Redeemer - Double Edge Sword (1987-1989) (*CD, 2024, Retroactive) Bill Menchen/Titanic/Final Axe Metal
RRCD1694 REDEEMER - DOUBLE EDGE SWORD 732131698374
Redeemer - Double Edge Sword (1987-1989) (*CD, 2024, Retroactive) Bill Menchen/Titanic/Final Axe Metal
...the doom influenced “Warning”, perhaps the finest song ever composed by (Bill) Menchen, represents the albums heaviest piece.
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Key Features:
- First-ever professionally manufactured edition of Double Edge Sword.
- Part of the exclusive Metal Icon Series
- All tracks written between 1987-1989 and recorded in 2007 Las Vegas, NV
- Remastered by Rob Colwell for pristine sound quality.
- Housed in a jewel case with a 6-page, full-color lyrics insert.
- Limited to only 300 copies.
- For fans of other Bill Menchen bands, Final Axe, Titanic, Seventh Power
- For fans of Judas Priest, Accept, Saint, Messiah Prophet, Stryper, Ozzy
ABOUT THE ALBUM
Redeemer - Double Edge Sword
The Definitive Metal Icon Reissue
Retroactive Records proudly presents Double Edge Sword, the first of two definitive reissues from Redeemer, as part of the highly coveted Metal Icon Series. Originally released in 2007 as a CD-R of only 250 units, this long-lost gem has been professionally remastered by Rob Colwell and comes in a 6-panel jewel case with a full-color lyrics insert, making it a must-have for fans of 80s-inspired metal and hard rock. Limited to only 300 units, this reissue delivers Redeemer’s signature blend of heavy riffs, soaring melodies, and faith-centered lyrics.
All tracks were written between 1987 and 1989 and recorded in 2007 at Twin Blades Studio in Las Vegas, NV, by Redeemer’s visionary leader, Bill Menchen. Known for his groundbreaking work with Final Axe, The Seventh Power, and Titanic, Menchen handles all instrumentation on Double Edge Sword, showcasing his exceptional guitar skills and dynamic songwriting.
Featuring standout tracks like “King of the Light,” “Warning,” “Hard Rock Foundation,” and “Escape,” this album highlights Redeemer’s ability to weave infectious hooks, powerful choruses, and Menchen’s blistering solos into a cohesive metal masterpiece. The heavier tracks, including the doom-influenced “Warning,” demonstrate the depth of Menchen’s talent, while melodic cuts like “Let the Light Shine On” and “Unite Believers” provide an uplifting and memorable listening experience.
Whether you're a devoted follower of Bill Menchen’s career or discovering Redeemer for the first time, Double Edge Sword delivers an essential dose of 80s-inspired Christian metal. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a professionally remastered edition of a classic that continues to inspire and energize fans of heavy music!
TRACKS
1 King Of The Light
2 The Alpha The Omega
3 Warning
4 Let The Light Shine On
5 Escape
6 Unite Believers
7 Hard Rock Foundation
8 Eons Of Time
9 The Story Is Old
10 Takin' A Ride
11 Under The Shadow
King Of The Light / The Alpha The Omega / Warning / Let The Light Shine On / Escape / Unite Believers / Hard Rock Foundation / Eons Of Time / The Story Is Old / Takin' A Ride / Under The Shadow
