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)
Riding On The Wind
Halford Lyrics
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Cruise the speed of light
Glowin' god of Mars
Body burning bright
Well I'm ridin', ridin' on the wind
Yes I'm ridin', ridin' on the wind
Million miles an hour
Blinding all in sight
Surging rush of power
Thunderbolt from hell
Shattering aloud
Screamin' demons yell
Bursting through the clouds
The song "Riding on the Wind" by Halford is a fast-paced, high-energy heavy metal song that expresses going beyond any limitations and racing through life. Halford begins by describing himself as someone who is always shooting for high goals, reaching for the stars, and cruising at the speed of light - this metaphor implies that Halford is already at the peak of his career and is continuing to strive to achieve better things. The glowing God of Mars and the burning bright body represent the passion and dedication that Halford possesses. In the chorus, he emphasizes that he is riding on the wind and nothing can stop him now.
The second verse of the song amplifies the intensity of the speed that Halford is traveling, stating that he is tearing through life, blinding everyone in his sight, and surging with power. The metaphor of the thunderbolt from hell and screaming demons yell, representing the obstacles that Halford faced and overcame to achieve his success. He finishes by bursting through the clouds, implying that, no matter how many obstacles he faces, he will keep working hard and reaching to even greater heights.
Line by Line Meaning
Shooting for the stars
Aiming high for great achievements
Cruise the speed of light
Moving at an incredibly fast pace
Glowin' god of Mars
Radiating an intense, powerful energy
Body burning bright
Displaying a vivid, eye-catching appearance
Well I'm ridin', ridin' on the wind
Expressing the thrill and excitement of adventure
Yes I'm ridin', ridin' on the wind
Affirming the enjoyment of living in the moment and embracing risk
Tearing up through life
Moving rapidly through experiences and circumstances
Million miles an hour
Experiencing life in a fast-paced, energetic way
Blinding all in sight
Overwhelming others with one's charisma and energy
Surging rush of power
Feeling an intense surge of strength and vitality
Thunderbolt from hell
Undergoing a powerful and transformative experience
Shattering aloud
Breaking through limitations and making a bold statement
Screamin' demons yell
Facing one's fears and challenges head-on
Bursting through the clouds
Emerging triumphant from adversity and obstacles
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glenn Raymond Tipton, Kenneth Downing, Robert Halford
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