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)
Sun
Halford Lyrics
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For the day has begun
It's saying, it's saying
My, soul just wanted to freeze
To collapse and to seize
From the waiting
That I have to rage free
I was longing
All that I feel is my soul
I will never let go
What I crave for
All of the things that you need
Are the things that you bleed
Here 'em calling?
And when the world becomes too much for me
That's when I know that I can't stay
I'm searching for my own serenity
I know I have to get away
I, want to steer for the sun
For the day has begun
Here it calling?
It's calling
The opening lines of Halford's song Sun paint a picture of someone who is ready to take on the day and face the challenges that it may bring. The lyrics speak to the desire to embrace life and pursue one's dreams, no matter how difficult they may be. The idea of steering towards the sun represents a sense of positivity and hope, and suggests a willingness to face the future with confidence and determination.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal a sense of struggle and inner turmoil. The line "My soul just wanted to freeze" suggests a person who is overwhelmed and afraid, perhaps struggling with anxiety or depression. This feeling of helplessness is compounded by the line "All that I feel is my soul, I will never let go, What I crave for." Here, it becomes clear that the singer of the song is searching for something greater than themselves, something that will give them purpose and meaning.
The song ultimately speaks to the desire for freedom and the need to break free from the constraints that hold us back. The lyrics "All of the things that you need, are the things that you bleed, Here 'em calling?" suggest that we must be willing to suffer in order to achieve our goals, and that sometimes the only way to find true happiness is to take risks and push ourselves to our limits.
Overall, Halford's Sun is a powerful meditation on the human condition, and the struggle that we all face to find our place in the world. It speaks to the importance of perseverance, resilience, and a willingness to embrace life's challenges head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
I, want to steer for the sun
The singer desires to go towards the sun to take advantage of the new day that has just begun.
For the day has begun
The singer is motivated to start the day and make the best of it.
It's saying, it's saying
The singer is implying that they hear the sun calling out to them.
My, soul just wanted to freeze
The singer feels like their soul just wants to give up and stop functioning due to despair.
To collapse and to seize
The singer's soul wants to stop working and collapse entirely due to the burden of waiting.
From the waiting
The singer is describing the agony of waiting for something to happen.
You, know it matters to me
The singer is equivocating that getting rid of their emotions by releasing and expressing them is important.
That I have to rage free
The singer indicates that they have to let their emotions and frustrations out completely, without restraint.
I was longing
The singer was wanting or hoping for something very much.
All that I feel is my soul
The singer's soul is the embodiment of all their emotions.
I will never let go
The singer will not let go of their emotions; they will allow their emotions to continue to hold them captive.
What I crave for
The singer desires something they feel is lacking in their life.
All of the things that you need
Items or concepts you need are necessary for a complete life.
Are the things that you bleed
The things that you need may also inflict pain, as are life's contradictions.
Here 'em calling?
The singer wonders if the listener also hears the same call that they do.
And when the world becomes too much for me
When the outside world becomes too overwhelming for the singer
That's when I know that I can't stay
The singer needs to leave the uneasy circumstances they are in to take a break.
I'm searching for my own serenity
The singer is looking for their own inner peace, despite potentially leaving chaotic surroundings.
I know I have to get away
The singer confirms their need to leave their present state.
Here it calling?
The singer is questioning if the listener also hears the call of the sun, indicating the singer's potential desire to connect with another person over their mutual longing for better circumstances.
It's calling
The sun is metaphorically calling out to the singer to guide and motivate them towards an improved state of being.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BAXTER, ROBERT HALFORD, ROGER RAMIREZ
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