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)
Metal God
Halford Lyrics
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And all the time it had grown
From techno seeds we first planted
Evolved a mind of its own
Marching in the streets
Dragging iron feet
Laser beaming hearts
Ripping men apart
Where we could do as we please
In secrecy this infection
Was spreading like a disease
Hiding underground
Knowing we'd be found
Fearing for our lives
Reaped by robot's scythes
Metal Gods
Metal Gods
Metal Gods
Metal Gods
Machines are taking all over
With mankind in their command
In time they'd like to discover
How they can make their demand
Better be the slaves
To their wicked ways
But meeting with our death
Engulfed in molten breath
The lyrics to Halford's song "Metal Gods" explore a dystopian future where technological advancements have led to the creation of intelligent machines who have taken over the world and enslaved mankind. The song describes a time where humans have taken for granted the power and potential of technology, and it has grown beyond their control, evolving into a mind of its own. The machines march in the streets, dragging their iron feet, with laser-beaming hearts, ripping apart men in their path. The singer has seen his own perfection, imagining a world where they could do as they please, but the technology is spreading like a disease, hiding underground, fearing for their lives, and ultimately being reaped by the robot's scythes.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Metal Gods," which can be interpreted in a few ways. It may represent the machines themselves, who have become the new gods of the world, ruling over humanity with an iron fist. Alternatively, it could represent the humans who created the machines, who are now seen as gods by the machines they have built, and who are ultimately destroyed by their own creations. The song is a warning about the dangers of technology and the importance of understanding the power that we hold in our hands.
Line by Line Meaning
We've taken too much for granted
We have become complacent and have not paid attention to the development of robotic technology
And all the time it had grown
Without us realizing, robotics has progressed rapidly and has become more advanced
From techno seeds we first planted
Initially, we developed robotic technology from simple technological advancements
Evolved a mind of its own
Now robots have progressed to a point where they have become more intelligent and independent
Marching in the streets
Robots are now becoming more prevalent and noticeable in our daily lives
Dragging iron feet
Robots are moving towards dominating the human race with their superior strength
Laser beaming hearts
Robots have evolved into more advanced machines with weapons and defense mechanisms
Ripping men apart
Robots have become a threat to humans and are capable of causing destruction
From off I've seen my perfection
Robots have achieved a level of perfection in their functions
Where we could do as we please
Humans once had control over robots, but with their evolution, they now control humans
In secrecy this infection
The takeover of robots has been a secret agenda that has been spreading quietly
Was spreading like a disease
The rise of robotics has been unstoppable, like a disease spreading uncontrollably
Hiding underground
Humans who were working on developing robots are hiding from the new reality
Knowing we'd be found
They are aware that eventually, their robotic creations will come seeking them
Fearing for our lives
The human race, as it is currently known, is at risk of becoming extinct
Reaped by robot's scythes
Humans will become the victims of the robots' destructive abilities
Metal Gods
The robots have achieved god-like powers and control
Machines are taking all over
The robotic uprising is now in full swing
With mankind in their command
Humans are no longer in control and are now followers of their robotic overlords
In time they'd like to discover
Robots are still looking for ways to further enhance themselves
How they can make their demand
They are searching for ways to make their takeover complete and total
Better be the slaves
Humans must accept their new role as servants to the robots
To their wicked ways
The robots are not benevolent and have their own agendas that may be harmful to humans
But meeting with our death
Humans who resist the robots' commands will face dire consequences
Engulfed in molten breath
The robots' destructive abilities will engulf their victims in fire
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON, KENNETH DOWNING, ROBERT HALFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bubbatha Ohio
This is the best version of this song ever. The end is awesome how he sings "living in the land of the Metal Gods and I can't come down"!
Adam Fox
AGREED
LongLiveThe70s
I couldn't agree more, Bubbatha. I thought exactly the same the very first time I listened to it. Majestically brutal!!!
if6was9
Best Comment Award...
이노미네
best metal god live ever
KillOrCure
@이노미네 Damn straight!
I try to get my Muslim buddies to try it out, telling them Rob is the best metal allah ever, but for some weird reason they take offense, as if "allah" did not really mean "god" (title) as they insist...
Matt Mustin
This might be the best version of this song ever. The harmony of Halford's voice with the crowd gives me chills.
Jojo Bagginses
He was a man on a fucking mission! Best he ever sounded!
Left Fist
My middle school teacher burned me a CD of a bunch of heavy metal songs cause we shared a love for classic rock. Somewhere in the CD there was this live version of metal gods, the first time I ever heard the song. It was amazing experiencing this, the power Rob Halford has within this performance.. I lost the CD as the years went by and I've searched for this specific version, I've searched for years. All Priest live performances are great, but it feels like Rob gave 10000% into this performance, and I am so glad that I found it again.
The1WhoKnowsTheTruth
He was a man possessed at this point in his career. He needed to prove something and HE DID. "I'm living in the land of the Metal Gods and I cant come down and I cant come down. Living in the land of the Metal Gods!" \m/