Rob Halford Announces Christmas Album ‘Celestial’

Rob Halford is giving fans a very metal Christmas this holiday season with the new album Celestial.

Due out October 18, Celestial marks the Metal God’s second holiday album, with the first being 2009’s Halford III: Winter Songs.

The 12-track collection will feature eight Christmas classics and four original songs, including “Donner and Blitzen” which can be heard below.

Celestial is available for pre-order through various streaming services here.

Rob Halford – Celestial – Track Listing

1. Celestial
2. Donner and Blitzen
3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
4. Away In A Manger
5. Morning Star
6. Deck The Halls
7. Joy To The World
8. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
10. The First Noel
11. Good King Wenceslas
12. Protected By The Light

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