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)
Blackout
Halford Lyrics
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[Originally performed by Scorpions]
[Bonus Track]
I realize I missed the day
I look around and see the face
What the hell have I lost my taste
Don't want to find out
Just want to cut out
My head explodes, my ears ring
I can't remember just where I've been
The last thing that I recall
I got lost in a deep black hole
Don't want to find out
Just want to cut out
Blackout
I really had a blackout
Blackout
I really had a blackout
Blackout
I really had a blackout
Blackout
I really had a blackout
I grab my things and make a run
On my way out, another one
Would like to know before I stop
Did I make it or did I flop
Don't want to find out
Just want to get out
Blackout
I really had a blackout
Blackout
I really had a blackout
Blackout
I really had a blackout
Blackout
I really had a blackout
Don't want to find out
Just want to get out
Blackout
I really had a blackout
The song "Blackout" by Halford (originally performed by Scorpions) is a reflection of the aftermath of a wild night of partying. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of someone who has woken up the day after with no memory of what happened the night before. The singer is too wrecked to care and just wants to cut out (leave) without finding out what happened. He talks about his head exploding and his ears ringing, indicating that he had a wild and possibly drug-fueled night. He also mentions grabbing his things and making a run, suggesting that he may have done something he regrets or is ashamed of.
The repetition of the word "Blackout" throughout the song adds to the feeling of confusion and disorientation. The singer doesn't know what happened during his blackout and just wants to move on without finding out. The overall message of the song seems to be a warning about the dangers of excessive drinking and drug use, as it can lead to memory loss and other negative consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I realize I missed the day
I am aware that I have missed an important event or deadline
But I'm too wrecked to care anyway
Despite being aware of my failure, I do not have the energy or motivation to care
I look around and see the face
I observe the faces of those around me
What the hell have I lost my taste
I am questioning whether I have lost my ability to make good decisions
Don't want to find out
I would rather not discover the answer to my question
Just want to cut out
I want to disconnect and avoid dealing with my problems
My head explodes, my ears ring
I am experiencing a physical and emotional overload which is causing distress
I can't remember just where I've been
I am having difficulty recalling where I have been or what I have done
The last thing that I recall
The latest memory I have is
I got lost in a deep black hole
I became consumed and overwhelmed by a negative or dangerous situation
Blackout
I experienced a complete loss of consciousness, both literally and metaphorically
I really had a blackout
I am acknowledging my physical and emotional state of blackout
I grab my things and make a run
I quickly gather my belongings and leave
On my way out, another one
As I am leaving, I encounter someone else
Would like to know before I stop
Before I stop or leave this situation, I want to know something
Did I make it or did I flop
I am questioning whether or not I was successful in the situation I was in
Just want to get out
I only want to leave and escape the situation
Blackout
I experienced a complete loss of consciousness, both literally and metaphorically
I really had a blackout
I am acknowledging my physical and emotional state of blackout
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rudolf Schenker, Sonja Kittelsen, Klaus Meine, Herman Rarebell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Victor Ramírez
I realize I missed a day
I'm too wrecked to care anyway
I look around and see this face
What the hell have I lost my taste
Don't want to find out
Just want to cut out
My head explodes, my ears ring
I can't remember just where I've been
The last thing that I recall
I got lost in a deep black hole
Don't want to find out
Just want to cut out
Blackout, I really had a blackout (x4)
I grab my things and make my run
On the way out, another one
Would like to know before I stop
Did I make it or did I flop
Don't want to find out
Just want to get out! Yeah
Blackout, I really had a blackout (x4)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I really had a blackout baby!
Don't want to find out
Just want to get out
Blackout, I really had a blackout
Jenny Aguilar
Amazing cover, Rob Halford and Klaus Meine sounds incredible...
Caasi Zap
rob halford is amazing singer and the scorpions my all time favorite band. I love when great bands do covers of each others songs
Alejandro Miranda
Un sonido distinto pero la voz de Klaus y su estilo es simple perfección BLACKLIST YEAH!!!!
Moisés.
Pero la voz de Klaus es igual de perfecta que la de Rob. Y más que Klaus mientras estaban grabando éste "Blackout" estaba operándose de la garganta. ImI.
MGTOW - Do NOT Marry
i like scorpions version better, but this is really good too.
Eonean
2 of my favorites Judas Priest (Halford) and Scorpions. Nowadays I have a few other favorites (Angra, Symphony X, Helloween etc...) but those 2 remain my first ever favorites for life.
Belseful
Absolutely amazing...damn I love Halford :D
Billy
Excellent cover
JohnProph
its funny, I heard the song 'blackout' over thirty years ago.....but I could never make out the words until Rob sang it lol
Age L. Lee
Awesome song. Get goose bumps each time it starts at first tone.