Judas Priest's Rob Halford - I Hate the Sound of My Voice

Judas Priest's Rob Halford talks to @grahamwire about his new book 'Biblical,' hating the sound of his own voice, beating cancer and more. Grab 'Biblical' here: www.hachettebo...
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[@RC32Smiths01]

I love how Rob's nickname on the bottom left of his screen is "Metal God", as he absolutely is one. Absolute legend.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

In the 80s he had a business card saying «Rob Halford - Metal God».

[@rodycaz8984]

"is one"? He is the ONLY one.

[@j_freed]

@@rodycaz8984 -well he did capitalize it, duh. Not to be confused with mere gods like Bruce Dickinson and Sebastian Bach.

[@ZiggyTheAdventurer]

@@j_freed he is the *_ONE_*

[@ScorpionismZero]

@@rodycaz8984 well I’d say dio matches up but he is more rock and metal then just metal

[@BruceCopperfield]

1:38 "Many many moons, metal moons ago" - I like how he corrects himself, because everything has to be metal

[@j_freed]

All the menu items at his popular tea room have to be metal, like Cream Metal Afternoon Tea, and Cranberry Metal Crumpets… the Vegan Banana Metal Brownies are of fantastic.

[@Lochlann13]

It's been such an awesome journey watching Graham evolve as an interviewer, from a slightly awkward kid to the consummate professional he is now. Great job man!

[@willembritz4666]

That's a fact!

[@joeblog2672]

Very solid!! I'm pretty good at the public speaking kind of thing, but I know I would be nervous talking to the METAL GOD!! Graham obviously has the respect for Rob and his job. Great job to both men.

[@hookinmouth1]

I was going to comment about that but you nailed it already.

[@j_freed]

It’s crazy how well Rob’s voice holds up over the decades!

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

Rob Halford in my opinion is the greatest Heavy Metal singer ever. It is amazing how great he still is all these decades later. In my opinion no one will ever dethrone him.

[@davidgwiazdowski5047]

saw him in bar! when he was with FIGHT! Awesome. show! one of the best also a big Dio Fan!

[@psychomantis6352]

He is indeed.

[@DimeZakkSDMF]

No disrespect to Rob, Judas Priest are pioneers And Halford is a phenomenal metal singer/frontman. That being said, how can you put Halford over Dio? Sheer technical ability alone should dictate that Ronnie James Dio is the undisputed best heavy metal vocalist of all time, even if you don’t prefer his operatic style of signing.

[@larryspiller6633]

@@DimeZakkSDMF No disrespect to RJD or you personally, just that when I think of Heavy Metal, Halford and Judas Priest come to mind before all the others. Before Black Sabbath and even Dio. Accolades to all of them. Peace.

[@maskedmovieman4303]

@@DimeZakkSDMFBruce Dickinson is the best singer ever. Followed by Dio and Halford.

[@moonlapsevertigo2432]

Just caught them in green bay last week, couldn't believe how powerful rob's voice still is!

[@xbmpr]

I know right, saw them in Moline and Rob’s voice is still amazing after all these years. After the show me and my dad couldn’t talk enough about his immaculate stage presence even after all these years of Priest’s existence.

[@arvindshastry1178]

Rob Halford and Ronnie James Dio are like my favorite singers so it's almost impossible for me to hate their voices.

[@painkiller1968]

They're like your favorites. So who are your favorites?😆

[@426baron]

As much as I love and admire Rob : I have seen JP live 4 times and the last was painful to watch and hear voice-wise. Screeching high screams drowned in tons of reverb and echo effects, but not much singing, as half the word were mumbled (and echoed) between two screams. I surprised myself wishing for him to stop and let us hear Richie's guitar better.

[@Micas099]

@@426baron Well, he is 71. Most of us don't care how well he performs, just that he does. Maybe had an off night when you saw them last. He could have had a cold or something.

[@426baron]

@@Micas099 yes of course, I suspect the venue itself (Vienne's Roman Amphitheater) may have cause some difficulty sound-wise. His real performance was probable better than what the audience got to hear.

[@iRemol]

Nice, for me Bruce is a bit higher than those two you mentioned. The Holy Trio of Metal Voices.

[@bayareathrasher666]

Truly one of the nicest people in our Metal family.

[@declankelly6509]

“Like a tiger in the cage. We begin to shake with rage”. That delivery still makes my hairs stand on end. Legend.

[@joeblog2672]

How about "Transfixed at deliverance. Is this all there is? Faithless continuum? Into the abyss. Fierce is my conviction..." from (song) "Stained Class". My favourite overall Priest album and one of Rob's great vocal clips IMO. Love "Rage" as well. "Is pain better, than the rage?" another awesome clip from "Rage"

[@declankelly6509]

@@joeblog2672 it’s all awesome, bro 🤟🏼

[@declankelly6509]

@@joeblog2672 P.S. I think you meant “Is pain bettah”. 😜

[@tysonhenry37]

I read it 3 times. It got more stupid sounding the more I read it. A tiger in a cage isn't ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever filled with rage unless you piss it the fuck off. Then you could substitute tiger from r mouse,goose,monkey,dog,cat, chinchilla, mongoose 😆. Put any of those in a cage and rattle it a tad bit too fuckin much and you'll suddenly regret writing this stupid ass comment.....oh yeah!!!! Have a good day 🌈🌈🌈🦄🦄🦄😈

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

We love the voice of the Metal God..

[@michaelmoyer9792]

Before the dawn tune is Rob's voice at it's finest. He could hold a note forever back in the 80"s . He still rocks today... End of sentence 🤘

[@tumbamarch89]

I love his voice. His speaking voice, his midrange voice, his circular saw screams i can listen to him all day long.

[@christopherrobin361]

Indeed. He's amazing live, even now.

[@kimberlylease1536]

We love you Rob Halford!! Long live the Metal God.🙂🎤🎶

[@timsears951]

Rob is just one of those down to earth no ego rock stars who really have a tale or 2 about his life which is really fascinating ..caught their recent show in Detroit ...100% amazing ...and Rob is aan incredible human being .

[@gregjohnson298]

I seen Priest numerous times in the 80's and 90's,always fantastic and Rob's voice at concert volume is just incredible,as good as it gets.

[@FuturesquashArchive4Concerts]

Us Priest fans don’t at all Rob is the greatest singer of all time imo 🤘🤘🤘

[@peakadventures_]

Cringe as fcuk! All priest fans love his voice! Pft "US priest fans" spanner 🙄

[@haraldalbrecht6133]

Dear Rob, you are my lovely hero since British Steel, know I am 56, hanging up the clothes of my family with goosebumps...I swear!❣🤘!

[@Rowlph8888]

Nobody else can replicate Rob's voice on the "painkiller" album

[@digitaldesigner5284]

Not even himself.

[@JohnHarris-ri4ev]

Saw Priest live in Leeds a couple of weeks ago , holy shit what a powerful band , and at the centre of it such an incredible front man.

[@Dave-xh9oc]

Great interview! Rob is just a treasure of positivity and greatness. Priest made me a metalhead and forty years later it's just awesome to see the incredible impact they and Rob continue to have. Long live Priest and long live the Metal God!

[@joeblog2672]

Right on Dave. 36 years ago for me, with my brother giving me his blank cassette copy of the "Sad Wings of Destiny" album. Later that year, Christmas found for me a CBS cassette of "Sin After Sin" under the tree and from there it was a collective free-for-all.

[@TooPunkToBeAPodcast]

Rob has in my opinion the greatest human voice. My favorite at least

[@todddavis4274]

My teacher, Mentor and power source since I've been ATTEMPTING to sing for the past 3 decades. I cant relate to anything except his voice and I'm still confused about it until I listen to Screaming For Vengence and try to sing along. That voice is like a beautiful soaring concrete block. I've all the respect for Rob.

[@Quandal3Dingl3]

We don't :)

[@nimomaniachannel]

🙏

[@CyrusCageSCWS]

I do. Good singer but I hate his tone and style. Love him as a person though.

[@Quandal3Dingl3]

@@CyrusCageSCWS his high pitched stuff isn't my favorite, but the more mid-low range style is perfect for more

[@CyrusCageSCWS]

@@Quandal3Dingl3 fair point bro. I'll pay that

[@PortugueseMACPOW]

His vocals on Flamethrower and Demonizer especially shine.

[@doodlebob3758]

Halls of Valhalla, of course!

[@skippertheeyechild6621]

Demonizer is great.

[@iwontbebeat7111]

His vocal is the best 🎉😂

[@NickWeissMusic]

I’m not a fan of the falsetto metal and hard rock guys in general, but I go to see Halford when possible. His stage presence and performance intensity are of the highest order, it’s just impressive to watch, and he’s always surrounded by great musicians no matter what act he’s performing with.

[@Crandaddy81]

I used to feel the same way about the falsetto vocals, but I've gotten more into them thanks largely to bands like Priest and Merciful Fate. Halford's performance on Painkiller is truly godlike!

[@Nissardpertugiu]

@Crandaddy81 halford doesn't use falsetto. High vocals don't mean falsetto. Falsetto is a disconnecred head voice with zero folds vibrating. Its the ghost voice King Diamond voice. Halford does full voice and mix voice. Mix voice is a combining of chest voice and head voice place in one resonating and powerfull connected voice to the chest . The whistle in upper register is due to larynx technique with pharyngal resonance to hit thoses notes without sounding like a baby or a girl 😊

[@elvwood]

Rob is such a smart, eloquent and above all _human_ god, and Graham did a great job of creating the best atmosphere for him to show it. Congrats to both of you on beating the cancer!

[@ryanreed380]

Just saw them in Moline. Absolutely killed it!

[@mikewallace1270]

I love Rob for his authenticity

[@daqtaghhasfibers]

Judas Priest introduced me to Pantera when touring Scandinavia and for that I am very grateful! So happy they are making a comeback after the tremenous losses they endured. Wonderful interview.

[@ReeseChown]

Well it sounds mean as hell. I think he's an incredible, unique vocalist

[@brontijones7174]

Rob Halfords voice rocks. My all time favourite tracks are Breaking the Law an Turbo Lover. Love u Rob ❤🤘🎸

[@photobearcmh]

Rob is such an awesome dude.

[@robertmueller2023]

My pals Jeff and Mike had almost religious awe for the bridge in "Fever". Unusual bridge form 'after' the guitar solo. "So destiny ..."

[@marcdavis2745]

Incredible Vocalist

[@theprof6305]

I taught music for years. Rob Halford is one of, if not, the greatest Metal vocalists ever. "Living After Midnight" still blows my mind, as does "Grinder". The rhythm in his vocal line is perfect. Long live Halford!

[@user-bf6gz8ej4o]

So do I, Mr. Halford. So do I.

[@JJONNYREPP]

Judas Priest's Rob Halford - I Hate the Sound of My Voice 1.11.22 1444pm so do i... you got in there first. but many folk do. if you work in cust service and you engage with practice telephonic skits to hone yer cust service technique and you have to listen to the sound of your own voice when they playback your practice sessions... then, well most folk are thinking as you yourself probably do: you (I, me...) sound retarded. no idea what mr halford thinks of his own style, though...

[@user-bf6gz8ej4o]

@@JJONNYREPP What did I just read

[@JooshWii]

r/cursedcomments

[@carlarmou7293]

We love it indeed

[@rockermanpre747]

Rob your voice is a massive gift to the fans of rock music. Every album has sounded fantastic. So many of my favourite songs are Priest songs.

[@DiscordCurse]

Just saw you in Mankato last week. You are such an inspiration for metal musicians everywhere. Thank you so much for your contributions to history Rob. METAL GODS

[@kurtsherer8211]

Judas Priest is what really cemented my love for metal. As a young 30s something, they have had a profound effect on my own guitar playing and taste in music. Thank you for everything, you will always be my favorite metal band.

[@mikejohnson-dl7vt]

"Electric Eye " has opened mine ⚡️👁👀 (for the past 40 odd years, thank you Rob&Crew 💪😎❤🎶🤙

[@wandasanders2003]

To me. He's got the best voice ever. When I sang I was never happy with my voice either. I hate listening to my recorded voice. At his caliber I'm truly amazed.

[@TheAxeGrinder]

You could listen to Rob talking about doing his laundry or his grocery list, and it'd be the most fascinating thing you'd hear all day.

[@bezoticallyyours83]

What a great interview between the two of you. 🤘

[@loveagainstgods5116]

Him Dio, Ozzy , Robert Plant and Geddy Lee are the sound of Metal/ hard rock

[@martymartin2894]

And Bruce

[@joaquinrazo8631]

He's gonna be awesome comming to Houston!!!!

[@joeblog2672]

Elite singer, a philosopher, humanitarian, author... Exceptionally talented, exceptional person. He is definitely someone who makes you feel better about yourself and life in general after listening to him. This is a rare trait. Oh and Rob should not worry about his voice. Everybody knows how good he is. I put him up there with the greatest voices in all musical genres: Sinatra, Bennet, Mama Cass, Daryl Hall (Hall & Oates)... and select others. All these people have exceptional qualities to their voices and the fact that Rob represents the Metal genre so well, truly makes him the Metal God! With all the UK political instability lately, I recommend Rob for PM!!

[@remygaron8311]

Im always happy when i hear THE METAL GOD. 🤟🏼🤟🏼👏🇨🇦

[@MasterSumai]

Nothing wrong with your voice Rob! No problem with it what so ever. When you song for Sabbath that time, was freaking exellent!!

[@sudsysutherland359]

Love Rob Halford, what a kind cool gentle soul. ~ Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 ~

[@Davidballmusic.]

Hello How are you doing Thank you for your support ❤

[@decomboiopelaeuropa3488]

I also discovered Pantera thanks to watching them opening for Priest back in '91. After the gig, Dime was hanging out with crew members backstage in an area where everyone could see him, just because he didn't go for that "keep being invisble thing" and they were still too unknown for people to bother him. He was eating some French fries and a friend of mine asked him for one. Dime laughed so much, but still he said he was too hungry to give one. 3 years later they were headlining that same arena. And once again, Dime came after the gig, visibly exhausted and byt still came to that backstage area where fans could see him and threw some picks to the fans. Never seen such a humble guy on metal has him.

[@user-qw8iz8px8d]

I liked when Rob said My Life is a Metal Singer❤this is the story of a one great man ..love you Rob❤

[@SHAWNMICHAELPERRY]

you are awesome brother....!

[@Pamela-el9yv]

I adore this man!!!

[@joshualawn8721]

I don't think Priest had a bad album. From Rock n Rolla, to Firepower. I love 70's Priest, 80's Priest. 2000 Priest. It all rocks!

[@Micas099]

Turbo flirted with "bad", and Point of Entry.. ya.. I don't know. Still, if those are the low points, that makes JP one of the top metal bands of all time.

[@user-fv6sz4us1o]

Rob is amazing, iconic, on and off the stage.

[@Leeming1989]

Glad to hear that you’re ok Graham. Didn’t know you got it.

[@ObscurelyTitled]

So great to hear Rob talk about recovery - Rob is one of my all time greatest vocal heros

[@alexlief2072]

That was just something else, Rob Halford talking about his experience, and with cancer. I have to read his book!

[@balticstain7150]

A most interesting interview about Rob loved it ....

[@ashleyjackson4481]

I always thought listening to your own voice . Must be one of the hardest things

[@elcee4556]

Well I love his voice. He’s my favorite singer of all time and I saw Priest recently. His voice is still amazing. There’s a reason why he is the metal god.

[@peterschmidt9942]

I must admit the first time I heard Judas Priest, I loved the riffs but wasn't too sure about Robs screaming voice (these are the first couple of albums). I didn't fall in love with Priest instantly like I have with other bands. I'm glad to say it grew on me over time and now I can appreciate it for what it is. And finally getting to see them live in Australia years ago was a dream come true 🤘

[@mountainmama4133]

He did/does it right. Fan for my whole life (listened to my uncles) ;)

[@ritakehne6247]

Dear. Rob. I your. Singing. Voice it’s Beatiful

[@jeremyraw8445]

Saw priest in Vegas, and here oct 30th in Mankato, mn vary awesome shows! Didnt get painkiller in mankato but got screaming for vengance, devils child, hammer and the anvil vary awesome!!

[@monicafryer3250]

Great video.I love Rob Halford's voice.Judas Priest is the true Metal God's. Best band ever.I love how Rob over came cancer.Awesome.🤘

[@batphink2655]

I met Rob and the band in Toronto in 2006 They were all nice but KK, Ian and Rob were probably the nicest very cool guys!

[@estherlomax4977]

Rob halford rules!!!

[@davidmarshall385]

keep it going rob youre the best never give up i hope they come up with a blasting blistering new cd much love stay safe yall hardcore dave frpm st paul minnesota please come to minnesota we love the preist i love all bangers

[@t3hPoundcake]

Graham is such a good guy. He's come a long way. Great interviewer.

[@metalrobot3000]

I love robs voice unique and powerful

[@ChrisJCarter]

Kick ass show in Boston at MGM music hall! Awesome set list!

[@elLaguero]

Me too buddy

[@lindamilkes8384]

Well, geez, I'm glad you didn't let that stop you from doing your thing, dude. I love your voice and the way you sing. It's awesome! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Davidballmusic.]

Hello How are you doing Thanks for your support ❤

[@daptekar]

I love all Judas Priest albums. My favorite album is Screaming for Vengence. Love Devil's Child.

[@MsBenlane]

i love his voice enjoyed his first book will order the second

[@kifouneblasttunes8452]

Awesome soul

[@danielabilez3619]

He is and will always be amazing. Someone that bands that followed can never reach his range

[@glennknauer2696]

Rising in the east is an amazing live show.

[@Dzeroed]

I am with Rob 100%. As long as other people enjoy it and I keep progressing then I can live with it my voice, but I find with age I am getting more and more unhappy with my voice, it's a pretty inconsistent instrument- a couple hours sleep less or a heavy conversation the night before will bugger it up for the next day Edit- I did mean actual deep conversation there, not shouting arguments. Always wondered if anyone else had that problem! I think "I was talking, not screaming, why can't I sing for a day?!?"

[@sandrashevel2137]

I love his voice. Men have insecurities too

[@rockromance1]

everyone loves Rob. best metal personality on earth 🖤

[@laynenadon8630]

Who's the Metal God, It's Rob my man🤘😎🤘

[@fredricclack7137]

Just ROB! 😂🪨⚒️

[@bonzo713]

Metal God? Your g.d right!🤘

[@dummyaccount5073]

Every head bows down to the Metal God ROB HALFORD

[@tiffgalvez2809]

What a guy, great interview

[@alienresearchlab]

It's funny he says that because I heard a video I was recorded on and I said: 'Do I sound like that?' And everyone said: 'Yes' and it kind of freaked me out. Nice to know the Metal God is human too. Priest! Horns up!

[@billybee3423]

There’s an Alt-Country, Alt-Rock’ish band called American Aquarium, and the Lead Singer BJ has a ballad type song where he mentions that the hardest part of singing is “hearing your own voice”.

[@Davidballmusic.]

Hello How are you doing Thank you for your support ❤

[@LongLiveRockAnRoll]

Well I and many others love Rob's voice so that's cool.

[@unperson5713]

I enjoy Rocka Rolla, what can I say? Sad Wings of Destiny is my favorite, maybe I am just weird.

[@korky_]

Hell yeah! "Sad Wings Of Destiny" agree is my favorite Priest album🤘

[@robphilpott43]

Nothing weird about Sad Wings being your favourite album. It’s a classic.

[@seagullpoet]

NOSTRADAMUS was a great double cd ❤

[@dongfloppin22]

I caught crabs once from a lot lizard in Dallas. I had to use dog shampoo to get rid of them

[@Breznak]

awesome, thank you!

[@Domzdream]

Such great news about Pantera. I listened to all the albums millions of times, plus having learned a few of their songs on the electric guitar! 🤘 Back in high school and a bit after. Amazing band. And Judas Priest. Of course!!! I’m block these guys. Maldonado learned a couple songs. One was Pain Killer. What a great song to play.

[@owenbakken2002]

In my opinion, Rob sounds better now than he did when he was younger

[@tomasrosenberg3430]

You’re the best Rob! :)

[@TinnyHidge]

Great interview! Rob's such a class gent! 🤘🙂👍