Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford has always been celebrated for his siren-like voice and his signature style, especially his studded leather stage gear. The Metal God recently launched his own clothing line, Metal God Apparel, but it doesn’t feature replications of Halford’s stage attire. Rather, the singer is dabbling in edgy, fashionable t-shirts festooned with skulls, crosses and other assorted metallic images. With names like “Cerberus,” “Savior” and ‘Steel Wings,” the tees are a little more fashion-forward than your standard band-logo shirt, but they’re every bit as cool.

“I’m by no means Versace,” Halford told Noisecreep with a laugh. “But I am involved in the process of the design of the line. [Artist] Mark Sasso does the illustrations and he has worked with me on my solo act for years and he has a feeling and association that can represent the Metal God image and he has that empathy that carries over into design so it looks good.”

Halford told us that the initial reaction “has been fantastic” and that if all goes well, the line will expand beyond “the trusted and true” t-shirt into shoes and pants!

The line is targeted to men and women and Halford also said that the line “is broad based and generational. It will appeal to teens and beyond.” Halford also stated that he enjoys fashion from afar and that while his heavy metal plate is full, you never know how far the Metal God apparel line can expand.

Ever the entrepreneur, Halford also launched Metal God Records this year, as well.

Originally posted by Amy Sciarretto at: http://www.noisecreep.com/2009/06/23/rob-halford-launches-metal-god-apparel/

Originally posted at: http://g4tv.com/videos/38871/Rob-Halford-Interview-at-E3/

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford has fulfilled his personal desire of owning part of a record company.

Rob Halford has started his own imprint on Metal God Entertainment, Metal God Records.

Talking about this new venture, Halford has said: “It’s been a long desire of mine to be a co-owner and participate in the operation of a label focused on supporting the rock and metal communities. The infrastructure we have been assembling at Metal God Entertainment now allows myself and other artists to benefit from Metal God records global physical and digital distribution networks, promotion and marketing services, apparel products and a broad range of artist and repertoire services.”

Currently the only artists signed to Metal God Records are Fight (Halford’s project after leaving Judas Priest) and Halford’s solo efforts, with a Halford solo DVD, ‘Halford Crucible World Tour – Live in Anaheim’, set for release on DVD & Blu Ray this autumn.

For more information visit www.MetalGodRecords.com

Originally posted at: http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/rob-halford-launches-record-company/

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford has fulfilled his personal desire of owning part of a record company.

Rob Halford has started his own imprint on Metal God Entertainment, Metal God Records.

Talking about this new venture, Halford has said: “It’s been a long desire of mine to be a co-owner and participate in the operation of a label focused on supporting the rock and metal communities. The infrastructure we have been assembling at Metal God Entertainment now allows myself and other artists to benefit from Metal God records global physical and digital distribution networks, promotion and marketing services, apparel products and a broad range of artist and repertoire services.”

Currently the only artists signed to Metal God Records are Fight (Halford’s project after leaving Judas Priest) and Halford’s solo efforts, with a Halford solo DVD, ‘Halford Crucible World Tour – Live in Anaheim’, set for release on DVD & Blu Ray this autumn.

For more information visit www.MetalGodRecords.com

Originally posted at: http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/rob-halford-launches-record-label/

Press Release

May 28, 2009

METAL GOD ROB HALFORD LAUNCHES METAL GOD RECORDS

ROB HALFORD ATTENDING E-3 ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT EXPO

ROB HALFORD MEETING ALL NARM ATTENDEES THIS SUMMER

Metal God Entertainment and Rob Halford are pleased to announce the launch of Metal God Records - a new music label providing global physical and digital distribution services for the world’s Rock and Metal performers.

‘It’s been a long desire of mine to be a co-owner and participate in the operation of a label focused on supporting the Rock and Metal communities,’ explains Rob Halford. ‘The infrastructure we have been assembling at Metal God Entertainment now allows myself and other artists to benefit from Metal God Records global physical and digital distribution networks, promotion and marketing services, apparel products and a broad range of Artist & Repertoire services.’

Metal God Entertainment and Rob Halford are also pleased to announce several new strategic relationships aligned with Metal God Records beginning with - ADA Global / Warner Music Group for the world excluding Japan; which is under license with Sony Music Japan; Canada operating under license with Conveyor / Universal Music Canada and beginning July 2009 in the USA Metal God Records is pleased to begin a new relationship with Fontana / Universal Music Group.

Metal God Records will debut Halford Crucible World Tour - Live In Anaheim DVD & Blu Ray Fall 2009.

Rob Halford will be appearing in Los Angeles, CA at the E-3 Electronic Entertainment Expo June 2 & 3.

Rob Halford will also be appearing in San Diego, CA at the NARM (The National Association of Recording Merchandisers) Convention June 7, 2009.

Please visit: www.MetalGodRecords.com and www.RobHalford.com for additional Halford news and release details.