for me was like a religouse experience

@MadMan559est69 2 жыл бұрын

Bro has an amazing voice. He made this band stand out.

@misakiyoshida 2 жыл бұрын

When he came out, I completely forgot about it a few days later. One of the best metal vocalists ever, who gives a toss

@creepyskulldini581 2 жыл бұрын

Hell, they got their theatrical imagery - the whips, chains, leather, boots, studs, spikes, officers cap, etcetera - from a notorious homosexual artist and illustrator named Tom of Finland. Check out HIS stuff and see what I mean.

@nillehessy 2 жыл бұрын

yeah but it´s co,ing from the biker culture from amerika after ww2 that look

@kenamaro3942 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best voices ever to be recorded..

@jasonscott7738 3 жыл бұрын

Such great memories from this band growing up in north Dakota. So many great song. Nice to see rob is a cool nice guy.

@jokermtb 3 жыл бұрын

I love that 'I cook dinner, he does the dishes'.....I do the same thing too, except my wife loads the dishwasher terribly and I always have to re-arrange it!

@Cantstandtherock 2 жыл бұрын

I used to load the dishwasher wrong, I had her show me how to do it and now its done right. Now if I could just get her to break down boxes before throwing them in the trash 🤣. My older brother, KIA 10/11/83 in Beirut, got me my first vinyls in 1981. Sin After Sin and Maidens “Killers” albums. Life changed that day! I had been a Kiss and VH fan, and a totally obsessed Rush fan. “Dissident Agressor” is one of the best tracks. Rob is a really kind and awesome man!

@bobabooey4537 3 жыл бұрын

Rob changed all my views on gay people. I grew up being told gay people were strange and it was wrong. My parents never taught me this... society did. The day Rob came out changed my thought process and understanding completely.

@steveelliott5643 3 жыл бұрын

Electric Eye,that live version is fookn awesome brother!!

@kevincastelonia2251 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful person halford is.

@JohnStraussmusic 3 жыл бұрын

boy - Rob is just a great person. Love hearing his insights , thoughts on any subject

@JimWinstrand 3 жыл бұрын

What a great guy Rob is! Great interview.

@LouiseJoAnneGriffiths 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolute fantastic guy. So genuine and down to earth. What a brilliant interview. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🤘🏻

@mikedolan8232 2 жыл бұрын

It's all about being happy Rob... You got it. I've been a fan way back... Even I knew back then. Didn't matter. Love you. And great interviewer by the way. Bought and read the book. A true metal God

@PozerAdultRacingTeam 3 жыл бұрын

I was like "Well he's such a great singer it doesnt really matter."

@martinkulkarni3569 2 жыл бұрын

Why should it matter?

@PozerAdultRacingTeam 2 жыл бұрын

@@martinkulkarni3569 Exactly,what he does on his own free time is none of our business as long as it doesn't affect his performance.

@kanemura93 2 жыл бұрын

Why would it impact his performance? And would it matter if he wasn't a great singer?

@PozerAdultRacingTeam 2 жыл бұрын

@@kanemura93 Not really because is a great performer.

@martinwedge7732 Жыл бұрын

I met Rob literally waking down the street in Walsall a few years ago. He was a really lovely person and very chatty and unassuming. Fans can rest assured Rob is a top man x

@lantzkeefer8674 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest when Rob came out I was totally taken by surprise and I'm not sure how I felt, I was in shock but my love for him and the band was not diminished.Rob will always be the Metal God to me, I saw them in 84 and 86 and they were and are my favorite Metal band.Love you Rob❤️ And I'm a Pansexual male so who am I to judge,lol👍

@mark_beastpriest5539 2 жыл бұрын

Rob Halford has one of the greatest voices in heavy metal.

@dsmith3351 3 жыл бұрын

This is how it's done. Only wish it was several hours! Nice work Matt

@talldude5841 2 жыл бұрын

What a great interview of this smart amazing person. Rob Halford is now one of my favorite rock artists. Long live the Priest.

@stevenmartin4154 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding interview. Matt was prepared and a gracious host. I hope to see more from Matt Pinfield as well as Judas Priest. Thank you Matt and to Rob Halford.

@timmoren3827 3 жыл бұрын

Class act. Great memories from when I was a kid growing up. My 9 year old loves Breaking The Law, we drive around singing it all the time. Metal lives!

@ryangray4582 3 жыл бұрын

Met rob at knotts Halloween haunt. His group let me cut in front of them to get back with my group on supreme scream. No one knew who he was. i noticed immediately. so me and my group introduce d ourselves on the sly to try not to bring attention to him. Great man!

@TowManDave00 3 жыл бұрын

"One For The Road"...The first track on the first album Rocka Rolla ....What a killer Tune!!!.... Put that back in the setlist!!!

@corndog2835 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when he came out, I was like "Duh, no shit?" lol.... Made no difference to me.

@davidveatch5145 3 жыл бұрын

Evil Fantasies pretty much tipped me off. Never cared if he was gay

@thomasgallegos2832 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think he seemed gay. And who cares anyway. Love me some priest !!!

@scottyd2262 2 жыл бұрын

I've always thought that he was gay for some reason.... I don't give a shit.. Victim of Changes is one of the best songs ever performed !

@brianfergel2229 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 80s ('92 grad; 1988, jr high grad; kindergarten, 1979) and I've known of this homosexuality ordeal since 7th or 8th grade. Rob is a great influence, though. It is what it is.

@complications9718 2 жыл бұрын

FND!

@grantbear1970 3 жыл бұрын

The album Stained Class has some pretty heavy lyrics for sure. How you interpret them is up to the listener. For me they are fantastic! Thanks Rob

@timmyeff6792 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Savage, and hero’s end. And who can forget “ abattoir, abattoir, mon dieu quelle horreur (slaughterhouse, slaughterhouse, my god stop the horror) just a bit dark I’d say PREIST! 🤘🤘

@KillerMcDiller 3 жыл бұрын

Deff one of my faves of all time, Rob the greatest metal Lyrical Master….

@Ukmongoose3 3 жыл бұрын

My fave!

@davidmladenov2926 2 жыл бұрын

I personally find "Savage" extremely underrated as a message for the USA crowd. Genocide was great but vague. It probably missed a lot of people that Savage hit directly in the face.

@ronws2007 3 жыл бұрын

I read "Confess." A really good read from a working bloke from Walsall. He made the hero's journey. Wandered into the world thinking that he knew something. Life taught him some things. And he survived to pass it on.

@rrhwattimena1177 3 жыл бұрын

Wow man.. Thank you very much for this interview brother. 🤘🏽🎸

@amplifex4134 3 жыл бұрын

What a really fantastic interview! Thanks to you both \m/

@douglasgodfrey7307 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 55, Seen Priest every time their tour hit my town since i was a kid. Thanks JP... Rob Halford, for all the adrenaline/testosterone driving tunes and awesome shows.

@MultiMagnumforce 2 жыл бұрын

Glad too see my generation on here im also 55 and jam Priest to this day. Peace ✌ brother

@Frankamentise 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't seen Matt Pinfield in years. Looks great. He's a musical dictionary!

@zackp5294 2 жыл бұрын

Belles palsy doesn’t look great on anyone

@baax 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great interview, thank you!

@stewmott3763 3 жыл бұрын

Got to love Rob Halford. Amazing musician and such a cool person too.

@jedw9983 3 жыл бұрын

I read the book and it doesn't disappoint. It inspired me to read KKs book straight after and that's a solid read too. Great life stories, and some spectacular tunes. I'll always remember rocking out to Living After Midnight at school in mid-Wales. Thanks Rob, and thanks KK.

@dh1474 2 жыл бұрын

Rob will always be the king of Metal.. I love listening to his stories. His music will live forever!

@johnathandavis3693 3 жыл бұрын

In 1978, I was 16, and my brother brought home "Stained Class". I almost blew my ears out with the headphones. Truly EPIC...

@putanious7064 2 жыл бұрын

Never bothered to listen to one interview w/ Rob Halford, though I've been listening to Priest (heavy rotation) for 4 decades. Glad I watched this...and to find out he's a kickass human being in addition to being a kickass, beyond-human singer. Looking forward to this tour!!

@JohnDoe-ff2fc 3 жыл бұрын

How ironic, just a few hours ago I had a 20 year old ask for suggestions of of older bands to listen to. Judas Priest was the 1st suggestion. He sees me later after checking one of their videos and thanked me for expanding his musical world.

@supertramp6011 2 жыл бұрын

Did he thank you for expanding his ring- piece too?🤣🤣

@repromark 3 жыл бұрын

Matt Pinfield: well done.

@leeroyrousseau 2 жыл бұрын

Was amazing to meet you Rob. Thank you for everything you have done.

@racheladams7131 3 жыл бұрын

Love your music Rob. Seen you guys perform in the 80's in Toronto. One of the best live performances I have ever been to. Still listen to your tracks today. Rock on! Much love to you....❤❤❤

@johnunderwood3132 3 жыл бұрын

Rob you will always be the man!! You to Matt. Hello from Jersey

@dennisperin2989 3 жыл бұрын

Black Sabbath invented it, Judas Priest perfected it! The Metal God, a nickname the industry gave him. If you have ever heard this man live, i don’t have to tell you. Dude goes damn near alien mode on the top end. It will move the wax in your ears. Love this band, man. Seen em 6 times

@Kgio-2112 3 жыл бұрын

Blue cheer invented it

@dmitryowens 3 жыл бұрын

Then Iron Maiden and Metallica perfected it further. Sabbath, Priest, Maiden and Metallica are the four most important bands in metal, followed by Slayer and Pantera.

@ctfan1486 3 жыл бұрын

Judas Priest is the most important metal band. Everybody else just got in line and followed their lead!

@dmitryowens 3 жыл бұрын

@@ctfan1486 No, Black Sabbath is - Priest are the second most important metal band. Even Rob himself would tell you that Sabbath are #1.

@tinfoilhatter 3 жыл бұрын

@@dmitryowens bill ward, single-handedly, and probly with only a couple sticks , held the entire world together with the integrity of his musical-and-overall sensibility and it's a good thing if he didn't know it at the time, ha ha!

@lucalone 2 жыл бұрын

that was a really informative and good interview !!! did not expect that^

@johnrodgers1735 2 жыл бұрын

its so good to hear about your life, been sober 12 yrs now soon to be 13 n havnt looked back, thanks for being awsome

@XCenturionX 3 жыл бұрын

I will always respect Rob Halford...

@zennomad258 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview, Rob is such a nice bloke.

@makeittillufakeit Ай бұрын

what an amazing interview.

@marieb6813 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your book. Appreciate and love your talent. Thank you for being you:)

@TheNoSuchThingPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

I saw priest a couple years ago in Worcester MA. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen

@SixxgunJohnny 3 жыл бұрын

This is directed to Rob . Rob you have had such a profound affect on my life and the lives of millions of others . I first heard of you through your old mate Joe Anthony. Ya Joe would build up a priest song during the night.. teasing us untill the last few songs of his show... Whatever he played The Sinner, or any of the classic priest songs we cranked it up and played air guitar along with the song.. Victim of Changes was his and our favorite.. it brings a tear to my eye , a flood of great feelings and memories.. there's so much more I could say but why? You already know... So Ill just say thank you. Life would be a shade darker without the priest and you as it's eternal beacon... Forever a fan SixxgunJohnny

@turtleneckferret 3 жыл бұрын

Gay

@Lordestroyer 3 жыл бұрын

Matt, you are the king of interviewing!

@davidcarney1827 2 жыл бұрын

I love Rob...Hes a great human being

@ralphdeep9029 3 жыл бұрын

DONT CARE WHO YOU LOVE..........HUGE FAN OF PRE 1980 STUFF

@cuffedpans 2 жыл бұрын

🤘🤘🤘rock on 🤘🤘🤘

@cahg3871 2 жыл бұрын

It took a brave man to come out.When you consider the times when he made that announcement and the musical genre he was a star of,he had balls of steel.He has earned the right to rock on all he wants as far as I’m concerned.

@marcopoulin1897 2 жыл бұрын

Yes rightbecause its real biker music then biker dont like gays but men rob is real tought as bikers pretend to be🤘

@juliaeckhard2164 3 жыл бұрын

I totally have been waiting for this book YES YES YES

@clinerandalee3789 2 жыл бұрын

I loved Rob's book and all of the photos. I was especially happy to see find the photo of the Day on the Green show from 1977, which was my first concert when I was 16. From that day forward I have been a huge fan!

@Robhalfordlegacy Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!! Heavy metal blessings peace be with you my Metal friend. Thanks for the love and support over the years. I hope you never stop watching our musical video and shows. Stay metal 🤘🏼😈💛

@bobkaiser8782 2 жыл бұрын

Pre-pandemic, Rob performed at a private event at Alice Cooper's music-based community center in Phoenix. The most improved students got to rotate backing Rob while performing classic Priest songs. He put the same effort & theatrics into that show as any arena show I'd seen him play. All while letting & encouraging the kids to shine. Interacting with them on stage & encouraging them to let loose. He truly deserves the title of Metal God.