Biblical: Rob Halford's Heavy Metal Scriptures

The Metal God, himself, Rob Halford--lead vocalist of Judas Priest and author of the critically acclaimed and reader-beloved autobiography,&nbsp;Confess--delivers yet again, now with the bible of hard rock and heavy metal, all in his enlightening, hilarious, and one-of-a-kind voice. Rob Halford has long been known for his legendary voice. As the front man of Judas Priest, his vocals have been tremendous, and tremendously influential. In 2020, he brought his voice to the page with a glorious autobiography. Fans and readers loved Halford's frank and open narrative, as well as his terrific insight and sense of humor. In an ideal follow-up, Halford runs his lively eye over all facets of the hard rock history and the heavy metal world. Biblical is an encyclopedia and manifesto in which Halford shares his opinions, memories, and anecdotes regarding every element of the rock and roll work and lifestyle from tours to tattoos, riffs to riders, and drugs to devil horns. In Halford's relaxed and honest tone, the book mixes serious and in-depth pieces with whimsical reflections on lessons learned during his fifty years of a life in music. Biblical is a handed-down-from-on-high holy tome that transports fans behind the scenes and back into their record collections, to the almighty ways of rock.

Biographies & Memoirs

Halford, Rob

Arts & Literature

Da Capo

Product Description \nThe legendary frontman of Judas Priest, one of the most successful heavy metal bands of all time, celebrates five decades of heavy metal in this tell-all memoir.\nMost priests hear confessions. This one is making his.\nRob Halford, front man of global iconic metal band Judas Priest, is a true "Metal God." Raised in Britain's hard-working, heavy industrial heartland, he and his music were forged in the Black Country. 
Confess, his full autobiography, is an unforgettable rock 'n' roll story-a journey from a Walsall council estate to musical fame via alcoholism, addiction, police cells, ill-fated sexual trysts, and bleak personal tragedy, through to rehab, coming out, redemption . . . and finding love.\nNow, he is telling his gospel truth.\nTold with Halford's trademark self-deprecating, deadpan Black Country humor, 
Confess is the story of an extraordinary five decades in the music industry. It is also the tale of unlikely encounters with everybody from Superman to Andy Warhol, Madonna, Jack Nicholson, and the Queen. More than anything else, it's a celebration of the fire and power of heavy metal.\nRob Halford has decided to Confess. Because it's good for the soul.Named one of the Best Music Books of 2020 by Rolling Stone and Kirkus Reviews\nReview 
"For nearly half a century, Halford has been the voice of Judas Priest, screaming for vengeance against nonbelievers." 
― 
Rolling Stone\n"Rob Halford though is one of the few metal musicians who actually has a story worth hearing... 
.Confess, true to its title, doesn't hold back.... 
Confess manages to be both dark and at times endearing. Halford's openness, despite some dark themes, allows for his humor to shine through....It may have taken a while for Halford to tell his story, but it was certainly worth the wait." 
― 
New Noise\n"Raw and searingly moving, 
Confess will delight metal heads and music fans alike."― 
GQ\n" 
Confess can't be reduced to a collection of salacious gay encounters, cocaine binges or romanticized rock'n'roll horror stories. It's a cautionary tale that offers redemption through courage and the changing of times. It's a treasure-trove of heavy metal nuggets and anecdotes that any rock-blog dork would lose their mind over. But most importantly, it's a beautiful exploration of the human condition and one man's capacity for love and self-love."― 
Forbes\n“Salacious revelations….The most hotly anticipated hard-rock autobiography of the year, Rob Halford’s 
Confess is gossipy, good natured, and hilarious, often unintentionally. It’s also gloriously and relentlessly filthy….With a breezy, down-to-earth frankness… 
Confess is much more personal story than music memoir…Halford is winningly unpretentious and self-deprecating….In its final stretches, 
Confess becomes a moving meditation on family, friendship, personal growth, and social progress…[a] revealing and entertaining book.”― 
Classic Rock Review\n"[Halford] didn't pull any punches and he didn't leave anything out. I thought that was very courageous...very heartfelt and very real."― 
Buzz Osborne, Melvins\n"Rob Halford led Judas Priest, and heavy metal itself, out of the Midlands and into the bigtime." 
― 
The Guardian\n"Deliciously readable... 
Confess is a warts-and-all rock'n'roll confessional."― 
Esquire\n" 
Confess is no hyperbole: Halford bares his soul."― 
Revolver Magazine\n"[Halford's] language is vivid and personal...and his tale is compelling. As he tells the story of Judas Priest...he weaves in any number of funny, heartbreaking, and interesting tidbits about the obstacles he encountered and the many famous people he has met along the way."― 
Rolling Stone\n" 
Confess is a must-read for Judas Priest fans as it is written from a place of honesty and passion while done with integrity....a page-turner."― 
Sonic Perspectives\n"Essential reading for any fan of hard rock." 
― 
Jewish Journal\n"Whether guiding the reader through the highs and lows of the Judas Priest machine, or through har

Confess: The Autobiography

Humor & Entertainment

<div> <div>The legendary frontman of Judas Priest, one of the most successful heavy metal bands of all time, celebrates five decades of heavy metal in this tell-all memoir. Most priests hear confessions. This one is making his. Rob Halford, front man of global iconic metal band Judas Priest, is a true "Metal God." Raised in Britain's hard-working, heavy industrial heartland, he and his music were forged in the Black Country. Confess, his full autobiography, is an unforgettable rock 'n' roll story-a journey from a Walsall council estate to musical fame via alcoholism, addiction, police cells, ill-fated sexual trysts, and bleak personal tragedy, through to rehab, coming out, redemption . . . and finding love. Now, he is telling his gospel truth. Told with Halford's trademark self-deprecating, deadpan Black Country humor, Confess is the story of an extraordinary five decades in the music industry. It is also the tale of unlikely encounters with everybody from Superman to Andy Warhol, Madonna, Jack Nicholson, and the Queen. More than anything else, it's a celebration of the fire and power of heavy metal. Rob Halford has decided to Confess. Because it's good for the soul. Named one of the Best Music Books of 2020 by&nbsp;Rolling Stone&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kirkus Reviews</div> </div>

Most priests take confessions. This one is giving his.\n'The most hotly anticipated hard-rock autobiography of the year'\n'Rob Halford has written one of the most candid and surprising memoirs of the year. . . Confess is a riproaring tale, a funny, often shocking and genuinely emotional story' The Telegraph\n'The Metal God shares stories from a life like no other, spending over 50 years in the heavy metal bubble, facing adversity head-on but always with a wry smile and horns held firmly aloft' Kerrang\n'Raw and searingly moving, Confess will delight metal heads and music fans alike' GQ\n'A unique and deeply revealing insight into the extraordinary life he has led' Metal Talk\nRob Halford, front man of global iconic metal band Judas Priest, is a true 'Metal God'. Raised in Britain's hard-working heavy industrial heartland he and his music were forged in the Black Country. CONFESS, his full autobiography, is an unforgettable rock 'n' roll story - a journey from a Walsall council estate to musical fame via alcoholism, addiction, police cells, ill-starred sexual trysts and bleak personal tragedy, through to rehab, coming out, redemption... and finding love.\nNow, he is telling his gospel truth.\nTold with Halford's trademark self-deprecating, deadpan Black Country humour, CONFESS is the story of an extraordinary five decades in the music industry. It is also the tale of unlikely encounters with everybody from Superman to Andy Warhol, Madonna, Jack Nicholson and the Queen. More than anything else, it's a celebration of the fire and power of heavy metal.\nRob Halford has decided to Confess. Because it's good for the soul.

Confess: The year's most touching and revelatory rock autobiography' Telegraph's Best Music Books of 2020

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Confess: 'Rob Halford led Judas Priest, and heavy metal itself, out of the Midlands and into the bigtime' The Guardian

Ich bekenne: Die Autobiografie des Sängers von Judas Priest

Heyne Verlag

Rob Halford forjó su personalidad y su música en el Black Country, el corazón obrero e industrial de Gran Bretaña. Como cantante de Judas Priest, ha viajado por todo el mundo contribuyendo a definir el sonido y el aspecto del heavy metal. Ahora nos ofrece su particular confesión: las chocantes, candorosas y trepidantes memorias de uno de los más reconocibles iconos del rock duro. Narradas con su sardónico sentido del humor, característicamente británico y tan inconfundible como su propia voz, estas páginas abarcan cinco extraordinarias décadas de carrera musical, desde una pequeña casa de protección oficial en el humilde barrio de Walsall hasta el estrellato roquero, tanto dentro como fuera de Judas Priest. Un viaje marcado por el alcoholismo, las adicciones, visitas al calabozo, disparatados escarceos amorosos, polémicas judiciales y tragedias personales, el descubrimiento de su sexualidad, el florecimiento de su activismo gay y una pasión continua por el fuego y el poder del metal. También es la historia de sus múltiples y sorprendentes encuentros con un verdadero quién es quién de la cultura popular, desde Superman hasta la reina Isabel II, pasando por Andy Warhol, Madonna, Lemmy, Jack Nicholson o su gran héroe e inspiración: el inimitable Quentin Crisp. Rob Halford ha decidido que ha llegado el momento de confesar. Porque la Confesión es buena para el alma.

Confesión: La autobiografía

Gittins, Ian

Es Pop Ediciones

The Hellbangers are the "enfants terribles" of a sleepy, diamonds rich country. Photographer Pep Bonet (1974, Mallorca) has been following Overthrust, a heavy metal band from Botswana, Africa, and shows us a growing, exciting and thoroughly organic heavy metal community. Ten years ago, one group existed. Today there are more than ten - and their fans are growing every year. The inhabitants of Botswana portrayed in this book are tattooed, loudly and proudly dress in leather, and play heavy death metal music. Imagine the DIY ingenuity of their 'costume creation' involving harvested animal skulls and other natural elements. With names like Demon and Gunsmoke, it would be easy though to think they are thugs, but "We try to be examples. Rock is a wild thing, but also something for the heart", says Gunsmoke, the heavy metal head. Here too, the lyrics of the songs are very critical towards societies, just like their western peers. Metal in Botswana is rebellious movement against authorities. This is the story of what looks at first to be an unlikely union, yet one which powerfully illustrates how music, how heavy metal music, has become a positively unifying force in an unlikely part of the world. With text contributions written by Pep Bonet and Steffan Chirazi, and a foreword by Rob Halford from Judas Priest.

Hellbangers

Arts & Photography

Bonet, Pep

Photography & Video

Hannibal Books

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Biblical: Rob Halford's Heavy Metal Scriptures

Biblical: Rob Halford's Heavy Metal Scriptures

Confess: The Autobiography

Confess: The Autobiography

Confess: The year's most touching and revelatory rock autobiography' Telegraph's Best Music Books of 2020

Confess: 'Rob Halford led Judas Priest, and heavy metal itself, out of the Midlands and into the bigtime' The Guardian

Ich bekenne: Die Autobiografie des Sängers von Judas Priest

Confesión: La autobiografía

Hellbangers