{"product_id":"apostle-chariots-of-iron-blood-red-vinyl-2026-retroactive-1987-christian-metal","title":"Apostle - Chariots of Iron (Blood Red Vinyl, 2026, Retroactive) 1987 Christian Metal!","description":"\u003c!-- \/\/\/\/\/ BEGIN ALBUM RELEASE INFO \/\/\/\/\/\/ --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .release-info {\n    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\n    background: #f8f8f8;\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 12px 16px;\n    margin: 16px 0;\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    color: #222;\n    max-width: 800px;\n  }\n  .release-info h2 {\n    margin: 0 0 6px;\n    font-size: 1.4rem;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    color: #111;\n  }\n  .release-info p {\n    margin: 2px 0;\n  }\n  .release-meta {\n    font-size: 0.85rem;\n    color: #555;\n    margin-top: 6px;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-info\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/MusicAlbum\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock \/ Heavy Metal \/ Christian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(186, 3, 3);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Red Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retroactive Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"release-meta\"\u003eRelease Date: \u003ctime itemprop=\"datePublished\"\u003eMar 26, 2026\u003c\/time\u003e • Catalog #: \u003cspan\u003eRRV2105 \u003c\/span\u003e• Barcode: 732131699647\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/\/\/\/\/ END ALBUM RELEASE INFO \/\/\/\/\/ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRV2105 Apostle – Chariots of Iron (1987) Vinyl 732131699647\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlific 80's Christian Metal band (Florida) w guitar wizard, Matt Harding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded epic tracks on iconic Christian metal compilations \u003cem\u003eEast Coast Metal \u003c\/em\u003e(1989) and \u003cem\u003eWhite Metal Invasion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1989)!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to just 200 Vinyl (blood-red) copies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed from Apostle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleases range from 1984-1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst time\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eChariots of Iron\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1987) is available on Vinyl \/ 9 total tracks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the exclusive Metal Icon Series \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemastered by Rob Colwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12x12 full color insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Apostle history\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes write-up from Matthew Hunt (Retroactive Records)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes rare band pictures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of Yngwie Malmsteen, Judas Priest, Messiah Prophet, Sacred Warrior, Stryper and Paradox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eWe're on a mission from God to tell the world\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eabout the love and salvation power of Jesus Christ\u003c\/em\u003e\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApostle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine-up (1987)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatt Harding-guitars \u0026amp; vocals\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Borrero-bass\u003cbr\u003eDavid McKee-drums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApostle –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eChariots of Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e1987\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eOriginally recorded and released in 1987,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eChariots of Iron\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebuilt upon Apostle’s early demo (1984) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eWhite Metal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1985) foundation with greater musical range (faster tempos and added classical elements), refined production, and lyrical depth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eDistributed only through the underground tape network of the late ’80s, the album revealed Apostle’s growing sophistication and spiritual intensity. Tracks such as “Sword \u0026amp; Shield,” “Lake of Fire,” and “Lamb of God” combine melodic guitar work, anthemic choruses, and bold biblical imagery—calling listeners to perseverance and spiritual courage. The fiery, explosive heavy metal on Chariots of Iron reflects the armored tank artwork that adorns the cover of this reissue, while the message inside faithfully communicates the unconditional love of God for a broken world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eUnavailable for decades and rarely heard outside small circles of collectors,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eChariots of Iron\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enow receives its first official Vinyl release as part of the Retroactive Records Metal Icon Series. Limited to just 200 units.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003eRemastered by Rob Colwell and featuring expanded packaging with contextual notes (12x12 full color insert), this release restores one of Christian metal’s best-kept secrets—a powerful reminder of why Apostle’s music continues to inspire believers and metal fans alike.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of Yngwie Malmsteen, Judas Priest, Sacred Warrior, Stryper, Messiah Prophet and Paradox!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracks\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e1. Chariots of Iron (\u003cstrong\u003einstrumental\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e2. Rock\u003cbr\u003e3. Lover\u003cbr\u003e4. Power in the Blood \u003cbr\u003e5. Lake of Fire\u003cbr\u003e6. Sword \u0026amp; Shield\u003cbr\u003e7. Vivaldi (\u003cstrong\u003eInstrumental Excerpt of Concerto in D\u003c\/strong\u003e) \u003cbr\u003e8. 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