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Confess

The year's most touching and revelatory rock autobiography' Telegraph's Best Music Books of 2020

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By: Rob Halford
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Summary

 Rob Halford is the legendary frontman of Judas Priest, one of the most successful heavy metal bands of all time.

Known as 'The Metal God' by his devoted, global fan base, Rob Halford has always subverted the norm, and Confess will offer readers a compelling and honest look at the struggles he has faced with addiction and his sexuality as well as exploring his music and his many brushes with controversy.

There have been few vocalists in the history of heavy metal whose singing style has been as influential and instantly recognizable as Halford's. Confess, published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Judas Priest - and described by Halford himself as 'exciting, fun, disturbing and terrifying' - will celebrate five decades of the guts and glory of rock-n-roll.

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Critic reviews

Rob Halford has written one of the most candid and surprising memoirs of the year. . . Confess is a riproaring tale, a funny, often shocking and genuinely emotional story
The Metal God shares stories from a life like no other, spending over 50 years in the heavy metal bubble, facing adversity head-on but always with a wry smile and horns held firmly aloft
Raw and searingly moving, Confess will delight metal heads and music fans alike
A unique and deeply revealing insight into the extraordinary life he has led
funny, forthright and unexpectedly poignant
Captivating... Even for those who give metal a wide berth, his tale is fascinating
A rock confessional with a difference... deeply, deeply moving... Confess does not always make for easy reading. There is a real sadness to parts of it but Rob Halford's warmth and humanity shine through. Absolutely one of the best rock biogs in ages.
It's a compelling story, well told, and should become a school set text to counter homophobia and promote inclusion
Halford's dry black country wit is the perfect complement to his eye-popping candour
The most hotly anticipated hard-rock autobiography of the year. . . gossipy, good-natured and hilarious. . . it's also gloriously and relentlessly filthy
Rock 'n' roll page-turner. . . riotous and revealing
There are in this memoir the usual triumphs, tragedies and tales of misadventure. . . but the real appeal is in Halford's self-deprecating demeanour and dry, Black Country wit.
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While many other autobiographies rely on namedropping and sensationalism, Rob has chosen to go in the opposite direction and focus on himself and his life, allowing other people to tell their own stories, should they wish to do so. I salute him for that.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who loves to listen to his very calming speaking voice, so it really added to the experience to have him read his own story. I bought the actual book as well, but this was the fastest way to get the book once it became available.

Even die-hard Priest fans might be surprised by some things in this book. It covers his entire career and I was surprised that he even managed to throw in a little story from the Alice Cooper "Christmas Pudding"-gig in Phoenix last year that I flew in from Sweden to attend (specifically for Rob of course). He even talks about the pandemic. In other words: It couldn't be more fresh and up-to-date. I just might listen to it one more time. Love it. :)

Deep, honest and classy

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An Honest tale of life in Rock n Roll. Some great stories. A great listen.

Honest

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I loved every minute of it !
Rob is very honest with himself, and reveals the demons he has fought over the years.
Rob, being an excellent vocalist/lyricist, does a tremendous job narrating his very own battle against adversity throughout his life.

Even a Metal God struggles through life.

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I first got into Judas Priest in the late 1970s and loved Rob Halford's wide ranging vocals. Even then I knew he was gay but felt he was a strong, alpha male, slightly scary Metal God. I lost music to a large extent from the late 80s to the late 2000s and only got to see Priest live in 2015. This book has filled in gaps. if it were my story it would not have every kiss, cuddle and blow-by-blow relationship, but it's not my story, it's Rob's. I have learned a lot about being gay in the 70s through to the turn of the century from this cathartic confession. I've learned a lot about the man. I've even learned quite a bit about Judas Priest, which is my reason for getting the book. I've enjoyed broadening my education.

A full, frank revelation by the Metal God.

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A great autobiography written very honestly. I bought the book and also this audio version. Listening to Rob tell his story made it even more personal. I can’t believe quite what he has had to endure throughout his life and hope that maybe it opens a few peoples eyes. Full respect METAL GOD 🤘🏻 stay safe!

Yam a top bloke! 🤘🏻

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