Rob Halford Goes Black Metal

2008-01-21 by Dave de Sylvia EMERITUS | 18 Comments
Judas Priest singer Rob Halford has opened up to Metal Hammer magazine about his hope to one day record a black metal album, possibly with the help of former Emporer vocalist Ihsahn and Dimmu Borgir.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Halford
Oh, yeah, some day I'd love to, but it's all about finding the time," he said. "I'm metal 24-7. Ihsahn has been a good friend of mine for many, many years and we've had conversations about trying to do something together. A few of the Dimmu Borgir guys are also urging me to try. So if I did give it a go, it would be with guys of that calibre. I'll be honest, I love that music but I've no idea what venturing into that territory might sound like. Ihsahn's attitude is, 'So why not have a go?' And he's absolutely right. That's what life's all about. What's the point of staying in your safe little comfort zone?


Read the source quote via Metal Hammer:

http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article/?id=47633

Tagged: Judas Priest

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Yazz_Flute
January 21st 2008
19179 Comments


Sounds interesting. I bet he has the lungs to be a good enough screecher.

jrowa001
January 21st 2008
8752 Comments


dont they hate gays?

Altmer
January 21st 2008
5715 Comments


No, that was Faust of Emperor, and he only killed the gay person because he was being hit on and nearly raped.

blackened07
January 21st 2008
949 Comments


This could be cool.

any14doomsday
January 21st 2008
681 Comments


thats cool and all but Priest need to finish there new album, I cant wait for it!

Confessed2005
January 21st 2008
7884 Comments


I never realised Ihsahn was in a band called Emporer.

Seriously though, this would be pretty sweet.

Wizard
January 21st 2008
20644 Comments


At least this sounds better than most of the super groups today....ie. Hell Yeah, Velvet Revolver, Audioslave hahahaha

and nearly raped.

Please source this!This Message Edited On 01.21.08

Oblivioncry
January 21st 2008
602 Comments


whats up with some day? isnt he like 100 years old ?

Slaytan
January 21st 2008
1185 Comments


I'd like to see this happen, it sounds interesting.

Mikesn
Emeritus
January 21st 2008
3707 Comments


Just when Rob Halford's music couldn't get any more ridiculous...

McP3000
January 21st 2008
4121 Comments


Im 100% sure i would buy this before i had even heard a second of it

Eakflanderyof
January 21st 2008
6728 Comments


This could turn out really cool if he teamed up with Ihsahn and not Dimmu Borgir. It probably won't ever happen anyway. I'm definitely interested, though.

I can't wait to tell my stepdad about this. He's a huge Halford/Priest fan and he, of course, hates black metal, hahaha.

Altmer
January 21st 2008
5715 Comments


The_wizard, just research Bard Faust of Emperor and you'll understand what happened. Faust is obviously a lunatic for killing his assailant, but he was being advanced on against his will.

And I don't know, Halford doing black metal? Also Halford is getting old, yes. I wonder how he'd pull off a rasp. Though his cooperation with Ihsahn of all people is interesting to say the least, and reveals a whole new side to the man. I guess Halford never stops to surprise people.

Wizard
January 21st 2008
20644 Comments


Altmer,
I read a book called Lords of Chaos and it described how he murdered the gay guy. It even had an interview with him in the book as well. But I'm just nit-picking about stupid facts. The truth is, its his word vs. the dead guys and we will only ever know one side of the story. Sorry for wasting your time.

dtti
January 22nd 2008
79 Comments


Ihsahn is God.

Wait.....

Dis_Con_Nec_Ted
January 22nd 2008
5098 Comments


NEEDZ MOAR BLÄCK METUL!!!

This could actually be better/more interesting than the JP stuff he does.

EyesWideShut
January 22nd 2008
6142 Comments


This could be an intresting thought, but I heard that Faust wasnt nearly raped, but he went to the woods with the gay guy and stabbed him for being hit on and he was a fag. Also if Lords Of Chaos is the book im thinking of alot of Black Metal bands including Varg have spoke against it.

Altmer
April 6th 2008
5715 Comments


Obviously not crazy enough to stop you making excuses for him.


My point was that not all black metallers hate queers. It has nothing to do with Faust.




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