Halford to release a new solo album.

While I think it is cool that Rob Halford is releasing a solo album, I wish it was a regular studio release and not a seasonal disc. Like a lot of peps already commented those type of discs only get played around the holiday season and I also thought the two studio Halford discs where very solid albums.

I'll probably get it but like ult said, the Christmas stuff only gets played a couple times a year.

I still need to check out the Twisted Sister Christmas album(s). TSO started this whole Christmas rock craze...

Troublezone wrote:

I still need to check out the TS Christmas album(s). TSO started this whole Christmas rock craze...

...and they still do it best.

Though actually I'd say Stryper did it first... with their "Reason For the Season"/"Winter Wonderland" single way back in '84, '85, whenever that was.

Fat Freddy wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

I still need to check out the TS Christmas album(s). TSO started this whole Christmas rock craze...

...and they still do it best.

That they do... and it's even classy enough to play for grandma and the whole family.

Troublezone wrote:

Fat Freddy wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

I still need to check out the TS Christmas album(s). TSO started this whole Christmas rock craze...

...and they still do it best.

That they do... and it's even classy enough to play for grandma and the whole family.

I am sure the same could not be said for the Halford or Twisted Sister's Christmas discs.

Twisted Sister's Christmas album is kinda funny... but to paraphrase Ralph Wiggum, it's "not ha-ha funny."

manny wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

Fat Freddy wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

I still need to check out the TS Christmas album(s). TSO started this whole Christmas rock craze...

...and they still do it best.

That they do... and it's even classy enough to play for grandma and the whole family.

I am sure the same could not be said for the Halford or Twisted Sister's Christmas discs.

Keep a lid on the sarcasm buddy.

Troublezone wrote:

I still need to check out the Twisted Sister Christmas album(s). TSO started this whole Christmas rock craze...

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Troublezone wrote:

I still need to check out the Twisted Sister Christmas album(s). TSO started this whole Christmas rock craze...

I liked the one from last year - We Wish You a Metal Xmas and a Headbanging New Year! It had some very enjoyable tracks on it...

Alex

a little more info:

http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/rob-halford-releasing-christmas-album-whhhyyyyyy

Quote :

The disc will include "a collection of new Halford-penned tracks plus traditional holiday favorites presented with original arrangements by HALFORD". Here are some of the tracks already announced:

- ‘Get Into The Spirit’
- ‘When Christmas Comes For Everyone’
- ‘Light Of The World’
- ‘What Child Is This’
- ”Oh Holy Night’
- ‘Come All Ye Faithful’

UGH!! The only saving grace is that Halford's backing band is full of seriously skilled musicians including Roy Z. on guitar, Metal Mike Chlasciak on guitar, Mike Davis on bass and Bobby Jarzombek on drums.

manny wrote:

Alright back to the original point of the thread, while I think it is cool that Rob Halford is releasing a solo album, I wish it was a regular studio release and not a seasonal disc. Like a lot of peps already commented those type of discs only get played around the holiday season and I also thought the two studio Halford discs where very solid albums.

this is my whole deal with it. after waiting patiently for new stuff, i want some original material, not these holiday cover tunes. leave sh*t like that for Mariah Carey & Celine Dion.

i can just see it now.. Suicidal Tendencies finally releases their new full length & low & behold, it's a christmas cash grab. i will be pissed if that happens.

mc666 wrote:

manny wrote:

Alright back to the original point of the thread, while I think it is cool that Rob Halford is releasing a solo album, I wish it was a regular studio release and not a seasonal disc. Like a lot of peps already commented those type of discs only get played around the holiday season and I also thought the two studio Halford discs where very solid albums.

this is my whole deal with it. after waiting patiently for new stuff, i want some original material, not these holiday cover tunes. leave sh*t like that for Mariah Carey & Celine Dion.

i can just see it now.. Suicidal Tendencies finally releases their new full length & low & behold, it's a christmas cash grab. i will be pissed if that happens.

So you think ST is gonna do a holiday album too?

Troublezone wrote:

mc666 wrote:

manny wrote:

Alright back to the original point of the thread, while I think it is cool that Rob Halford is releasing a solo album, I wish it was a regular studio release and not a seasonal disc. Like a lot of peps already commented those type of discs only get played around the holiday season and I also thought the two studio Halford discs where very solid albums.

this is my whole deal with it. after waiting patiently for new stuff, i want some original material, not these holiday cover tunes. leave sh*t like that for Mariah Carey & Celine Dion.

i can just see it now.. Suicidal Tendencies finally releases their new full length & low & behold, it's a christmas cash grab. i will be pissed if that happens.

So you think ST is gonna do a holiday album too?

no of course not...but i didn't think Halford would either.

mc666 wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

mc666 wrote:

manny wrote:

Alright back to the original point of the thread, while I think it is cool that Rob Halford is releasing a solo album, I wish it was a regular studio release and not a seasonal disc. Like a lot of peps already commented those type of discs only get played around the holiday season and I also thought the two studio Halford discs where very solid albums.

this is my whole deal with it. after waiting patiently for new stuff, i want some original material, not these holiday cover tunes. leave sh*t like that for Mariah Carey & Celine Dion.

i can just see it now.. Suicidal Tendencies finally releases their new full length & low & behold, it's a christmas cash grab. i will be pissed if that happens.

So you think ST is gonna do a holiday album too?

no of course not...but i didn't think Halford would either.

Well i think after that "Two" thing he did i wouldn't put anything past him.

You know we didn't even need ONE metal version of Oh Come All Ye Faithful.

mc666 wrote:

manny wrote:

Alright back to the original point of the thread, while I think it is cool that Rob Halford is releasing a solo album, I wish it was a regular studio release and not a seasonal disc. Like a lot of peps already commented those type of discs only get played around the holiday season and I also thought the two studio Halford discs where very solid albums.

this is my whole deal with it. after waiting patiently for new stuff, i want some original material, not these holiday cover tunes. leave sh*t like that for Mariah Carey & Celine Dion.

i can just see it now.. Suicidal Tendencies finally releases their new full length & low & behold, it's a christmas cash grab. i will be pissed if that happens.

But it sounds like there will be some original material too. It's not just cover tunes. Sounds like it may be half and half at least.

Troublezone wrote:

mc666 wrote:

manny wrote:

Alright back to the original point of the thread, while I think it is cool that Rob Halford is releasing a solo album, I wish it was a regular studio release and not a seasonal disc. Like a lot of peps already commented those type of discs only get played around the holiday season and I also thought the two studio Halford discs where very solid albums.

this is my whole deal with it. after waiting patiently for new stuff, i want some original material, not these holiday cover tunes. leave sh*t like that for Mariah Carey & Celine Dion.

i can just see it now.. Suicidal Tendencies finally releases their new full length & low & behold, it's a christmas cash grab. i will be pissed if that happens.

So you think ST is gonna do a holiday album too?

I hope not. I didnt like their last one and wont buy this one either if it is...

Alex

I was looking around and have found some unverified sources for Halford IV, supposedly being released in December.

Rate Your Music is listing a fourth album this year and while that's basically like Wiki (anyone can add virtually anything), MetalStorm.ee is also listing it and giving it a December 2009 release date.

Anyone else hear about this??

I'll buy it!

Fat Freddy wrote:

(a la Danny Vermin of "Johnny Dangerously" fame)

I heard the Two album once.... ONCE.

You fargin icehole!

A couple of tracks from Halford's WINTER SONGS have made it onto YouTube....the albums' release date is October 26th...

"Get Into The Spirit"


"We Three Kings"


Promotional/hype video:


Sounds better than I expected but I still dunno if I'd bother picking up the CD.

US release date is 11/03. Decent stuff, I'm still gonna pick it up. I still say doing this as 'Rob Halford' would've been better than pushing this as the third 'Halford' release...

Metal Misfit wrote:

US release date is 11/03. Decent stuff, I'm still gonna pick it up. I still say doing this as 'Rob Halford' would've been better than pushing this as the third 'Halford' release...

yeah, that would've been better, but I must admit! I'm loving these samples!!! Great stuff!!!

This will probably be my fave Christmas album. I like it better than TSO.

Fat Freddy wrote:

A couple of tracks from Halford's WINTER SONGS have made it onto YouTube....the albums' release date is October 26th...

"Get Into The Spirit"


"We Three Kings"


Promotional/hype video:


Sounds better than I expected but I still dunno if I'd bother picking up the CD.

I doubt I will either. The other thing is Halford doesnt look so metal against that winter wonderland background...

Alex