You do not have to twist Judas Priest singer and “Steel God” Rob Halford’s arm for him to go with heavy theatrical rockers Ghost and their bandleader, Tobias Forge, AKA Papa Emeritus IV.
Simply ask him.
In a latest interview, Halford shared his pleasure in watching Forge obtain his musical targets with Ghost. The guy frontman praised the artist’s expertise each onstage and within the studio.
Halford tells Finland’s Chaoszine, “I am so blissful for Tobias, to see his ambition and his desires grow to be so actual. He is labored actually arduous to make Ghost into this worldwide expertise.” (through Blabbermouth)
He continues of Forge, “The man’s an ideal expertise, improbable performer onstage. … The data are fantastic; I have been following his profession.”
Judas Priest followers who’ve been paying consideration may keep in mind a number of years in the past when Halford talked about that he and Forge had mentioned collaborating.
In 2018, he informed New Instances, “Nergal [Behemoth frontman] and I are probably doing a collaboration. I used to be within the dressing room with Tobias from Ghost, and we talked about collaborative alternatives too.”
Halford added, “It is enjoyable for musicians to step into one another’s world. It is like completely different soccer groups — it is the identical sport however a distinct play. I am simply very curious to see the place my voice can slot in.”
That very same 12 months, he informed France’s Heavy1 Radio of Ghost, “I am an enormous fan of what most individuals would regard as ‘well-written’ music. I like music that strikes me.”
In March, Ghost launched their fifth studio album, IMPERA, which accommodates the singles “Twenties,” “Name Me Little Sunshine” and “Hunter’s Moon.” They’re now on tour in Europe.
Halford, a most cancers survivor, just lately took Priest again out on the highway. This week, the steel band was snubbed once more for induction within the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame.
See Halford’s interview with Chaoszine beneath.
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