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)
The Mower
Halford Lyrics
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Still filled with no remorse
Such pickings for the crow
Who dances on a throne?
The mover
Let perish be the world
The culling of the heard
Suspended disbelief
Abominations grief
The sea of evolution
Our world of destitution
No light, no air, no light, no air, no exit
Excruciating pain
Demoralized again
The wrecking has begun
The sickening undone
No light, no air, no light, no air, no exit
For witness had it's way
Death sentence comes today
So struggle at the brink
It's time to be extinct
Upon a broken back
Hear every bone go crack
A gutless withered flesh
Led forward on it's leash
Flat line in the abyss
Where nightmares reminisce
No air, no light, no exit
No air, no light, no exit
The confrontations rest
No air no light no exit
Flat line in the abyss
No air, no light, no exit
The lyrics to Halford's song The Mower are dark, destructive and thought-provoking. The song paints a picture of a post-apocalyptic world where everything is in ruins and all that is left are bones. The first and second stanzas describe the scavenging crows picking at the bones, dancing on a throne. Halford's vocals are haunting, adding to the eerie atmosphere of the song.
The third stanza is the turning point of the song, as the singer declares, "Let perish be the world, The culling of the herd, And end is what we seek". The world is already in ruins, and the singer accepts that the only way forward is to put it out of its misery. There is a sense of resignation and hopelessness, as the singer contemplates the sea of evolution, our world of destitution.
The final stanza of the song feels like a climax, as the singer confronts death head-on. The lyrics indicate that there is no escape, as the singer is led forward on a leash, and everything comes to a painful end. The overall message of the song is dark, but it speaks to the inevitable nature of death and destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Hell brawl, a landscape of the bones
The environment is chaotic and destructive, filled with death and decay.
Still filled with no remorse
The violence and destruction is unrepentant and unyielding.
Such pickings for the crow
The abundance of death and decay has attracted scavengers like crows.
Who dances on a throne?
The scavengers have taken advantage of the destruction and chaos to rule over others.
The mover
The cause of the destruction and chaos is the lawnmower.
Let perish be the world
The destruction has reached such an extreme level that it would be better to let the world perish.
The culling of the heard
The destruction is like a natural selection process, only the strong will survive.
And end is what we seek
Death and destruction is the ultimate goal.
Suspended disbelief
The people are numb to the violence and destruction around them.
Abominations grief
The destruction has caused unimaginable pain and suffering.
The sea of evolution
The destruction is a result of an ongoing evolutionary process.
Our world of destitution
The destruction has left behind a world of poverty and lack.
No light, no air, no light, no air, no exit
The destruction has left the world in complete darkness and suffocation with no way out.
Excruciating pain
The destruction has caused immense physical and emotional pain.
Demoralized again
The destruction has caused a loss of hope and morale.
The wrecking has begun
The destruction is ongoing and unstoppable.
The sickening undone
The destruction has caused irreversible damage.
For witness had it's way
Witnessing the destruction has taken a toll on individuals.
Death sentence comes today
Death is imminent and inevitable.
So struggle at the brink
There is still a fight left to prolong or hasten the death.
It's time to be extinct
The destruction has gone too far, and extinction is the only option.
Upon a broken back
The destruction has caused immense physical damage to individuals.
Hear every bone go crack
The destruction is audible, and each break is painful and deadly.
A gutless withered flesh
The individuals are weak and helpless, completely drained of life.
Led forward on it's leash
The individuals are powerless and are being controlled towards their inevitable destruction.
Flat line in the abyss
Death is the only endpoint, and the individuals are headed towards it with no way out.
Where nightmares reminisce
The destruction has left behind a haunting memory of unimaginable horror.
No air, no light, no exit
The destruction has caused complete suffocation, darkness, and a lack of escape.
The confrontations rest
The destruction has caused a final end to all interactions.
No air no light no exit
The hopelessness and terror of the situation are expressed once again.
Flat line in the abyss
Death and the depths of destruction are the only path going forward.
No air, no light, no exit
The meaninglessness and overwhelming nature of the destruction is reiterated.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT HALFORD, ROY Z
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Terrence Williamson
It's crazy that this man is 60 years old and can still sing like this. He sounds absolutely awesome in this song.. his voice is like a buzzsaw cutting through my skull. Long live metal.
david winkle
70 now lol
Jacob Fish
I wish the whole album was like this
Sabbathman
This album is one of the finest works from Halford. Surely this song demonstrates his well-earned status as The Metal God. After 40 years we can still wait for another Judas Priest album for next year. That's amazing to say the least. BRING IT ON!!!
Bjørn Helseth
I am the biggest Judas Priest-fan ever......And His Halford-catalogue is just beyond normal. It Kicks Ass ! :) Gotta Love This Guy ! Metal-God is just not enuff......What A Talent ,What A Distributor ,What A Voice , What A Power. Hail,Hail,Hail :)
Robert Goolsby
one of my friends said he died 4 years ago Robert Halford will never die The Mower proof Mr Halford will never leave us without great heavy metal music. Thanks Rob for all the bad ass music
Stunningly Beautiful
Ultimate Metal Song!!!...🤙😎🤘
zlumlord
Rock out to it every day!!!! great driving tunes!!!!!!!!!!!
JudasAngel666
LOVE THIS SONG. Shame the album(at least when I compared it to Resurrection and Crucible and IMO) wasn't as good as the single
Vitor Barbosa
Just pure Heavy Metal!