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TREMENDOUS, BRILLIANT CD! Melodic power/progressive metal at it's very best!
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUTSACRED WARRIOR - WAITING IN DARKNESS
Waiting in Darkness is everything craved in a Sacred Warrior comeback...it could be argued the band has never sounded better. Mark Allen HardRockHaven.Net
Lead vocalist Eli Prinsen sounds just like Geoff Tate did when he sang on the classic era Queensryche albums. In fact, if someone would have played me Waiting In Darkness without letting me know who was the artist behind it, I would have told them that I did not realize that Tate had reformed with his old bandmates and that the band had finally recaptured their vintage sound. Olivier / Sleeze Roxx Reviews
...aptly named guitarist Bruce Swift puts on a clinic of bludgeoning riffs (did I say that Waiting In Darkness is Sacred Warrior’s heaviest release?) while proving every bit as adept from a soloing standpoint (his blistering leads shine on “Desperately Wicked” and “In Dust And Ashes”). Underrated drummer Tony Velazquez continues to stand out with his trademark heavy set timekeeping skills. Angelic Warlord Reviews
"This whole project is fantastic, but this particular song (Dust & Ashes) is off the charts! When it switches the riff and goes into the guitar solo, I enter a different state of consciousness and I have a fit of pure metal joy!" .....elated Youtube Metal Fan
90% Rating on AngelicWarlord.com
#5 inTop 15 Albums Of 2013(Angelic Warlord)
Includes new vocalist, Eli Prinsen
Includes the classic instrumental Sacred Warrior line-up
Classic Sacred Warrior sound in-line with their classic releases
Two bonus tracks of re-recorded Sacred Warrior classics!
Full-color collector’s O-ring sleeve with skull-and-horned monster artwork
Also available on limited edition vinyl
Musicians Eli Prinsen - Lead Vocals Bruce Swift - Guitars Joe Petit - Keyboards Steve Watkins - Bass Tony Velazquez - Drums
RRCD2018 SACRED WARRIOR - WAITING IN DARKNESS CD 732131697971
ABOUT THE ALBUM
Sacred Warrior - Waiting in Darkness (2024 Deluxe Edition) Originally released in 2013 by the band, Waiting in Darkness marked Sacred Warrior’s triumphant return after 25 years, instantly captivating both long-time followers and new fans alike. While the band’s iconic voice, Rey Parra, had been replaced by Eli Prinsen, fans were left wondering if the magic could continue. The answer came in a wave of unanimous acclaim, as Eli not only met but exceeded expectations, proving to be an impeccable match for the band’s signature sound. From start to finish, the album is packed with powerful, crushing classic metal, drenched in soaring melodies and thunderous grooves. Sacred Warrior’s unmistakable Queensrÿche-inspired sound shines through, but with an even sharper edge—brimming with hooks and all the elements that earned them their place as elite in both Christian and mainstream metal circles. Fans of Queensrÿche, Masterplan, and Iron Maiden will feel right at home with this towering release.
The 2024 Retroactive Records Deluxe Collector's Edition takes this already monumental album to new heights. Featuring flawless mastering, it comes packaged in a jewel case with a 12-page booklet filled with lyrics and band photos. This edition is wrapped in a full-color collector’s cardboard O-ring sleeve, boasting an enhanced version of the epic skull-and-horned monster artwork. Inside, the original 2013 cover art remains faithfully reproduced on the booklet for a touch of nostalgia. As part of the exclusive Metal Icon Series, this reissue is limited to just 500 copies. Don’t miss your chance to own this definitive collector’s item—grab it before it's gone!
Track list
1 Desperately Wicked 5:25 2 Waiting In Darkness 5:54 3 Sinking Sand 3:15 4 In Dust And Ashes 4:03 5 Fallen Hero 4:48
6 Fear Me 4:31 7 Long Live The King 4:27 8 Jealous Love 4:24 9 Living Sacrifice 4:00 10 Day Of The Lord 3:45 (re-recorded) 11 Temples On Fire 3:45 (re-recorded)
Desperately Wicked/Waiting In Darkness/Sinking Sand/In Dust And Ashes/Fallen Hero/Fear Me/Long Live The King/Jealous Love/Living Sacrifice/Day Of The Lord/Temples On Fire
CUSTOMER REVIEW Fans have been waiting a long time for Sacred Warrior's 5th studio album and now it is finally here and the wait was worth it! The biggest disappointment is that Ray Parra is not on this album as he and the band parted ways, however, the new vocalist Eli Prinsen fits Sacred Warrior very well. Prinsen is not a Parra sound-alike but he can hit all the high notes and is capable of all the same soaring power metal attack that Parra could give. The style is also surprisingly heavy for Sacred Warrior, who thankfully have not opted for a "modern rock" or nu-metal (alternative metal) sound that so many older bands have tried to attempt. No, this is the same progressive-tinged power metal style that Sacred Warrior is known for, and yet they're not trapped in the late 80's early 90's. This is a progression to the next level but true to their pedigree of power metal.
Therefore you can be rest assured that Tony's drum work is powerful, fast, and complex and that Bruce Swift still delivers the goods in heavy guitar riffs and blistering lead-work. Bruce seems to be hitting shred territory on a few of his solos. The band is also still committed to singing about God's word(which I am happy about). There are too few Christian metal bands that are this good anymore; (and in this style of metal). However even non-Christians should dig this as there is nothing overtly preachy about the lyrics, this is just great metal! Production quality is strong and certainly the best and loudest yet for Sacred Warrior. They even redo a couple of older tracks at the end of the album 'Day of the Lord' from the 1st album and 'Temples on Fire' from their 4th (Obsession). In closing, if you like good power metal in the style of early Queensryche, later Judas Priest, or Impelliterri than I highly recommend this awesome new addition to the Sacred Warrior discography. This album may very well put them on the map in today's metal scene!
