Metal God Entertainment and ROB HALFORD have announced the release of Halford IV - Made Of Metal, featuring 14 new Halford studio recordings, debuting world-wide September 27th (UK, EU), September 28th (North America) and October 13, 2010 (Japan).

Produced by Roy Z. and recorded during 2009 and 2010, Made Of Metal showcases a bulk of material (words and music) penned exclusively by Rob Halford. Made Of Metal features 14 new Halford studio tracks including 'The Mower', 'Made Of Metal', 'Fire And Ice', 'Till The Day I Die', 'Undisputed', 'Heartless' and 'Thunder And Lightning'.

Halford's new NASCAR-themed, animated-music video 'Made Of Metal', created by London-based Animator Dean Wright debuts September 13th, 2010. A sneak peek can be seen at this location. The single 'Made Of Metal' digital download is available at iTunes and HalfordMusic.com.

Halford's first live performances in more than seven years have included appearances this year in San Francisco, Montreal's Heavy Metal Festival and Ozzfest 2010.

Halford have confirmed headline performances October 15th, 2010 in Nagoya, Japan and October 16th, 2010 at Tokyo's Loud Park Festival 10.

Halford have also confirmed South America Headline performances October 20th - Lima, Peru; October 22nd - Santiago, Chile; October 24th - Sao Paulo, Brazil; October 26th and October 27th - Buenos Aires, Argentina. November and December Halford touring details will be announced September 21st.

"It has been a long wait for the global Halford fan-base, and of course I'm very pleased to return with Halford IV - Made Of Metal this September 2010", comments Rob Halford.

"It is probably the most personal release of my solo career; in terms of my writing and performances. Halford IV - Made Of Metal hits hard on many musical and emotional levels. I'm certain it will be recognized as one of the band's best releases, and I'm looking forward to performing the new tracks this year, and re-connecting the Halford band with its legions of Metal fans."

Halford IV - Made Of Metal is out on Metal God Records on September 27th (UK, EU, Australia - ADA Global / Warner Music Group), October 28th (North America - Fontana / Universal Music Group) and October 13th (Japan - Fontana International / Universal Music Japan).

Tracklisting:

'Undisputed'

'Fire and Ice'

'Made Of Metal'

'Speed Of Sound'

'Like There's No Tomorrow'

'Till The Day I Day'

'We Own The Night'

'Heartless'

'Hell Razor'

'Thunder and Lightning'

'Twenty-Five Years'

'Matador'

'I Know We Stand A Chance'

'The Mower'