This is power/glam at its finest! This long out of print cd was just reissued last year by the band themselves and all I can say is "it's about time"! It's sad to see something this good go unnoticed. Every song on here is good. Holy Soldier, being one of the first pioneering Christian metal bands, followed the lead of Stryper blending accessible pop melodies with sincere metal feelings and lyrics that came from the heart. Vocalist Steven Patrick is one of the finest at his craft with emotional high end vocals that are clear and powerful. The music is second to none with heavy catchy guitar hooks and tremendous lead work. The production is of course also top notch being as this was a major label release when it first appeared on the market. If you like bands like Balance of Power, Stryper, and Bride then this is something you should invest in.
10/10
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Adonai Metal Rock #4Reviewed by Daniel BaillodTranslated from the original French The first opus by the Holy Soldier is out!! And the symphony they deliver to us here is absolutely grandiose. Long considered the best band without a contract in Los Angeles, HOLY SOLDIER has just offered us a very, very classy first album. David ZAFFIRO (ex-BLOODGOOD) produced them. And what production!! This is metal with a capital M!! Careful, let us make no…Heaven's Metal #23Reviewed by Doug Van PeltHere it is folks...the Holy Soldier debut album. It's been three years since you may have first heard about them in Heaven's Metal, and the hype has been heavy. This buzz has reached the point in the metal world to where people are saying, "Man, it better be good with all this hype." Well, Holy Soldier delivers. This 10-song album is nothing short of melodic heaven. These Southern California…Similar sounding releases
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