This independently-released cassette and CD shows a dark hard rockin' band grappling with tears of pain, relating visions of the King and expressing themselves--all the while experimenting with music. While easily fitting into the category of alternative, the up front drumming and quick pace of tunes like "Retribution", "Streams" and "Transcendence" could make a confused audience headbang. The five-part epic suite "The Revelation" shows the brooding and mood-swinging band at its best. The band's influences range from David Bowie to Black Sabbath, including U2, Peter Gabriel, Rush, Pink Floyd and The Doors--which help give the band a universal appeal. For ordering info, send your dark, brooding letters of inquiry to: Milan Entertainment, 1541 August Lane, Santa Ana CA 92707.
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Dead Zine 2002Reviewed by NecRoSarXBeautiful. Haunting. Dark. Compelling. Deep. Contemplative. Saviour Machine has been much more than the usual ear candy band. They are usually stuck under the all-encompassing "goth" label (or, if you're in the typical Christian bookstore, you'll probably find them under the "alternative" section), but their sound is best described as Pink Floyd, Mozart and Bauhaus meeting up with C.S. Lewis at…Heaven's Metal #42Reviewed by Doug Van PeltLike the "Stay of Execution" album by Deliverance (also produced by Terry Taylor, hmm!?), this album by Saviour Machine establishes a fresh new sound. Combining all the theatrical elements of artists like David Bowie, Pink Floyd and Queen and mixing them with the tuned-down-to-C-or-D and minor chord sound of recent Metallica and the high frequency treble guitar sound of 70's rock, Saviour Machine…Similar sounding releases
1998Sin DizzyHe's Not Dead
1989GuardianFirst Watch
1990Holy SoldierHoly Soldier
RegulatorsRegulators Bar & Grill
1991Galactic CowboysGalactic Cowboys
1986Barren CrossRock for the KingMore from Saviour Machine
1994Saviour Machine II
2002Live In Deutschland 2002 (Video)
1997Legend Part I
1998Behold a Pale Horse
2001Legend III:I
1998Legend Part II
