Sacred Warrior

Sacred Warrior
Origin Chicago, Illinois
Genres Heavy metal
Years active 1988–1993, 2001, 2008–present
Labels Intense Records
Members
Rey Parra
Bruce Swift
Tony Velasquez
Steve Watkins
Joe Petit
Past members
Rick Macias
John Johnson

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

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Background

The band was formed out of a general market metal band known as Nomad,[1] which formed in 1985.[2] Subsequent to the conversion of guitarist Bruce Swift to Christianity, he led fellow band members Tony Velasquez and Rey Parra. He also converted Rick Macias, who had been a bouncer at a nightclub.[1]

Of all their albums, their first release, Rebellion, is considered to be their best.[1] 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[2] and released a live CD of their performance at the Cornerstone festival the following year.

On February 9, 2009, the band announced the death of Rick Macias.

Discography

Members

Ex-members

References

  1. ^ a b c Powell, Mark Allan (2002). "Sacred Warrior". Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. pp. 786. ISBN 1-56563-679-1. 
  2. ^ a b "Hard News". HM Magazine (86): 23. November / December 2000. 
  3. ^ Smith, Alan (July 1990). "Sacred Warrior - Master's Command". Cross Rhythms (2). 
  4. ^ Cummings, Tony (June 1991). "Sacred Warrior - Wicked Generation". Cross Rhythms (6). 
  5. ^ Van Pelt, Doug (November 1990). "Reviews / Wicked Generation". CCM Magazine 13 (5): 57. 
  6. ^ Cummings, Tony (February 1992). "Sacred Warrior - Obsessions". Cross Rhythms (10). 

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