"Well, I've always said I wanted to produce a Christmas CD," comments Rob Halford. "The Halford band has assembled a fantastic release, and we're excited to have produced a collection of holiday tracks which all of us have enjoyed from a very early age."

Just in time for the 2009 holiday season comes a release that is sure to grab the attention of heavy metal fans worldwide, as legendary singer Rob Halford debuts his first holiday CD Halford III � Winter Songs on his new label Metal God Records distributed globally by ADA Global / Warner Music Group, Fontana / Universal Music Group, Conveyor / Universal Music Canada and Sony Music Japan.

Halford III � Winter Songs is Rob's first solo release in more than seven years, and includes a collection of new Halford-penned tracks plus traditional holiday favorites presented with original arrangements by HALFORD (Rob Halford � Vocals, Roy Z., � Producer / Guitarist, Metal Mike Chlasciak � Guitars, Mike Davis � Bass and Bobby Jarzombek � Drums).

Written, arranged and recorded during 2008 and 2009 Halford III � Winter Songs celebrates one of the most exciting holiday periods of the year. The first new Halford single: 'Get Into The Spirit' debuts at radio and www.RobHalford.com September 29th 2009.

Halford III � Winter Songs debuts new Halford tracks: 'Get Into The Spirit,' 'When Christmas Comes For Everyone,' 'Light Of The World,' 'What Child Is This', 'Oh Holy Night,' 'Come All Ye Faithful' and more.