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)
Hell Razor
Halford Lyrics
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He'll always go it alone
They never can cage him
He's got a life of his own
Wild as a lone wolf
Nothing escapes from his eyes
Stars cover his tracks now
[Chorus]
Hell razor, he's gonna raise hell tonight
Hell razor, he's goin' out for a fight
No sense of tomorrow
He only lives for the day
Their burden of sorrow
Who gives a damn what they say
Call, call of the wild wind
A man only wants to be free
He answers to no one
That's what we all wanna be
[Chorus]
He fell out of heaven
Mercifully clipped of his wings
Some say that he's legion
That's when the bad luck begins
Mad ball of confusion
Watch as he makes worlds collide
He answers to no one
See how the matter subside
[Chorus]
Hell razor
Halford's song Hell Razor is about a wild and free character who lives by his own rules and refuses to be restrained by society's conventions. The song portrays this character as a lone wolf, untamed and uncontrolled, always living for the moment and never caring about the consequences of his actions. The lyrics suggest that this character is an outcast who is not understood by society, but who is also not interested in being understood. Instead, he finds solace in his own freedom and his ability to escape from the world's restrictions.
The song opens with the line "Outcast of the morning, he'll always go it alone," which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The character in the song is introduced as a rebel who refuses to be caged, someone who lives life on his own terms. The chorus reinforces this image of a wild and rebellious character, with the lines "Hell razor, he's gonna raise hell tonight/Hell razor, he's goin' out for a fight." The lyrics of the song suggest that this character is someone to be feared and respected, someone who lives life without fear and who will not be held back by anyone or anything.
Overall, Halford's song Hell Razor is a celebration of the spirit of rebellion and freedom. The lyrics of the song encourage listeners to embrace their own wild side, to live life without fear, and to always fight for what they believe in. The song is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, someone who doesn't quite fit in with society's conventions but who refuses to change who they are. It's a reminder that sometimes, being an outcast can be a source of great strength and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Outcast of the morning
He is someone who doesn't fit in with society and does his own thing.
He'll always go it alone
He never wants or needs anyone's help or company.
They never can cage him
He is a free spirit, never to be controlled or imprisoned by others.
He's got a life of his own
He lives life on his own terms, making his own decisions and choices.
Wild as a lone wolf
He is untamed and unafraid, with a fierce and independent nature.
Nothing escapes from his eyes
He is highly alert and aware, and doesn't miss a thing.
Stars cover his tracks now
He is able to vanish without a trace, like a star in the night sky.
With such a brilliant disguise
He is able to blend in with his surroundings, using his natural gifts and instincts.
Hell razor, he's gonna raise hell tonight
He is about to cause chaos and trouble, without any concern for consequences or rules.
Hell razor, he's goin' out for a fight
He is searching for a battle or conflict, ready to take on any challenger.
No sense of tomorrow
He lives completely in the present, without any thought for the future or consequences.
He only lives for the day
His goal is to experience everything he can in the moment, rather than worrying about the future.
Their burden of sorrow
He isn't interested in other people's problems or worries, and doesn't want to be weighed down by them.
Who gives a damn what they say
He doesn't care what others think, say, or do, and lives life entirely for himself.
Call, call of the wild wind
He is drawn to the freedom and adventure of the outdoors and the natural world.
A man only wants to be free
He values personal freedom above all else, and will do anything to protect it.
He answers to no one
He refuses to take orders, commands or any other form of authority from others, preferring to make his own decisions.
That's what we all wanna be
We all desire the same level of freedom, independence and control over our own lives.
He fell out of heaven
He has experienced a fall from grace, and has lost something important or valuable to him.
Mercifully clipped of his wings
He has been forced to give up something he valued or loved, and has been stripped of his power or influence.
Some say that he's legion
Some believe that he has supernatural powers, or is part of a greater, darker force.
That's when the bad luck begins
His fall from grace has led to a string of negative events and outcomes, and his once-bright future now seems bleak.
Mad ball of confusion
He is confused and disoriented, with a turbulent and chaotic mind.
Watch as he makes worlds collide
He is a force of nature, with the power to shake up entire worlds and change everything around him.
See how the matter subside
He is able to bring calm to chaos, and to restore peace and order when things have fallen apart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT HALFORD
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