''Crucible'' is the second studio album by the
heavy metal band
Halford released in 2002. A
remix
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ed and
remaster
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Mastering
A ...
ed edition was released in 2010. In contrast with the retrospective approach of the previous Halford album, ''
Resurrection
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'', ''Crucible'' was an intentional effort to depart from the traditional metal themes.
The album has been described as "harder, darker, and more moody than ''Resurrection''".
Track listing
2010 Remixed and Remastered edition
Personnel
;Halford
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Rob Halford
Robert John Arthur Halford (born 25 August 1951) is an English heavy metal singer. He is the lead vocalist of Judas Priest, which was formed in 1969 and has received accolades such as the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. He has b ...
–
vocals
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Metal Mike Chlasciak –
guitar
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Patrick Lachman
Patrick "Pat" Lachman (born in 1970) is an American heavy metal guitarist and vocalist.
Biography
Portland, Oregon native Lachman was a short-lived member of Dr. Mastermind, featuring former Wild Dogs vocalist Matt McCourt, before joining his ...
– guitar
*Ray Riendeau –
bass
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Bobby Jarzombek
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drums
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;Additional performer
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Roy Z
Roy Z (born February 1968) is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Bruce Dickinson (from Iron Maiden), Halford, and Judas Priest. He also is the founder of Tribe of Gypsies, a Latin-influenced har ...
– guitar
;Production
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Produced by Roy Z, except "In the Morning", produced by Ritchie Podolor and Roy Z
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Executive producer
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A&R – John Baxter
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Mixed by Bill Cooper, Roy Z, and Joe Floyd
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Mastered
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by George Marino
;2010 Edition
*Mixed by Tue Madsen
*Mastered by Tom Baker
*Art design by Mark Sasso and t42design
*Booklet layout/additional art by Attila Juhasz
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Photography
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by John Eder
References
2002 albums
Halford (band) albums
Albums produced by Roy Z
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