Rob Halford, the celebrated frontman of Judas Priest, has revealed that he has no plans to retire anytime soon. In a recent interview with Iowa's Rock 108, Halford expressed his love for performing and his commitment to the band. "As long as it looks good and sounds good and all the other pieces are in place, why would you want to retire?" he stated, emphasizing the importance of passion and the support of their dedicated fanbase.
Halford, 73, remarked on the significance of a live audience, noting, "We can't do this alone. We'd look pretty dumb going into an arena if there's nobody in there. You need people there. That's part of the experience. It completes you." His sentiments were echoed by the band’s bassist Ian Hill who said Judas Priest is currently re-mixing their debut album, 'Rocka Rolla', which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Halford also recently discussed his history of coming out as a gay man during a live MTV performance back in 1998, saying, "It’s never too late to set yourself free because, as we know, once you're out, the attacks float away."
Judas Priest released their 15th studio album, 'Invincible Shield', in March, and with projects like the re-release of 'Rocka Rolla', they continue to stay active in the music scene. For more details, visit NME's coverage of Halford's interview.