Halford III: Winter Songs

Halford III - Winter Songs
Studio album by Halford
Released United States November 3, 2009
Europe November 9, 2009
Germany November 13, 2009
Recorded 20082009
Genre Heavy metal
Length 41:57
Label Metal God Entertainment
Producer Roy Z
Halford chronology
Metal God Essentials, Vol. 1
(2006)
Halford III: Winter Songs
(2009)
Halford IV: Made of Metal
(2010)

Halford III: Winter Songs is the third studio album by the heavy metal band Halford, the solo project of Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford.

History

It was released on November 3, 2009, in the United States and on November 9, 2009, in Europe.[1] Written, arranged and recorded between 2008–2009, it is Halford's first solo release in more than seven years.[2] The release includes a collection of new Halford-penned tracks plus traditional holiday favorites presented with original heavy metal arrangements by Halford himself and producer/guitarist Roy Z.[3]

The first single "Get Into the Spirit" was released on September 29, 2009.[4]

Track listing

All songs arranged by Rob Halford, Roy Z., Ed Roth, John Baxter.

No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Get Into the Spirit"  Rob Halford, Roy Z., John Baxter 5:26
2. "We Three Kings"  John Henry Hopkins, Jr. 4:06
3. "Oh Come, O Come, Emanuel"  John Mason Neale 4:38
4. "Winter Song"  Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson 5:38
5. "What Child Is This?"  William Chatterton Dix 4:27
6. "Christmas for Everyone"  R. Halford, Roy Z. 3:06
7. "I Don't Care"  R. Halford 3:14
8. "Light of the World"  R. Halford 4:13
9. "Oh Holy Night"  Adolphe Adam 4:09
10. "Come All Ye Faithful"  John Francis Wade 2:27

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [5]
Lords of Metal [6](77/100)
Metal Express Radio [7](9/10)

Personnel

Halford
Additional performer
Production

References

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