In an interview with Classic Rock Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford expressed his opinion that " Ozzy Osbourne should be knighted in recognition of his services to music." Halford praised Ozzy for the joy he brought throughout his years in rock, highlighting the friendship between the two.
Their musical connection has lasted for decades, with the Judas Priest even filling in for Ozzy Black Sabbath show in 2004. Rob Halford shared his memories about the impact of Black Sabbath on his life.
In a surprising twist, Halford also shared an unusual encounter with the late Queen Elizabeth . He described the moment he was introduced to the monarch by Cilla Black at an event at Buckingham Palace, where they surprisingly discussed heavy metal. The Queen questioned the genre's high volume, and Halford, humorously, suggested it was to allow people to "headbang."
The lead singer commented on the new Judas Priest album
In addition to these revelations, the musician spoke about the band's new album, Invincible Shield , scheduled for release on March 8th. He described the latest track released, "Crown Of Horns ," as "a self-reflective piece and a call for collective unity," highlighting the positive moment for metal with recent albums from Saxon and Iron Maiden .
According to Rob, "Judas Priest sees Invincible Shield as a rebirth of metal," sharing the excitement about the music scene and citing the genre's current boom.
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