Judas Priest’s Rob Halford's Favorite Songs of All Time

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford's Favorite Songs of All Time | 500 Greatest Songs

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Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford has always stuck up for heavy metal’s place in pop culture. So it was no surprise that when the singer, known to his fans as the “Metal God,” submitted his ballot for Rolling Stone’s new 500 Greatest Songs of All Time rankings, nearly all of his Top 10 tunes were certified headbangers. Halford was one of more than 250 artists, journalists, and industry figures to weigh in on the new list.
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@maxdurk4624 Жыл бұрын

An underrated thing about Priest, and one of the things that has made them a great band: They are huge fans of the genre, and were never afraid to enjoy and embrace the newer stuff that came after them.

@jedsteelwell2354 3 ай бұрын

Yeah when Pantera hit you could tell priest was listening with Painkiller and then Rob with Fight

@jeanjeanjean2541 2 ай бұрын

@@jedsteelwell2354 Painkiller was recorded before Cowboys from Hell got out

@joseantoniorosarueda2422 2 ай бұрын

Correcto, pero el disco debut de Fight sonaba muy a Pantera

@detectivejohngimble 2 ай бұрын

@@jedsteelwell2354you got it backwards

@karlricardo4088 2 ай бұрын

I remember seeing a Mayhem De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas patch on one of Rob's jackets a few years ago.

@Me97202 2 ай бұрын

I had a fun day with Halford about 40 years ago. Interviewed him, went out for lunch, then record shopping, the sound check and then the concert with him coming onstage on a Harley.

@inabsentia439 2 ай бұрын

Cool story man, what a day! Who was the interview for?

@glenngoren4566 2 ай бұрын

Wow pretty impressive…😎✔️

@madarhorsev 2 ай бұрын

How much fun U get bro😂😂😂😂😂 What size of fun?

@trevorhoward2254 2 ай бұрын

I seem to remember reading that he crashed off a stage on a Harley.

@talalzahid2241 2 ай бұрын

same af

@jgaffney567 2 жыл бұрын

A legend revealing his passion by being a fan.

@MetalPilgrim 2 жыл бұрын

If Metal God says those are good songs - those are good songs

@ashwilliams3021 Жыл бұрын

Daaamn rrright!!!

@rodycaz8984 Жыл бұрын

Nah, RATM is still garbage. Everything else is really good/excellent though.

@ChuckMarteau 8 ай бұрын

You do not dispute God's word

@Annihilation_0f_The_Wicked9066 3 ай бұрын

I´m a huge Sabbath fan but Paranoid is overplayed to death and nowhere near their best stuff

@centaurus5676 3 ай бұрын

To me the worst Sabbath song is Paronoid.@@Annihilation_0f_The_Wicked9066

@johnathandavis3693 2 жыл бұрын

I was 16 in 1978 when my buddy brought over the Stained Class album, we unwrapped it and played it on my mom's stereo. I was like "WTF IS THIS!" My friend, who was a year older said, I'm not kidding, "This singer is some kind of GOD!" We were already into Sabbath, Zep, Deep Purple - but THIS was a whole new UNIVERSE. The 1st song on that album, "Exciter"- NOTHING sounded like that before....LOVE Mr. Halford!!!

@MistikalMe 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah stained glass...lost my virginity the day i heard beyond the realms of death. Appreciate Rob sharing his favorites. He's my forever favorite.

@rodneybrimer5171 Жыл бұрын

The exact same thing happened to me. My first introduction to Priest was Screaming for Vengeance. When Electric Eye played I was in a trance. The power of the music was intensified by the insane vocal POWER of Rob Halford. For over 40 years they have been my favorite band. The ultimate metal band. Still going strong.

@rsera420 Жыл бұрын

🤘🤘🤘

@Gen-XTex 6 ай бұрын

Very likely my fav Priest LP!!! 👍👍

@goratgo1970 2 ай бұрын

@@rodneybrimer5171Exactly 👂😲

@chrissvenningson1747 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t say enough great things about Rob Halford. He’s very unique, an incredible singer and lends sooo much respect to other musicians. Love you Rob !!!! 🤘

@user-hk1di4sz2v 9 ай бұрын

This guy just a great spokesman for metal. A vocal legend.

@macaire 2 ай бұрын

Great spokesman for big pharma too.

@tonyrutgershauer7947 Ай бұрын

@luke5100Wasn't out of the ordinary for old metal heads of a certain era to like Bowie, especially the Ziggy era stuff. I read that the first song Dave Mustaine learned to play was "Panic in Detroit"

@frustratedalien666 2 жыл бұрын

The Metal God has spoken

@jean-pierredecouvreur9500 2 ай бұрын

Rob Halford is on my shortlist of the greatest hard rock/heavy metal singers and for him to speak so respectfully of one of the others on that list is pure gold...long live Ronnie James Dio.

@SwordOfHeimdall Жыл бұрын

I've always loved how Rob is not only a musician but he clearly is also a huge music fan who doesn't just sell heavy metal, but lives it. How can you not adore this man? What a global treasure. I can listen to this man talk for hours. I can recommend everyone the audiobook versions of his books.

@darylchambers5945 2 ай бұрын

I love how he`s hung on to his Brummie accent.

@EnchantedStarlight Жыл бұрын

"Singers love other singers..."... and we LOVE you, ROB, KLAUS and RONNIE!!

@fjn667 2 ай бұрын

Everything Rob is saying about the greatness of other singers and bands 100% applies to Rob himself and Judas Priest. 100% iconic and genuine awesomeness!!!!

@prunepurple 2 ай бұрын

Halford is such a humble man. He praised guys from the same generation as him and from the next one which most of the legendary guys would do not because most of the time they want to make you believe they were not influenced by other bands from the same period and they often hate the next generation that makes them feel like has been. The Metal God has a heart of gold 🥇

@soundhealer6043 9 ай бұрын

Very humble of Rob to cite Ronnie as a mentor, as they were of the same generation in terms of success. And Rob was doing as equally impressive things vocally in Priest at the same time as Ronnie in Rainbow.

@davidmeir9348 2 жыл бұрын

A list I could have chosen. Rob Halford is as awesome as a guy that he is as a singer.

@mnmmnm8321 2 жыл бұрын

David Bowie aswell, lol! That guy was a genius!!

@bobbysimpson5540 Жыл бұрын

The US Festival in 83 which I was blessed to have attended must have been a Dream Come true for Rob.

@thrashmetalhead88 2 жыл бұрын

Glad Rob likes Scorpions' Blackout, that song is SO underrated.

@danieldebono7116 Жыл бұрын

Have you heard his cover on Live Insurrection album?

@666dynomax Жыл бұрын

It’s awesome

@666dynomax Жыл бұрын

@@danieldebono7116 shit really???? Gonna listen

@danieldebono7116 Жыл бұрын

@@666dynomax it's on the 2cd version of Halford's Live Insurrection album. Pretty sure that song also features Ruldolf Schenker on rhythm guitar. It's a great version. Crazy powerful vocals.

@billblackstarr5935 2 жыл бұрын

I've long considered that my gods are Rob Halford and David Bowie. To see one revering the other just gives me chills.

@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266 Ай бұрын

Stylistically Bowie was clearly an influence on young Halford, he dressed more glam in the early days before the sadomasochistic days.

@sabbathtribute Жыл бұрын

Rob Halford...Untouchable talent in his heyday...Judas Priest 70s era, their most creative, artistic, heavy era, and sadly under the radar for many..They were every bit as important in shaping heavy music as Black Sabbath were...Halford is a class act...always was, always will be ❤

@ozzyozcorn 2 жыл бұрын

Saw you last week in Charlotte, you guys rocked!!! Heavy metal Gods for sure🤟😎

@johnathandavis3693 2 жыл бұрын

SOOOOoooo JEALOUS😑🤟🤟🤟

@dmarm955 Жыл бұрын

Love you Rob. You've been in my life my entire life. Saw you last year in Detroit with Queensryche. And many years ago at the Palace of Auburn Hills. You haven't lost a beat. Much love to you and the band.

@j.jester7821 2 ай бұрын

I have read that Ronnie James Dio was one of the nicest and most down to earth rockers ever. He was not on my radar until Black Sabbath Heaven and Hell. Neon Knights is one of the greatest opening songs of any album ever.

@andrehughes1 2 жыл бұрын

I first saw Priest with Iron Maiden and Scorpions way back on their Point of Entry tour, and most recently their Firepower tour here in Denver. If I was stranded on a desert island and only had 3 albums, they would be: Judas Priest's Sad Wings of Destiny , Queensryche's Rage for Order, and Rush - 2112.

@vaskylark Жыл бұрын

Ya know I had that record Sad Wings of Destiny. The art on the actual record was amazing and I somehow lost it through the years during one of my moves I'm guessing. I'd love to have that record now. I bet it's a collector's album.

@tcabill 3 ай бұрын

MY ONLY CHANGE TO YOUR LIST WOULD BE TO TRADE QUEENSRYCHE FOR AC/DC BACK IN BLACK.

@happydude2163 2 ай бұрын

Sad Wings of Destiny is a mighty choice. Of all the priest albums I think I'd pick that one too. Personally I love Rocka Rolla too which nobody every seems to talk about.

@Bobketchup 7 ай бұрын

Love you Rob! Thank you for all those albums and shows..I saw you live twice, once in Quebec and once in Montreal.. it was sooooo good!

@raybrock5917 3 ай бұрын

Victim of changes is on my list crazy we like the same music.

@user-hs5iz4tf4g 3 ай бұрын

Great list. Rob, you are a gem, a gentleman, and a true metal god...

@TOGade-dj6jh 2 ай бұрын

Rob himself is a very humble man, and I love his voice. Fight was awesome, my personal favorite from that era is Nailed to the Gun. Kick ass! 🤘🏻🇸🇪🤘🏻

@Sigma1_969 4 ай бұрын

Than you Rob for everything, the music, this list, and thank you for your life. You are awesome brother.

@justonsullivan3807 2 ай бұрын

I am a Metal Head, but I luv and was raised on David Bowie. But I luv all of these bands u have just listed. 🤘🇺🇸🗽🇬🇧🤘

@user-dc5kt7hx2o 2 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT VIDEO & THANK YOU FOR ALL THE MUSIC YOU HAVE BROUGHT TO ALL THE FANS PERFECT PICKS !!!

@skullnbones206 5 ай бұрын

Great list rob..definitely agree with you on bowie..

@ofir123456789o 2 ай бұрын

The metal God has spoken. These songs are indeed good.

@stefs619 2 ай бұрын

So much respect

@VuotoPneumaNN 2 ай бұрын

Rob is a treasure. Just one thing tho: Bowie HATED when they said he was a "chameleon", his reasoning being that chameleons change color to blend with the surroundings and go unnoticed, while he pretty much did the opposite.

@LeeJahn-ih9xu 2 ай бұрын

Saw Dio in Sydney in 76, still the best concert I’ve ever been to, his voice WOW

@obikenkenobi30 10 ай бұрын

Priest has been around so long you'd think they'd be promoted to Judas Pope. :)

@Cincinnatus1869 2 жыл бұрын

I like Slayer's Angel or Death but I recommend Thin Lizzy's song of the same name too. It's a killer

@scottkollar9593 21 күн бұрын

He once during in interview with eddie trunk mentioned he was checking out bands on youtube. Said he really liked a track "march to the sea" by Pelican. I recognized the name because they were on the same independent label as another band i liked and saw it in a catalog. I bought some their stuff and they became one of my favorite bands. The fact he was checking out a band like that shows he IS the metal god

@george-8043 2 ай бұрын

Halford will be remembered as a hero of metal!!

@benhenningburk9781 2 жыл бұрын

Mr Halford knows whats good. 🤘

@jonrhythm3686 Жыл бұрын

Im kinda blown away right now because I see Rob has a Native American Kachina doll above his left shoulder and it is the same one I have right now above my right shoulder. Its called, Eagle Dancer.

@bathory5026 2 ай бұрын

He lives in Hopi territory so it's no surprise

@jonrhythm3686 2 ай бұрын

bathory5026 its a huge surprise to me since I dont live anywhere near that area and there are so many different ones to choose from.

@bathory5026 2 ай бұрын

@@jonrhythm3686 Yeah that is kinda weird actually

@georgeloveless4176 2 ай бұрын

Rob is the man. Long live Judas Priest!

@mournblade1066 2 ай бұрын

This was a really solid list.

@titmusspaultpaul5 2 ай бұрын

Great list from a great musician.

@Taras-Nabad 2 ай бұрын

I agree with the list and I also agree David Bowie was something out of this world.

@thefairyjam 2 ай бұрын

Great selection there.Another great song of all classic is breaking the law💖

@JoaoPereira-fw1tz 2 ай бұрын

All bangers. This guy is a legend. I wish he lived forever

@williamwalker146 2 ай бұрын

Very cool. Be cool to see more metal icons do these kinds of videos.

@sentiny 2 ай бұрын

a beautiful selection

@RyanCrase1 2 ай бұрын

Rob Halford is as cool as it gets. My first concert was "Defenders of the Faith" at the Tacoma Dome. I was in 6th grade and it was the best concert of my life to this day!!

@robinchatterjee1519 11 ай бұрын

very good picks mr halford

@annemone5568 2 ай бұрын

Cool!! Paranoid is my favourite song for many years!!

@masterspin7796 2 ай бұрын

I learned how to do the 5th octave scream from Rob Halford and also picking apart joey belladonna's technique when I was doing the local metal scene in the 1980's...

@GW-nh9qc 22 күн бұрын

Judas und Rob sind bei mir der Gipfel des Metal, absolut Top, und auch die alten LPs wie Rockn Rolla sind ultra cool

@armand187 2 ай бұрын

Holy Diver and Ronnie is my all time favorite song and my total hero of a vocalist! Yeap, how can you not agree with that. But all his choices are great, love Halford. Saw them in Toronto oh gosh… 42 years ago? They were AMAZING!

@archive303 7 ай бұрын

Perfect!!

@TheLOD2099 2 ай бұрын

Can’t dispute this list 🔥 💯 🔥

@jrnjohnsen3315 3 ай бұрын

Great stuff from Rob «Rock gawd» Halford. What a legend!!

@Rodolfobia 2 жыл бұрын

yes fuck yeah Rob Halford 🤘 Victim of Changes!!!

@dardobartoli 29 күн бұрын

Rob is so generous and kind.

@matthiasheartman1342 2 ай бұрын

Unbelieveable great list. Hail to priest

@flaviosilva3239 2 жыл бұрын

Rob is great 🔥

@Gen-XTex 6 ай бұрын

Great pics, Rob…but what are your favorite top 10 Priest songs?!?!

@erl00558 Жыл бұрын

It’s true that guys like Lemmy and Dio are gone. I’m grateful they have left behind this great music to inspire us all continuously, I’m also grateful that you are still here with us

@joobie1000 Жыл бұрын

100% agree with Rob on this list ! But I'd add one more to the list & that's Rob himself, he is metal through & through 🤘🤘🤘🤘

@wladdarkness 2 ай бұрын

You have a tremendous taste Sir!

@andycuthbert2763 3 ай бұрын

Love the metal god-seeing him live in Leeds in 3 days yeahhhh!🤘🤘🤘

@mvd3517 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Priest with Pantera as support. Killer show 👍

@user-zn8rq5hu2b 3 ай бұрын

Dream Deceiver,by JP, my all time favorite song,ALL time.

@user-qz8pm3pj9b 2 ай бұрын

I Love Judas Priest so no wonder Rob Halford loves the tunes I love ❤😂

@javiershow13 2 жыл бұрын

Te quiero más que a mí mismo, Rob Halford.

@SteveFanning-xq9ji 2 ай бұрын

Who starts a countdown at number 1? Rob Halford that's who.

@Leroy-gg5qg 2 ай бұрын

He's absolutely amazing 🤩

@fernandacouto7634 3 ай бұрын

Big Rob, also known as Santa Claus of heavy metal! hahahaha The list is very good, I sign below! Greetings from Brazil, I want to see Judas Priest here, Judas' new album is really cool!

@jeffcote6649 2 ай бұрын

Excellent list! Very impressive! Rob doesn't give himself credit. I love it all, up the irons BTW lol.

@CC_Marauder 26 күн бұрын

Rob Halford is in the triumvirate of METAL GODS. Thank you sir for your contributions to humanity and my personal long list of metal soundtracks to my life (at 56 yo here in 2024). 🤘🏻🤘🏻

@karlburkhamer994 2 ай бұрын

"Sad Wings of Destiny", THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@matiasa4624 2 ай бұрын

Amazing taste from one of the more amazing all time vocalist of any musical genre

@glenngoren4566 2 ай бұрын

Thanxs buddy

@mifune9634 2 ай бұрын

The joy and pride some of these musicians, who were heavily/principally influenced by Judas Priest, must have felt when hearing Rob Halford name their songs among his favorites must have been immense.

@toothnail605 2 ай бұрын

Got to see Rob and crew Point of Entry and Screaming for Vengeance, a crisp clean tight wall of sound, they were just on, it was amazing -- LIVE - the way music was intended to be played.

@loti54 2 ай бұрын

Wow that was good, I like Rob Halford even more now

@chrisrus1965 2 жыл бұрын

"Overkill" is even better than "Ace of Spades".

@michaelschmidt9708 2 жыл бұрын

Not even.

@mnmmnm8321 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelschmidt9708 yeh, no way- my fave is the on parole album anyway! The Watcher is fun when you're actually on the funny farm rolling up cigs with your mate and your girl watching your ex girlfriend walk past with her terrific red head scarf on... next to her black skin for contrast and your singing, "Motorhead, you can call me Motorhead ohhhhhh yehhhhh ........" * SWEET AS BRO!!

@spottyblanks5199 2 жыл бұрын

True but it's Rob's opinion mate.

@andresflores1500 2 жыл бұрын

There is NOTHING better than Ace Of Spades! Nothing...

@rintojulian2680 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@GRT666 3 ай бұрын

Sweet! Bark at the Moon is my favorite Ozzy song.

@branofattrebates2847 3 ай бұрын

I'm right there with you on the oldtallica. 🤘🤘 cant wait to see priest on Tuesday Birmingham 😁😁

@user-mi9rl7eu9h Ай бұрын

Mr. Rob Halford, You've filled my life with musical pleasure. My number 1 influence is Tom Scholz of the band Boston. I play guitar so I wonder how it would be if Tom Scholz had played lead on Johnny be Good or perhaps Parental guidance. More importantly I wonder what you might think about that. Especially since we look the same except you're the one with the longer beard.

@timrobinson9192 2 ай бұрын

Rob, you are a bloody legend. I can't say that I agree with your taste, like for like, but I can say it's very very similar. It's awesome that youre not too proud to accolade other bands/songs that do it for you. Keep a rocking mate, you ARE a legend.

@mnmmnm8321 2 жыл бұрын

I agree: Ozzies voice was overlooked but {antera was freaking amayzing!

@Floyd_Flynote 2 ай бұрын

Wow, Scorpions? Unexpected. One of the greatest rock bands. Early stuff with Uli Roth incredibly good but underrated.

@mamamia6925 Ай бұрын

A lot younger Fans don't know how influential the Scorpions were, it's great that the Metal God gives them the respect they deserve.

@remmingtoncruzoe8282 2 ай бұрын

Love the man!

@grogueQ 2 ай бұрын

If this wasn't Rolling Stone's Channel I'd give it a thumbs up. That was a good list. Terrible rag, but a good list.

@leonardomartinsdesouza9280 2 ай бұрын

Metal God's words...🤘😎

@Ouzo66 Жыл бұрын

I think many times about my favourite bands , this might be the place! 1. Judas Priest 2. DIO 3.WASP 4. Helloween 5.Accept 6.Manowar7.Slayer 8.Yngwie Malmsteen 9. Iron maiden 10. Megadeth