I was just reading the reviews in the local paper. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G0guGBUt9Y"]YouTube- Get Into The Spirit from Halford Winter Songs[/ame]
I listened to a couple cuts from the samples in the link. Always thought RH was one of the best pure metal singers. Ever. That scream in Screaming for Vengeance....outstanding, then you got back to something like Epitaph on Sad Wings and you can appreciate his full range.
What I find about him that makes me respect him in a way I never thought I would....(and may I add a disclaimer here. I'm NOT trying to slap anyone or anything, just stating the obvious) is that the man released an album of himself singing songs praising the Savior of a faith that rejects everything he stands for. The fortitude and faith that must take. I don't know if I could be that strong myself. Rob is amazing.
This is true, Metal and Christianity never saw to eye to eye. Unless you count Stryper. Please don't. Oh you mean the 'alternative lifestyle' thing....funny, as a kid in the 80s, I loved those guys and the look of the leather and studs, etc, thought it was cool and tough. Now if I walked into a bar and saw dudes dressed like that I would have to promptly turn and leave.