{"product_id":"leviticus-the-strongest-power-new-cd-2021-wltd-trading-card-80s-metal","title":"Leviticus - The Strongest Power (*New CD, 2021) w\/LTD Trading Card, 80's Metal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2606\/9196\/files\/reverse-cover.png?v=1636568538\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmain role=\"main\" id=\"MainContent\" class=\"main-content js-focus-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003carticle aria-labelledby=\"title-0\" class=\"page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--five-sixths medium-up--push-one-twelfth\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-article-template\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReversible cover with both Swedish and US covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes LTD Trading Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCD Limited to 500 Pressed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Page Booklet in Jewel Case, w\/ Lyrics \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: Nov. 12, 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemastered from Original Sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Legends of Rock Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 Girder Records (GR1105)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: \u003cspan\u003e763416069756\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"376\" data-start=\"324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"376\" data-start=\"324\"\u003eLegends of Rock Series – Girder Records (GR1105)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"378\"\u003eReleased in 1985, \u003cem data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"396\"\u003eThe Strongest Power\u003c\/em\u003e marked a major leap forward for Swedish Christian metal pioneers \u003cstrong data-end=\"496\" data-start=\"483\"\u003eLeviticus\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering a more confident, powerful, and polished sound while still retaining the band’s distinctive European melodic identity. Often cited as one of the band’s finest studio achievements, this album helped establish Leviticus as a serious force in the international metal scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1212\" data-start=\"781\"\u003eThe album received high praise upon its release, including recognition from \u003cstrong data-end=\"878\" data-start=\"857\"\u003eKerrang! magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e, which called it \u003cem data-end=\"936\" data-start=\"896\"\u003e“one of the best records of the year.”\u003c\/em\u003e Musically, \u003cem data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"948\"\u003eThe Strongest Power\u003c\/em\u003e blends driving melodic metal with strong hooks, layered keyboards, and anthemic arrangements that feel both heavy and uplifting. Compared to the raw charm of \u003cem data-end=\"1145\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003eI Shall Conquer\u003c\/em\u003e, this album is tighter, bolder, and more assured in its execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003eA unique collector highlight of this release is its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003ereversible artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring \u003cstrong data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"1300\"\u003eboth original album covers\u003c\/strong\u003e—the 1985 Swedish cover and the 1986 U.S. cover—allowing fans to display whichever version they prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1795\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1440\"\u003e2021 Girder Records reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e has been \u003cstrong data-end=\"1521\" data-start=\"1481\"\u003eremastered from the original sources\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing added clarity and punch to an already powerful recording while honoring the album’s original character. For fans of classic 80s melodic metal and the golden era of Christian heavy metal, \u003cem data-end=\"1740\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003eThe Strongest Power\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a defining release in the Leviticus catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive albums from 80's Christian metal legends, Leviticus, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI Shall Conquer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehe Strongest Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting Fire To the Earth,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnights of Heaven,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive At Bobfest \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehave been completely remastered for CD (from original sources) by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e come in a 8 page booklet with lyrics, photos and credits (Layout by Scott Waters (NoLife'TilMetal) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited to just 500 copies each. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLEVITICUS – THE STRONGEST POWER (1985)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, Leviticus released a real powerhouse album called \u003cstrong\u003eThe Strongest Power (1985)\u003c\/strong\u003e.  According to the metal magazine,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKerrang\u003c\/em\u003e, the album was ”one of the best records of the year”... which incidentally came from one of the most respected music magazines.  It also had two different alternate covers, the 1985 Swedish cover as well as the 1986 USA cover.  Both covers are available with the CD, just flip it over to display your favorite cover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1987, Håkan Andersson left the band and was replaced by Ez Gomér, and Terry Haw became the band’s lead singer. (Both, left and later former Jet Circus.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TPpt_vA3rqA\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBjörn Stigsson – synthesizers, bass pedal, organ, guitars and vocals\u003cbr\u003eHåkan Andersson – Lead vocals, bass, basspedal and synthesizers\u003cbr\u003eKjell Andersson - Drums, percussion and vocals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeborah And Barak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn The Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Of Kings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay With Us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Got Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook Around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Love You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA New Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight For The World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeviticus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeviticus could sure school the current generation of metal fans a few things, starting with the longevity that goes hand in hand with creating quality art that has stood the test of time.  Leviticus interweaved a foundation of melodic metal with tendencies towards power metal with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Shall Conquer\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Strongest Power\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSetting Fire to the Earth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e along with some brilliant AOR moments with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnights of Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to John and Dino Elefante, to only be topped off with one of the best live performances ever (yeah, I just said that) \u003cstrong\u003eLive at BobFest\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has none of what we all hated about live albums. More on that later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's back up a moment! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the USA, not a lot of Christian Heavy Metal came out of Sweden. There have been a few bands, most notably Blindside, Crimson Moonlight, Divinefire, Jerusalem, Narnia, Pantokrator, Veni Domine, XT and of course Leviticus founded by Björn Stigsson, Håkan Andersson and Kjell Andersson in the early 80′s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEVITICUS amassed a huge following in Europe but attracted a much smaller following among Christian headbangers in America who had to scramble to find their products pre-internet. Thankfully, their albums were released in the United States on labels such as Pure Metal, Refuge, Spectra, and Solid Rock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e","brand":"Boone's Overstock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51705153192182,"sku":"xfy1789818453524","price":13.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/4907\/6470\/files\/leviticus---the-strongest-power-new-cd-2021-wltd-trading-card-80s-metal_1.png?v=1789818458","url":"https:\/\/intentionalcladfit.shop\/products\/leviticus-the-strongest-power-new-cd-2021-wltd-trading-card-80s-metal","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}