Metal Anarchy

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford recently took to social media to celebrate 40 years of sobriety. The singer says he is “grateful for the person [he] became and every challenge [he has] faced that made [him] stronger.”

Halford said the following:

“Hi, everyone. Today I stand here with deep gratitude and thankfulness as I celebrate 40 years of sobriety.

Four decades ago, I made a decision to change the entire course of my life, stepping out of darkness into the light, toward the future I couldn’t see. As I’ve said before, it wasn’t easy, and still isn’t.

Recovery asks for complete honesty, humility and a willingness to grow one day at a time. With the love and support from my higher power, my family, friends and fans helping me guiding the way, I kept moving forward.

Over these years, I’ve learned that sobriety isn’t just about staying clean, it’s the presence of clarity, purpose and connectivity — a gift of showing up for my life each day for the people I love.

I’m grateful for the person I became and every challenge I’ve faced that made me stronger.

To those of you who may be considering that first step on to the journey with me, I hope that my own journey proves that recovery is possible. Hope is real, and each day at a time is a chance to begin again.

I love you.”

[via Blabbermouth]