even if you aren't a fan of his music, the fresh air interview with judas priest's rob halford on NPR today will definitely be a very interesting listen. their long history is mixed with heavy metal innovation and social/legal controversy.

Judas Priest pioneered the heavy metal sound in the 1970s and '80s. Lead singer Halford left the band in 1991, citing internal tension, and in 1998, he disclosed that he is gay during an interview on MTV.

(thanks, noah.)