{"product_id":"sacred-warrior-masters-command-trading-card-gold-disc-edition-cd-2020-retroactive-jewel-case-2020","title":"SACRED WARRIOR - MASTER'S COMMAND + Trading Card (Gold Disc Edition CD, 2020, Retroactive) Jewel Case 2020 Remaster","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSACRED WARRIOR - MASTER'S COMMAND (GOLD DISC EDITION) Jewel Case 2020 Remaster \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***We strongly encourage all orders to purchase HASSLE FREE INSURANCE during checkout. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMASTER'S COMMAND\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of the ’90s Christian metal groups were children of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStryper, 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e           Mark Allan Powell \/ Encyclopedia of CCM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"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.  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   Allan Smith \/ Cross Rhythms Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVocals from Rey Parra are excellent and Bruce Swift’s guitar screams....Tony Velasquez’s drumming is excellent.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     Ray Mansfield \/ Real 80's CCM\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e       Angelic Warlord Reviews\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSacred 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e         Kara Jalbert \/ White Metal Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"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. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e            Scott Waters \/ NoLifeTilMetal Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C_dTFv8cR24\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C_dTFv8cR24\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a Sacred Warrior trading card with a gold foil stamp, exclusive to this release. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#36 on Angelic Warlord's Top 50 Albums of the 80's (90% Rating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#45 on the Christian Metal Realm's Top 100 Christian Metal Albums of All-Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures guest appearance from Vengeance alum, Larry Farkas and Roger Martinez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst time reissued in a jewel case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures a 12-page insert booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold Disc CD (a disc rot deterrent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDigitally remastered by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound (2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtwork and layout by Scott Waters of NoLifeTilMetal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhoto collage of rare band pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReadable lyric panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePart of the exclusive METAL ICON SERIES (Retroactive Records)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes a four paragraph album write-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited to just a 500 CD pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere’s something about ‘Ryche influenced power metal that makes hard music devotees go weak in the knees. Perhaps it is the high-end, soaring and at times operatic lead vocals not unlike those of revered Queensrÿche front man Geoff Tate. Maybe it is a technical proclivity rooted in the power metal aesthetic that also suggests of light progressive bearings. It might also be a high level of musicianship found in a guitarist both melodic and searing, intricate double bass drummer, bassist that lays the detailed low-end foundation and keyboardist that underscores but not to a fault. With Sacred Warrior, it is all of the above in light of its dark but sophisticated take on the power metal form.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1989's Master’s Command displays the band in better form from a technical perspective, with chops well-honed from time on the road. While backing away from the power metal of their debut, the album is a strong collection of hard rock songs and includes the more melodic tracks “Paradise” and “Beyond the Mountain,” which season the heavy sound with catchy hooks and memorable choruses. “The Flood” offers a vocal duet between Parra and Roger Martinez (of Vengeance). The album closes with what most consider to be its highlight, a heavy metal version of the traditional hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFew albums could legitimately be the greatest Christian metal album of all-time.  \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaster's Command\u003c\/em\u003e is a contender to such a lofty throne.  It's that good.  And, Retroactive Records has done everything possible to make this the ULTIMATE CD reissue of one of the ultimate Christian metal albums ever. The album has been digitally remastered by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound, packaged in a 12-page booklet\/jewel case, and comes on an elite Gold Disc CD.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e01. Master's Command\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e02. Beyond the Mountain\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e03. Evil Lurks\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e04. Bound in Chains\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e05. Unfailing Love\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e06. Paradise\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e07. Uncontrolled\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e08. Many Will Come\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e09. Onward Warriors\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10. The Flood\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e11. 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