Judas Priest's Rob Halford Reflects On Coming Out, Sobriety, & Longevity In 'Confess' Autobiography

[@stevefairweather159]

When Rob came out, it had no effect on me and his fans. We didn’t care.We just love his music. Live and let live

[@PantyhoseExperience]

You mean he’s light in the loafers or leather boots? Is that what he meant? Yeah well his music career is washed out anyway lol

[@georgeloveless4176]

@@empnadajhhh9469 ... if its "gross af", then dont do it. Rob Halford is the king of metal and he deserves nothing but respect.

[@rraschka2112]

@@georgeloveless4176 Halford is NOT the king of metal.......He is THE METAL GOD!!!

[@danmoth5126]

Everyone knew, no one cared, no one had a problem or held it against him. That’s the uniting power of metal.

[@henrikcarmel1]

Yeah and we kept our leather-outfits 😅

[@rrmorris67]

Never a bad interview from this man. No pretentiousness. No fakery. All real and honest. All the time. Long Live Rob Halford and the music of Judas Priest

[@adamober1572]

long live heavy metal. Halford did so fucking much for the genre.

[@GeorgeTel100]

SO TRUE!!

[@Wooley689]

I had a housemate and his brother who hated gays, he was a huge Priest fan and would play the albums at full volume. I laughed my ass off when Rob came out.

[@OCCUPIEDNATION]

LMAO!!!

[@thereisnopandemic]

Perverts can be talented. You do know that.

[@datadavis]

So when did your housemates brother come out? 😆

[@robbinswhite]

The irony, lol

[@tdang9528]

Haha good one...that made my day

[@regitmeisner3546]

I'm 53,I remember being on a bus when I was 14, and seeing Judas Preist was written in marker on the back of a seat!, when i was told it was a heavy rock band, I went to the local record store and discovered awesomeness!!.... I miss the old days of having to do work to discover music, but now that I'm old, I love having access at my fingertips!... Pioneers are pioneers!.. Love you guys forever !!

[@blazes8n]

That's a cool story, it's funny how somebody's graffiti can influence many people! Love it. I'm 43 and has a similar thing with Maiden when I was 10 or something. Keep on rockin, dude 🤘

[@grandadneal8114]

That's one he'll of a long bus trip. 14 till your 53. I bet you waited 5 years at the bus stop then 5 came at once

[@pompom7x728]

👍🏼🎸🎼🤘🏼🌺🤗🇫🇷🇨🇭

[@yournewdad1453]

I had a similar experience seeing wutang clan scribbled on a desk at school

[@Tull1996]

One of the best metal voices ever...and always seems like a nice guy.

[@DD-pz3kf]

This guy has some pipes !!

[@samsungw200]

He always comes across as really friendly

[@marksutherlandsr]

My friends and I at the time when Rob came out use to tell Gay jokes and poke fun at anyone who showed signs of femininity. Kids our age could be very cruel at times...but then our hero, the metal God came out and completely changed our hearts and attitude about sexuality. Literally overnight and in an instance we became more loving and accepting of all people from all walks of life. Robs courage truly made an impact us....even till this day. \m/ \m/

[@artaqifaturiel7512]

Good point. Isn't this what metal was always about, unity, understanding and equality? Man, how I wish the metal bands of today would go back and listen to the originals just to see what their point was and still is today. The world has major issues, something that metal has never shied away from exposing. Where is it today? Slipknot are doing well. Are there other metal followers out there who can help me to find those who look to the past to create a better future? Please!

[@heydeanie]

Not gonna lie, this here, is some beautiful sh*t.. 🌈

[@maxhenry9724]

Isn’t that sweet.

[@heydeanie]

@@maxhenry9724 yes, it is... It's actually hella heartwarming

[@heydeanie]

@@maxhenry9724 seek help dude... What other people do with their lives really not only doesn't concern u, but really honestly SHOULDN'T concern u... The fact that it does this much speaks of obsession. This isn't "unnatural behavior" animal biologists have observed homosexuality in animals. Lesbian seagulls for example (Google it, it'll blow your mind). Be it a rock star or a stranger, someone else being gay really does not concern u... I'm starting to think since this is such a sore spot, that perhaps you know a recently out young person. If so, I pray for them, having YOU in their life is going to make everything twice as hard. I'm going to try to explain it so you get it. People who are attracted to the same sex cannot control it. It's not like willing yourself to hold it til u can get to the restroom. You cannot will away (or pray away) the gay. It just is. It just happens. Just like u cannot control being straight. Here's an example, close your eyes and imagine kissing a man. It feels uncomfortable, right? U don't want too... It grosses u out. That is EXACTLY how a lesbian feels. The thought of kissing etc a guy, feels gross, wrong, weird. So, are u saying you want people to live life that way, doing things they find distasteful, just to make YOU happy and less uncomfortable? How is that fair to them? If the roles were reversed, if society were completely reversed, No gay person would ask that of you...

[@joelbauer7583]

Driving down the highway listening to "Fight", cranked up looked to the Porsche on my right side to see Rob Halford. Awesome day.

[@Mrbimdrummer]

Brilliant

[@ericmcdaniel4029]

Arizona??

[@tinfoilhatter]

i see him every day, mate, it's the strangest thing, you do get used to it tho, you'll have to, ha ha! [just kidding, pretty sure it ain't him,,,!]

[@tomo1747]

Wow so cool, what a lovely moment

[@pvdguitars2951]

I cranked up War of words on my Porsche Cayenne’s Bose system recently. Tough to keep below the speed limit!

[@petejames1000]

Rob is one of, if not the most, genuine guys in music. He lives & breathes his music, genuinely adores his fans, and is totally down to Earth & grounded. I was a metal head since around the age of 10 (I'm now 51) and grew up listening to Priest and seeing them in concert. Small world too as Rob grew up on the Beechdale Estate in Walsall .. only a few miles up the road from me ... so I have the same accent too lol

[@thewhiteelephant]

I love the fact that Rob doesn’t let the fact that he’s gay define him. It’s just a part of who he is. I couldn’t care less if he’s gay. He’s just a badass artist and human being.

[@RogueBoyScout]

Love this comment. While it can be difficult finding self-acceptance (maybe not as hard now?) back in the day, and to live your life as a gay person everyday can have some trials with society in large, Rob reminds me of myself. We don't want to hide who we are, but at the same time, we don't go around letting our sexuality define us. Because to be honest, other than relationships, and what goes on in "the bedroom", we truly are no different. Unfortunately their is a sub-section of the community who seems to take the whole LGBTI rights movement into a more social militant area. Not cool. It's just my opinion. And as an Asexual, I don't understand why we are being co-opted into the whole sexuality/gender definition movement. For those that don't know, being Asexual doesn't define your sexual preference, or gender identity. It just means your not really interested in sexual realtionships and lifestyle in general. That being said, Asexuals do cop some crap. People think you must be weird if you are not pursuing sexual relationships. And it can lead to some more sinister suggestions. Asexuality can be due to many different reasons. But being Asexual doesn't mean you don't find people attractive, or "Sexy". It's just the physical act of "Sex" is not a driver in your life. I don't know. It's a interesting time, to be sure. All I can say is, like what you like. Just be authentic. And just be respectful of others, and yourself. Peace

[@hilalabbas2648]

He was always abt music and metal. He didnt had to tell people that hes gay every 10 seconds.

[@mattiemclean9882]

I had no idea he was a poofta! Not many heavy metal dudes would admit to that

[@phansen657]

Rob, always been a very humble guy and a true class act.

[@pompom7x728]

Exactement 🤘🏼🌺🎼🎸✊🏼🇫🇷🇨🇭

[@milansikela8383]

Great interview. Rob Halford is such a kind soul and a legend. A 100% class act. So many Judas Priest songs were the soundtrack for growing up. Can't wait to see them live on their 50th anniversary tour! 🤘🤘🤘

[@ferrreira]

Freddie Mercury, Ronnie James Dio, Ian Gillan, David Coverdale and Rob Halford. These guys shaped me musically and made me a singer. I could not be more grateful.

[@kingsleycracknell7081]

What a great guy. I loved this interview. I’m a gay man, I have 10 years sobriety and I am owner/operator of a sawmill. I love my life today. I love myself more these days.

[@ebgbees]

Congratulations on all fronts. You should love yourself. Life is better that way.

[@adriantrusca1245]

So did you take it in the ass on that tractor?

[@kiahmadison8541]

As a lesbian metalhead Rob Halfords coming out was incredibly important for those of us who are LGBTI. I got into the music years after he came out but I will be fan of Rob's forever because of this. There were no major artist who were out in metal at that time.

[@thefranciscoalejandro]

As a trans man, it's not that deep

[@kiahmadison8541]

@@thefranciscoalejandro It is only a small part of Judas priests history overall. There have been transgender performers in metal who have come out since then who you would probably relate to more than I would.

[@theadorebundy4514]

As a straight guy get over it...his coming out didn't affect anyone. No one cared like we don't now. Be you do what you do no one cares. You only think people do cause you keep going on about it. Your sexual preference has nothing ro do with who you are as a person.

[@Gurra88]

I'm trans black (pronouns Rottweiler/bumblebee) and I didn't care about him coming out

[@heydeanie]

@@kiahmadison8541 reading the replies you got & thinking to myself "why are any women straight...?" Lol

[@jclaytoncabral5106]

Defenders of The Faith is one of the best Metal albums ever! I still listen to it almost daily.

[@theadorebundy4514]

I dunno Sreaming for Vengeance is up there too.

[@larsgsanger3105]

Amen to that! Love Bites..🖤♥️

[@recordman555]

In my humble opinion, Priest's Golden Era was Stained Class and Killing Machine. No other band has EVER matched what metal became with those 2 albums.

[@redjack1876]

It was also an awesome concert, as was Painkiller.

[@rowstone3019]

@@theadorebundy4514 Electric Eye!

[@stanstanly3812]

Been a fan for 45 years! Rob is the metal God indeed.

[@Trylobyte]

Love the way Rob has kept his "Brummy" accent instead of using a faux American one.

[@martinkulkarni3569]

Even though it is often said how people hate the accent, still good on you. Even though I’m a Geordie, my cricket spiritual home since 1969 is at Edgbaston, home of the Bears! I love the people I meet down there when I’m at the cricket! Also, more great rock bands come from the West Midlands than anywhere else in the UK. Three of my favourites City Boy, Magnum and ELO!

[@brianfirlie3693]

British Steel is still one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@stephenhenry6622]

Can't think of anything they haven't done or been thru first metal show TURBO Every album a chronicle when something weird or bad happened grandma shout JUDAS PRIEST!

[@turdfurguson4451]

It's got a couple shit songs. Like horrible songs. Not vengeance though. No fillers on that one.

[@turdfurguson4451]

@Hartley Hare gross

[@blackout.X]

That album was iconoclastic and a pillar of 80s Heavy Metal. It gave the 80s their sound

[@blindpink]

Killing Machine for me......Quality.

[@peterbedford449]

Wow this interview makes my respect for Rob go up even more.

[@dambrooks7578]

I found it incredibly inspiring how you came out Rob, so casually and matter of fact. There is no need to hide yourself. 💞😊

[@kevincastelonia2251]

What a beautiful person halford is.

[@Leonecon]

What an iconic, amazing, sincere, down to earth man he is, not to mention a true METAL GOD!!

[@blazes8n]

Never bothered me with the coming out, it actually helped me support some good mates who came out further down the line. His words on sobriety and difficulties doing that were a great inspiration. Hopefully Maiden and Priest do a tour in 2022. 🤘Keep on rockin dudes🤘

[@TheStrykerProject]

"Living After Midnight" is in my cover band's set list, and the crowd always love it when we play it. Judas Priest has been an influence on me and my music trajectory since the late 70's. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@kevinb3307]

Write your own songs Latham!!

[@TheStrykerProject]

@@kevinb3307 Bwaaa haaa haaa. Right?! We're talking about doing that...

[@kevinb3307]

@@TheStrykerProject Cool

[@kellywahl2551]

I am still amazed by this man. One of the best musicians I have ever listened to. I didn't know anything about his personal life, but I'm happy to see that he appears kind, humble, and wise.

[@joycefletcher5105]

Amazing Band-My Husband Lives, Eats & Breathes Judas Priest….. So Do I!!!! Kama Heavy Metal Goddess, infatuated with Richie Faulkner! What a Talent--oh & boy he eye candy is phenomenal!!!!! Lol …. Absolutely in love with the drummer, lol, look at that long lean body. His arms are sooo defined, great fucking drummer-I study all musicians in all bands, find it exhilarating to tell u the truth. I think I need to read this book….. my husband battles alcoholism, bipolar also. Soo many people in crisis…..Everyone has their own battles to fight. I love this interview, she candid,so spot on….. I love my weed. It has only empowered me in my life -avid smoker since the age of 14……60 years young as we speak!!!!! All music is inspiring from Clapton, Gaga,Beyoncé, Judas Priest, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin,PinkFloyd, Whitney Houston, Drake, Eminem and i think u know where I’m going with this….very versatile to all music genres. I welcome it all!! Great interview and I know the book is going to be sensational…. Thank u for being u:)!!!! Keep us MetalHeads Alive with the best sounds musically. Love all the videos-Beyond The Realms of Death is A true favorite of mine-Hard to believe it’s 50 years. I have been a fan for 35 years baby!! Let’s keep rocking💯🙏🌎✌️💋🎶🎸🥁🤘🎯💕🤟🎤🎊🆒🌠✝️🎶🧩🕯️❤️‍🔥

[@midnightrunner684]

I Never Cared When Rob Came out ...His Music Kicked Ass and Is My Childhood back in the 80's .I'm 53 .Couldn't imagine life without the Priest

[@heavyjoechipman3594]

I'm 51. A Priest/Halford fan from way, way, back. I don't know if you'll ever read this Rob but I gotta tell you this. Whether I or anyone approves of your lifestyle, preferences, or choices does NOT matter. Nobody has the right to put themselves in that position for anyone else. And while we ALL have our differences, those in the end do NOT matter either. Because I love you Rob. You're place in music history is undeniable. You have always meant a great deal to me. I too grew up in a terribly dysfunctional/abusive household. If ever I we're to run into you somewhere dear Rob, tea or coffee and scones or canoli are on me. Intriguing, delightful, conversation is on you. May God bless you and keep you, Rob Halford. May he make his face shine upon you. And again, I will always love you from my own sickened, wicked, diseased, heart. 💜🙏☺👍

[@lillacoix9808]

That was awesome! ❤❤

[@heavyjoechipman3594]

@@lillacoix9808 Thank you. I still had to edit it. Was quite emotional when writing it. Best of all to you.☺👍

[@lillacoix9808]

@@heavyjoechipman3594 best to you too, brother!

[@MadMan559est69]

Bro has an amazing voice. He made this band stand out.

[@jasonscott7738]

Such great memories from this band growing up in north Dakota. So many great song. Nice to see rob is a cool nice guy.

[@steveelliott5643]

Electric Eye,that live version is fookn awesome brother!!

[@saigawesnovember]

Holy crap! That beard! Thought it was David Letterman. Love ya Rob!

[@timsears951]

Not a huge fan of Priest but Rob Halford is a really good man ..always did like him...a true pro and a great human being

[@leeham6230]

Listen to "Dissident Aggressor" 🤘

[@JohnStraussmusic]

boy - Rob is just a great person. Love hearing his insights , thoughts on any subject

[@mikedolan8232]

It's all about being happy Rob... You got it. I've been a fan way back... Even I knew back then. Didn't matter. Love you. And great interviewer by the way. Bought and read the book. A true metal God

[@misakiyoshida]

When he came out, I completely forgot about it a few days later. One of the best metal vocalists ever, who gives a toss

[@JimWinstrand]

What a great guy Rob is! Great interview.

[@kenamaro3942]

One of the best voices ever to be recorded..

[@dsmith3351]

This is how it's done. Only wish it was several hours! Nice work Matt

[@robind2727]

Screaming For Vengeance remains one of my all time favorites. Part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@howel080]

Seeing Preist live for me was like a religouse experience

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Rob Halford has one of the greatest voices in heavy metal.

[@Prestonesfpv]

Rob is just so sweet and likeable in any way

[@grantbear1970]

The album Stained Class has some pretty heavy lyrics for sure. How you interpret them is up to the listener. For me they are fantastic! Thanks Rob

[@timmyeff6792]

Agreed! Savage, and hero’s end. And who can forget “ abattoir, abattoir, mon dieu quelle horreur (slaughterhouse, slaughterhouse, my god stop the horror) just a bit dark I’d say PREIST! 🤘🤘

[@KillerMcDiller]

Deff one of my faves of all time, Rob the greatest metal Lyrical Master….

[@Ukmongoose3]

My fave!

[@davidmladenov2926]

I personally find "Savage" extremely underrated as a message for the USA crowd. Genocide was great but vague. It probably missed a lot of people that Savage hit directly in the face.

[@talldude5841]

What a great interview of this smart amazing person. Rob Halford is now one of my favorite rock artists. Long live the Priest.

[@ms_princess_poppy]

What an absolute fantastic guy. So genuine and down to earth. What a brilliant interview. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🤘🏻

[@michaellnbnj]

Love The Priest! Saw them live a couple of times. Still to this day, the best show I've ever seen was JP on their Point of Entry tour in NYC on Pier 84, Dr Pepper Music Festival in July of 81. The energy at that show was off the charts. No other concert I've been to ever matched that level of energy.

[@creepyskulldini581]

Hell, they got their theatrical imagery - the whips, chains, leather, boots, studs, spikes, officers cap, etcetera - from a notorious homosexual artist and illustrator named Tom of Finland. Check out HIS stuff and see what I mean.

[@nillehessy]

yeah but it´s co,ing from the biker culture from amerika after ww2 that look

[@martinwedge7732]

I met Rob literally waking down the street in Walsall a few years ago. He was a really lovely person and very chatty and unassuming. Fans can rest assured Rob is a top man x

[@jokermtb]

I love that 'I cook dinner, he does the dishes'.....I do the same thing too, except my wife loads the dishwasher terribly and I always have to re-arrange it!

[@Cantstandtherock]

I used to load the dishwasher wrong, I had her show me how to do it and now its done right. Now if I could just get her to break down boxes before throwing them in the trash 🤣. My older brother, KIA 10/11/83 in Beirut, got me my first vinyls in 1981. Sin After Sin and Maidens “Killers” albums. Life changed that day! I had been a Kiss and VH fan, and a totally obsessed Rush fan. “Dissident Agressor” is one of the best tracks. Rob is a really kind and awesome man!

[@jedw9983]

I read the book and it doesn't disappoint. It inspired me to read KKs book straight after and that's a solid read too. Great life stories, and some spectacular tunes. I'll always remember rocking out to Living After Midnight at school in mid-Wales. Thanks Rob, and thanks KK.

[@timmoren3827]

Class act. Great memories from when I was a kid growing up. My 9 year old loves Breaking The Law, we drive around singing it all the time. Metal lives!

[@stevenmartin4154]

Outstanding interview. Matt was prepared and a gracious host. I hope to see more from Matt Pinfield as well as Judas Priest. Thank you Matt and to Rob Halford.

[@bobabooey4537]

Rob changed all my views on gay people. I grew up being told gay people were strange and it was wrong. My parents never taught me this... society did. The day Rob came out changed my thought process and understanding completely.

[@RowdyProductionsLtd]

I am 50years old and still today my workout music is Painkiller album. Judas Priest's music is immortal.

[@blackout.X]

I was just jamming it. The perfection of it is insane

[@lantzkeefer8674]

To be honest when Rob came out I was totally taken by surprise and I'm not sure how I felt, I was in shock but my love for him and the band was not diminished.Rob will always be the Metal God to me, I saw them in 84 and 86 and they were and are my favorite Metal band.Love you Rob❤️ And I'm a Pansexual male so who am I to judge,lol👍

[@repromark]

Matt Pinfield: well done.

[@dh1474]

Rob will always be the king of Metal.. I love listening to his stories. His music will live forever!

[@dennisperin2989]

Black Sabbath invented it, Judas Priest perfected it! The Metal God, a nickname the industry gave him. If you have ever heard this man live, i don’t have to tell you. Dude goes damn near alien mode on the top end. It will move the wax in your ears. Love this band, man. Seen em 6 times

[@Kgio-2112]

Blue cheer invented it

[@dmitryowens]

Then Iron Maiden and Metallica perfected it further. Sabbath, Priest, Maiden and Metallica are the four most important bands in metal, followed by Slayer and Pantera.

[@ctfan1486]

Judas Priest is the most important metal band. Everybody else just got in line and followed their lead!

[@dmitryowens]

@@ctfan1486 No, Black Sabbath is - Priest are the second most important metal band. Even Rob himself would tell you that Sabbath are #1.

[@tinfoilhatter]

@@dmitryowens bill ward, single-handedly, and probly with only a couple sticks , held the entire world together with the integrity of his musical-and-overall sensibility and it's a good thing if he didn't know it at the time, ha ha!

[@corndog2835]

I remember when he came out, I was like "Duh, no shit?" lol.... Made no difference to me.

[@davidveatch5145]

Evil Fantasies pretty much tipped me off. Never cared if he was gay

[@thomasgallegos2832]

I don't think he seemed gay. And who cares anyway. Love me some priest !!!

[@scottyd2262]

I've always thought that he was gay for some reason.... I don't give a shit.. Victim of Changes is one of the best songs ever performed !

[@brianfergel2229]

I grew up in the 80s ('92 grad; 1988, jr high grad; kindergarten, 1979) and I've known of this homosexuality ordeal since 7th or 8th grade. Rob is a great influence, though. It is what it is.

[@complications9718]

FND!

[@MulletHead87]

"The leather and the stud look was just all the shit i got from my gay fetish shops".....all metal guys..."ah... shit....we've been shopping at the wrong places this whole time"

[@OCCUPIEDNATION]

Lol.

[@rowstone3019]

The Blue Oyster tipped me off.

[@Bobketchup]

I just love Rob! My favorite singer!

[@cahg3871]

It took a brave man to come out.When you consider the times when he made that announcement and the musical genre he was a star of,he had balls of steel.He has earned the right to rock on all he wants as far as I’m concerned.

[@marcopoulin1897]

Yes rightbecause its real biker music then biker dont like gays but men rob is real tought as bikers pretend to be🤘

[@putanious7064]

Never bothered to listen to one interview w/ Rob Halford, though I've been listening to Priest (heavy rotation) for 4 decades. Glad I watched this...and to find out he's a kickass human being in addition to being a kickass, beyond-human singer. Looking forward to this tour!!

[@Wickedfix76]

Met rob at knotts Halloween haunt. His group let me cut in front of them to get back with my group on supreme scream. No one knew who he was. i noticed immediately. so me and my group introduce d ourselves on the sly to try not to bring attention to him. Great man!

[@JohnDoe-ff2fc]

How ironic, just a few hours ago I had a 20 year old ask for suggestions of of older bands to listen to. Judas Priest was the 1st suggestion. He sees me later after checking one of their videos and thanked me for expanding his musical world.

[@supertramp6011]

Did he thank you for expanding his ring- piece too?🤣🤣

[@johnunderwood3132]

Rob you will always be the man!! You to Matt. Hello from Jersey

[@johnathandavis3693]

In 1978, I was 16, and my brother brought home "Stained Class". I almost blew my ears out with the headphones. Truly EPIC...

[@stewmott3763]

Got to love Rob Halford. Amazing musician and such a cool person too.

[@SixxgunJohnny]

This is directed to Rob . Rob you have had such a profound affect on my life and the lives of millions of others . I first heard of you through your old mate Joe Anthony. Ya Joe would build up a priest song during the night.. teasing us untill the last few songs of his show... Whatever he played The Sinner, or any of the classic priest songs we cranked it up and played air guitar along with the song.. Victim of Changes was his and our favorite.. it brings a tear to my eye , a flood of great feelings and memories.. there's so much more I could say but why? You already know... So Ill just say thank you. Life would be a shade darker without the priest and you as it's eternal beacon... Forever a fan SixxgunJohnny

[@turtleneckferret]

Gay

[@ronws2007]

I read "Confess." A really good read from a working bloke from Walsall. He made the hero's journey. Wandered into the world thinking that he knew something. Life taught him some things. And he survived to pass it on.

[@joemariotti3935]

I know Rob will never see this but on the .0000001% chance that he does i want to thank him for the awesome metal that I had the privilege to listen to during my teens and young adult years. Top 10 all time vocalists for sure. Thank you sir!!

[@ralphdeep9029]

DONT CARE WHO YOU LOVE..........HUGE FAN OF PRE 1980 STUFF

[@cuffedpans]

🤘🤘🤘rock on 🤘🤘🤘

[@warriorv9359]

Badass Rob has done it again

[@zennomad258]

Great interview, Rob is such a nice bloke.

[@clinerandalee3789]

I loved Rob's book and all of the photos. I was especially happy to see find the photo of the Day on the Green show from 1977, which was my first concert when I was 16. From that day forward I have been a huge fan!

[@Robhalfordlegacy]

Hell yeah!! Heavy metal blessings peace be with you my Metal friend. Thanks for the love and support over the years. I hope you never stop watching our musical video and shows. Stay metal 🤘🏼😈💛

[@Frankamentise]

Haven't seen Matt Pinfield in years. Looks great. He's a musical dictionary!

[@zackp5294]

Belles palsy doesn’t look great on anyone

[@TowManDave00]

"One For The Road"...The first track on the first album Rocka Rolla ....What a killer Tune!!!.... Put that back in the setlist!!!

[@FatalArrivalMetal]

Long live a the Metal God! Priest FOREVER! \m/

[@racheladams7131]

Love your music Rob. Seen you guys perform in the 80's in Toronto. One of the best live performances I have ever been to. Still listen to your tracks today. Rock on! Much love to you....❤❤❤

[@roryoconnor4349]

My first Metal concert was the Defenders tour at Alpine valley in East Troy Wisconsin.

[@lucalone]

that was a really informative and good interview !!! did not expect that^

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

I was like "Well he's such a great singer it doesnt really matter."

[@martinkulkarni3569]

Why should it matter?

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

@@martinkulkarni3569 Exactly,what he does on his own free time is none of our business as long as it doesn't affect his performance.

[@kanemura93]

Why would it impact his performance? And would it matter if he wasn't a great singer?

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

@@kanemura93 Not really because is a great performer.

[@johnrodgers1735]

its so good to hear about your life, been sober 12 yrs now soon to be 13 n havnt looked back, thanks for being awsome

[@XCenturionX]

I will always respect Rob Halford...

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

What a great vibe between Matt and Rob (and us in the audience) !!!

[@douglasgodfrey7307]

I'm 55, Seen Priest every time their tour hit my town since i was a kid. Thanks JP... Rob Halford, for all the adrenaline/testosterone driving tunes and awesome shows.

[@MultiMagnumforce]

Glad too see my generation on here im also 55 and jam Priest to this day. Peace ✌ brother

[@leeroyrousseau]

Was amazing to meet you Rob. Thank you for everything you have done.

[@TheNoSuchThingPodcast]

I saw priest a couple years ago in Worcester MA. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen

[@TheBrightSounds]

Oh man... this is such a great insight. Rob is a beautiful soul.

[@bobkaiser8782]

Pre-pandemic, Rob performed at a private event at Alice Cooper's music-based community center in Phoenix. The most improved students got to rotate backing Rob while performing classic Priest songs. He put the same effort & theatrics into that show as any arena show I'd seen him play. All while letting & encouraging the kids to shine. Interacting with them on stage & encouraging them to let loose. He truly deserves the title of Metal God.

[@ronniejonesonline]

One of the greatest metal vocalists....EVER! When he came out I could'nt have cared less....just great music and great shows!

[@Bluexhox]

He’s a legend we love unconditionally and eternally. Long live the Metal God Rob......\m/

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Birmingham Town Hall 1977 on the Sin After Sin Tour, I went on my own aged 18 because none of my mates had really heard of the band. It was a spellbinding gig. Let Us Prey is still such an incredible song, you should open with it again. Phil

[@josephgrassa3085]

Judas Priest at the Paramount in Huntington ny My favorite concert ever!

[@vanessamonster5038]

At that show and many others. Rock on.

[@jamesmatthewruszkai8341]

When? I'm from Huntington...

[@Lordestroyer]

Matt, you are the king of interviewing!

[@JoeyP322]

“Sad Wings of Destiny” is one of the best albums… think of what was going on in. 1976. I bought the album because of the cover. “Victim of Changes” pulled me in. There weren’t many bands out there’s that could compete on that level at that time…

[@tamz4127]

Robs sexuality never swayed my love for his music 🙏🏼 legend.

[@pamelavaras]

Love him so much since I was 10 years, I don't care his private life, for me he is a METAL GOD.

[@321leigh]

Same here- who cares about that. Losers who don’t rock act like that guy. 😆

[@mike-6373]

3:47 Matt's SHROOMS just kicked in! 🤫

[@TM-tr3wb]

What a legend! Rob is awesome I love all his work. Recently read his book it’s very entertaining. Priest!!!!