Sacred Warrior - Discography

Sacred Warrior was a Christian classic metal band formed in 1988 and based in Chicago, Illinois. Their music is often compared to that of Queensrÿche or Iron Maiden.

Background

The band was formed out of a general market metal band known as Nomad,which formed in 1985. Subsequent to the conversion of guitarist Bruce Swift to Christianity, he lead fellow band members Tony Velasquez and Rey Parra. He also converted Rick Macias, who had been a bouncer at a nightclub.

Of all their albums, their first release, Rebellion, is considered to be their best. Master's Command features Vengeance Rising frontman Roger Martinez in duet with Rey Parra. Their reunion show at the Cornerstone Festival in 2001 was recorded and released on CD.

They announced a reunion in 2000 and released a live CD of their performance at the Cornerstone festival the following year.

On February 13, 2009, the band announced the death of Rick Macias.


Albums:

1988: Rebellion (Download)
Intense Records

Tracklist:

1. Black Metal
2. Mad, Mad World
3. Stay Away From Evil
4. He Died
5. Children of the Light
6. Rebellion
7. Day of the Lord
8. The Heaven's Are Calling
9. Famine
10.Master of Lies
11.Sword of Victory

produced by Caesar Kalinowski
recorded at Opus Recording Studio Gunree IL. USA
mixed at Sutton Place Recording Studio Glendale CA USA


1989: Master's Command (Download)
Intense Records

Tracklist:

1. Master's Command
2. Beyond the Mountain
3. Evil Lurks
4. Bound in Chains
5. Unfailing Love
6. Paradise
7. Uncontrolled
8. Many Will Come
9. Onward Warriors
10.The Flood
11.Holy, Holy, Holy

Guest appearence:Roger Martinez (Vocals on "The Flood")

Producer: Sacred Warrior
Producer: Dave Jahnsen
Engineer: Dave Jahnsen


1990: Wicked Generation (Download)
Intense Records

Tracklist:

1. No Happy Endings
2. Little Secrets
3. Standing Free
4. Are You Ready
5. Minister by Night
6. Miss Linda
7. In the Night
8. Warriors
9. Wicked Generation
10.War Torn Hero

Producer: Jim Homan
Engineer: Harry Witz
Engineer: Steve Weeder
Mixer: Harry Witz


1991: Obsessions (Download)
Intense Records

Tracklist:

1. Wings of a Dream
2. Sweet Memories
3. Turning Back
4. Obsessions
5. Kamakazi
6. Remember Me
7. Fire from Heaven
8. Temples on Fire
9. Mad Man

Lineup:

* Rey Parra - vocals
* Bruce Swift - guitar
* Tony Velasquez - drums
* Steve Watkins - bass
* Joe Petit - keyboards
* Rick Macias - keyboards (-89) (R.I.P.)
* John Johnson - guitar (89+)

Origin : Chicago, Illinois (USA)