Fat Freddy Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 This news came out of the blue... very cool though, as S.W. were a pretty damn good band... Reactivated SACRED WARRIOR Working On New Album - Sep. 28, 2008 Reactivated '80s Christian metal legends SACRED WARRIOR are currently working on material for a new studio album, tentatively due in early 2009. According to singer Rey Parra, the upcoming CD "will be one of our heaviest discs yet. It is hard yet still has the WARRIOR feel to it and don't be thinking that we are going to wimp out on the lyrics. We think that today more that ever we need to bring the gospel of Jesus to the forefront. We are currently recording the music in Chicago and I will be recording the vocals in Florida. This long-awaited disc will be finished sometime towards the end of the year, Lord willing, so please be patient and be prayerful so that all goes well." SACRED WARRIOR is a Christian band which played melodic, progressive hard rock/metal, often quite reminiscent of mid-period QUEENSRŸCHE, a label that SACRED WARRIOR considered a compliment. SACRED WARRIOR broke up in 1994 and then reformed at least temporarily in 2000 to do a Cornerstone festival reunion show. There was talk of a new album sometime in the future, but nothing ever became of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaffas Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 A band ive always wanted to check out... what album era of Queensryche are they similar too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Freddy Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 A band ive always wanted to check out... what album era of Queensryche are they similar too? The Queensryche comparisons are mostly due to the vocals, cuz Rey Parra is a dead ringer for Geoff Tate at times. If you like the first Ryche EP and/or THE WARNING that'd be in the Sacred Warrior ball park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Gold Donors Metal T Posted September 29, 2008 2023 Gold Donors Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 ...i remember hearing a tune called "Minister By Night" on a christian metal compilation tape by these guys-not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kethdredd Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Great band with an excellent discography. New material would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Freddy Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 ...i remember hearing a tune called "Minister By Night" on a christian metal compilation tape by these guys-not too bad. Yea, that's one of their best tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebuchadnezzar Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 PERFECT news! I had no idea! One of the best US christian metal bands ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stryperweb.com Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Been looking forward to this album for years... Wicked Generation was their best thus far imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighNDryRulz Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 ...i remember hearing a tune called "Minister By Night" on a christian metal compilation tape by these guys-not too bad. Yea, that's one of their best tracks. Absolutely!!!!! I would love to hear some new music from these guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METAL102 Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I have 2 of their 80s cds and enjoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharatan Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 once i met a chick, who supposedly used to date one of them, and showed me some great boots from them(with covers etc etc, looked like pro stuff)....i don't know the quality of them coz she never sent anything but i guess they're easily better than the live at cali....ah well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighNDryRulz Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Any update on the new music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Of Fire Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 once i met a chick, who supposedly used to date one of them, and showed me some great boots from them(with covers etc etc, looked like pro stuff)....i don't know the quality of them coz she never sent anything but i guess they're easily better than the live at cali....ah well..... I knew a girl in FL who dated/was engaged to the drummer Tony... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmaniac777 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 According to the band's website, their keyboardist, Rick Macias, died on 2/7/09. I wonder if this is partly to blame for the delay in the new album? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Freddy Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 According to the band's website, their keyboardist, Rick Macias, died on 2/7/09. I wonder if this is partly to blame for the delay in the new album? Wouldn't surprise me because I haven't heard a thing about the new album since before that guy died... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Rey Parra is back with a new project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 New album out titled Waiting In Darkness. Features new singer Eli Prinsen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Available over on their website. 9 new tracks & 2 rerecorded. www.sacredwarrior.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Freddy Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Rey Parra is back with a new project. Good stuff. The rest of the guys in Worldview used to be Recon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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