Rob made our day again. He did an Official Chat for 90 minutes. It's awesome! Thank you Rob!!!
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(halford) = Rob Halford
(ezra) = Moderator
(halford) hey ezra
(halford) hey gang
(halford) good to see so many of you
(ezra) hey rob
(ezra) we will start in 20 seconds
(halford) ok cool
(ezra) Guys rob will be chatting with us until 330 so lets begin
#1
(ezra) angel its your turn to speak
(Angel) Hi Rob how are you!!!!
(Angel) How do I get a copy of Library of Tears...
(Angel) what was that book about?
(halford) hi angel
(halford) well the tears book goes way back
(halford) its a long story
(Angel) lol ok
(halford) but i knew some writers in the uk nid 70s
(halford) mid*
(halford) one of which was a witch
(halford) a white witch
(Angel) wow
(halford) she encouraged me to write this book
(halford) i did
(halford) she read it
(halford) enjoyed it
(halford) but that was as far as it ever went
(halford) and over time i seem to have misplaced it
(halford) however when i go home to the uk for the holidays
(halford) i have a couple places to search so we shall see :-)
#2
(ezra) fight its your turn to speak
(fight) Hello Rob let me just say that Crucible is awesome album.
(fight) You and the band have created a masterpiece.
(fight) I owe you a big thanks because without your music
(fight) and your quorum here made it much easier to go through
(fight) all of my surgery.
(fight) I take your songs meanings to heart.
(fight) My question tyo you is where do you come up with
(fight) such ideas for songs like I am Alive and Reality A new beginning?
(fight) I feel like many of your sonngs are written about myself.
(fight) And how do you maintaion that voice for over30 years
(fight) and remain the best in the business.
(fight) I saw you in NYC for Fight SDS show
(fight) and could not believe the vocals I heard.
(fight) You rule, I love you and will see you in Las Vegas!!
(fight) I hope you rested and are ready to kick some fuckin ass in Sin City.
(fight) Bring back the Harley its a Halford thing not a Priest thing.
(halford) i write about the same things you feel
(halford) i think most songwriters do
(halford) you just think about life
(halford) and try to come up with ways to talk about
(halford) those things we go through
(halford) as for the harley
(halford) its a personal thing to me
(halford) i would still feel not right using it
(halford) as ever my love for priest is strong
(halford) and faithful to the great past
#3
(ezra) Cymry its your turn to speak
(Cymry) Mr. Halford, on behalf of my wife, MrsC and I,
(Cymry) thanks again for this opportunity.
(Cymry) What does the song Crucible mean to you?
(Cymry) MrsC asks if you have seen the play Les Miserables,
(Cymry) if so, your thoughts? In closing, you are the greatest!
(halford) veags will be a blast
(halford) its about soul searching
(halford) and the untruths out there around us
(halford) havnt seen les mis yet
(halford) might go see seb in jc super star here in sd soon
#4
(ezra) Empty_Cross its your turn to speak
(Empty_Cross) Rob,once again thanks for all the great music
(Empty_Cross) you have given us.
(Empty_Cross) I truly think you have the most emotional voice
(Empty_Cross) of any male singer I have ever heard.
(Empty_Cross) For one of your videos in 2 Chi Chi Larue directed.
(Empty_Cross) Hovv vvas that and have you considered using "her" talents
(Empty_Cross) again to direct another video?
(halford) chi had a bday bash last night
(halford) i was going 2 attend
(halford) but i was talking to new zealand for hours on th phone
(Empty_Cross) Chi Chis B-days are famous LOL
(halford) about metal and other things
(halford) anyways chi chi is a cool guy very caring
(halford) and great in his world
(halford) no we wont do anything else
(halford) 1 was enough
(halford) its never as good 2nd time around ;-)
#5
(ezra) nightfall its your turn to speak
(Nightfall) Rob whats behind the lyrics to Handing out Bullets?
(Nightfall) Can you give us a little backround
(Nightfall) to what inspired you to write this song?
(Nightfall) What does this song mean to you?
(Nightfall) Whats your favorite songs from Crucible?
(halford) middle east conflict
(halford) like all of us the terrible stuff going on there
(halford) is mind numbing
(halford) there will allways be evil in the world
(halford) you can take a stand for peace
(halford) but for some that is not the answer
(halford) when your mind is corrupt with evil
(halford) it has to be removed
(halford) well that song
(halford) and most
(halford) i love all the songs on crucible
(halford) i never put out anything i dont like
(halford) im picky ;-)
(halford) as ever
#6
(ezra) MacGyver its your turn to talk
(MacGyver) Hello Rob!! Great to see you!
(MacGyver) Before you canned the 2wo project,
(MacGyver) I heard talk of releasing a second 2wo album.
(MacGyver) Was there some material written
(MacGyver) or recorded for that album?
(MacGyver) If so, will it ever be released to us??
(halford) i have some tracks left over
(halford) in bit and pieces
(halford) in fact i have 100s of songs
(halford) back in phx az
(halford) i have written over the years
(halford) i dont like going backwards
(halford) as far a songs that might get reworked
#7
(ezra) SADWING its your turn to talk
(SADWING) Hi Rob, this is SADWING'S wife.He says hello.
(SADWING) Do you have any plans after your performing career?
(SADWING) and do you have any plans to produce up and coming bands?
(halford) hey guys hows "ripped steel"?
(halford) i dont know what the future will bring
(halford) my voice is strong
(halford) i have ideas for the next halford cd
(halford) and shows
(SADWING) ps he was also wanting to know
(SADWING) if your are gonna have that tattoo contest
(SADWING) we chatted about last time...
(halford) so theres the next few years locked in :-)
(SADWING) Ha ha Ripped Speed
(halford) one way or another music will be in my life till the end
(halford) producing is a pain in the ass
(halford) ask roy z
(halford) joke*
#8
(ezra) DEB its your turn to talk
(DEB) Hiya Rob! On behalf of HalfordRulz,
(DEB) Where is the Halford Doll? ;) and
(DEB) I was wondering what you thought of
(DEB) Sanctuary's purchase of Trinifold?
(halford) i want my doll
(halford) lol
(DEB) I want HalfordRulz to stop asking for it
(DEB) LOL
#9
(ezra) Murdy its your turn to talk
(Murdy) Hail Sir Halford,
(Murdy) it is a great honer to be able to ask you a question,
(Murdy) also i dont have anything really good to ask
(Murdy) i would just like to know
(Murdy) if you'll be doing any concerts down south in the UK
(Murdy) in your next tour
(Murdy) as I and alot of freinds would love
(Murdy) to see you live again :D
(halford) i feel really bad about not playing my homeland
(halford) i have to make up
(halford) so i intend to look for shows next year
(halford) we had a blast with maiden
(halford) on those uk dates
(halford) of course i have many memories of shows all over the uk
(halford) from priest on wards
(halford) the brits are part of my heritage
(halford) with out thier support in the begining
(halford) i wiouldnt be here now
#10
(ezra) king dietman its your turn to speak
(King_Dietman) Dear Rob, I'm a long time Japanese fan since 1976.
(King_Dietman) Your music is amazing all time.
(King_Dietman) Thanks for your great promotion tour
(King_Dietman) to Japan last April.
(King_Dietman) I was there and I got your autograph.
(King_Dietman) It's a great experience for me.
(King_Dietman) I have a question about the relationship
(King_Dietman) between you and Nudist Priest.
(King_Dietman) We all know you wore "Nudist Priest" T-Shirt
(King_Dietman) in MTV Behind The Music video last year.
(King_Dietman) How did you got that cool T?
(King_Dietman) Did you met Nudist Priest in LA?
(King_Dietman) Do you wanna sing with them?
(halford) pat saw that band
(halford) got me a t shirt
(halford) i appear to be bigger than the singer ;-)
(halford) any band that
(halford) tributes you
(halford) is fun and im gratefull
(King_Dietman) Hope Halford will tour to Japan next year.
(King_Dietman) Would you give some message to Japanese fans?
(halford) japan seems to be a go for feb
(halford) as ever all dates that are offical
(King_Dietman) thanks
(halford) are posted on the halford web site
(halford) the truth is allways on my site
(halford) no place else
#11
(ezra) Freewheeler its your turn to talk
(Freewheeler) Hello Rob, thanks for all lyrical inspiration.
(Freewheeler) Have you ever considered
(Freewheeler) doing spoken word performances
(Freewheeler) or writing a book with short stories
(Freewheeler) and/or backgroundstories
(Freewheeler) about your lyrics?
(halford) it takes a talent to do spoken word
(halford) i can sing' but i dont think i can do the voice
(halford) but who knows
(halford) its all about trying new things
(halford) we shall see
(halford) at some point this damn
(halford) "metal god" book will come out
#12
(ezra) Priestess its your turn to speak
(Priestess) Hi hot leather stud!
(Priestess) This may be a little personal........
(Priestess) if so, just tell me to ask another question.
(Priestess) Do you ever plan on having children?
(Priestess) By the way, I read Les Miserable too
(Priestess) and thought of you instantly.
(Priestess) That's ironic!
(halford) its possible
(halford) my bother has a new baby girl
(Priestess) great!
(halford) we do need a boy to carry on the "halford" name
(halford) i think if i did i would make one
(halford) as apposed to the other way
#13
(ezra) Betterbyyou its your turn to speak
(Betterbyyou) No question here...
(Betterbyyou) however, You are very sexy man
(Betterbyyou) that has captured my heart with gratifying
(Betterbyyou) music & Integrity to be real human all your life.
(Betterbyyou) I love so much Rob! Thankyou! Thankyou...
(Betterbyyou) For making it REAL!
(halford) figure that out
(Betterbyyou) will you marry me...
(Betterbyyou) I will give you children...lol
(Betterbyyou) love you to death
(halford) i love to too
(halford) you*
#14
(ezra) Cheryl its your turn to speak
(Cheryl) Have you read the posts on the board about faith.
(Cheryl) I was wondering what you thought about it,
(Cheryl) and what your faith is.
(halford) my faith is very important to me
(halford) i think we all need it
(halford) im glad you guys go there
#15
(ezra) shannon its your turn to speak
(shannon13662) hi rob! i was wondering on the next tour
(shannon13662) if u can come to upstate new york for the next tour
(shannon13662) we dont get very many concert here
(shannon13662) i live about 2 hours from lake placid ny
(halford) hey new york! i will do all i can
(shannon13662) thanks
(halford) welcome shan
#16
(ezra) Painkiller Paul its your turn to speak
(Painkiller_Paul) Hi Rob Crucible and Resurrection are awesome albums
(Painkiller_Paul) keep up the good work.
(Painkiller_Paul) What's the song silent screams about?
(halford) about me
(halford) and
(halford) that theres 2 sides to us all
(halford) i wanted to
(halford) write words that contained
(halford) pieces of my life
(halford) resurrection was something of an eye opener for me
(halford) as far as what i was saying
(halford) after many years of fantasy
(halford) or at least smoke screen words
(halford) it was time to speak plainly
(halford) you liked it ;-)
#17
(ezra) Rob Helford its your turn to speak
(Rob_Hellford) Hi, my question: Have you met Mickey Rourke
(Rob_Hellford) at the set of Spun,
(Rob_Hellford) and did you have plans to play anything else
(Rob_Hellford) in the future?
(Rob_Hellford) Isnt he into Harleys?
(Rob_Hellford) Keep healthy-you need to Rock hamburg!!
(Rob_Hellford) I love your music, come to Hamburg soon!!Thanx!
(Rob_Hellford) P.S.: Can i send drawings to you,
(Rob_Hellford) and if yes, where to?
(Rob_Hellford) your band is the best !!!!
(halford) i did a few scenes with him
(halford) hes a very cool guy
(Rob_Hellford) ou too
(halford) even though we had to do a scene
(halford) where he threw me across the room!
(Rob_Hellford) lol
(halford) hes into bikes yes
(Rob_Hellford) ty so much
(halford) hi to all my german metal mates
(halford) post your drawings on ths ite if you can
#18
(ezra) STARBREAKER its your turn to speak
(STARBREAKER) What will 2003 bring for us??
(halford) a shit load of shows
(STARBREAKER) cool
(halford) i took a needed break
(halford) im ready to go
(halford) again
(halford) and again
#19
(ezra) Sandman its your turn to speak
(Sandman) Hi Rob. An honor to speak to you.
(Sandman) Don't have any certain question to ask so
(Sandman) I'll just thank you for all the inspiration
(Sandman) and wonderful music
(Sandman) you've given us through the years.
(Sandman) And maybe a short question then,
(Sandman) did you manage to catch any bands
(Sandman) at this years Sweden Rock Festival,
(Sandman) anything you liked?
(Sandman) Oh, and thanks for that wonderful show aswell.
(halford) i got to the show 15 mins b4 i went on
(halford) so i missed it all im sad to say
(Sandman) I see, tight indeed.
(halford) thanks to all there for a great response
(Sandman) NP, thank you for coming.
(halford) i get to shows with time to change
(halford) then ..bang.. im on
(halford) then..bang ..im off
#20
(ezra) shane its your turn to speak
(shane) Hey rob, this is chriszler and shane,
(shane) and we would like to know
(shane) if it's really hellish evil
(shane) when you listen to painkiller?
(shane) Why did you write painkiller?
(shane) What was the purpose behind it?
(shane) One more thing, shane thanx you for the words
(shane) when he was depressed.
(shane) xoxoxoxoxoxo!
(halford) i love painkiller
(shane) geil
(halford) it make dme feel great when i sing it
(halford) the halford band tears it up
(shane) no the words
(shane) whats behind the word
(shane) s
(halford) pat mike ray and bobby roar on it
(halford) it was one of many 100s of killer priest tracks
(halford) in fact
(halford) the idea was from
(halford) sad wings
(halford) the cover
(halford) i approached the band
(halford) with the idea that
(halford) how would that angel in hell look like now
(halford) in the future
(halford) robotic
(halford) riding a bike
(halford) its all about floating ideas
(halford) it worked
#21
(ezra) metalheadache its your turn to speak
(metalheadache) Hi Rob, Im a huge fan of yours from wales,UK.
(metalheadache) I've always believed
(metalheadache) you have the greatest voice not only
(metalheadache) in metal but all music regardless of genre.
(metalheadache) Is there any chance of you playing a show
(metalheadache) or two in wales on the upcoming tour??
(metalheadache) Any plans to put on some big productions on this tour
(metalheadache) like during the fuel for life tour??
(halford) i visit wales once a year
(halford) my mom and dad have a place in barmouth
(halford) ;-)
(halford) the welsh have a wonderfull history of singing
(halford) i will do my best to come there and play
(halford) as far as big shows
(halford) these days i like to stay simple
(halford) the glory days of monster shows are over
(halford) look at the stones
(halford) u2
(halford) etc
(halford) these days more than ever
(halford) its about the band
(halford) \not the lights and the smoke and fire
#22
(ezra) MORRISON its your turn to speak
(MORRISON) I joined this late,
(MORRISON) so I hope I'm not repetitive.
(MORRISON) How are you doing ?
(MORRISON) Are you still working on a book ?
(halford) hey
(halford) its never to late
(halford) im good thnx
(halford) healthy
(MORRISON) Library of Tears as mentioned
(MORRISON) in Goldmine a while back ?
(halford) in shape
(halford) cough
(halford) looking forward to 2003 big time
(MORRISON) Stay healthy man !
(halford) and of course the vegas show
(halford) and others we are trying to work near that date
#23
(ezra) Brian its your turn to speak
(Brian) Hi Rob from the young metal heads!
(Brian) I dont know the rules so here this goes.
(Brian) Would you consider making a dvd
(Brian) out of the House of Blues show?
(Brian) I also have a suggestion for your setlist.
(Brian) Add Take on the World
(Brian) and Dreamer Deceiver thanks Rob!!
(Brian) Oh Rob...ARE YOU HIGH?! HIIGGGGGHHHH! :)
(halford) hey there
(halford) no rules
(halford) yeah
(halford) i think we are working a deal
(halford) with hob for taping
(halford) im still sorting out the set list
(halford) why dont you guys post your ideas on the site? :-)
(halford) i am high on you guys ;-)
#24
(ezra) anotherplain its your turn to speak
(anotherplain) Firstly Crucible comes across as a concept album
(anotherplain) on the human condition - was this a conscious thing ?
(anotherplain) Secondly, although misunderstood 'Two' were excellent;
(anotherplain) will any of the Two-online'tasters'-especially the dark
(anotherplain) 'Eastern' feel one ever surface, and do you think
(anotherplain) you will write with Bob Marlette again ?
(anotherplain) ( p. s. I was in San Diego for two weeks in April
(anotherplain) - cool place - I checked out 'BRMC' at 'Canes' and
(anotherplain) 'Imperial Teen' at 'the Casbah' -
(anotherplain) should have met up for a coffee !
(anotherplain) Too bad - I'm back in Bristol/UK now !!
(anotherplain) - no enchiladas - plenty of rain !!)
(halford) so there will be a dvd at some point
(halford) wasnt really a concept
(halford) most of the time you get in a zone
(halford) so it may appear that way
(anotherplain) Much respect for your work
(halford) bobs a good buddy
(halford) we might
(halford) sd has a cool eclectic music scene
(halford) thx
#25
(ezra) KIM its your turn to speak
(KIM) How often do you visit UK and
(KIM) how long do you stay there for holidays?
(KIM) What kind of characters do you dislike most?
(KIM) Impatient, honest or hypocrites?
(halford) i go home several times a year
(halford) im like you as far as likes and dislikes
(halford) keep it real is how best to describe my likes
#26
(ezra) Jawbreakrnyc its your turn to speak
(Jawebreakernyc) Hey Rob, fellow 8/25'er here -
(Jawebreakernyc) Thanks for GREAT new music,
(Jawebreakernyc) love it .
(Jawebreakernyc) Any plans on dusting off some Small Deadly Space tunes
(Jawebreakernyc) this tour ?
(halford) hi jaw allways a chance yes
(halford) sds is a cool cd
(Jawebreakernyc) funky vibe to it
#27
(ezra) LadyPeterbilt its your turn to speak
(LadyPeterbilt) Thank you, Ezra. Hello, Rob! I am curious,
(LadyPeterbilt) and wrote this for you:
(LadyPeterbilt) Rumours, rumours all the same,
(LadyPeterbilt) No matter what called by name;
(LadyPeterbilt) Let's give this one a final look-
(LadyPeterbilt) Do you plan on an autobiographical book?
(LadyPeterbilt) I would, truely, love to read it!!
(LadyPeterbilt) Your music is moving, and exciting.
(LadyPeterbilt) Thanks for making this time for us.
(LadyPeterbilt) I am SO nervous.........
(halford) when i was taking to for hours to this guy
(halford) in new zealand last night
(halford) the book came up again so yes it will happen
(halford) dont be
(LadyPeterbilt) THANK YOU!
(LadyPeterbilt) Any idea on when?
(halford) i will let you all know when on the site
(ezra) Rob will hanswer 5 more questions
(ezra) answer
(halford) i have to eat ;-)
#28
(ezra) winkie its your turn to speak
(winkie) Hey, Rob! Longtime fan (20+ years) here.
(winkie) Was Peter Hammill ever an influence on you vocally?
(winkie) And thanks for coming out!!!
(halford) when i was a kid at school
(halford) i loved to sing
(halford) im still a kid
(halford) i took what i have
(halford) and developed it
(winkie) I just started listening to VDGG
(winkie) and I noticed some similarities.
(halford) over the early years
(halford) all singers have a unique traight
(halford) its yours
#29
(ezra) Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll its your turn to speak
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) Rob, It was brought to
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) my attention that a second
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) Hear N' Aid project to benefit
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) the Children of the Night Foundation
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) was in the works,to be orchestrated
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) by Ronnie James Dio.
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) Have you been approached by him
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) to participate?
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) If so, do you have any info
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) on it's progress toward
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) a green light? If it has been scrapped,
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) would you ever consider spearheading
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) such an undertaking?
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) Also, how could one who is not able
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) (such as myself) to make it to a meet and
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) greet aquire your autograph? ;)
(Some_Heads_Are_Gonna_Roll) Thank you for your time.
(halford) havnt heard anything from ronnie
(halford) if i had a cause to spearhead i would do it
(ezra) i am going to see dio tonight in vegas :)
(halford) we allways try to meet n great at every show
(halford) meet me at one :-)
(ezra) :)
(halford) say hi to him if you meet him ez
(ezra) ok i will
#30
(ezra) somekindahate its your turn to speak
(somekindahate) Hello Rob,will you be at the wacken open air
(somekindahate) GERMANY 2003 ???
(somekindahate) I saw you @the bang your head festival 02.
(somekindahate) The fans there were very stupid
(somekindahate) that didn't have any respect.
(somekindahate) I think you did a great job there.
(somekindahate) And are you planing to perform
(somekindahate) some stuff from the rocka rolla album
(somekindahate) on the next tour ??
(somekindahate) that would be fantastic !
(halford) hes as good as ever
(halford) hi
(halford) i just heard that i sucked at bang your head
(halford) and rocked at full force
(halford) new :metal maniacs"
(halford) the waken booking was a joke
(halford) i was never booked
(halford) offically
(halford) id like to do "never satisfied" sometime
(ezra) ok guys there will be 2 more questions
(ezra) ok guys there will be one more question after evil laugh
(halford) 'i need some english tea
#31
(ezra) Evil Laugh its your turn to speak
(Evil_Laugh) rob...
(Evil_Laugh) thanx for all the great music over the years...
(Evil_Laugh) is there anychance...
(Evil_Laugh) of getting brooksie...
(Evil_Laugh) gungie..harry.n ...
(Evil_Laugh) the ferrit....side phil..
(Evil_Laugh) the old tasco boys together
(Evil_Laugh) for a re-uinoin tour???...
(Evil_Laugh) maybe as a opening act???
(halford) all those guys did a great job
(Evil_Laugh) lmao....thanx mate
(halford) you get close with the crew
(halford) they make it happen
(halford) so they are still friends to me
(Evil_Laugh) i know a few of them....
(Evil_Laugh) my best freibd was your sound crew cheif...
(Evil_Laugh) for a few years
(halford) say hi if you bump into them
#32
(ezra) ok guys last question
(ezra) Jessica its your turn to speak
(Jessica) BIG HI FROM BULGARIA, ROB!
(Jessica) THANKS FOR COMING OVER IN JULY!
(Jessica) FANS WERE BEEN WAITING FOR THAT FOR 25 YEARS!
(Jessica) WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR CONCERT IN BULGARIA?
(halford) it was the best show we did over there
(halford) the fans were out of control
(Jessica) WE LOVE YOU
(halford) we had great times with slayer
(Jessica) I LOVE YOU
(halford) i loved the slavi show
(Jessica) WE ALL WATCHED IT
(halford) the band did a great job of breaking the law
(halford) with horns
(halford) the people there love their metal
(halford) more bands should and will go
(halford) i will come back
(halford) love to sofia
(Jessica) YEAH? WE'LL BE WAITING FOR YOU
(ezra) the chat has now come to an end,
(ezra) for those of you who didnt get to answer question
(ezra) i will do my best to get you next chat
(halford) ok guys
(halford) in closing
(halford) i want to thank all of you for the chat
(halford) and your
(halford) un dying
(halford) un wavering support
(halford) as i have said a maiilion time
(halford) million times*
(halford) you are the reason i carry on
(halford) so
(halford) lets rock in vegas
(halford) and sround the world in 2003
(halford) have a great holiday season
(halford) i love you all
(halford) stay posted on the halford site
(halford) peace from pat ray bobby mike and the metal god
(halford) im gone