Halford

Halford was established in 1999 as the definitive return to traditional heavy metal for vocalist Rob Halford. Following his departure from Judas Priest in the early 90s, Rob experimented with 'street metal' in Fight and industrial textures in 2wo.

Halford (the band) represented a conscious reclamation of his 'Metal God' persona. The debut album, 'Resurrection' (2000), was a critical and commercial success, featuring a notable collaboration with Bruce Dickinson. The band's sound is characterized by high-fidelity production, technical guitar proficiency from Pat Lachman and Mike Chlasciak, and Rob's signature multi-octave vocal range. While 'Crucible' (2002) moved toward a darker, more modern metal sound, later releases like 'Winter Songs' and 'Made of Metal' showcased a willingness to play with holiday themes and classic rock influences. The project remains a vital piece of metal history, bridging the gap between the NWOBHM era and modern power metal production standards.