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Jul 2014
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TIJ - EP53 - The Metal God Rob Halford f...

Chris Jericho
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The Metal God Rob Halford brings his black leather, Harley, and devil horns to Talk Is Jericho! Hear why guitarist KK Downing left & why the new album "Redeemer Of Souls" is classic Priest. Plus, stories on Rob's days with Black Sabbath, Live Aid, meeting an unlikely musical hero, and being a gay man in the male-dominated world of Metal! To learn more ab ... Show More
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