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)
Jawbreaker
Halford Lyrics
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Deadly as the viper
Peering from its coil
The poison there is coming to the boil
The fuse is running short
On the verge of snapping if it's caught
And all the pressure that's been building up
For all the years it bore the load
The cracks appear, the frame starts to distort
Ready to explode
Jawbreaker
Crouching in the corner
Wound up as a spring
Piercing eyes that flash are shimmering
Muscles all contorted
Claws dug in the dirt
Every ounce of fibre on alert
And all the pressure that's been building up
For all the years it bore the load
The cracks appear, the frame starts to distort
Ready to explode
Jawbreaker
The lyrics of Halford's song Jawbreaker describe a situation where someone or something is on the verge of exploding, like a time bomb with a short fuse. The first stanza paints the picture of a deadly viper, coiled and ready to strike, with its poison coming to a boil. The second stanza describes a creature - possibly the same viper - crouching in the corner, wound up like a spring, with every muscle and fiber on alert. The imagery suggests a sense of imminent danger, where the slightest provocation would trigger a catastrophic event.
Beyond the literal interpretation of the lyrics, Jawbreaker could also be seen as a metaphor for the buildup of stress, frustration or anger that can eventually reach a breaking point. The cracks in the frame that start to distort suggest that something has been under pressure for a long time, and the release of that pressure could have destructive consequences. The song's title itself, "Jawbreaker", implies something that is difficult to handle or could cause harm.
Overall, the lyrics of Jawbreaker paint a picture of tension, danger and a sense of impending doom. It's a warning that something or someone is about to snap, and the consequences could be dire.
Line by Line Meaning
Deadly as the viper
Describing the subject of the song as dangerous as a snake
Peering from its coil
The subject's menacing presence is compared to a snake emerging from its hiding place
The poison there is coming to the boil
The danger posed by the subject is reaching a critical point
Ticking like a time bomb
Illustrating how the subject's danger is constantly increasing
The fuse is running short
The subject's limit is rapidly approaching
On the verge of snapping if it's caught
The subject is close to breaking point
And all the pressure that's been building up
Referring to the tension that's been accumulating over time
For all the years it bore the load
The pressure has been there for a long time
The cracks appear, the frame starts to distort
The subject is showing signs of strain and is about to crack
Ready to explode
The danger posed by the subject is about to reach a climax
Jawbreaker
The subject is like a trap waiting to snap shut
Crouching in the corner
The subject is preparing to strike
Wound up as a spring
The subject is coiled and ready to pounce
Piercing eyes that flash are shimmering
Intimidating eyes that glimmer with danger
Muscles all contorted
The subject is tense and ready to attack
Claws dug in the dirt
The subject is physically preparing itself to launch into action
Every ounce of fibre on alert
The subject is on high alert and ready to attack with full force
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rock dog
Best singer that ever lived and ever will live,
Spaniard Martinez
@rock dog,Yup,no other singer comes close to halford. It’s not even a matter of opinion,it’s a simple fact!
Wyatt Ownby
@Pedro Xavier Bruce Springsteen hell yeah brother
rock dog
@Pedro Xavier Oh hell no! They are awesome as well. I just believe Halford is the best "metal" singer of all time in my opinion. They dont call him the Metal God for no reason. Millions will agree with me im sure. Music greatness is in the ear of the beholder. Whoever u think is the best is just an opinion. Halford is the best ever is my opinion. Everyone has a right to their opinion. Even Justin Beiber fans.
Javier Colunge
One of Priest's most explosive songs! Rob does a great job in Priest and his own band. From Defenders Of The Faith IMO the most metallic sounding album ever.
Lakota1067
Halford looks happier and more comfortable in his band than he does in JP these days. Great version.
Sotiris Kordas
Maybe because he is now over 70 years old? :P
Stelios Emmanouilidis
Because the audience is better
Олег Соколов
Ахриненно! Молодцы! Песне уже 40 лет! Силища!!!
JLB Matekoni
I somehow love the Japanese fans! They know how to respect the concerts! Hardly any smartphones being flashed around!