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)
Beyond The Realms Of Death
Halford Lyrics
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He couldn't take anymore
He found a place in his mind
And slammed the door
No matter how they tried
They couldn't understand
They washed and dressed him
Fed him by hand
Yeah! I've left the world behind
I'm safe here in my mind
I'm free to speak with my own kind
This is my life, this is my life
I'll decide not you
Withdrawn he sat there
Staring into space
No sign of life
Would flicker on his face
Until one day he smiled
It seemed as though with pride
The wind kissed him goodbye
And then he died
Yeah! I've left the world behind
I'm safe here in my mind
I'm free to speak with my own kind
This is my life, this is my life
I'll decide not you
Keep the world with all its sin
It's not fit for livin' in
Yeah! I will start again
It can take forever, and ever
Whatever, whenever, but I'll still win
How many like him
Are they still
Who to us all
Seem to have lost the will
They lie in thousands
Lank and lost
Is knowledge worth this bitter cost
Beyond the realms of death
The lyrics of Halford's (LiveMC) song Beyond The Realms of Death talks about a person who has had enough of the world's cruelty, misery, and pain. He retreats into his own mind, finding solace from the chaos of the world. Despite the efforts of people who tried to help and understand him, he continues to seclude. He sings about being free to speak with his own mind and deciding for himself, without others intervening.
The song also talks about how this man completely withdraws from the world and sits, staring into space, and never showing any signs of life. However, one day he smiles as though in pride, and the wind kissed him goodbye, meaning that he had passed on. The person singing the song then says that he has left the world behind and is safe in his own mind. He talks about starting over again and that he will win, regardless of how long it takes. The song concludes with the line "beyond the realms of death", suggesting that death may be the only way to escape the world's pain and suffering.
In summary, the song is about how sometimes the world can be too much to bear, and some people retreat into their own thoughts to find peace amidst the chaos. It highlights the importance of respecting an individual's wishes and understanding that everyone needs to find their own space to cope with the world's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
He's had enough
He's reached his breaking point
He couldn't take anymore
He couldn't endure any more pain or suffering
He found a place in his mind
He retreated to the sanctuary of his own thoughts
And slammed the door
He closed off the outside world and cut himself off from it
No matter how they tried
His loved ones attempted to help him
They couldn't understand
They couldn't comprehend his pain or what he was going through
They washed and dressed him
They tended to his basic needs
Fed him by hand
They even fed him, acknowledging his suffering
Yeah! I've left the world behind
He has mentally escaped his surroundings
I'm safe here in my mind
He has found a place of refuge away from the world's troubles
I'm free to speak with my own kind
He can communicate with others like him, without judgment or misunderstanding
This is my life, this is my life
He is taking control of his own destiny
I'll decide not you
He will not let others dictate how he should live
Withdrawn he sat there
He retreated further into himself
Staring into space
He was lost in his own thoughts
No sign of life
He displayed no emotion or expression
Would flicker on his face
There was no reaction to anything happening around him
Until one day he smiled
He showed a glimmer of happiness
It seemed as though with pride
He felt a sense of accomplishment, despite his circumstances
The wind kissed him goodbye
He passed away peacefully
And then he died
His suffering ended with his passing
Keep the world with all its sin
The outside world is full of corruption and wrongdoing
It's not fit for livin' in
It's unsuitable for existence
Yeah! I will start again
He will begin anew, in a new state of existence
It can take forever, and ever
There is no limit to how long it may take
Whatever, whenever, but I'll still win
He will succeed, no matter the cost or effort
How many like him
How many others have reached this point
Are they still
Are they still alive
Who to us all
Who to us, people in society
Seem to have lost the will
Seem to have lost the desire or motivation to live
They lie in thousands
There are many people in this situation
Lank and lost
They are forgotten and without hope
Is knowledge worth this bitter cost
Is understanding of what drives people to this point necessary at this price
Beyond the realms of death
Death is the only escape from the pain and suffering of life
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LESLIE JAMES BINKS, ROBERT JOHN ARTHUR HALFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
NisseEricsson
Wow, one of the best vocal performances of all time
Roberto Rodríguez Monaco
Halford the Best !!!
Roberto Rodríguez Monaco
The real Best !!!
halford1967
Great bass, also!!
halford1967
Jay Lynn so what?
halford1967
“The best”!!!!!!!!!!!
NGWSoNnY
This has to be the best version of beyond the realms of death at 2:58 omg thats sounds amazing what a voice, love the metal god rob halford, best singer in metal, there will be no other, hail to the metal god 🤘🏻🤘🏻
OzzMick
Monumental Halford, amazing performance! true Metal God
The1WhoKnowsTheTruth
Halford was literally a man possessed when he returned with Resurrection. I saw him at least 6 times back in 2000-2003 because I knew that he was out to prove something. \m/
Felix Monroe
And He Proved It!!!! One of My Favorite Jams :) :) :)