I was 20 yrs old when this album came out. I was playing in a Christian rock band in 1990 and we covered "Hooked On A Good Thing" off this album. I think I still have a cassette of it but I'd have to find it. Great album end to end.
This album was THE unobtanium of the 1980s and 1990s. All songs written 1986 or so, recorded 97 or so. Didn't get released until 1989 AFTER the band had already broken up somewhat disillusioned with the whole music thing Related artists would be Chrystavix, Holy Soldier (also dual guitar band), Siloam, Stryper (dual guitar, too), Zion, Shout/Ken Tamplin (all the guitars), Ransom, Fear Not, Guardian,.
One of my favorite Christian metal albums, and the entire album is solid. The only disappointment is that this was the only album that Rage of Angels released.
Rage of Angels was a one a done band don't know what those other albums/singles are. But then again Spotify is not always the most accurate. The guitarist Frank DiCostanzo and drummer John Fowler (RIP 2008) went on to play with Steelheart on the first two albums. Lead singer Dan Mariano formed band called Pyn Siren and BadBoy. I remember this album made a huge splash when it debuted back in '89 and then thinking whatever happened to this band. Internet didn't exist so they just faded into oblivion. They have a good cult following. Would be great if they came back together to perform or write new music. Sin Dizzy is Oz Fox and Tim Gaines band they started after the Stryper breakup/hiatus or whatever they called it.
I find it kinda funny how every time this guy gets a suggestion to listen to a Christian band the song suggested for him is not even close to the best song these bands have to offer.
The self title album you are seeing is the only christian album that the original guys in the 80's did . somewhere in the years 200 another group of guys started there own band and stole the original band name for them selves.
Klank has gotta be the greatest band that hardly anyone knows... Anything off still suffering is gold whole album is awesome.... Texas Hippie Coalition lots off great textas metal. Check out turn it up, or pissed off and mad about it.
Wow ty for reminding me of Klank. I loved the one album of theirs I owned. Don't remember the name. I forgot about them for maybe last 20 yrs. Ty again for bringing them back to my attention. Now excuse me I've got to go find them and add them to all my music apps I can.
Unfortunately this was their only album as far as I know. Not sure if that is the same band from 2013. This was the best song on the album as far as I'm concerned. Would love some Sacred Warrior. Their debut album Rebellion in 1988 would be a good place to start. Try Black Metal. They sound like Iron Maiden or Judas Priest. The song Famine shows the different shades of their music and screams of Queensryche (Warning album).
I had/have a pretty good selection of late 1980s Christian rock/metal... Bride, Deliverance, etc. You should check out Sacred Warrior (I recommend "Stay Away from Evil", "Many Will Come" or "No Happy Endings"). Sacred Warrior is a great band and have been together a long time. Others to check out for fun: Holy Soldier, X-Sinner, Angelica (their first albums were the best... all self-titled.) These three were big, but short-lived I think. Another great band... Undercover: ruclips.net/video/6nfnWqi6Ozw/видео.html
Sin Dizzy was a side project from Oz Fox and Tim Gaines while Stryper was defunct. It's Oz on vocals. Not bad. Not great. But decent for what it is. And please for the love of all things sacred, do some Sacred Warrior. I'd recommend Rebellion, Temples On Fire, Wicked Generation, or maybe Sweet Memories. And yes, Rage Of Angels had 2 guitar players. 5 piece band.
Not bad at all...definite trendy metal sound for the time, solid riffs, and I am sure Jesus himself was jammin' to this one. 🤘😇 I believe there is another, more recent rock band (early 2000's, maybe??) with the same name but I am not certain....
This whole album was solid IMO
My two favorite songs from Rage of angels are "Do you still believe in Love" and "Rock for the Rock", great songs indeed.
I was 20 yrs old when this album came out. I was playing in a Christian rock band in 1990 and we covered "Hooked On A Good Thing" off this album. I think I still have a cassette of it but I'd have to find it. Great album end to end.
Thank you Jeff!!!
One of the great albums in Christian metal history. Unfortunately, it was their only release. Two of the members went on to join Steelheart.
Yes they did. In fact, those 2 had already left ROA by the time this album was released. Too bad. They would've been good in concert.
R.I.P. John Fowler (Steel Heart original drummer)
I loved this album so much. Just great!
This was the one and only album Rage of Angels (Christian band) ever put out.
Awesome! Great band 👏 🇵🇭
Nice request Jeff, I hadn't picked up on ROA and wasn't familiar with them. Thanks for sharing!
I have their cd
Deliverance, vengeance rising, Guardian,Hero Barren cross
Rock for the rock
This album was THE unobtanium of the 1980s and 1990s. All songs written 1986 or so, recorded 97 or so. Didn't get released until 1989 AFTER the band had already broken up somewhat disillusioned with the whole music thing
Related artists would be Chrystavix, Holy Soldier (also dual guitar band), Siloam, Stryper (dual guitar, too), Zion, Shout/Ken Tamplin (all the guitars), Ransom, Fear Not, Guardian,.
I think it's a different Rage of Angels now, not sure though...let us know!
There is a different band with the name now. Def not Christian.
Don’t forget Guardian, Barron Cross, White Cross, X-Sinner, Bloodgood, Holy Soldier.
One of my favorite Christian metal albums, and the entire album is solid. The only disappointment is that this was the only album that Rage of Angels released.
Some of the darker, heavier Christian bands like Believer, Living Sacrifice, Tourniquet, Mortification,
Vengeance Rising, are worth a listen.
Those are all great bands. I'd loved to see Shane listen to Bathed in Blood by Mort.
Or some helig us art by horde.
Oh wow! I didn't know that, awesome Terry! 🤘🤘
One album only. 2 members are playing in firehouse. 2013:cd. Not them.
Firehouse? That's news to me.
2 original members of steelheart
Rage of Angels was a one a done band don't know what those other albums/singles are. But then again Spotify is not always the most accurate. The guitarist Frank DiCostanzo and drummer John Fowler (RIP 2008) went on to play with Steelheart on the first two albums. Lead singer Dan Mariano formed band called Pyn Siren and BadBoy.
I remember this album made a huge splash when it debuted back in '89 and then thinking whatever happened to this band. Internet didn't exist so they just faded into oblivion. They have a good cult following. Would be great if they came back together to perform or write new music.
Sin Dizzy is Oz Fox and Tim Gaines band they started after the Stryper breakup/hiatus or whatever they called it.
I think the label, Regency went bankrupt or close to it and the band never got paid. By the time the album was released, band had already split.
I saw Stryper once at Disney World mid 80s & Messiah Prophet once late 80s Good times
Rez Band was good too. 1983 or so
Jeff this is Brian
Sin dizzy is a Oz fox gig
Oz Fox was so Dizzy with Sin he decided to make a band about it. haha Just Kidding I know Oz Fox never sins.
Rage Of Angels of 1989 and Rage Of Angels of 2013/2016 are not the band.
I find it kinda funny how every time this guy gets a suggestion to listen to a Christian band the song suggested for him is not even close to the best song these bands have to offer.
Except Are you ready for thunder is definitely one of the best Rage of Angels songs.
Great job my friend
The self title album you are seeing is the only christian album that the original guys in the 80's did . somewhere in the years 200 another group of guys started there own band and stole the original band name for them selves.
Great band I heard them 25 years ago
Klank has gotta be the greatest band that hardly anyone knows... Anything off still suffering is gold whole album is awesome.... Texas Hippie Coalition lots off great textas metal. Check out turn it up, or pissed off and mad about it.
Wow ty for reminding me of Klank. I loved the one album of theirs I owned. Don't remember the name. I forgot about them for maybe last 20 yrs. Ty again for bringing them back to my attention. Now excuse me I've got to go find them and add them to all my music apps I can.
A few of the members went on to form Steelheart
Unfortunately this was their only album as far as I know. Not sure if that is the same band from 2013. This was the best song on the album as far as I'm concerned. Would love some Sacred Warrior. Their debut album Rebellion in 1988 would be a good place to start. Try Black Metal. They sound like Iron Maiden or Judas Priest. The song Famine shows the different shades of their music and screams of Queensryche (Warning album).
Sacred Warrior rocks. One of the best Christian Power bands from the 80's along with Haven, Scarlet Rayne & Commander & Recon.
I had/have a pretty good selection of late 1980s Christian rock/metal... Bride, Deliverance, etc. You should check out Sacred Warrior (I recommend "Stay Away from Evil", "Many Will Come" or "No Happy Endings"). Sacred Warrior is a great band and have been together a long time. Others to check out for fun: Holy Soldier, X-Sinner, Angelica (their first albums were the best... all self-titled.) These three were big, but short-lived I think. Another great band... Undercover: ruclips.net/video/6nfnWqi6Ozw/видео.html
Sin Dizzy was a side project from Oz Fox and Tim Gaines while Stryper was defunct. It's Oz on vocals. Not bad. Not great. But decent for what it is. And please for the love of all things sacred, do some Sacred Warrior. I'd recommend Rebellion, Temples On Fire, Wicked Generation, or maybe Sweet Memories. And yes, Rage Of Angels had 2 guitar players. 5 piece band.
I’d love to see you do some Rez Band. Something like Tears in the Rain or The Struggle.
Not bad at all...definite trendy metal sound for the time, solid riffs, and I am sure Jesus himself was jammin' to this one. 🤘😇 I believe there is another, more recent rock band (early 2000's, maybe??) with the same name but I am not certain....
This was one of the weakest tracks on this record. The first 4 or 5 are just killer!