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)
Matador
Halford Lyrics
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He packed his bags and headed south across the Rio Grande
The town was mean and brutal for a gringo filled with strife
He was about to end it all when some thing changed his life
A bullfight in the street went bad the beast made to escape
And in a feat of danger with his jacket as a cape
He stared into the eyes of death and bought it to his knees
Then all the people were screaming
Having the time of their lives
Some said they thought they were dreaming
But he was right there before their eyes
He had the crowd they cheering right in the palms of his hands
With one or two of them leering
At what they never could comprehend
Matador heart of the brave
Suit of life never to save
Matador in for the kill
Statuesque he's standing still
El Toro charged he danced with death
And every place he's go
The reputation lead the way through all of Mexico
The Greatest of the Greats they said
One never to be missed
But all good things come to an end
And so it was with his
A moments hesitation and he felt the gore go deep
His life flashed in slow motion as the crowd begin to weep
The country was in mourning as they buried him that day
But memories live for ever like the ghost of him they say
The people said he's The Greatest
Look at his flair and his style
No one can stand in his foot steps
Or follow him by a mile
The crowd was in such a frenzy
He had the air of a saint
Control was part of the fever
Together with such restraint
Matador graced by The Lord
Cheating death plunging the sword
Matador here to annul
With respect praise for the bull
There was a sense of dramatic
That in the blink of an eye
It could turn into traumatic
Would he be alive or die
He was the man of the hour
And master of his domain
He was bestowed and empowered
He had the key to each city he reigned
Matador heart of the brave
Suit of life never to save
Matador in for the kill
Statuesque he's standing still
The song "Matador" by Halford tells the story of a man who has lost everything and decides to end his life. Before he can do so, he witnesses a bullfight that changes his life forever. The singer becomes a matador and rises to fame as the greatest of the greats but meets his ultimate demise with his unpredictable animal adversary. The lyrics paint a picture of the excitement and danger that comes with bullfighting and the admiration the people have for this fearless matador.
The singer's life is transformed when he witnesses a bullfight gone wrong. He takes his jacket off and uses it as a red cape to control the bull. The crowd cheers for him, and he becomes addicted to the rush of adrenaline that comes from being in the arena. The lyrics describe the matador's boldness and the spectacle of the crowd, creating a vivid and captivating image in the listener's mind.
As the singer's career grows, so does his fame, leading to his inevitable downfall. The lyrics indicate that the matador's death is mourned across the country, and people remember him as the greatest bullfighter of all time. Even in death, the matador's memory lives on, preserved by the respect and praise he receives. The song "Matador" is an ode to the thrill of bullfighting and the greatness of those who take up the challenge.
Line by Line Meaning
The gold ran dry in '54 so with a broken hand
In 1954, the gold reserves exhausted and the singer of the song injured his hand. Therefore, he decided to move towards the south by crossing the Rio Grande.
He packed his bags and headed south across the Rio Grande
The singer of the song decided to move towards the south by crossing the Rio Grande after the gold reserves exhausted and he was injured.
The town was mean and brutal for a gringo filled with strife
The town was unpleasant and harsh for the singer of the song who was a foreigner and was struggling with problems.
He was about to end it all when some thing changed his life
The artist of the song was about to commit suicide, but something changed his mind.
A bullfight in the street went bad the beast made to escape
A bullfight in the street went wrong, and the bull tried to escape.
And in a feat of danger with his jacket as a cape
The singer of the song performed a dangerous feat by using his jacket as a cape during the bullfight in the street.
He stared into the eyes of death and bought it to his knees
The singer of the song faced death, but he managed to defeat it.
A cry went up from in the crowd at last he felt appeased
The crowd cheered for the artist of the song, and he felt satisfied.
Then all the people were screaming
The crowd was cheering loudly.
Having the time of their lives
The crowd was enjoying the moment to the fullest.
Some said they thought they were dreaming
Some members of the crowd thought that what was happening was a dream.
But he was right there before their eyes
The artist of the song was present in front of the amazed audience.
He had the crowd they cheering right in the palms of his hands
The singer of the song had absolute control over the cheering crowd.
With one or two of them leering
One or two members of the crowd were staring at him in a disrespectful manner.
At what they never could comprehend
The members of the crowd were not able to understand what was happening.
Matador heart of the brave
The artist of the song is a brave matador.
Suit of life never to save
The matador knows that his life is at stake, but he never hesitates to put himself in danger.
Matador in for the kill
The matador knows that he is in it to win it and will go for the kill.
Statuesque he's standing still
After the kill, he stands still like a statue.
El Toro charged he danced with death
The bull charged towards the matador, and he danced with death.
And every place he's go
Every place the matador went, he was recognized and respected for his achievements.
The reputation lead the way through all of Mexico
The matador's reputation preceded him everywhere he went throughout Mexico.
The Greatest of the Greats they said
The matador was considered by many as one of the greatest of all time.
One never to be missed
The matador was a legend, and people did not want to miss watching him perform.
But all good things come to an end
All good things eventually come to an end.
And so it was with his
The reign of the matador also came to an end.
A moments hesitation and he felt the gore go deep
The matador hesitated for a moment and got injured badly.
His life flashed in slow motion as the crowd begin to weep
The matador's life flashed before his eyes, and the crowd started crying for him.
The country was in mourning as they buried him that day
The country was grieving as they buried the matador on that fateful day.
But memories live for ever like the ghost of him they say
The matador's memories will live forever, just like his ghost, according to the people.
The people said he's The Greatest
The people believed that the matador was the greatest of all time.
Look at his flair and his style
The people admired the matador's style and flair.
No one can stand in his foot steps
No one can replace the matador and his achievements.
Or follow him by a mile
No one can even come close to matching the matador's legacy.
The crowd was in such a frenzy
The crowd was wild with excitement.
He had the air of a saint
The matador had an aura of divinity.
Control was part of the fever
The matador had complete control over the situation despite the excitement.
Together with such restraint
Despite the control, the matador still showed restraint and discipline.
Matador graced by The Lord
The people believed that the matador was blessed by God.
Cheating death plunging the sword
The matador cheated death every time and delivered the final blow with the sword.
Matador here to annul
The artist of the song is a matador here to cancel out the bull.
With respect praise for the bull
Despite canceling out the bull, the matador still respects and admires the animal.
There was a sense of dramatic
The situation was very tense and dramatic.
That in the blink of an eye
The situation could change very quickly and unexpectedly.
It could turn into traumatic
The situation could turn into something horrible and distressing in an instant.
Would he be alive or die
The matador's life was always hanging in the balance.
He was the man of the hour
The matador was the hero of the moment.
And master of his domain
The matador had complete control over the situation.
He was bestowed and empowered
The people believed that the matador was given special powers and blessings.
He had the key to each city he reigned
The matador was respected and admired in every city he performed in.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT HALFORD, ROY Z
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Xin Vulder
The gold ran dry in '54 so with a broken hand
He packed his bags and headed south across the Rio Grande
The town was mean and brutal for a gringo filled with strife
He was about to end it all when some thing changed his life
A bullfight in the street went bad the beast made to escape
And in a feat of danger with his jacket as a cape
He stared into the eyes of death and bought it to his knees
A cry went up from in the crowd at last he felt appeased
Then all the people were screaming
Having the time of their lives
Some said they thought they were dreaming
But he was right there before their eyes
He had the crowd they cheering right in the palms of his hands
With one or two of them leering
At what they never could comprehend
Matador heart of the brave
Suit of life never to save
Matador in for the kill
Statuesque he's standing still
El Toro charged he danced with death
And every place he's go
The reputation lead the way through all of Mexico
The Greatest of the Greats they said
One never to be missed
But all good things come to an end
And so it was with his
A moments hesitation and he felt the gore go deep
His life flashed in slow motion as the crowd begin to weep
The country was in mourning as they buried him that day
But memories live for ever like the ghost of him they say
The people said he's The Greatest
Look at his flair and his style
No one can stand in his foot steps
Or follow him by a mile
The crowd was in such a frenzy
He had the air of a saint
Control was part of the fever
Together with such restraint
Matador graced by The Lord
Cheating death plunging the sword
Matador here to annul
With respect praise for the bull
There was a sense of dramatic
That in the blink of an eye
It could turn into traumatic
Would he be alive or die
He was the man of the hour
And master of his domain
He was bestowed and empowered
He had the key to each city he reigned
Matador heart of the brave
Suit of life never to save
Matador in for the kill
Statuesque he's standing still
D3VaSTa73
This album almost hasn't weak spot. Great masterpiece !
Xin Vulder
The gold ran dry in '54 so with a broken hand
He packed his bags and headed south across the Rio Grande
The town was mean and brutal for a gringo filled with strife
He was about to end it all when some thing changed his life
A bullfight in the street went bad the beast made to escape
And in a feat of danger with his jacket as a cape
He stared into the eyes of death and bought it to his knees
A cry went up from in the crowd at last he felt appeased
Then all the people were screaming
Having the time of their lives
Some said they thought they were dreaming
But he was right there before their eyes
He had the crowd they cheering right in the palms of his hands
With one or two of them leering
At what they never could comprehend
Matador heart of the brave
Suit of life never to save
Matador in for the kill
Statuesque he's standing still
El Toro charged he danced with death
And every place he's go
The reputation lead the way through all of Mexico
The Greatest of the Greats they said
One never to be missed
But all good things come to an end
And so it was with his
A moments hesitation and he felt the gore go deep
His life flashed in slow motion as the crowd begin to weep
The country was in mourning as they buried him that day
But memories live for ever like the ghost of him they say
The people said he's The Greatest
Look at his flair and his style
No one can stand in his foot steps
Or follow him by a mile
The crowd was in such a frenzy
He had the air of a saint
Control was part of the fever
Together with such restraint
Matador graced by The Lord
Cheating death plunging the sword
Matador here to annul
With respect praise for the bull
There was a sense of dramatic
That in the blink of an eye
It could turn into traumatic
Would he be alive or die
He was the man of the hour
And master of his domain
He was bestowed and empowered
He had the key to each city he reigned
Matador heart of the brave
Suit of life never to save
Matador in for the kill
Statuesque he's standing still
Robson Costa
One of the best.rock/mteal albuns in the Xxi century
ZOOT CHANNEL
EL MATADOR !
Carlos Coelho
Underrated song c,os the subject. A Tribute to all bullfighters of this world, nevertheless a great track. Manolo was the best ever Matador and end up like this chap in the song this if wasn't is 4 him now. Good job Master Halford.
Carlos Coelho
I meant Manolete Spanish Matador, Manolo of Mexico also very good died in Hospital but not killed by the bull.
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Rodrigo DE SOUZA SILVA
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Good Job!
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