Vocal Coach REACTS to JUDAS PRIEST -Diamonds and Rust- (ROB HALFORD)

[@ykdickybill]

Let’s be quite clear. Robert Halford is one of the greatest singers in the history of humanity.

[@Lesley9292]

DIO ....

[@nyobunknown6983]

Dio and Freddie Mercury

[@kengaroo67]

Top three male metal voices for me are Dio, Brucie, and Rob. In music? I'd have to go to 4 or 5 because Freddie is in there.

[@glentodd6064]

Hell fucking Yeah

[@usaf93]

Agreed

[@CVObservatory]

Rob is no where near showing his vocal range in this song. He has way more to show.

[@vacavapes5500]

I was thinking the same thing, but it may be he has lost quite a bit at this point. He is 67 years old. It's actually amazing that he is so perfect on this song.

[@RolandDeschain1]

Rob doesn't even bother with most of the high notes anymore. And when he does he just squawks. But you could also say that he accepts his limitations these days.

[@thomasharris4942]

Plus he's in his 60s here. You should hear him from the Priest Live album, or at least Pain Killer

[@andrewmudgett5715]

Rebecca, please check out Judas Priest’s performance from the US Festival, 1983. Rob & the boys were great here.

[@chrisd3902]

Agree totally.. not the song to hear is range, but beautiful done that version.

[@saifbone6760]

He is Rob Halford... No need to say anything more than that ..

[@ColKorn1965]

The Metal God....if there were any questions after that, someone missed the boat

[@markr.devereux2713]

consider him the best of the best with beautiful quality that is his alone STAINED CLASS incredible

[@saifbone6760]

@@ColKorn1965 Exactly . Who are we meer mortals to judge 🤘😐

[@jebstuart5993]

Exactly

[@dominiccalderilla6946]

Rob is the best

[@BarbChiavelli]

He’s one of the best singers in the world. Dio is too.

[@rafaelfox10]

I agree!

[@juancastaneda9525]

Yes I agree!!!!

[@johngriff914]

Rob, Ronnie and Bruce Dickinson, my top 3

[@johngriff914]

I’m talking about their careers, not how they are right now.

[@soulmyrr]

And she said 'he is interesting' :D Wtf

[@FirstLast-ol9cs]

If this is your first introduction to Mr. Halford you seriously need to hear him 20 years ago and on a song that showcased his range. He is the Metal God.

[@RushSwayer]

Another truly fanboy, Halford is the most cliche and overrated vocalist, in live concerts is where his true quality should look, but he is completely deficient.

[@FirstLast-ol9cs]

@@RushSwayer he's almost 70 and his voice is shot. In his prime he's was the best with a range few can achieve. I know you wanna hate since Lee has no voice.

[@FirstLast-ol9cs]

@infiniteozzyfan no but I'm not calling myself MA so I'll rock my initials.

[@FirstLast-ol9cs]

@infiniteozzyfan I can't believe that dude thinks Halford is overrated. He must hate metal and vocalists who are good. Top 5 rock/metal vocalists of all time and in no order are... 1. Rob Halford 2. Steve Perry 3. Geoff Tate 4. Eric AK 5. Michael Kinske

[@wiseomg]

@@RushSwayer ur a fucking idiot

[@idolizedt5401]

For someone that is 67 years old, and been singing metal for SO LONG, he's damn impressive.

[@Danimal77]

He wasn't 67 in this video. He was 53. This was from 2005.

[@stavrosmaiden]

His actually impressive full stop! What you said it's the cherry on top! ;) His voice is truly beyond the realms of death

[@kb.h851]

i live in iran and i love Judas Priest, Metal bands raised me like parents. so many times i cried listening to this song, love & respect to the Metal God from here \m/

[@jamesjackson8058]

Up the Irons my friend!!

[@andyl7547]

Spread the word brother. Spread it far. Love from Los Angeles

[@kb.h851]

@@andyl7547 thank you so much bro, all love & respects from here.

[@TheIkaraCult]

Big up yourself brother

[@KenMagee]

Rob has one of the absolute best voices EVER in music.

[@joshuapfahning3239]

And it doesn't seem like his voice has diminished a lot with age. Not compared to a lot of older rock/metal vocalists.

[@drwgisblaidd2650]

THE greatest voice ever, The God of the microphone.

[@davidtaylor8406]

Mr Halford had a vocal range of six octaves during his prime and still boasts 4-5 at 67 years old. This song barely scratched the surface of his ability.

[@2bonthewater]

Dude has always been GONZO.........FIGHT stuff........all around LEGEND

[@davidtaylor8406]

@WhoDarestheMAN gamer It helps to read before you respond. Rob HAD a 6 octave range. TODAY he is between 4 and 5.

[@bimanairman]

@@davidtaylor8406 no mate, he never had 6. he had something in between 4 to 5. many people have that. the thing about his voice is that he can control very very nicely despite at singing at the peak of his range.

[@allconsuminghat-]

He had around 4 octaves back in the day. Nowhere near 6. If you think he had 6 I'd love to see a demonstration, even just his lowest and highest note which should be easy to provide.

[@spencermahan3137]

Range isn't the only thing that makes a great vocalist. Freddie Mercury and Ronnie James Dio both had pretty limited vocal ranges, but were better than many singers who have much wider vocal ranges.

[@erics4653]

You have to react to other Priest tracks. Especially "Painkiller ". His range and power will blow you away. That is why Rob Halford is called "The Metal God".

[@IASP17]

only the studio version

[@MsSilentGaming]

@@IASP17 I agree, his is a monster live, but there aren;t any good recordings on youtube.

[@Nissardpertugiu]

@@MsSilentGaming in crucible tour and since 2011 Also its very hard to duplicate live . In early 90 s he had Nodes on chords on tour .

[@Lance_Manyn]

I just spent 15 minutes trying to find a specific recording on KZbin and I can't find it. I might have to figure out how to digitize this myself. The VHS version of the Priest...Live! contains a version of Desert Plains that is absolutely mind blowing. I remember thinking that the band was trying to give a different experience to each format available at that time because both had different examples of The Metal God blowing the PA's up with his voice. On the CD it's Love Bites. On the VHS, it's Desert Plains. Although I've heard Love Bites many more times, I think my favorite moment is Desert Plains. It's hard to find, but worth the effort. If you want to be blown away by Halford's voice on studio versions, my two first suggestions would be Dreamer Deceiver on Rocka Rolla or Blood Red Skies on Ram it Down. Epitaph on Sad Wings of Destiny and Before the Dawn on Hell Bent for Leather are just plain beautiful. I could go on. I think the host did Dreamer Deceiver but it was a heavily cut BBC live version. She hasn't done a true Metal God performance and I truly hope she does.

[@Lance_Manyn]

If anyone cares about the Desert Plains performance I was commenting about, this is a link to a reaction clip of "Ashtyn&Jon2.0" . The audio is good anyway. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2OweGh4apx7mJo

[@bengtandersson5518]

His voice is one of the kind, i love this version of Diamonds and Rust.

[@xila762]

best one ever!

[@phil4986]

Decades ago, Judas Priest released a live album called, "Unleashed in the East." which features some of the finest power rock ever recorded. Rob's voice was perfect and wailing above the unbelievably loud and perfect guitar, bass and drums. It is truly one of the finest live albums ever recorded. The transitions between the Green Manalishi, the Ripper and Diamonds and Rust are Rock and Roll heaven. There is a song called Victim of Changes with the line ,"she was beautiful, when she was mine." that will never ever leave my soul. Incredible.

[@joetroutt7425]

Power to his voice?? You haven't even begun to hear power!

[@drummer7557]

Have her listen to RIPPERS version of that song, the shortened one. Holy SHIT!!

[@SoulFullOfMusic81]

@Sentinel Scourge There's always one stupid hater, like you.

[@oldskoolshredda]

@@drummer7557 I did think the same, especially the Meltdown Live version.

[@drummer7557]

@@oldskoolshredda Yeah, Rob is the Godfather of the SCREAM no doubt, but wow Ripper took it even higher. ha ;o) I actually loved Jugulator, the heaviness etc. Cheesy lyrics though lol

[@oldskoolshredda]

@@drummer7557 Haha, I did enjoy the new avenue Ripper afforded them with Jugulator and Demolition, though admittedly it did miss Rob's writing ability. Couldn't pick a favourite of the two mind, I just think we're incredibly lucky to have had Tim, and have Rob grace JP.

[@davidviteris]

WINTERSUN - Time (live @ Sonic Pump studios) A very varied singer and an incredible performance. Cheers!

[@crasho]

Yes! Or any other song of them. Jari has an amazing range and the music is sublime.

[@hairychris444]

Yeah, that's ridiculous. More of a "Son of winter & stars" fan myself. The album version is overproduced nonsense but that session is amazing.

[@KingJerbear]

My god, amazing suggestion! My favorite band on the planet by far!

[@matiascastro6637]

Yes do a reaction of wintersun pls.I recommend loneliness

[@tmolne117]

@@matiascastro6637 Son of Winter and Stars is a good one

[@Vergilius314]

"And look what he's wearing..." Funny you should say that. Rob Halford was the one who *invented* that look for metal bands. Before him, they all dressed like hippies, pretty much--billowy shirts, bell bottoms, etc. Then one day Halford--a then-closeted gay man--decided he should borrow fashion elements from the leather daddy look, and everyone copied him.

[@rookcifer1238]

@JezBollah 667 Lots of people didn't know. But nowadays looking back at his 80's performances, he is flaming. I dunno how we missed it back then. (I am sure other gay men caught it back then, but your average straight guy might not have).

[@idonteperfect6943]

JezBollah 667 I mean in the 80s you had mötley crüe 70s you had Van halen and how was it easy to tell when most of the flamboyant bands were getting more girls than the others

[@seriousarrr7840]

aerosmiths - dude look like a lady

[@seriousarrr7840]

@JezBollah 667 i dont care at all. i

[@andrewdavy9921]

@JezBollah 667 I'ld rather get off with one of those groupies who you call "whores" than be with a guy like halford 😧

[@neilmurrell281]

Rob Halford has an astonishing range. Probably the greatest metal singer.

[@andymath89]

He and Dio are up in the same level, IMO

[@neilmurrell281]

@@andymath89 Love Dio as well with Rainbow, Sabbath and solo 👍

[@christophertaylor9100]

Its really hard to pick, there are so many truly amazing metal singers.

[@illuminutteh_2033]

Bruce Dickinson

[@neilmurrell281]

@@illuminutteh_2033Great singer but Halford is the best, seen both live and love Maiden but Halford tops it for me.

[@Sithhy]

Yay for Judas Priest... Now you just need to do *Painkiller* from them

[@DannyD1199]

Her head might explode :P

[@vagtrast6104]

she will propably Explode if she hears that :D

[@martinl.7758]

yesss painkiller please

[@ScrotieJohnson]

Im just glad she did any song by them halford is awesome.

[@NinoMit87]

She will probably do a live version so really big change she does a version with Rob on his bad day. So please only a Studio version for Painkiller :)

[@MaddogJones]

I absolutely love that song, it was originally written and performed by Joan Baez. For so long I've heard "eww heavy metal is all screaming and noise"... Um no, there are an amazing amount of talented vocalists and musicians just listen. I am head over heels in love with your emotion and passion for music and when you get a little choked up at a particular passage it hits me right in the heart... Beautiful.

[@alancrane4693]

Totally agree with you 👍

[@fronthorse]

I think it was my suggestion. Baez wrote it about her relationship with Bob Dylan if I remember correctly.

[@kevinunger433]

Unleashed in the East Diamonds and Rust is way better. Love Halford. The Voice of Metal.

[@djtejas63]

Yes, I prefer the version on Unleashed in the East

[@ctnicetune141]

Voice of Metal? Halford is amazing but I thought we agreed Dio was the Voice of Metal? How soon we forget.

[@dimanrohlev4278]

absolutely best version of the song. amazing vocals and the guitars give goosebumps

[@damienfaust8732]

Yes! Why this version?

[@rubenfernandezcampos8648]

Best version ever recorded!

[@kevinleblanc41]

She likes this, she ought to check out Painkiller.

[@benbradley4128]

YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnhudson1545]

yes !! that song is so metal you could build the f*cking deathstar

[@kevinleblanc5359]

@@johnhudson1545 🤣 I'm dying! Can I use that?

[@Tom-ze8fn]

The quintessence of metal !

[@johnhudson1545]

@@kevinleblanc5359 yessir i stole it along with...this is so metal... i came mercury....yep

[@ViscountAlexOfTheHorsePeople]

Bruce Dickinson, Dio and now Halford? You're doing all my favourites, thank you!

[@andrewmudgett5715]

Also doing the top 3 most influential heavy metal bands of all time.

[@jameshartwell413]

Next needs to be Geoff Tate.

[@MDMetal]

It would be entertaining to see her evaluate Joakim Brodén. 🤘🤘

[@Cartis88]

@@jameshartwell413 She has done Queensrÿche.

[@FVD]

Now she needs to cover Glenn Hughes!! :D

[@gaelbgalbar9307]

Rob is metal god. What else could you expected for?

[@RushSwayer]

Fanboy, Halford is the most cliche and overrated vocalist, in live concerts is where his true quality should look, but he is completely deficient.

[@gaelbgalbar9307]

@@RushSwayer Yea if you compare him to Pavarotti, ok. But in heavy metal he was and he's the best with Beef from Saxon.

[@RushSwayer]

@@gaelbgalbar9307 There are so many singers in metal, so many better than the overrated Halford

[@gaelbgalbar9307]

@@RushSwayer In heavy metal you mean? Cos in thrash, death, or black, no one could reach Halford's expressivity. Except Tati from Jinjer, of course... Yea you have Sami Haggard, Bruce Dickinson, etc...

[@hollowjack8711]

metal my ass..lol god

[@chrislewis6735]

Listen to Victim of Changes and hear real Rob.

[@Guiltless765]

YES 🍺

[@samspade239]

Especially live. Phenomenal!!!!!

[@jchis9852]

@@samspade239 Actually Sam, she should listen to the studio version off of "Sad Wings of Destiny". The cleaner vocals better showcases Rob's range and depth. Although I love "Unleashed In The East", especially when I'm rolling down the road, there is something to be said for listening to studio albums also.

[@jchis9852]

I would suggest that she listen to Victim of Changes *or* Beyond the Realms of Death.

[@zlac]

@@jchis9852 Beyond the Realms of Death gonna make her weep instantly!

[@yllepluff]

I laughed at "look at what he's wearing". That's the guy who popularised wearing leather, bolts and chains on stage. Then, when he cut his hair, he made it socially acceptable to be a short-haired metal musician. Then, when he came out of the closet, he made it socially acceptable (in most metal circles where it hadn't been before) to be an openly gay metal musician. He might be the biggest trend-setter in heavy metal. At least NWOBHM.

[@jettramel]

Great points.

[@perlaintveen]

That's why he's the metal God

[@wiredtardis]

He is heavy metal's Freddie Mercury!

[@brittanysaunders2105]

@@wiredtardis Freddie doesn’t come anywhere near Halford

[@leeham6230]

Everybody started wearing leather when he did... So funny!

[@AdrianBumbarov]

Judas Priest - Victim of Changes (Live At The Seminole Hard Rock Arena) amazing song and recording is top notch

[@westwrd82]

I have been saying this for months

[@monicajean37]

noway! the 1983 version at the US Festival is the BEST VERSION of victim of changes!

[@Iceman452293]

@@monicajean37 you have absolutely right

[@Nissardpertugiu]

@@monicajean37 seminole is heavier . More darker . With Like Binks drumming

[@monicajean37]

@@Nissardpertugiu THAT IS SCOTT TRAVIS ON THE DRUMS NOT LES BINKS!!! This is a vocal coach reacting, so the 1983 us festival is the very best vocally kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnXdpqd_l5ujbKs

[@rossfordcrue9642]

I dont need a vocal coach to Know, Rob is the best! Now and forever 🤘

[@jeffpallaro6952]

Rob halford has one the best voices in the world.

[@Nile8765]

Just behind Bruce Dickinson and Layne Staley

[@shagstars]

@@Nile8765 Nah rob is better than bruce, Layne staley... never checked that dude out.

[@Hellenicheavymetal]

Great but overrated. Many amazing vocalists dont get the recognition they deserve because their band isnt all that famous.

[@shagstars]

@@Hellenicheavymetal nah je os perfectly rated. Bruce fits that category better.

[@RushSwayer]

@@shagstars Halford better than Bruce???? hahahahahahahhahahhhahahahahhahahahahahhhahahahahahahahahahhahaha

[@gerber185]

me and my dad didnt have a good relationship. we never spoke for almost nine years. last may 28 he was shot in the head two times and one in the chest. this song reminds me of how we are with each other. not seeing eye to eye. i havent got the chance to say this to him and its way too late but dad, i appreciate everything you did to me. thank you. ill forever miss you.

[@lossow1]

This is a fantastic cover, and Metal Gods covering Joan Baez came as a complete surprise back in the day. Rob has a great voice, but this song only really shows of his softer side, he is best known for being one of the kings of power belting (right up there with Bruce and Ronnie.) You definitely need to check out some of Priest's heavier stuff too.

[@saschaschneider6355]

They have covered quite unusual things for a metal band. Their version of Peter Green's The Green Manalishi was damn good as well. With both songs it sounds like it's one of their own songs - which is what cover versions should be

[@Module79L]

lossow1's comment should be pinned, Rebecca!

[@saschaschneider6355]

@@oststadtseuche is there any reason you're being a complete and utter asshole or does it just come naturally to you?

[@nwmonk3105]

It's freaking ROB HALFORD. Good lord, he's the best metal singer ever.

[@FranklyTheSeeker1982]

He's certainly one of the tops, but I think Ronnie James Dio has something to say about this ;)

[@dcmayhem4067]

No one compares to Geoff Tate in the 80s.

[@bazookajoe6133]

Steven Kirk long live the Ryche

[@rohantiwari7801]

Bruce Dickinson says hold my air reid siren.

[@joelramsey9639]

RJD

[@matthewbremner9485]

Rob is amazing.. this is nothing. Dreamer deceiver Touch of evil Beyond the realms of death Victim of changes

[@MidnightIsolde]

@Pierre good points. she did say that she could tell he has more abilities - but has immense control and artistic taste to not overpower this song. It's the mark of a good singer that can do so much with simplicity.

[@jalliboy]

you forgot pain killer and the sentinel

[@laurahampton3696]

Monster of rock is really good to from the Ram It Down album

[@michaelfugate2404]

Touch of evil is good, but his work on The Sentinel is insane.

[@RFACTORWARROBOTS]

Beyond the realms of death would blow this chick away

[@razorrockman1286]

Rebecca please have a listen to the original studio version of this song, you will quickly realise the heinous and pure raw talent of Rob Halford👍👑✨

[@chrisM33]

Try dreamer deceiver from the 70s by Judas priest, brilliant and a young long haired rob

[@1mrslapzilla]

chris mahon I told.get the same.thing, just sheer badass

[@joshtherocky]

Check out Safari song (live) by Greta van fleet. Kids got an insane range.

[@MuttleyVonErich00]

@@freedom2noisemedia I prefer the studio version and you get a better example of just how amazing this song really is.

[@dunlapmusic8850]

I see him in Phoenix every once in a while, riding his Harley, looking like a big bald vampire.

[@stevenblanton279]

Yeah he reminds me of that one vampire movie with (David soul) from the old TV show (starsky and hutch) ahhh for some reason ( King Solomon mine) comes to mind,I know that don't even sound like a vampire movie but that's the only thing that keeps popping up in my mind 🤔

[@stevearcher614]

You gotta love this chick, critiquing perhaps the best voice in all of heavy metal.....so good indeed.

[@rohantiwari7801]

Brucey boy from Maidem is better.

[@Cacodemonia]

You need to listen to "Beyond the Realms of Death" from their album Stained Class.

[@drwgisblaidd2650]

The entire album..............

[@drbarchitect]

This song is actually a cover of Joan Baez’s song. She wrote and performed it. But JP rocked the hell out of it!

[@jabuhrer1]

Right on, Joan Baez's original is wonderful (that whole album is, really). I recall Halford saying that Joan told him she loved the cover, and that her son was a Judas Priest fan. Of course that was referring to the *original* JP cover, which was faster and more hard rock sounding. Old heads like me remember it from Sin After Sin and Unleashed in the East. This version is more like the arrangement they did with Ripper in the 90's as heard on Live Meltdown. Ripper did an astonishing job on that...take a listen if you haven't heard it. He really deserves some credit for developing this version of the song, and for helping keep the band going during those years!

[@darkaquatus]

I really like your personality with all your quirks and eccentricities. I think everyone should have a person like you in their life. Much love, darling. Keep up the splendid work

[@rva]

Thanks wonderful human

[@fenriss9]

Rob Halford has one of the most powerful singing voices in metal. He actually shredded the ribbon in a microphone with just the power in his voice.

[@GeeseBoltR]

He actually must take extra caution not to kill microphones, there's a vid of him singing near a fan full power, it shows she suffers...

[@j_freed]

Actually, most microphones today have a diaphragm, not a ribbon. Also it would be extremely hard to damage the diaphragm on a typical rugged dynamic mic, you can stick it right in front of the loudest amp in the world and it won't break

[@roxxanedtroyt1744]

@@j_freed yeeah well Rob could do it

[@bloodstone6196]

More than once.

[@denberg3303]

The real beauty of this song and rob halford is that during this song he is in so much control of his voice and mind that it looks like he is taking a walk through the park and pondering his thoughts instead of acting on stage with his band for thousands of people. He is so calm, but emotional and powerfull as well. This performance realy takes you away to the place he wants you to be. I dont know how to explain this correctly but i hope you get the point! Thanx for making this video and keep up your great work! Cheers!

[@Gyphon]

I saw Priest back in the early 80's where Iron Maiden opened for them on their first US tour. Amazing

[@afterburner2869]

Gyphon_GF Was it the Screaming for Vengeance tour?

[@kevinwoolner954]

Try the younger halford doing Dreamer deceiver live bbc performance , when he had long hair

[@modernmedeamedia]

[@Dave-wy5cg]

One of the best live videos on youtube

[@ViolentMessiah666]

YES! YES! YES!

[@admiraltodd413]

Yes that's a killer track!

[@keithgray5525]

The best Diamonds and Rust recording is from Unleashed In The East...no other version comes close...check it out.

[@billywitchdocter]

I'd argue that the Epitaph version comes close. Half soft, half heavy, best of both worlds.

[@marianopie3785]

1998 Judas with Ripper Owens live is MUCH better

[@peppermintcatsass3141]

...fuck yes!!

[@Joetrout]

I love the riff intro! Always crank it up!

[@Joetrout]

@@marianopie3785 u must be like 15yrs old

[@canuckereh5646]

When Ozzy, his good friend, watches him in awe when he sings, well, that must mean something right? Also, I trust my ears and my kids taste in music. Halford is remarkable.

[@seedy6538]

Rob is a better singer than Ozzy. And I love Ozzy!

[@andyb1653]

Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, Ronnie J. Dio. You don't need any more singers, you're covered with just those 3.

[@seedy6538]

@@andyb1653 Except I'm not a Maiden fan. So....🤷🏻‍♀️ Dio, Ozzy, Halford. Everyone else pales in comparison.

[@andyb1653]

@@seedy6538 You like Dio but not Brucie? Odd. To each their own, Ozzy's a damn legend too so I can't fault ya. Peace!

[@TheonlyaviableID]

Singing should be measured in how Rob Halford you are.

[@TrueScaffold]

What tiny fraction of Rob Halford you are, more like.

[@thirdeyespirit7530]

Judas Priest.. Victim of Changes and One Shot at Glory! Why he is the Metal God. \,,/>.

[@edclear9215]

Pavarotti said that Rob Halford has the best voice in Rock, who could argue?

[@kennethkelly5162]

Ed, did Pavarotti truly say that?

[@JohnnyConcertDrMcLaugh]

Pavarotti said more than that. He said that Halford is the best singer OF ALL TIME!!!!!

[@jamesp8677]

Pavarotti was a master. He acknowledged an equal.

[@raykanobi19]

Fuck,that is awesome!

[@jamesp8677]

@FatalPies hes not hearing anything because he died years ago.

[@Mike14G]

If or when you listen to other Judas Priest songs, you’ll realize Rob Halford has the best metal voice ever. His vocal range will blow you away. Prepare yourself for your ears to melt.

[@andymath89]

He and Dio are the absolute best

[@tylerloving7132]

Orderus has the best voice in metal

[@Mike14G]

@@tylerloving7132 Not familiar

[@grimdevildog11]

The sexiest woman alive really needs to react to Painkiller the official video. Talk about powerful head voice and falsetto! Exactly why he is called the Metal God!

[@twm8513]

This pigs tryna get a root

[@grimdevildog11]

@@twm8513 it's a good thing I only speak English! I don't care to understand ghetto gibberish...

[@markdriscoll8119]

The “Unleashed in the East” version of this song is the benchmark. This doesn’t come close to his full range, but the full metal version does....

[@dkyelak]

I think Victim of Changes would have been a better song to critique.

[@fire777ish]

-Agreed especially when you listen to Victim of Changes or the Green Manalishi!

[@razorrockman1286]

Yes quite true, unleashed is quite possibly their best live performance ever, but truthfully how do you quantify such greatness? It's just not possible😱

[@dkyelak]

@@razorrockman1286 Unfortunately, I have read it isn't very Live just like KISS Alive is mostly fixed in the studio.

[@robertoreyes990]

The studio version is the best version of this song so you can hear the beautiful voice of young Rob

[@glitteris]

Halford is a genius and is still amazing at 71 years old.

[@curtisthomas2670]

Rob and Bruce from Iron Maiden have two of the most intriguing voices in metal...

[@josegonzalezroblero681]

Ronnie James Dio too

[@MOColumbia]

DIO tops them all, hands down.

[@angryoldwhiteguy]

Add Geoff Tate of Queensryke to that list

[@brianwilson3952]

Curtis Thomas.... Paul Dianno for me. But Dickinson great too.

[@orionktulu]

And Sebastian Bach

[@COMICBOOKSandBEYOND]

Love this woman and her reactions to these hard rock singers! Keep going my sista!

[@m.ericwatson968]

Such a great version, was excelent to hear them bring this classic Joan Baez cover back to an acoustic version, (though their electric version is also damn good) Halford truly understands live vocal delivery and stage prescence, all the nuanced inflections and yes, his diction and ennuciation were always a few steps above most heavy rock band vocalists. This acoustic version really highlights the lyrics, being that it's such an emotive and perfectly told story that most anyone could relate to. Enjoying your channel very much as well, cheers!

[@CryptoSteve65]

I love how she doesn't even know she's critiquing a master of his craft!

[@LoveHateSexPain311]

him singing long before she was born

[@manuelsaezzudohna]

Yeah, that's a funny thing. Love it too.

[@user-ng9gd4vl9s]

But she's a master of the same craft.

[@fridayray8891]

oh the sad truth of irony

[@therespectedlex9794]

They seem to give credit where it's due, in an informed sort of way. No?

[@richardbinder9662]

How about the Ripper. When Rob hits the high notes " you're in for SHOCK !!!

[@larryeaton9437]

Hi Ms. Rebecca! ANOTHER great pick! Over 4 decades and with a wide vocal range which is marked by his high-pitched screams and strong vibrato, Rob Halford is one of the most Exceptional Rock Style Singers to ever come along. In the same category with Freddie Mercury AND coming out of Britain, Halford is a True Master over his craft. However, he is an aged man now albeit his lower range has matured and become more powerful with time, Rob is nearing his retirement. I HIGHLY recommend watching some live concert footage from the 80s if you wish to see this man (and band) in his true prime. Check out "Victim of Changes", concert in Memphis, TN around 1983 (free on youtube). He is truly an impressive singer with a 4-5 octave range (can't recall off the top). Thanks again and good day you beautiful lady :) Larry the Electrician Maryland, USA

[@filosganga9384]

That's it.

[@sheaward126]

Rob's voice is breath taking. I love the rising in the east tour set

[@patrickcotner5282]

His voice gives me goosebumps

[@russellhamilton2877]

Is this the only Judas Priest song that you have reacted to? There is a plethora of absolute classics and gems that need yer attention Rebecca. Freewheel Burning, Painkiller, Screaming for Vengeance, Victim of Changes, Beyond the Realms of Death, Ram It Down, Leather Rebel, Angel, etc... Please, Please, Please do more Priest🤘🏻🇬🇧🖤

[@davidwarner4694]

Mr Halford is one of the best vocalist in music.

[@boone315]

IS the best

[@jordisanchezremus7524]

The best, of course

[@carlosrobertoramirezfuente2524]

Please, pleasssse, listen to Victim of changes, or Painkiller, you must react to those songs

[@joe_8699]

Love this version of diamonds and rust. Really beautiful

[@chefmastershake]

One of my favourite covers of all time. Rob nails it!

[@BM-vi5hk]

Listen to the last 2 minutes of "Run of the Mill" off of their first album Rocka Rolla, recorded 45 years ago. Now THAT is Rob Halford.

[@vincegrassi6593]

Victim of changes is a must. There is a 1976 version with a young Rob or an older version. My favorite is Sad Wings Of Destiny version

[@jimharris367]

One of the very best in the business, Mr Halford aka The Metal God 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@quintork4100]

if you want to see one of halfords greatest vocals please check out "desert plains"live 82,its unbelieveble!

[@sebastianloveshange3054]

Freaking love this woman Who's agree?

[@russfelger]

She's very open minded when it comes to different genres of music. She clearly forms her opinion on the entire performance, without any pre-judgement. It's an original and authentic view she has, regardless of the performer. 👍🏼

[@sebastianloveshange3054]

@@russfelger let's say the same thing in just 3 words... S h e i s p e r f e c t

[@jackburton3149]

I'm Agree and I agree that you freaking love this woman. :P Jokes aside, yeah, she's awesome!

[@maxmattt]

She’s awesome.

[@shredrenesol]

Be careful... She's my wife

[@bdo67]

Love your vids. Nice breakdown of performances and you are funny and beautiful as well! From Minnesota, USA

[@rokkimason4199]

It's Rob freakin Halford lady. He has one of the BEST voices in metal. You aint never heard this dude??

[@tonyaviles5308]

Right 😂

[@ACGmusic0117]

Not everyone listens to metal.

[@arandemirdjan1892]

THIS IS THE SIMPLE KING OF METAL. THE BEST YOU CAN GET ! MONSTER VOICE !

[@rustyangel3631]

"Beyond the realms of death" from " live insurrection" serious control and range. Rob will give ya goosebumps .

[@thecheif00]

Victim of Changes next . Live at US festival

[@jumbothompson]

That was one of the best Priest concerts, the energy was amazing.

[@thomash4447]

YES!!!!! this is a must

[@dr.pendyke4887]

Halford can still bring it...what a voice!

[@cryptog5543]

Awesome voice. He really brought it out throughout the years. It's amazing that he still has the pipes to deliver!!!

[@maureenwagg5305]

One of my top 5 vocalists of all time. He is truly epic.

[@tomtanaka841]

Thank you so much for reacting to Rob Halford, Rebecca! He is nicknamed the "Metal God" and has been around for over 40 years. You might want to listen, for a reaction or on your own time, to some of his "younger" live performances from the 70's and 80's to get a fuller scope of the talent of the man! One of the earliest ones would be Dreamer Deceiver/Deceiver available here on Priest's Vevo. If you just type "Priest Deceiver BBC" in the search bar, it should show up first. Maybe then, Victim of Changes live from 82 or 83? Any other suggestions from the metal maniacs?

[@russfelger]

Out in the cold. 👍🏼

[@shawnt3458]

Amen to that!

[@alancrane4693]

You got another thing coming 😉

[@dougfarrer1693]

Rob Halford is a master at his craft

[@aaronlantz3020]

My late best friend Kenny& I have seen judas priest 7 times,along with Rob's work with fight& just Halfords. Judas freaking priest. Rest easy Kenny, rock on with God Bro 👊🙏☮️

[@makafehimistynight3504]

Halford is the lord untouchable of the metal universe. His range and depth is beyond this world and my lifetime. There are loads of awesome metal vocals ( Dio , Bach , Ozzy , Chuck Billy etc....) but none can compare.

[@matthewdavis3258]

I would love to see your reaction of judas priest live victim of changes, the 1983 version omg. You mention alot about stage presents and crowd control and I wanna tell you, for live performances this is absolute perfection. This song is a rollercoaster of emotion with a phenominal climax at the end to top it off. Your already my favorite "reactor" lol;p. but you'd be my favorite person to react to this one!!!!!;D

[@broderperdurabo]

Best heavy metal singer ever-

[@michaeldeckow9803]

how can you not know rob halford he's a metal legend and helped create a genre just saying

[@darthlazlo]

Screaming For Vengeance is a song he wails on.

[@FrederickTheGrt]

Desert Plains.

[@adailyllama4786]

"Out in the cold" is an amazing song live.

[@tigioma3761]

OMG Y.E.S. ! ! ! Out in the Cold from Priest...Live ! is just incredible.

[@bluepowder2008]

He mentioned you in his latest book by name talking about your comments and how he has no idea how he does it it just happens for him. And he is not too one for liking the sound of his own voice so strange but that's the beauty of music........

[@MrZeze87]

Funny that whoever requested this, managed to pick a song where he doesn't go into his high notes, which is probably what he's most famous for, lol. At least now if you do a second song, it will be unexpected hehe.

[@lunarmystic9896]

Can u do one on noddy holder

[@fronthorse]

I'm sorry. Actually not. I like his performance a lot and it shows his superb voice in a song that isn't that popular. I was pretty much aware of the fact that others will post Painkiller or Victim... I like stuff that's not that obvious.

[@Damaged262]

Please, grab him at his peak, 70's/80's. You're looking at an older man at this point. He's still great, but man, in the earlier days, mind blowing. Edit: Find out what the original version was, and HOW LONG AGO it was! I can't wait to hear your voice in 40 years.

[@Danimal77]

He actually had much greater range a mere 2 years earlier (2003) on the Crucible tour before he started smoking again.

[@jtnelson89]

Fantastic that Rob gets such a reaction, even though his range is lower than it used to be, at his age. One of the best vocalists ever.

[@thatguyhippie]

if you haven't seen them live, i highly recommend it. He sometimes does Beyond the Realms of Death higher than the live versions in the 80s! He's 90% at least, still absolutely kills it live. GO

[@fire777ish]

Every Priest song is a journey to the magnificent Land of Metal!!!...keep it up Rebecca. Gret job on your reactions! ❤

[@blown572hemi]

Rob blew my doors with “when night comes down” when you thought screaming for vengeance couldn’t be topped, along comes defenders of the faith

[@ericgaudet4497]

Great reaction to Judas Priest song - Diamonds and Rust . 💖 Wow you look stunning and beautiful looking Rebecca.

[@iamjackalope]

This is one of my favorite Priest songs. It's one of those songs that to me, sound better live then in the studio, but he doesn't sing it like he used to. All though this song is all ways changing to reflect where he is at in his life which makes since considering it's a song about reflecting on years past, I personally like the energy in his earlier versions better. Twenty or thirty years ago in his prime he had so much power and control in his voice when he hit those higher registers. He did so with an authority that few others could match. He never sounded shrill or strained in the slightest. Now that the man is in his late 60's he still has a better voice then most but nothing like he had in his younger years. Nothing taken away by this though. He is after all pushing 70 and still rocking heavy metal. Not to many guys his age can go out on stage and do a number with Baby Metal and not end up looking geriatric. But somehow he pulled it off.

[@1971mitsos]

This is Joan Baez' masterpiece!!!

[@iamjackalope]

@@1971mitsos I really like that Joan Baez song "Old Blue". It's on the same album.

[@MrBruinman86]

Rob was well into his 50's when this was recorded. I was fortunate enough to see Judas Priest live on this tour. Great singer.

[@michaelshields7777]

You should react to Rob Halford’s performance on “Love Bites,” from their Judas Priest Live CD. He hits some unreal high notes during that performance.

[@djentyman4002]

Do “The Sentinel” by Judas Priest It’s an all time great and my favorite

[@thesentinel5523]

I agree.

[@magicpassos]

Its song is amazing

[@djentyman4002]

Rick Passos underrated in my opinion

[@praetorxyn]

You can find great live recordings too.

[@comicdementia39]

Powerful Song!

[@Lordestroyer]

Screaming for Vengeance really shows Robs range.

[@VicNicGuitar]

Their ballads are some of their finest works. Great job Rob and great video.

[@bazookajoe6133]

Halfords range breaks the sound barrier. This is kibble compared to how he really sings.