{"title":"Saint","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint is a Christian heavy metal band who started out by the name The Gentiles in 1981. They Recorded their first EP as \"Saint\" entitled \"Warriors of the Son\" in early 1984 on Rotten Records. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1986 Saint recorded their first full length Lp on Pure Metal records entitled \"Time's End\". It was a groundbreaking album for the band and got airplay on many christian radio stations throughout the US. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1988 the band released the album \"Too late for living\" which featured Dee Harrinton on guitar.It also was on the pure metal label and had a more produced and metal sound. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot long afterward the band broke up and the record company folded and many Saint fans were left wondering why. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1997 Richard and DeAnna Lynch reissued all three Saint albums on a two CD set. Then in 1999 Saint released a full length entitled \"The Perfect Life\" which was more of a modern sound with a couple of classic sounding Saint songs.Later that year and into the new millenium Saint would work along with M8 Distribution to re-issue \"Warriors of the Son\" with The Gentiles demo, Too Late for Living and \"Times End\" with a live show from Cornerstone 1986. Armor Records then picked up the band and re-released remastered versions of the band's first three CD's. Saint returned in Febuary 2004 after a long hiatus with another album, In The Battle.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-collection-1984-1999-4-album-2-cd-set-warriors-of-the-son-times-end-too-late-perfect-life","title":"SAINT COLLECTION 1984 -1999 (4 Album, 2-CD Set) Warriors of the Son, Times End, Too Late, Perfect Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 4-album 2 CD set with the following albums. Open copy but perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarriors of the Son\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimes End\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo Late for Living\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Perfect Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Saint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32195174891623,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2606\/9196\/products\/saint-thecollection.jpg?v=1587242741"},{"product_id":"saint-times-end-limited-200-run-vinyl-color-red-2020-retroactive","title":"SAINT - TIMES END (OPENED Black VINYL) 2020 Retroactive","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis copy has been opened but in MINT Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2Zil_5dL-FQ\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe strongly encourage all orders to purchase HASSLE FREE INSURANCE during checkout. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTIMES END\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This album is the first fully legit metal album from a Christian band. The production is everything you’d want! Completely captivating from beginning to end.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                                                                  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoug Peterson of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDown The Line Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Saint came out of nowhere back in 1984 with an EP called Warriors of the Son, so when their first official full-length debut album hit (on vinyl and cassette) in 1986, it was a pleasant punch in the face, delivering the goods Judas Priest style and giving us exactly what we wanted. We were primed and they were obviously ready. Tunes like ‘Steel Killer,’ ‘In the Night’ and ‘Space Cruiser’ gave us faith-filled anthems that rode right alongside some of the fantasy stories of their metallic contemporaries — only this material was pulled from the biblical “Island Prisoner,” John the Revelator. This was Christian metal — loud, proud and clad in leather and studs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                                                                              \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoug Van Pelt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHM Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Saint hit its musical stride on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime’s End\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, taking all aspects of the recording process (particularly production) to the next level and generating the more mature package of songs rooted in stronger hooks and catchier riffs in the process.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                                                                            \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngelicWarlord.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Call this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarriors of the Son\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e part deux. Apocalyptic and salvation themes flowed in the lyrics, but they were also mixed with sci-fi mythology. Frankly, this is my favorite of the first three albums. It simply has the complete Eighties metal sound.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                                                                                                    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDangerdog Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Saint is the sound of metal. Our scene would not be the same without them.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                                            \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDale Thompson of Bride\/Perpetual Paranoia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE BAND\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint formed in 1984 and, over the past three decades, has released 10 studio albums, charted on Billboard and been featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Edge, Circus, HM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and many other magazines. In 1984, the band released the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarriors of the Son \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEP first on Rotten Records and then again on Morada Records. The Morada Records version of the debut release featured a cover with the band in leather-n-spikes and singing about evil, the devil, and dark, apocalyptic themes that would scare the parachute pants off your youth pastor!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe success of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarriors of the Son\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e propelled the band into the offices of Pure Metal Records.  As many remember, Pure Metal Records was THE metal label of mid-80’s Christian metal fans.  With Messiah Prophet, Bride, Whitecross, and Leviticus in the Pure Metal Records fold, the sky was the limit.  And, of the “big four,” Saint was THE very first band signed to Pure Metal Records.  And boy oh boy, did the band deliver big for the label and the fans.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1986, Saint would release \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimes End\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on Pure Metal Records.  The album shook the powers of evil, and took Christian metal to places it had literally never been. The music was dark and heavy much like mainstream bands like Venom, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden. The band would go on to have seven of their classic albums reissues or released on Retroactive Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2020 Retroactive Records 300 Unit Vinyl Pressing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12x12 printed inner sleeve with rare band photos and lyrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemastered for Vinyl by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial 2020 write up by bassist, Richard Lynch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Metal Icon Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Black Vinyl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 Translucent Red Vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst time on 180 Gram Vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 rpm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeaven’s Metal Magazine’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop 100 Christian Metal Albums of All-Time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, music critic Chris Gatto calls the dark, apocalyptic metal of 1986’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimes End\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a landmark release.  With lyrics like “He wakes in darkness, the stench of burnt flesh fills the air, his chewed up body, the rats are crawling everywhere,” these songs became the anthems of a new generation. The artwork had demons rising from the sea and had many questioning if \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimes End\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was safe to listen to. The music inside was even more dangerous than the artwork - forceful, technical, filled with crunchy distortion and sinister guitar tones attached to unforgettable hooks. Thankfully, the answer was a definitive NO! Saint was dangerous and unsafe – acknowledging the real presence of evil and darkness in the world, and directing us towards the light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimes End\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was nothing less than a metallic freight train that came out of nowhere and floored fans left and right. The album is still crushing metal fans daily in 2020, which is why this Retroactive Records reissue offers elite packaging and an all-new remaster. This is THE definitive reissue of this classic album – so “Don’t miss the end of the world, it’s the greatest show on earth, most everybody’s got their tickets, and they’ll really get their money’s worth.”  First time on 180 Gram Vinyl with a 12x12 full color printed insert featuring lyrics, band pics, and a 2020 band leader write up from bassist Richard Lynch. 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This one is being hailed as strongly reminiscent of the band's powerful early catalog.  Vocals by the talented Dave Nelson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. The Calf\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. Another Day\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. Psalms 23\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. Rise\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. Fine Line\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6. Stormy Night\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7. Fragile\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8. Hell To Pay\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9. The Fall\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10. God Is God\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJerry Johnson - Matt Smith Guitars\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJared Knowland  Drums\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRichard Lynch - Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHEAVEN'S METAL REVIEW by Keven Crothers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArriving from the pacific via a runaway locomotive the latest release from metal merchants Saint has arrived! Entitled The Calf, be prepared for a fantastic excursion into the traditional metal landscape that Saint has really carved out as their own. Solid songs, top notch musicianship and world class production, The Calf supplies all of these in abundance.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLet me be clear, if you are expecting Times End Part Two, forget it. This incarnation of Saint features founder Richard Lynch (bass), Jerry Johnson and Matt Smith (guitars) with drummer Jared Knowland and new vocalist Dave Nelson. Nelson will probably get the most scrutiny from fans of long time vocal workhorse Josh Kramer. Make no mistake, Dave Nelson’s grit and gruffness provide a vocal performance which stands right up there with the best of Kramer’s work.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMusically it’s Saint, albeit with some new added elements, guitar melodies that add depth and ambience. The double guitar attack pays off in spades here, adding some twists and turns to the already classic sound. As I mentioned, this isn’t Times End Part Two, so get over it. The Calf is somewhere between Hell Blade and Desperate Night, heavy with perhaps more melody at times. Don’t say “more commercial” because these days what does even mean?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlbum opener “The Calf” gets it going full speed ahead with nods to “Psalm 23” and “Rise” with tempo and intensity. “Fragile” supplies heaviness with a slower nod but a driving rhythm. The guitar interplay throughout this album is amongst the most top tier to grace a Saint release. Waiting five years between releases has been a huge payoff in this regard. “The Fall” drives poundingly with its headbanging tempo and surprising guitar melodies.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowever, album closer \"God is God\" is a tour de force. Heavy, pounding with spectacular guitar playing that pushes this song to the stratosphere. Lyrically discussing Jesus with depth and insight, amidst the strong arrangements and vocal performance, one of the best Saint songs ever.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaint has always had some tracks that were melodic without sacrificing their heaviness, “Through You” from Times End or “The War is Over” from Too Late For Living come immediately to mind. In that regard, both “Stormy Night” and “Another Day” fit that bill, both are slightly “subdued” with a stronger emphasis on melody. “Stormy Night” is the stronger of the two songs here with fantastic arranging and some tasty guitar playing. Its message of endurance is a fantastic one, reminding us to press in the Lord.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe entire album is supposed to flow one song to another with a continuing theme throughout. Lyrically, there is a depth that strikes me here, not just a “turn or burn” message but a discussion that is frank, open and honest. Part of the development and growth to this listener's ears, this growth is appreciated with a round of applause.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Calf is undoubtedly one of the FINEST releases that Richard Lynch and company have released. It also deserves to sit amongst the finest releases of 2019. Traditional heavy metal with thinking man's edge lyrically; make sure you grab a copy of this soon to be classic of the metal genre. SAINT returns!! CRANK IT UP!!!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eANGELIC WARLORD REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalem, Oregon based Saint has been giving traditional metal enthusiast’s class leading performance since its mid-eighties inception.  Starting in 1984 with its Rotton Records debut EP\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarriors Of The Son\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(70% Angelic Warlord review) but also including Pure Metal Records 1986 initial full length offering\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime’s End\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(85% review), the group unveiled its flagship lineup of vocalist Josh Kramer, bassist Richard Lynch and guitarist John Mahan.  For third album and second on Pure Metal in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToo Late For Living\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(90%) from 1988, Saint introduced the first of what would be several roster changes over the years as Dee Harrington replaced Mahan on guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaint proceeded to go on fifteen year hiatus previous to newcomer and guitarist Jerry Johnson joining Lynch and Kramer on 2004 comeback effort\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn The Battle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(85%) only to see Harrington replace Johnson for the Book of Revelation conceptually themed\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(95%) from 2006.  Saint’s first twin guitar attack for 2008 release\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrime Scene Earth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(80%), in which Johnson returned and joined forces with Harrington, was short lived as Harrington later left the group, leaving Johnson the lone guitarist on follow up albums\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(90%) and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesperate Night\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(85%) from 2010 and 2012, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide Note 1: The unrefined melodic metal of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Perfect Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEP from 1999 (in which Saint employed a drum machine and Tim Lamberson temporarily supplanted Kramer) does not count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhich leads to the greatest period of roster change in Saint’s history as Brian Phyll Miller took over for the departed Kramer, while Matthew P. Smith rounded out the guitar team with Johnson on\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBroad Is The Gate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(75%) from 2014.  Good news is Saint retains its core lineup of Smith, Johnson and Lynch for independent December of 2019 tenth album\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Calf\u003c\/em\u003e.  Lone change to report, however, is the moving on of vocalist Phyll Miller and recruitment of replacement David Nelson.  In terms of comparison, Nelson might not bring the expansive Halford-like range of Kramer or soaring power metal form of Phyll Miller, but he complements the Saint sound equally with a powerful earthy and gritty middle register style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide Note 2:  For those wondering, Jared Knowland solidifies the Saint timekeeping position from having fulfilled the role starting with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesperate Night\u003c\/em\u003e.  Ahead of that, the group went through drummers at the same pace the Cleveland Browns go through head coaches, noting how its lineup featured six drummers of its first eight albums (said drum machine included). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo how good is The Calf?  In my opinion, it shares the rarified air of classics such as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToo Late For Living\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith its 90% score.  Musically, it stays true to the Saint traditional metal past, as revealed in albums emphatic opening title track to see Lynch \u0026amp; Knowland lay down the thumping low-end backbone and Johnson \u0026amp; Smith tear it up with a focused rhythm guitar foundation and searing leads.  Otherwise, “The Calf” presents as a quintessential romp and stomp hard rocker in which an ominous instrumental opening gives way to the hulking groove and churlish vestiges to carry its length.  Dark and foreboding, it rates with the albums best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Another Day” backs somewhat from the heaviness to its predecessor in elevating tempo and melody in the process.  It comes across with a felicitous animated quality, echoing of imposing harmonies and guitar leads to touch upon the blinding, accrediting the work of Johnson \u0026amp; Smith.  Song peaks for the passage to feature narration from Matthew 6:9 - ‘this is how you pray, Father hollowed by Your name’ - that gives way to a surly instrumental stretch.  As always, the well-written Saint prose founds on Biblical themes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWell it's just another day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd I see the end in sight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs the earth is scrolled away\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy a Thief in the night\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee the writing on the wall\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs the kings begin to fall\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOh it's just another day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWell it's just another day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is how you pray\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFather Hollowed be Your Name\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan there be another way\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOr is this just another day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Saint take on “Psalm 23” ensues.  It features some of the albums catchiest riffs and hooks, returning to a more aggressive sound with its drum solo opening and ill-boding riffs to follow but not forsaking accessibility, as found in the engaging ‘I will fear no evil - I will fear no evil’ refrain.  Nelson particularly stands out in lending a provoking element of emotion to his delivery.  That said, “Psalm 23” no doubt shines as a choice cut, but I also cannot help but feel a subject matter extensive as the passage in question deserves more than just three minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Rise” is also on the truncated side at three and a half minutes but also solid.  The song highlights some interesting variances, encompassing verse sections make up of guitars with a gritty hard rocking touch but also refrain to temper exponentially to a swarthy, lower register edge.  Overall, a solid mid-tempo effort as one of what amounts several choice deep cuts.  Lyric snippet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScream! From the mouth of God spewing out man's religion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKing! I have the falling of wings my salvation I am the sinner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShine on! In the night I'm your Everlasting Light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRise! Up from the ashes we'll escape damnation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRise for your master take all that you're worth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLook out for disaster that I unleash on this earth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor I am the king\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncluding “Fine Line”, one of albums more melodic with its catchy rhythms and harmonies set alongside Nelson’s complementary gravelly vocal performance.  The forward initiative upholding the songs irascible length only decelerates for a burnished (but highly alluring) refrain to briefly back from the buoyant form.  Of particular note is how albums quality production allows rhythm guitar to rise above the mix fixed and firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaintaining the melodic edge is “Stormy Night”.  This one elevates heaviness in comparison in addition to engaging emotional qualities to create an at times burly and others polished sound that brings to mind classic Saint track “On The Street” (off\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToo Late For Living\u003c\/em\u003e).  The crystal-clear feel to polished guitar leads also attributes to the tight production.  Lyric snippet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a cold and lonely night\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd I think I've lost my way\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo self-control a long lost soul to fight another day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeakness inside of me, my path revels my history\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways convinced I'll find my way\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut you are the one I need You've shown me so convincingly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fool can't wait another day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOh see me falling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee me crying\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee me on my knees\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHelp me Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease forgive me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOh Lord set me free\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviewers choice cut “Fragile” brings it all: foreboding vestiges, overpowering momentum, defined hooks and thickly woven low end to again speak of old school Saint (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime’s End\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the better comparison).  Putting the song over the top (at least to these ears) is how guitar melody in the backend - not the riff itself - brings to mind the theme song to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Munsters\u003c\/em\u003e, at least its first couple of seconds.  Of course, I am sure it is coincidental; that is unless the guys were watching reruns to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Munsters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon YouTube in-between takes while in the studio… \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe dire intro to “Hell To Pay” reminds of the opening seconds to another classic Saint Track “Sacrifice” (off\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn The Battle\u003c\/em\u003e), a comparison I offer in the most flattering sense in that “Sacrifice” represents on of Saint’s finest.  Moving forward the song takes off at a fast-paced tempo, highlighting the unmovable timekeeping of Knowland alongside a steady as it gets epic refrain bordering on power metal territory.  Tight melodic harmonies carry things instrumentally.  Lyric snippet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe seal is broke it has begun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tribulation wrath\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe've told you bout the end of time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe've told you bout the path\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComing in a cloud of glory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJudgment day has come\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe'll return to crush deceivers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAwe the risen (chosen) one\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLikewise, “The Fall” also hints of another great Saint cut, “Alpha \u0026amp; Omega” (off\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mark\u003c\/em\u003e) from how the two share a similar riff, which you can also accept in a complimentary sense.  Musically, it slows to a mid-paced romp, exuding of an apocalyptic metal feel with its fateful overtures and shadowy guitars (again, more light power metal lacings) and fittingly portent (and quite memorable) melody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntricate metal piece “God Is God” ends\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Calf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein fine form.  First seconds mirror the tranquil before initiative takes off at once to Herculean riffs and a chanting of the songs title - ‘God IS God! - in unmistakable fashion.  Multiple instrumental excursions to feature the dual lead work of Smith and Johnson lend to the technical fortitude at hand, not to mention the passage halfway in that briefly returns to the calmer direction at the start.  Lyric snippet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNail me to the cross, hang my head in shame\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRip the cloth that makes me holy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLay me in the dirt you like to rest me in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut in your soil I only grow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI only grow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWake up the souls of burning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt spreads across the sky\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLook in the eyes of the beholder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBefore you die\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGod is God!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Calf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereceives a well-deserved 90% grade due to its total package of front to back consistency (10 well-rounded tracks to put it into full-length territory) backed by solid musicianship, complementary vocals and tight production.  It becomes obvious that Saint worked extremely hard (both in the studio and out) the five years since its last album\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBroad Is The Gate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 2014, which was more of an EP due to coming in at just over a half hour.  If a fan of Saint and\/or any form of traditional metal then\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Calf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes with the strongest recommendation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLone complaint is that outside the occasional Facebook post, no promotion ended up done to support the album in the form of press material, official\/lyric videos, uploading songs to YouTube ahead of the release date, etc.  Am I out of line to suggest that the word deserves to get out a bit better in regards to an album as fine as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Calf\u003c\/em\u003e?  This is why in certain instances it is best to work with a label as opposed to going the independent route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReview by Andrew Rockwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“The Calf” (4:44), “Another Day” (4:13), “Psalm 23” (3:03), “Rise” (3:20), “Fine Line” (4:19), “Stormy Night” (4:14), “Fragile” (3:51), “Hell To Pay” (4;09), “The Fall” (4:17), “God Is God” (4:11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMusicians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDavid Nelson - Lead Vocals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJerry Johnson - Guitars\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMatthew P. Smith - Guitars\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRichard Lynch - Bass\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJared Knowland - Drums\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33131467407463,"sku":"123","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2606\/9196\/products\/72084484_3332045430146501_365641354866327552_n_470x_2e1a814f-5e64-4733-bdf7-bc3dedc1c123.jpg?v=1610469149"},{"product_id":"saint-crime-scene-earth-2-0-2008-retroactive-pre-owned-cd","title":"SAINT - CRIME SCENE EARTH 2.0 (2008, Retroactive) Pre-Owned CD","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog Number: RAR7879\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 845121014952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracks: 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime: 41:45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLyrics: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: 6 panel digipak w\/tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint is one of a handful of pioneering Christian heavy metal bands that re-grouped after being inactive for some years. After dominating Christian metal in the 80's, they reformed in 1999 and self-released albums in 2004, 2006 and then Crime Scene Earth in 2008. The band signed with Retroactive Records in 2009 and agreed to have the label re-release this 2008 classic. However, this new Retroactive Records version has been re-titled, Crime Scene Earth 2.0, as the album has had many parts completely re-recorded as well as being remixed and remastered. CSE 2.0 also features stunning, all-new artwork by extraordinary artist, Rex Zachary (Liberty N? Justice, Tourniquet, Ultimatum), which is far superior to the original release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the original release, the classic voice of Saint, the immortal golden-throated Josh Kramer, sang on only three tracks. On this re-release, the band had Josh go back and record his Rob Halford-ish vocals on every single track on the album! From the thunderous \"Bended Knee\" to the stunning cover of the Judas Priest classic \"Invader\", Josh and Saint ascend to the elite levels of melodic heavy metal! This Heavy Metal classic has never sounded better!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*NoLifeTilMetal: \"If Saint were to put out a \"best of\" collection, these songs would easily fit in with their past recordings.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*AngelicWarlord: \"On Crime Scene Earth, Saint stays true to form by giving us another slab of quality classic metal.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39489689714791,"sku":"089","price":12.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2606\/9196\/products\/R-6066954-1478438587-2806_jpeg.jpg?v=1632929720"},{"product_id":"saint-times-live-at-cornerstone-1986-pre-owned-cd","title":"Saint - Times \u0026 Live at Cornerstone 1986 (Pre-Owned CD-R)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Owned CD-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewel Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Millenium Eight Records 2002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003ePackaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll new items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecome without damage or cracks. Every record or CD is shipped in original factory sealed shrink wrap.  If we notice damage we will either put it in a new jewel case or send you a replacement case with your order. If you get a CD that is opened, it's because it was either an import or the jewel case was replaced.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf your product does meet your expectations, please contact us immediately. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll of our CDs, listed as new\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInsurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe strongly encourage you to purchase Insurance for your order at checkout. 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The drums are faster than ever, the bass is amazing, Josh Kramer never fails to impress with his song writing ability and we swear that God him\/herself is supplying some of those blood curdling screams!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesperate Night\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis right on par with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrime Scene Earth, Hell Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sound is fat, full and round. It's hard to describe Saint if you've never listened to them but I would compare them in some ways with Judas Priest. (Imagine Stryper on steroids) Saint is a candle in the darkness, they are unbelievably hard core and not ashamed of it. 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It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 page booklet with lyrics and rare band pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst time ever released in a collector's jewel case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st pressing includes a limited edition foil-stamped band collector card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the elite Metal Icon Series of Retroactive Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaint's golden throat vocalist, Josh Kramer brings his elite talents on all tracks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal release received an elite review rating of 90% on Angelic Warlord!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeaven's Metal: Top 100 Christian Metal Albums Of All-Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavorite Saint CD of Retroactive Records owner, Matthew Hunt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the words of White Throne Reviews', Keven Crothers \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is crunching heavy metal that is a must-buy and listen.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an 80's band making a comeback, they hit the mark big time! Saint proves with this release that it is not only wine and cheese that get much better with age.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Jeff McCormack (Heaven's Metal Magazine)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA powerful storm took place in 2010 and at the center of that storm was the album from Oregon headbangers, Saint.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the band's 8th studio album) hits the stage with all guns blazing and ready to take no prisoners. This disc is a tremendous heavy machine that is hitting on all cylinders as the band has assembled a massive array of heavy metal thunder. Josh is in all his full-throated glory, Jerry Johnson's guitars are forthright and dominant, Richard Lynch's bass work is enormously huge and the drums drive and plow the listener into total submission. Energy just oozes out of the performances.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a masterpiece and the band has literally never sounded better.  Saint released the legendary Warriors of the Son album in 1984. As the flagship band of Pure Metal Records in the 80's, Saint proved they had the look, the sound and the mystique to win over fans of Heavy Metal. With each successive release, the band has continued to amass one of the most loyal and dedicated fan bases in Christian metal history. Saint is one of a handful of Christian metal bands that are spoken about with hushed reverence. With\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e, Saint straps on the leather and studs to prove that a veteran band can give fans the best release of a stunning career! \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee present a must-have CD reissue - remastered by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound, the foil-stamped collector card, and the expanded booklet serious collector's crave (and jewel case).  For fans of Judas Priest, Dokken, and Messiah Prophet!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3BB2Daa56bc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(The Ascent)\u003cbr\u003eThe Blade\u003cbr\u003eTo The Cross\u003cbr\u003eCrying In The Night\u003cbr\u003eHell Train\u003cbr\u003eEndless Night\u003cbr\u003eYou \u0026amp; Me\u003cbr\u003eNew World Order\u003cbr\u003eSinner Peace\u003cbr\u003eHell Blade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eSalem, Oregon based Saint has been on quite the comeback trail as of late.  In 2004 the group released\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn The Battle\u003c\/em\u003e, its first full length album since\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eToo Late For Living\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 1989, in addition to a re-recorded version of its 1984 debut EP\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarriors Of The Son\u003c\/em\u003e.  A live album followed in 2005, appropriately entitled\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLive 05\u003c\/em\u003e, while full length studio efforts came out in 2006 and 2008,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrime Scene Earth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erespectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eSaint returns on Retroactive Records for its latest project,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e.  Scheduled for release in early 2010, the album finds Saint staying true to its classic metal roots (think Judas Priest, Armageddon, Accept and Metal Church) but this time heading in the darker and heavier direction.  If anything,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estrikes the perfect balance between the swarthy aggression of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime’s End\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the group’s sophomore release from 1986) and raw muscle found on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn The Battle\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eMid-tempo pieces “The Blade” and “Endless Night” (notable melodies on both) and “Hell Train” and “Sinner Peace” (with their low-end intensity) best embody the joining of the “dark” and “heavy” in question.  The pace picks up with “New World Order” and “To The Cross”, two high-octane tracks driven by endless hooks, while it does not get much more powerful than the albums driving title track.  A melodic heading, in contrast, is taken on “Crying In The Night” and “You \u0026amp; Me”.  These two almost border on the commercial.  Do I dare say that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eJosh Kramer maintains his Halford-like vocal presence.  Delivering a performance characterized by passion, heart and guts, Josh brings some low-key touches to “’Endless Night” while exhibiting an aggressive edge on “New World Order”.  “Hell Blade” best reflects his versatility and “Crying In The Night” a smoother side to his delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eFounding member Richard Lynch lays down some killer bass lines throughout, his low end presence standing out best on “Hell Train” and “Sinner Peace”.  Bill Brost, with his heavy footed and persuasive style, puts in perhaps the finest Saint performance on drums since John Perrine from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eToo Late For Living\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efinds Jerry Johnson handling all guitar duties.  I feel at this point a rundown of the guitarists appearing on the Saint comeback albums is in order: Johnson also contributed the guitar work on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn The Battle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatured the efforts of Dee Harrington.  Johnson and Harrington made\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrime Scene Earth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea joint venture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eNow, do not be concerned about Harrington missing in action.  Johnson proves equally able in the soloing department – I rank the two neck and neck in overall ability – while an extra element of heaviness a second guitarist might lend is not missing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThat said, the only thing we might lose without Harrington is an element of musical depth.  Now, what I mean here is that in addition to being a first rate soloist, Harrington is also quite the able songwriter, having helped compose many of my favorite Saint tunes, including “Ryders” (off\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn The Battle\u003c\/em\u003e) and “Through The Sky” (off\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eToo Late For Living\u003c\/em\u003e).  With this in mind, if Harrington were around we might be treated to a tenth or eleventh full length song on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(or at the very least one of his trademark shred instrumentals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eProduction values are the finest of the four comeback albums.  The drum sound is particularly strong while guitars deliver the needed edge and bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eLyrics touch upon many of the same apocalyptic themes present on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mark\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e“The Ascent”, a short instrumental with a symphonic touch, leads the way to “The Blade”.  Classic Saint in the truest sense of the word, “The Blade” proves an impassioned track with its crushing low end and proclivity on the astringent side of things.  Despite the weighty milieu, your attention will be riveted by the forthright hook and Johnson’s razor-edged leads in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eA more upbeat direction is taken on “To The Cross”.  This one brings a profusion of energy, reflected in its charged verses and terse but spirited chorus upheld by backing vocals guttural as they get.  Adding to the exuberant scene is Brost, who literally goes all out behind the drum kit.  “To The Cross” touches upon the second coming:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe darkened clouds approach\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd sundown is upon them\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe earth is quaking now\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe fighting’s just begun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRumors, terror and war\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe fig is ripe and ready\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt tribulations door\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGive it to God\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou know He is the way\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e“Crying In The Night” brings a melodic feel.  Melodic, of course, does not mean any less heavy, as is aptly demonstrated in the strapping riffs carrying its distance.  It must be noted how the bands youthful vigor approaches the infectious while the same can be said for the non-stop hook chorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e“Hell Train” slows things to a rumbling mid-paced snarl.  Low-key, dark and strapping, this one kicks up a storm of insolence with its forceful bass lines and Josh Kramer’s consummate touches of guts and drive.  Johnson’s lead work literally flashes between the left and right channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eSustaining the mid-tempo propensity is “Endless Night”.  An ominous presence is put forth by the song, holding sway over its commanding verse portions and trudging chorus bordering on the prodigious.  The melody you will find gripping and low end muscle massive.  “Endless Night” deals with how judgment is at hand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs we crest forsaken tides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen the word starts burning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd the loved ones left behind\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe time is now for turning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne last flight, the trumpets call\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA flash, we’re gone, a new day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can fight or come along\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet’s taste of life a new way\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e“You \u0026amp; Me” represents a return to a melodic based heading.  Similar to “Crying In The Night”, you will be presented with an upbeat tempo and more than abundance of continuous hooks to go around.  One cannot help but appreciate the left turn the song makes into a blues flavored instrumental section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e“New World Order” is as heavy as it gets.  With hammering guitar riffs and assailing impetus leading the way, the song establishes an aphotic environs and joins it with lyrics of an apocalyptic variety:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorld governments colliding\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoot in the end time snare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe’ve beet the drum of reason\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo one seems to care\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTerrorist militias mounting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe words forgotten tears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd now the end is at the door\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt’s at the door insisting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eI particularly enjoy the spoken word interlude that gives way to the albums best stretch of lead guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eThis reviewer’s choice track is “Sinner Peace”, a tenacious four and a half minute assault that finds Saint putting forth a performance that is machine-like in its precision.  Unwavering bass lines add to the inauspicious leanings, made evident in a chorus trending towards the portent if not all out foreboding.  The focus of “Sinner Peace” is on Christ:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe’s the Sinner Peace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Knight that’s shining\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull of Glory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe’s your inner peace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe casts His light as He goes before me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e“Hell Blade” draws things to a fitting close.  Moving at the faster tempo in comparison to the two preceding it, the song maintains the dusky heaviness of much of the albums material while yielding the occasional trace of the symphonic.  Harsh and biting backing vocals step forward to drive its chorus.  “Hell Blade” is a synonym for the Antichrist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd he walked out from the sea into the city\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo set his rule and be a king\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd the people of the world saw he was mighty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmazing peace that he will bring\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the darkened pit he rises up to power\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo build a throne with his armies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the temple mount he sets up to devour\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll the earth is sure to see\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNow bow to me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e, all in all, features some of the finest songs of the four Saint comeback albums.  That said, it does not quite reach the consistency and continuity of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(in my opinion the best of the four).  No, not once do I hit the skip button, but rather I wish\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluded an extra song or two in that at just over thirty-nine minutes it is on the short side of things.  Still, credit must be given to Saint for the quality production and strength of its performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“The Ascent” (:38), “The Blade” (3:37), “To The Cross” (3:41), “Crying In The Night” (3:45), “Hell Train” (4:11), “Endless Night” (4:15), “You \u0026amp; Me” (3:48), “New World Order” (5:01), “Sinner Peace” (4:39),  “Hell Blade” (5:23)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusicians\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJosh Kramer – Lead Vocals\u003cbr\u003eJerry Johnson – Guitars\u003cbr\u003eRichard Lynch – Bass\u003cbr\u003eBill Brost - Drums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct, Packaging, Shipping and Insurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll new items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecome without damage or cracks. 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With metal spikes, black leather, razor sharp riffs, and penetrating vocals Saint mesmerized fans with three sure-fire Hall of Fame albums in the 80's. With 13 full-length albums, Saint has only matured as musicians, and increased their fan base with one critically-acclaimed album after another. The band's 2022 release, \u003cem\u003eHeaven Fell, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003efinds Saint at the pinnacle of their illustrious career.  All killer and no filler, \u003cem\u003eHeaven Fell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompares to the band's historically great releases.  The CD includes a foil-stamped collector card (1st pressing only) to go with a deluxe 12-page booklet packaged in a jewel case. The heavy-weight Black vinyl comes with a 12x12 insert and a black poly-lined inner sleeve for maximum protection.  For fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Dio, Saxon, and Bride!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHolier Than Thou\u003cbr\u003eCreatures\u003cbr\u003eDance of the Gods\u003cbr\u003eMorning Star\u003cbr\u003eMake Believe\u003cbr\u003eChosen One\u003cbr\u003eVengeance\u003cbr\u003eFallen Armor\u003cbr\u003eThe Exile of Cain\u003cbr\u003eWords of Wisdom\u003cbr\u003eHeaven Fell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHolier Than Thou\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCreatures\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDance of the Gods\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMorning Star\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake Believe\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChosen One\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVengeance\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFallen Armor\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Exile of Cain\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWords of Wisdom\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeaven Fell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANGELIC WARLORD REVIEW - 100% (FIRST PERFECT SCORE IN OVER 10 YEARS!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eSaint is no stranger to the Christian metal scene.  This much is obvious from how the Salem, Oregon based NWOBHM act has been ‘fighting the good fight’ for over five decades, debuting in 1984 with its Rotton Records 6 song EP\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarriors Of The Son\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprevious to signing with Pure Metal Records for vaunted full length releases\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime’s End\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eToo Late For Living\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 1986 and 1988, respectively.  Saint remained on the sidelines for the nineties with exception of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEP (on its Armor Records label) from 1999 only to regroup in 2004 with its first full length album in 15 years in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn The Battle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a re-recorded version to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarriors Of The Son\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(both Armor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eA string of quality comeback records ensued over the next decade, beginning with the Book of Revelation themed concept album\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 2006 (re-issued on Retroactive Records in 2011 under the new title\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Revelation\u003c\/em\u003e) but also encompassing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrime Scene Earth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2008),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2010) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesperate Night\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2012).  Each included contributions from founding members bassist Richard Lynch and vocalist Josh Kramer along with guitarists Jerry Johnson or Dee Harrington (or both) and drummers too numerous to mention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eStarting with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBroad Is The Gate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 2014, however, a new era dawned for Saint as vocalist Brian Phyll Miller replaced the departed Josh Kramer, while Matt Smith rounded out the guitar team with Jerry Johnson.  Subsequent to five year hiatus, Saint returned in 2019 with its eleventh studio album\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Calf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto also see change - Phyll Miller was supplanted by new front man David Nelson - and stability: Saint otherwise maintained the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBroad Is The Gate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elineup of Lynch, Smith, Johnson and drummer Jared Knowland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eTo which Saint album do I place the most value?  Of the earlier material,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime’s End\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eToo Late For Living\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eend up in a ‘dead-heat-photo-finish’: for every ten good points you reinforce about former, you can counter with ten regarding latter, with the point being you cannot go wrong either way.  Of the comeback material, I gravitate to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mark\u003c\/em\u003e\/\u003cem\u003eThe Revelation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith its excellent song selection and ‘End Times’ theme, but I also think highly of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHell Blade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein terms of its superlative production and overriding band energy. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Calf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshines equally from encompassing the total package of songwriting, production and band performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eDeserving every bit consideration is the summer of 2022 Retroactive Records twelfth album from Saint,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeaven Fell\u003c\/em\u003e.  What we have in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeaven Fell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis perhaps the best selecting of songs gracing a Saint record since\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mark\/The Revelation\u003c\/em\u003e- each cut brings that unique hook, riff or melody to separate from the rest and make an impression (there is not a bad let along average musical moment here).  Of equal note is the near flawless production (crisp, crunchy guitars and heavy-set drums) and choice band performance (lead guitar is jaw dropping) from continuity of Saint carrying over the same roster from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Calf\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eAlbum opens to three songs that are every bit heavy as they are catchy.  “Holier Than Thou” is a barnburner combining equal parts galloping riffs and intrusive disposition with manifest hooks pointing to the accessible, while “Creature” is cast from a similar mold in exuding unremitting energy and charged low end alongside a forward melody to command with repeat play.  “Dance Of The Gods” rates with this reviewers choice tracks with an engaging refrain that refuses to quit - Saint has not produced immediate hooks such as this since\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime’s End\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- but otherwise tempers to a mid-paced initiative to see bull rushing guitars and chanted vocal melodies play lead roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eThe three serve to play up Nelson’s gritty and gravelly middle-register vocal qualities.  No, he might not bring a similar Halford-like upper end form as Kramer but proves every bit complementary to the classic metal sounds at hand in forging his own legacy with Saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eIn similar form is “Morning Star”, kicking in at once to the churning resolve to power its distance but interspersed with tempered moments of a bottom heavy capacity (including the unfathomable refrain) and “Make Believe”, slamming at a more elevated tempo in upholding ruthless guitar edges and understated but enduring melody (interwoven with Lynch’s manifest bass line).  Distinctive to the two is manner in which they accent ample doses of exciting dual lead guitar from Johnson and Smith (close listen reveals light classical nuances from the pair).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eAlbums most commercial and lengthy cut is the five and half-minute “Chosen One”.  It backs from (even if slightly) the guitar focus, realizing melodic metal as opposed to that traditional, but playing up one of albums most recognizable refrains, referencing the distant vocal harmonies to elevate the arresting melody.  With Nelson smoothing his vocal delivery in the process, am I out of line to offer comparison to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eToo Late For Living\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etrack “The War Is Over”?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eI identify with “Fallen Armor” and “Heaven Fell” as equally good companion classic metal cuts.  Former resonates of the knife-like with its jagged intensity and complementary raw vocals but also fails to back from the prodigious hook focus; latter exudes of the apocalyptic (a Saint staple) in light of its sublime complexion and forward use of ‘Hey! Hey!’ backing vocals.  What I hear on the two is Saint hearkening back to an accessible sound that helped make\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime’s End\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eToo Late For Living s\u003c\/em\u003euch special releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eMany of the heavier\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeaven Fell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emoments reveal over its second half.  It starts with “The Exile Of Cain” as an ominous reflecting commands the somber verse sections and hulking power a weighty refrain to touch upon thrash like intensity, but also includes “Words Of Wisdom” from mirroring the doom like with its portent riffs and mauling tempo as the lower register is approach.  Finally, “Vengeance” represents a shorter (three and half minute) speed based track reveling in all out energy and chaotic mindset to go in hand, not to mention Knowland’s intricate timekeeping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eAs a reviewer, I am stingy when it comes to handing out perfect scores - this is only the third in over fifteen years of administering Angelic Warlord - but\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeaven Fell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproves fully deserving when factoring the spot on songwriting. Impression with repeat listen is that Saint worked itself to death on the songs in that each (again) brings that unique hook, riff or melody to separate on its own and make an impression.  A full measure of this regard attributes to the talented songwriting team of Smith, Johnson and Lynch (music) and Nelson (lyrics).  Am I out of line to suggest accordingly that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeaven Fell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis destined to rank with other highly regarded classic such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSnakes In The Playground\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Bride),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeapons Of Our Warfare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Deliverance),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDetonation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Bloodgood) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo Hell With The Devil\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Stryper)?  Only time will tell, but if into Saint or classic\/traditional metal then I cannot help but give\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeaven Fell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe highest recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003eReview by Andrew Rockwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“Holier Than Thou” (4:25), “Creature” (3:51), “Dance Of The Gods” (4:00), “Morning Star” (4:19), “Make Believe” (4:19), “Chosen One” (5:29), “Vengeance” (3:24), “Fallen Armor” (4:14), “The Exile Of Cain” (3:57), “Worlds Of Wisdom” (4:21), “Heaven Fell” (3:57)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusicians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Nelson - Lead Vocals\u003cbr\u003eJerry Johnson - Guitars\u003cbr\u003eMatt Smith - Guitars\u003cbr\u003eRichard Lynch - Bass\u003cbr\u003eJared Knowland - Drums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelease Date: January 2022\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eHeavy-weight Audiophile Vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eRemastered from Original Sources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eColored Vinyl (Random Color)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eBlack Poly-lined Sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eFull color 2-sided 12”x12” printed insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; 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