{"product_id":"sacred-warrior-waiting-in-darkness-deluxe-edition-cd-2024-retroactive-epic-prog-power","title":"SACRED WARRIOR - WAITING IN DARKNESS (Deluxe Edition CD, 2024, Retroactive) Epic Prog Power!","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Purchase hassle-free low cost insurance at checkout which covers your entire order against damage. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EffDyxSEDMk?si=jAvCqwdMSn5HsaFq\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5vwXSB3FFYw?si=zp4skYOGOpPn4bO3\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN STOCK \u0026amp; SHIPPING NOW!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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 class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3s7gm\" data-offset-key=\"6fk36-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3s7gm\" data-offset-key=\"c474b-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"c474b-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo bonus tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e of re-recorded Sacred Warrior classics!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color collector’s O-ring sleeve with skull-and-horned monster artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available on limited edition vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRCD2018 SACRED WARRIOR - WAITING IN DARKNESS CD 732131697971\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSacred Warrior - Waiting in Darkness (2024 Deluxe Edition)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOriginally released in 2013 by the band, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWaiting in Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Retroactive Records Deluxe Collector's Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eMetal Icon Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack list\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 \u003cstrong\u003e(re-recorded)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11 Temples On Fire 3:45 \u003cstrong\u003e(re-recorded)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-embed\"\u003eDesperately 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-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 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boone's Overstock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51705205850358,"sku":"nwg1789819962342","price":9.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/4907\/6470\/files\/sacred-warrior---waiting-in-darkness-deluxe-edition-cd-2024-retroactive-epic-pro_1.jpg?v=1789819968","url":"https:\/\/intentionalcladfit.shop\/products\/sacred-warrior-waiting-in-darkness-deluxe-edition-cd-2024-retroactive-epic-prog-power","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}