Rob Halford Urges Musicians to Embrace Their Truth: ‘Set Yourself Free
Metal legend Rob Halford, best known as the powerhouse frontman of Judas Priest, has once again stepped into the spotlight—not for a scream, but for a message of hope, strength, and self-acceptance.
In a recent interview, Halford revealed that he’s quietly offered guidance to fellow musicians struggling with the decision to come out, encouraging them to embrace who they truly are.
The “Metal God” came out publicly as gay in 1998, at a time when doing so in the heavy metal world was almost unthinkable.
Since then, he’s become an unofficial mentor and role model for countless artists wrestling with their identities in an industry still often bound by machismo and image.
“I’ve talked with a few musicians privately over the years,” Halford shared. “I tell them, ‘Set yourself free.’
There’s a beautiful power that comes from living your truth.”
His advice is simple but profound: living authentically can be a catalyst for both personal peace and creative liberation.
Halford’s own career post-coming-out has continued to soar, proving that honesty doesn’t diminish artistry — it elevates it.
The metal icon has never named those he’s helped, respecting their privacy, but he notes that more artists are opening up in today’s cultural landscape.
Still, the fear of backlash, career damage, or rejection remains very real for many.
Halford’s message is both a call to action and a beacon of hope. For those still hesitant, his words offer a glimpse of what lies beyond fear:
freedom.
“There’s no one way to come out,” he said. “It’s your journey. But when you do, you’ll feel like you can finally breathe.”
In a genre known for its rebellion and defiance, Rob Halford is leading
