{"product_id":"sacred-warrior-waiting-in-darkness-cd-2013-last-copy-of-the-indie-version","title":"SACRED WARRIOR - WAITING IN DARKNESS (CD, 2013) *Last copy of the Indie version","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003eSACRED WARRIOR - WAITING IN DARKNESS (*NEW-CD, 2013, Indie) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTREMENDOUS, BRILLIANT CD!  Melodic power\/progressive metal at it's very best!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSACRED WARRIOR - WAITING IN DARKNESS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWaiting in Darkness is everything craved in a Sacred Warrior comeback...it could be argued the band has never sounded better.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                          Mark Allen HardRockHaven.Net\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLead 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 \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaiting In Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                                     Olivier \/ Sleeze Roxx Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e...aptly named guitarist Bruce Swift puts on a clinic of bludgeoning riffs (did I say that \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaiting In Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                                                      Angelic Warlord Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6fk36-0-0\" data-editor=\"3s7gm\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"c474b-0-0\" data-editor=\"3s7gm\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"c474b-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"c474b-0-0\"\u003e\"This whole project is fantastic, but this particular song (Dust \u0026amp; 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!\"\u003cbr\u003e                                                        .\u003cstrong\u003e....elated Youtube Metal Fan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90% Rating on AngelicWarlord.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#5 in\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTop 15 Albums Of 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Angelic Warlord)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes new vocalist, Eli Prinsen \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the classic instrumental Sacred Warrior line-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Sacred Warrior sound in-line with their classic releases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReleased in 2013, Sacred Warrior's first new album in 25 years floored even long-time fans of the band!  With Rey Parra, the voice of classic Sacred Warrior albums, replaced by Eli Prinsen (for this album), fans held their collective breath....well, we have all been breathing very easily ever since the album's release, since Eli not only holds his own, but proves to be a perfect fit for the band.  Powerful, crushing classic metal drips from the grooves of this album from top to bottom. The classic Queensryche sound still present, but with all the hooks and signature sounds that elevated the band to elite status in both the Christian and mainstream music worlds.  For fans of Queensryche, Master Plan, and Iron maiden.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e1 Desperately Wicked 5:25\u003cbr\u003e2 Waiting In Darkness 5:54\u003cbr\u003e3 Sinking Sand 3:15\u003cbr\u003e4 In Dust And Ashes 4:03\u003cbr\u003e5 Fallen Hero 4:48\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e6 Fear Me 4:31\u003cbr\u003e7 Long Live The King 4:27\u003cbr\u003e8 Jealous Love 4:24\u003cbr\u003e9 Living Sacrifice 4:00\u003cbr\u003e10 Day Of The Lord 3:45\u003cbr\u003e11 Temples On Fire 3:45\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSTOMER REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFans 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTherefore 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“Desperately Wicked” (5:25), “Waiting In Darkness” (5:54), “Sinking Sand” (3:15), “In Dust And Ashes” (4:02), “Fallen Hero” (4:47), “Fear Me” (4:30), “Long Live The King” (4:26), “Jealous Love” (4:24), “Living Sacrifice” (4:00), “Day Of The Lord” (3:45), “Temples On Fire” (3:44)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusicians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEli Prinsen - Lead Vocals\u003cbr\u003eBruce Swift - Guitars\u003cbr\u003eJoe Petit - Keyboards\u003cbr\u003eSteve Watkins - Bass\u003cbr\u003eTony Velazquez - Drums\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boone's Overstock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51705087525110,"sku":"vga1789816515359","price":35.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/4907\/6470\/files\/sacred-warrior---waiting-in-darkness-cd-2013-last-copy-of-the-indie-version_1.jpg?v=1789816520","url":"https:\/\/intentionalcladfit.shop\/products\/sacred-warrior-waiting-in-darkness-cd-2013-last-copy-of-the-indie-version","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}