Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
August 25, 1951 (age 74)
Place of Birth
Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, UK
Also Known As
Metal God
Judas Priest
Robert Halford
Rob Halford
Biography
Robert John Arthur Halford is an English singer-songwriter, and is the lead vocalist for the Grammy Award-winning English heavy metal band Judas Priest.
He is considered one of the most consistently powerful singers in rock, possessing a wide vocal range, and is particularly known for his trademark high-pitched, operatic, soaring screams. His vocal range currently spans nearly four octaves. In addition to his work with Judas Priest, he has been involved with several side projects, including Fight, 2wo and Halford.
AllMusic said of Halford, "There have been few vocalists in the history of heavy metal whose singing style has been as influential and instantly recognizable... able to effortlessly alternate between a throaty growl and an ear-splitting falsetto."
He has also been nicknamed "Metal God" by fans. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Judas Priest in 2022, via the Award for Musical Excellence.
Known For
TV
The Simpsons
Rob Halford (voice)
1989
TV
Behind the Music
Self
1997
TV
Classic Albums
Self
1997
TV
Seven Ages of Rock
Self
2007
Film
Spun
Pornclerk
2003
TV
Heavy: The Story of Metal
Self
2006
Film
Metal Lords
Self
2022
Film
Live Eighties
Self
2004
Film
Dio: Dreamers Never Die
Self
2022
Film
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self - Judas Priest, Inductee
2022
Film
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
Self
Film
The Hear 'n Aid Sessions
Self [Judas Priest]
1986
TV
Story of Metal
Rob Halford
2013
Film
Alien Danger! With Raven Van Slender
Rob Halford
2021
Film
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
Self - Judas Priest
2009
Film
Classic Albums: Judas Priest - British Steel
Self - Vocals
2001
Film
Heavy Metal Britannia
Self
2010
Film
Alien Danger 2! With Raven Van Slender
Rob Halford
2021
Film
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Self
2014
Film
Rock Camp: The Movie
Self
2021
Filmography
2026FilmThe Ballad of Judas Priestas Self2025FilmJudas Priest Live at Hellfest 2025as Chant2025FilmSweden Rock och festivalgeneralenas Self2023FilmAndre Matos - Maestro do Rock - Episódio II2022Film2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonyas Self - Judas Priest, Inductee2022FilmDio: Dreamers Never Dieas Self2022FilmMetal Lordsas Self2021FilmAlien Danger 2! With Raven Van Slenderas Rob Halford2021FilmAlien Danger! With Raven Van Slenderas Rob Halford2021FilmRock Camp: The Movieas Self2016FilmJudas Priest: Battle Cryas Self - Vocals2014FilmPlay It Loud: The Story of Marshallas Self2013TVStory of Metalas Rob Halford2013FilmJudas Priest: Epitaphas Self - Vocals2012FilmJudas Priest: Live at the US Festivalas Self - Vocals2011FilmMetallica: The 30th Anniversary Eventas Self2011FilmHalford: Live At Saitama Super Arenaas Self - Vocals2011FilmOzzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzardas Self2010FilmHalford: Live in Anaheimas Self - Vocals2010FilmJudas Priest: British Steel 30th Anniversaryas Self - Vocals2010FilmHeavy Metal Britanniaas Self2010FilmJUDAS PRIEST: The Videos [Ultimate Collectors Edition]as Self - Vocals2009FilmUS Festival 1983 Days 1-3as Self - Judas Priest2008FilmHalford: Live at Rock in Rio III2008FilmFight: Into the Pitas Vocals2008FilmJudas Priest: [2008] Graspop Metal Meetingas Self - Vocals2008FilmPansy Division: Life in a Gay Rock Bandas Self2007FilmFight: War Of Words - The Filmas Self - Vocals2007TVSeven Ages of Rockas Self2006TVHeavy: The Story of Metalas Self2006FilmJudas Priest: Live Vengeance '82as Self - Vocals2006FilmHeavy Metal: Louder Than Lifeas Self2005FilmJudas Priest: Rising in the Eastas Self - Vocals2005FilmJudas Priest: Killing Machineas Self - Vocals2004FilmJudas Priest - Live in 2004as Vocals / Himself2004FilmBlack Sabbath [2004] with Rob Halford Live at Ozzfestas Self - Vocals2004FilmLive Eightiesas Self2003FilmJudas Priest: Electric Eyeas Self - Vocals2003FilmSpunas Pornclerk2002FilmWhen Rock Ruled the Worldas Self2001FilmClassic Albums: Judas Priest - British Steelas Self - Vocals1997TVBehind the Musicas Self1997TVClassic Albumsas Self1993FilmFight: Live in Phoenixas Self - Vocals1992FilmDream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priestas Self1991FilmJudas Priest: Irvine 19911991FilmPantera: Cowboys from Hellas Self1991FilmJudas Priest: [1991] Rock in Rio IIas Self - Vocals1991FilmHard 'N Heavy Volume 12as Self1989TVThe Simpsonsas Rob Halford (voice)1989FilmHard 'N Heavy Volume 2as Self1987FilmJudas Priest: Priest... Live!as Self - Vocals1986FilmThe Hear 'n Aid Sessionsas Self [Judas Priest]1983Film1983 Dortmund Pop Rock Festivalas Lead Vocals (Judas Priest)1983FilmJudas Priest Live in Dortmundas Lead Vocals—FilmBack to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bowas Self