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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT MASTER'S COMMAND
All of the ’90s Christian metal groups were children of Stryper, but Sacred Warrior took that sound in the operatic direction of acts like Queensryche. Their sound was also compared to that of Iron Maiden, especially on the early projects.
Mark Allan Powell / Encyclopedia of CCM
"Holy, Holy, Holy," the last track on the album, is the best for my money. The chords, phrasing and harmonies being superbly compatible with this band's style.
Allan Smith / Cross Rhythms Magazine
Vocals from Rey Parra are excellent and Bruce Swift’s guitar screams....Tony Velasquez’s drumming is excellent.
Ray Mansfield / Real 80's CCM
A bit more commercial and not quite heavy as Sacred Warrior debut Rebellion, Master’s Command still delivers as a work of classic US power metal. Aptly named guitarist Bruce Swift makes his mark as does operatic vocalist Rey Parra.
Angelic Warlord Reviews
Sacred Warrior's best recording. Bruce Swift is the best guitarist along with Rex Carroll. The title track and Onward Warriors are worth buying this cd alone. True Christian metal.
Kara Jalbert / White Metal Collector
"Masters Command" is leaps and bounds better than "Rebellion" in every aspect. The style has not changed much. They are still 100% heavy metal, but the songwriting, musicianship and production are excellent.
Scott Waters / NoLifeTilMetal Reviews
- Limited unit pressing of just 150 units
- First time ever on orange vinyl
- 2025 all new 12x12 lyrics insert with band pics
- #36 on Angelic Warlord's Top 50 Albums of the 80's (90% Rating)
- #45 on the Christian Metal Realm's Top 100 Christian Metal Albums of All-Time
- Features guest appearance from Vengeance alum, Larry Farkas and Roger Martinez
- Remastered for vinyl by Rob Colwell (2025)
- 2025 all new scans and layouts artwork and layout by Scott Waters of NoLifeTilMetal
- 2025 Photo collage of rare band pics
- Includes a four paragraph album write-up by Matthew Hunt (Retroactive Records)
RRV2061 Sacred Warrior - Master’s Command Vinyl 732131698602
Band Members:
Rey Parra (Vocals)
Bruce Swift (Guitar)
Steve Watkins (Bass)
Tony Velazquez (Drums)
Rick Macias (Keyboards)
ABOUT THE ALBUM
For the first time ever, Master’s Command—the landmark 1989 album from Christian metal legends Sacred Warrior—is available on vinyl, and Retroactive Records has gone all-out to make this edition the definitive collector’s piece. Pressed on striking orange vinyl and strictly limited to just 150 units, this 2025 reissue is a celebration of one of the most revered albums in the genre. Remastered for vinyl by Rob Colwell, the sound has been optimized for analog warmth and depth, giving new life to the album’s soaring vocals, intricate guitar work, and heavy-yet-melodic rhythms.
This deluxe edition features all-new 2025 artwork and layouts by Scott Waters of NoLifeTilMetal, including a 12x12 full-color insert with complete lyrics and a photo collage of rare and never-before-seen band pics, making it both a visual and sonic upgrade from all previous formats. Also included is a brand-new four-paragraph write-up by Matthew Hunt (Retroactive Records), offering fresh insight into the album’s significance and legacy.
Featuring guest appearances by Larry Farkas and Roger Martinez (both of Vengeance), Master’s Command showcases Sacred Warrior’s signature blend of Queensrÿche-inspired power metal and melodic hard rock. The album’s range—from the hook-filled “Paradise” and “Beyond the Mountain” to the epic duet “The Flood” and the climactic metal version of the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy”—demonstrates a band at the height of its creative powers.
Ranked #36 on Angelic Warlord’s Top 50 Albums of the ‘80s (with a 90% rating) and #45 on Christian Metal Realm’s Top 100 Christian Metal Albums of All Time, Master’s Command has long been recognized as a cornerstone of faith-based heavy music. Now, with this stunning vinyl reissue, it finally gets the elite treatment it so richly deserves.
Track List:
01. Master's Command
02. Beyond the Mountain
03. Evil Lurks
04. Bound in Chains
05. Unfailing Love
06. Paradise
07. Uncontrolled
08. Many Will Come
09. Onward Warriors
10. The Flood
11. Holy, Holy, Holy
Master's Command / Beyond the Mountain / Evil Lurks / Bound in Chains / Unfailing Love / Paradise / Uncontrolled / Many Will Come / Onward Warriors / The Flood / Holy, Holy, Holy
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