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)
Tyrant
Halford Lyrics
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Behold 'tis I the commander whose grip controls you all
Resist me not surrender i'll no compassion call
Tyrant captor of humanity
Tyrant hideous destructor
Tyrant everyman shall fall
Your very lives are held between my fingers
I snap them and you cower down in fear
You spineless things that belly down to slither
To the end of the world you follow to be near
Mourn for us oppressed in fear
Chained and shackled we are bound
Freedom choked in dread we live
Since tyrant was enthroned
I listen not to sympathy whilst ruler of this land
Withdraw your feeble aches and moans
Or suffer smite from this my hand
My legions faithful unto death
I'll summon to my court
And as you perish each of you shall scream as you are sought
The lyrics to Halford's "Tyrant" are a declaration of power and domination. In the song, the singer - who identifies themselves as the titular tyrant - boasts about their ability to control the lives of others. They mock those who cower before them, describing them as "spineless things" who follow blindly. The tyrant warns their subjects not to resist, promising to show no mercy to those who do.
The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a society oppressed by this tyrant's reign. They speak of being "chained and shackled" and living in constant fear. The singer seems to revel in the fear and despair they inspire, insisting that their subjects offer no sympathy or complaints. Instead, they must accept their lot in life or suffer the consequences.
The song is a commentary on power and control, and how those who hold it can use it to manipulate and oppress others. It serves as a cautionary tale, warning listeners of the dangers of unchecked authority and the importance of standing up against tyranny.
Line by Line Meaning
Behold 'tis I the commander whose grip controls you all
I am the leader who controls everything in this world.
Resist me not surrender i'll no compassion call
Don't resist me or I won't show you any mercy.
Tyrant captor of humanity
I am the tyrannical ruler who controls all of humanity.
Tyrant conqueror of all
I am the conqueror who has defeated everyone and everything.
Tyrant hideous destructor
I am the terrifying destroyer of all things.
Tyrant everyman shall fall
I will make sure that every person submits to me and falls under my control.
Your very lives are held between my fingers
I have complete control over your life and death.
I snap them and you cower down in fear
When I use my power, you become afraid and submissive.
You spineless things that belly down to slither
You are weak and you submit to me without resistance.
To the end of the world you follow to be near
You will go to great lengths to be near me and serve me.
Mourn for us oppressed in fear
We are oppressed and live in constant fear.
Chained and shackled we are bound
We are physically restrained and cannot escape.
Freedom choked in dread we live
We live in constant fear which stifles our freedom.
Since tyrant was enthroned
Our lives have been miserable since the tyrant took power.
I listen not to sympathy whilst ruler of this land
I don't care about your feelings when I am the ruler of this land.
Withdraw your feeble aches and moans
Stop complaining or I will punish you.
Or suffer smite from this my hand
If you disobey me, I will punish you severely.
My legions faithful unto death
My followers are loyal to me even if it means death for them.
I'll summon to my court
I will call to court anyone who opposes me.
And as you perish each of you shall scream as you are sought
As I kill you, you will scream while trying to escape.
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