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Confess

Written by: Rob Halford, Ian Gittins - contributor
Narrated by: Rob Halford
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Publisher's Summary

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 Rolling Stone and Kirkus Reviews

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Rob Halford (P)2020 Hachette Audio

What the critics say

"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)

"A powerful, often shocking read." (Vintage Guitar)

"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)

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Amazing

I’ve never been a big Judas Priest fan, knew some of their songs, but never was my cup of tea. Anyway, thought it would be a nice listen-to, and oh my, Rob Halford did a great job reading and telling his story. He sounds a lot like my father in-law and his stories on the Black Country resonate with me. It reminds me a lot of the old Thomas the tank engine episodes with Ringo Starr as narrator, marvellous.

I complemented this audiobook with listening to all the records whenever they came up in the book and Halford described the recording sessions and the ideas behind the sounds and songs.

Splendid audiobook, great story!

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Sex, Drugs, and Metal, but unlike the others.

I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. Rob's bathroom stories are hilarious! I laughed a many times during this audible. He also narrates it himself. Get it!

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Finally a refreshing bio from a Rock God!

Almost like a Shakespearean tragedy, Rob Halford's memoir is a reflection of a rockstar trapped in the closet and a victim of his own success. Instead of the usual boring tales of sex with countless groupies and drunken run ins with police in an Italian exotic sports car, Halford's story is one of decades of personal frustration, abuse, and the black hole that can come from success. I've always been a huge fan of Priest and some of Halford's solo work, having gone through my own share of tradgeies and used his music as a support to get me through. That said, learning how how he poured his pain, tears and guts into crafting that music, makes it all the more special to me. Though, and I'm not remotely homophobic, I may stop belting out classics like Jawbreaker while driving in my car, having learned it's true meaning. Or maybe I will, I can't help myself.

I highly recommend this book, read by HRH Metal God himself, if you are looking for an honest and refreshing take on behind the scenes lives of rock and roll. He has touched so many lives with his music, and is the unofficial rock spokesman for gay rights, even if he never wants to be too political. Enjoy, I couldn't put it down until I was finished, and neither will you!

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Hail The Metal God!!

I'm so grateful that I was able to listen to Rob Tell his story, and I can't wait to read his book Biblical.
Thanks for sharing yourself with your fans, Rob.
Horns Up!

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Fascinating, funny, and as honest as it gets

As a longtime fan of Judas Priest and Rob Halford, I'd been wanting to read Rob's book since it was originally published in 2020. To find the time and the peace needed to read a book can be quite challenging for me.
Listening to the audio book was a great experience. I listened mostly in my car while traveling for work. I spend most of that time blaring heavy metal music anyway, so I just switched over to the audio book instead. it took about a week to get through the 12 hour audiobook.

I greatly admire Rob's honesty in his autobiography. Naturally, much of the book deals with Judas Priest and his homosexuality. However, the book does not overly dwell on those topics, which is something that could easily have happened.

Rob is roughly the same age of my parents, and the stories of his early childhood reminded me of some stories that my parents have told me about growing up in the 1950s and 60s. Rob may be from Birmingham and my parents from eastern Canada, but there were still many amusing similarities.

Judas Priest is not a band that overly discussed their rock n roll lifestyle and the decadence that goes with it, not publicly at least. While I was already aware of a great deal of the bands history, I very much enjoyed listening to Rob's life story as a rock and metal icon.

I also have a new and respected appreciation for what Rob dealt with as a homosexual man in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and even the 90s. As a straight man, I never once questioned my sexual preferences, let alone hide it. I love women.
While listening to the book, I appreciated more and more what it was like for Rob and what it must have been like for other men and women during these time periods.

The icing on the cake is that Rob himself is the narrator of his own book. I really can't imagine anyone else reading his story.

Fans of Judas Priest and Halford will undoubtedly enjoy this book. I believe there is plenty here for those who may not be familiar with the man or his career to enjoy as well.

Much respect to Rob.


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One of the best books ever

Such a great book and having Rob read it to me was even better. Its so cool listening to Judas Priest songs now and knowing exactly Rob was going through at the time has changed the feeling (especially Out In The Cold). I keep talking about this book to anyone who will listen, I can't get enough. 🤘🧡

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Great Book!

It was so great to hear Rob's story. He is captivating. Enjoyed it so much I've bought his other book and can't wait to dive in. He is definitely the Metal God! :)

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Bloody brilliant

Kept me glued from start to finish, another reviewer mentioned Halford sounds like the narrator from Thomas the Tank Engine and it stuck in my head throughout. He’s an excellent story teller.

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Loved it!

Always been a huge fan of Rob and Priest! Good bless heavy metal. Peace out!

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Rob Heavy Metal Halford

This audible book was so freaking good! I wanted more when it was finished! Loved loved 😍 ❤️ ♥️

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