Halford's first album "Resurrection" was included in Martin Popoff's "The Top 500 Heavy Metal Albums of All Time". As well, the songs "Silent Screams" and the title-track "Resurrection" were included in Popoff's list. The track "The One You Love to Hate" included guest vocalist Bruce Dickinson, from Iron Maiden.
In 2002, Halford released the second studio album "Crucible", although no live recordings have been officially released to promote this album. A high-quality soundboard bootleg titled "Live - From the Disney House of Blues" was made available for download along with a special DEP at Robhalford.com in 2004. Halford released bonus tracks in Japan, such as "She", "Fugitive", "Rock the World Forever" and "In the Morning".
On November, 2006, Halford released a single set from the Halford IV album, titled "Forgotten Generation." The first wave of Halford releases included remastered editions of his solo band's back catalogue and initially releasing them through Apple's online iTunes Store. Fight also celebrated a release, an early recording entitled "K5- War of Words Demos," which were the demos that Rob Halford had recorded back when Fight had first formed. Lastly, a compilation was included, called "Metal God Essentials, Vol. 1," which not only had the fans' favorite Halford tunes, but also had new songs called "Forgotten Generation" and "Drop Out."
Rob Halford's third solo record, entitled "Halford III - Winter Songs", was released worldwide through all retailers on November 3, 2009. The record features new tracks recorded by his solo band between 2008–2009, as well as traditional Christmas songs re-arranged to heavy metal renditions by Halford himself. The first single, "Get Into the Spirit" was released to radios on September 29, 2009.
On June 25, 2010, Halford released the first single, "The Mower", from his fourth solo studio album, "Halford IV - Made Of Metal", which was released in October 2010.
Studio albums
* Resurrection (2000)
* Crucible (2002)
* Halford III - Winter Songs (2009)
* Halford IV - Made Of Metal (2010)
EPs
* Silent Screams: The Singles EP (2006) (Exclusive to iTunes)
Live albums
* Live Insurrection (2001)
* LIVE - Disney House of Blues Concert (2004) (Formerly available for free download from www.robhalford.com.)
* Live in Anaheim (Original Soundtrack) (2010)
Compilation albums
* Metal God Essentials, Vol. 1 (2006) (Exclusive to iTunes, released as a CD in September 2007)
DVDs
* Halford - Live At Rock In Rio III (DVD) (2008)
* Live in Anaheim (DVD) (2010)
Betrayal
Halford Lyrics
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Will you land in hell
Are the things you're praying for
The things that serve you well?
Did you get satisfaction
Have you paid the price
Can you look me in the eye
Betrayal, you are what you choose
Betrayal, got everything to loose
Betrayal, one day you'll know
Betrayal, you reap what you sow
Sell your soul for mercy
Heed the reapers call
Waiting for that heart attack
Your back's against the wall
Stealing from tomorrow
Is no way to live
But when you've got no future
Then there's nothing left to give
Betrayal, you are what you choose
Betrayal, got everything to loose
Betrayal, one day you'll know
Betrayal, you reap what you sow
So when you get to heaven
When you land in hell
Are the things you're praying for
The things that serve you well?
Betrayal, you are what you choose
Betrayal, got everything to loose
Betrayal, one day you'll know
Betrayal, you reap what you sow
Halford's song Betrayal speaks about the consequences of one's actions in life. The opening lines ask the listener to reflect on their deeds and ponder whether they will be rewarded or punished in the afterlife. The lyrics highlight the idea that the things one prays for should be ones that benefit them and not harm others. The second verse alludes to the idea of living with integrity and making choices that one can live with, ultimately leading to a fulfilling life. However, if one chooses the path of betrayal, they will have everything to lose and will ultimately reap what they sow.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the concept of betrayal and how it is a result of one's own choices. Those who betray others knowingly, by selling their souls or stealing from tomorrow, they will have to face the consequences of their actions. The lyrics imply that there will come a time when they will feel the betrayal themselves and will have to face up to the decisions they made.
Overall, Halford's Betrayal is a warning to the listener about the consequences of their actions. The song encourages people to live with honesty and integrity, and to think about how the choices they make will affect them in the long term.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you go to heaven
Are you living a life worthy of going to heaven?
Will you land in hell
Are you living a life deserving of going to hell?
Are the things you're praying for
Are the things you ask for truly what you need?
The things that serve you well?
Are the things you ask for really beneficial for you?
Did you get satisfaction
Did your choices give you true happiness?
Have you paid the price
Have you suffered the consequences of your actions?
Can you look me in the eye
Can you face the truth about your life?
Say you found paradise?
Can you honestly say that your choices have led you to paradise?
Betrayal, you are what you choose
You become what you choose to do, including betrayal.
Betrayal, got everything to loose
Betrayal can lead to losing everything you have.
Betrayal, one day you'll know
One day, you will understand the weight of betrayal.
Betrayal, you reap what you sow
You will bear the consequences of your actions, especially betrayal.
Sell your soul for mercy
Don't give up your values and morality out of desperation.
Heed the reapers call
Pay attention to the consequences of your actions.
Waiting for that heart attack
Living a stressful life can lead to health problems.
Your back's against the wall
When you have limited options, it's easy to make bad choices.
Stealing from tomorrow
Sacrificing your future for short-term gains is not sustainable.
Is no way to live
Living recklessly will eventually catch up to you.
But when you've got no future
When you have nothing left to lose, it's easy to make bad choices.
Then there's nothing left to give
Once you've given up everything, there is nothing left to offer.
So when you get to heaven
When you die, will you be proud of the life you've lived?
When you land in hell
When you face the consequences of your actions, will you regret your choices?
Are the things you're praying for
Are the things you ask for in life truly what you need?
The things that serve you well?
Are the things you ask for really beneficial for you?
Betrayal, you are what you choose
You become what you choose to do, including betrayal.
Betrayal, got everything to loose
Betrayal can lead to losing everything you have.
Betrayal, one day you'll know
One day, you will understand the weight of betrayal.
Betrayal, you reap what you sow
You will bear the consequences of your actions, especially betrayal.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT HALFORD, PATRICK LACHMAN
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