Frontline Music Catalog Collector’s Edition Reissues.

PRESS RELEASE
July 16th, 2010


Intense Millennium Records is proud to announce its January 2011 Frontline Music Catalog Collector’s Edition Reissues.


Sacred Warrior - Master's Command

The band's debut "Rebellion" stormed out of the gates like a runaway freight train. By comparison, "Master's Command" was a more varied and experimental affair. Instead of pummeling the listener with a full-on metal attack, Sacred Warrior adjusted
their approach to include more melody, more variety, and interesting songs that continue to captivate some 20 years later. Any progressive metal notions the band hinted at before were fulfilled with "Master's Command". Sacred Warrior had arrived, and staked their claim on the attention of Queensryche and Fates Warning fans worldwide.


Altar Boys - Gut Level Music

Many bands in the Christian music scene had embraced current styles in the early to mid 80's, including new wave, punk, arena rock, and metal. Few bands, however, had the kind of tough, gritty rock and roll sound of Altar Boys. Fewer still pulled it off
with such ease, giving fans of Social Distortion and similar groups a true alternative to that kind of punk rock. Mike Stand and company had already recorded two ground-breaking albums, but "Gut Level Music" was where they hit their stride, perfectly combining the melodic lines of 1980's rock with the energy and attitude of punk rock to create the right blend that struck a chord with punk, rock, and alternative fans for years.


It was previously announced that in November of this year Intense Millennium Records will release newly remastered versions of Vengeance’s “Human Sacrifice”, Vengeance Rising’s “Once Dead”, Sacred Warrior’s “Rebellion”, Bloodgood’s “Bloodgood”, and Bloodgood’s “Detonation”. Various pre-order packages will go sale on August 1^st that include bonus cds, t-shirts, posters, and buttons from the labels website (www.intensemillennium.com).


Intense Millennium Records is dedicated to releasing fully licensed material from one of the most prolific group of record labels to exist in the Christian Metal scene, the Intense/Frontline/Alarma Records group.


Visit our website at: http://www.intensemillennium.com to stay up to date on the latest news.

Stryper - The Covering Samples on line

Go to Stryper - The Covering to hear some of the samples from Stryper's upcoming album "The Covering"

1. Set Me Free
2. Blackout
3. Heaven and Hell
4. Lights Out
5. Carry On Wayward Son
6. Highway Star
7. Shout It Out Loud
8. Over The Mountain
9. The Trooper
10. Breaking The Law
11. On Fire
12. Immigrant Song
13. God

Veangeance Rising, Bloodgood & Sacred Warrior News

Intense Millennium Records is a partnership between Divine Metal Distro, Roxx Productions, and two additional individuals Josh Dieckmann and Sandy Scafedi. We have come together under this one umbrella to form a company that is dedicated to releasing fully licensed material from one of the most prolific group of record labels to exist in the Christian Metal scene, the Intense/Frontline/Alarma Records group. This will be the first time that many of these titles will have seen any form of quality release since their original releases back in the 1980s & 1990s.

Our first batch of releases is scheduled for release in November of 2010 and include classic albums from Vengeance Rising, Sacred Warrior and Bloodgood. All of our releases will be completely re-mastered to give these albums the best modern audio quality that is available today. As well each release will have brand new artwork based on the original cover designs, along with 8 page booklets complete with lyrics, and liner notes. When possible bonus material will be added as well.

The first 5 titles that will be released are:

Vengeance - Human SacrificeFew albums can claim to have started a musical movement like "Human Sacrifice".  While thrash metal had already been well established by 1988, only a handful of bands had attempted to combine such fast, heavy music with lyrics reflecting faith in Christ.  None of these bands had released anything more than demos or a couple tracks on compilations until this monster of an album came roaring onto the scene.  Fusing fast riffing, driving bass and drums, hyper-speed bluesy lead guitar, and just enough melody to make things more memorable, "Human Sacrifice" did more than just introduce Christianity to the genre - it revolutionized the developing style of "Christian metal" in a way no previous band or album had done.  Vengeance Rising raised the stakes and gave fellow thrashers a unique album that set the bar for future releases.

Vengeance Rising - Once DeadWhere Vengeance Rising's debut "Human Sacrifice" stormed onto the scene and created quite a stir, "Once Dead" tightened the thrash attack into a well-oiled machine.  While the band's debut was experimental and diverse, "Once Dead" was a snapshot of a band seasoned by touring and songwriting, with a more consistent approach that capitalized on thrash metal's calling card - velocity.  Vengeance Rising's second album is rife with fast, thrashy anthems that take their sound to the next level, ramping up the volume, intensity, and energy even more.  When other thrash bands were starting to slow down, Vengeance Rising took the opposite approach for maximum effect.

Sacred Warrior - RebellionThe burgeoning Christian metal movement had several notable bands by the mid 1980's.  None, however, took the progressive elements of pioneers like Queensryche and Fates Warning and combined them with the pure energy and heaviness present in much of the thrash metal of the time.  Enter Sacred Warrior - a band that skillfully and successfully combined these two elements to create a metallic attack that rivaled many of their contemporaries, and stands the test of time as one of the greats of the era.  “Rebellion”, the band’s auspicious debut, capitalizes on that potent mixture by offering up searing riffs, lightning fast solos, soaring vocals, and a rhythm section that thundered with authority.

Bloodgood - BloodgoodHeavy Metal has been accused by its detractors as all sounding the same.  While the mid-80’s saw a glut of metal bands cashing in on the style, many of which sounded the same as the next band, no one could accuse Bloodgood of being a sound-alike.  Combining a melodic, classic heavy metal approach with the uniquely operatic vocals of Les Carlson, Bloodgood carved out its own niche in the metal scene by offering up listeners a potent mix of high-pitched vocal wails, melodic yet energetic guitar riffing, a tight rhythm section, and memorable songs that would stay with you for weeks.  This powerful blend came shining through on Bloodgood’s self-titled debut album, and quickly set the bar for metal bands wishing to share their faith with the world.

Bloodgood - DetonationBloodgood’s second album, “Detonation”, was the perfect follow-up to their high-energy debut, and raised the bar even higher for faith-based metal bands.  The fast songs were faster, the emotion in the songs was more intense, and the musical attack was tighter.  The lyrics were also stronger, as the band took on some fairly unpopular topics like suicide and homelessness.  Truly a landmark album in the scene, this classic contains the duo of songs “Crucify” and “Messiah” that showed what a real metal band could do with such emotionally charged subject matter and pull it off with such ease.

Beginning in January of 2011 we will unleash two classic Frontline titles per month. With such a vast catalog of titles at our finger tips we welcome any suggestions from you the fans in regards to what titles you would like to see released the soonest. There is currently a poll on our website, feel free to stop by and let your voice be heard.

Visit our website at: http://www.intensemillennium.com to stay up to date on the latest news.

Episode 11 of Pastor Brad's Max Life Podcast

In Episode 11 of the Max Life Christian Metal Podcast Pastor Brad of http://www.guitarjams.net share a new Bible Moments teaching entitled, "Lighten Up" -- all about the fact that Jesus said, "Come unto me all you who are heavy burdened and I'll give you rest..."  PB also shares a story about crazy moment in his life involving a moped, a BIG wheel and a parked car!  And lots more.  Tune in and check it out here

STRYPER To Host Holy Land Tour For Fans In 2011 - May 24, 2010

Stryper will host a 10-day tour of the Holy Land February 12-21, 2011. The once-in-a-lifetime VIP tour will be limited to 150 people. Stryper fans will be able to spend time with the band during this unique travel opportunity, with portions of the trip being filmed for an upcoming DVD.

"Oz, Robert, Tim and I are excited to go to Israel and see first-hand the birthplace of Christianity," says lead vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet. "And to be able to share this experience with some of our fans makes this even more incredible."

The tour will visit the following locations in Israel:

* Caesarea: A city built by King Herod the Great
* Mount Carmel: Where the prophet Elijah defeated the false prophets of Baal
* Galilee Boat Ride: Where Jesus walked on the water
* Caesarea Philippi: Where the disciple Peter first confessed Jesus as the Messiah
* Nazareth Village: A recreation of a village at the time of Jesus
* Jordan River Baptism: An opportunity for those who wish to be baptized in the Jordan River
* Masada: Where the final Jewish revolt against the Romans took place
* The Dead Sea: A chance to float in the most therapeutic waters in the world
* Pools of Bethesda: Where Jesus healed the man who was lame for 37 years
* Garden Tomb: The place of Jesus’ crucifixion and Resurrection
* Yad Vashem: Memorial to the Holocaust
* Western Wall Tunnels: 60 feet below the modern city of Jerusalem
* Jerusalem: The City of God
* Mount of Olives: Where Jesus rode the donkey through the Eastern Gate
* Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus prayed before He was betrayed by Judas
* Western Wall: Holiest site in Judaism

Due to limited availability, this trip will sell out quickly. Reservations can be secured for only $300.

To register, please contact ari@ihtours.com or 1-877-999-8868 ext 415.

The cost for this unique travel opportunity is $3,299.00 per person, which includes airfare out of Los Angeles, New York or Toronto; hotel accommodations; all buffet breakfasts and dinners; air-conditioned transportation; an English-speaking tour guide and entrance fees to all of the sites. Price is based on double-occupancy and does not include airport tax, tip fee or lunch meals.

For more information, please contact joe@amaral.tv or 1-877-628-2800.

Ted Kirkpatrick Fugue in D Minor rough cut

Well folks, I've reached the half century mark - today is my 50th Birthday (although I still feel around 30) - so I thought I would celebrate with all of you by offering a track from my very nearly completed new solo release IN THE SHADOW OF THE MASTERS. I hadn't intended on putting up any more tunes from it, as it will be going to mastering and manufacturing very soon, but you only turn 50 once, right? Plus let this be an apology from me for pushing the release date back a little...

This is FUGUE IN D MINOR - BWV 565 by Johann Sebastian Bach. It was written around 1705 and is the epitomy of HEAVY! To say this piece is brilliant is a gross understatement. The complexity, the melodies, the huge chords, the quiet parts, and the ultra-loud blast-you-out-of-your-pew parts are all awesome. The drumming was very challenging, as the mid-tempo groove ebbs and flows almost imperceptibly and there are numerous precise timing issues and lots of time to play different beats and fills. I have always tried to treat the drums as a musical instrument and not just "rhythm", and I hope I did a good job for all of you and Mr. Bach.

The track is mixed, but not yet mastered so downloading is not available - the finished mastered tune will sound about 1,000 times cleaner, fuller, bigger kicks, louder...better! So - the track may only be up a short time.

One of my dreams when I get to heaven is to be able to go back in time and attend concerts played or conducted by the composers themselves... but for now - sit back and picture yourself sitting in a church in Weimar, Germany 300 years ago with none other than the master Bach himself seated at the organ playing this.

Looking forward to releasing the entire album - lots of hyper crazy drumming on it. Now... where's all my birthday presents? Haha... http://tourniquet.bandcamp.com/

PRESS RELEASE: Deliverance - 'Temporary Insanity'

Roxx Records and the Christian Metal Realm are very excited to announce the details on their long in the works, highly anticipated tribute album celebrating the 25^th Anniversary of Southern California Christian Thrash legends Deliverance!

‘Temporary Insanity – A Salute to Deliverance’ is set for release this August and hosts a variety of artists paying tribute to the band, some current, some past and even some special reunions all came together to lay down tracks for the disc! Including current and former members of bands such as The Crucified, Vengeance Rising, Deliverance and Hirax just to name a few. And special reunions from Oil and Eternal Decision all coming together just to contribute tracks for this project!

Arttie Parker owner of the Christian Metal Realm says “This CD started out in our online forum well over a year ago when some of the bands that frequent the board wanted to do a few tribute songs to ‘D’, then I started talking with Bill over at Roxx Records about it and it morphed in to a full on tribute CD with tons of artists in the mainstream Thrash and Christian Metal scenes all wanting to contribute to this project and give props to Deliverance as you can easily see by looking at the list of bands and artists we have lined up!”

Artist & Track Listing

Deliverance – Flesh & Blood (A 25^th Anniversary Special Re-recording)

Deliverance – In U ( A 25^th Anniversary Special Re-recording)

Oil – Attack (w/ Ron Rinehart, Blake Nelson, Jason Vanderpal & James ‘JJ’  Jenkins)

Applehead / Fasedown – Belltown (w/ Greg Minear, Michael Phillips, Jim Chaffin & Tim Kronyak)

Lambs Among Wolves – Greetings of Death (w/ Glen Rogers, Daniel Cordova& Roy Z)

Stricken – No Time

P / C / W – What a joke (Michael Phillips, Jim Chaffin, Scott Waters, Tim Kronyak)

Grave Robber – Awake

Ghostemple – If we faint not (features Josh Kramer of Saint & the members of Templar)

Faith Factor – Weapons of our warfare

Whisper from Heaven – Anymore

Venia – Desperate Cries

Days of Affliction – River Disturbance

Grave Forsaken – Bought by blood

Eternal Decision – Belltown (Marking the first time the band has recorded since they disbanded)

Not enough for you? All Pre Orders are going to come with a completely separately packaged 2^nd disc with even MORE Salutes to Deliverance including a previously unreleased Deliverance track called ‘The Hunger and the Thirst’. You will want to get your pre-order in for this one as we will only be printing enough for all those that get in on this very special pre-order offer! And look at all the bonus tracks you will get on this exclusive disc…

Bonus Disc Artist & Track Listing

Deliverance – Hunger and the thirst (Previously Unreleased)

Oil – Screaming (w/ Ron Rinehart, Blake Nelson, Jason Vanderpal & James ‘JJ’ Jenkins)

The Sacrificed – Slay the wicked

Krig – Weapons of our warfare

Coriolis – What a Joke

Leper – The Call

Unforsaken – Stay of execution

Crucible Divine – Ramming Speed

Walk on Water – Learn

Incarnate – If you will

Visions of Reality – Blood of the covenant

Saint Spirit – Prophets of Idiocy

Bloodpaid – Words to the…

Bi-Polar Echo – The Call

Pastor Brad – A space called you

AND we’re even going to throw in a limited edition Jimmy Brown signature guitar pick, pick # 2 in the series of limited edition signature guitar picks put out through Roxx Records only available to all of those that pre-order.

The CD is just one of several 25^th Anniversary celebration items lined up for Deliverance this year, with special 25^th Anniversary shows already lined up playing a festival in Southern California and a possible festival date overseas this fall. As well the band well be putting together some special 25^th anniversary commemorative items together this year including a very special limited edition T-Shirt.

Need even some more Deliverance in your life? As well as debuting the tribute CD ‘Temporary Insanity’, the Up from the Ashes festival will also be one of your first opportunities to pick up copies of two brand spankin new releases from Jimmy Brown and Deliverance courtesy of Retroactive Records!!

August will see the re-release of a historic release from the Deliverance back catalog with the Limited Edition CD release of ‘What a Joke!’ That’s right for the first time since it’s original release you will be able to get a completely restored and remastered edition of this Classic Deliverance Release to add to your collection, complete with bonus tracks!

August will also see the release of the second installment of Deliverance front man Jimmy Brown’s alter ego band Jupiter VI entitled ‘A Message From Home Part1’. Following on the heels of their first underground classic release ‘Back From Mars’ this second installment is set to take you to the next level of what the underground scene has embraced as a true piece of cult rock history!

For Full information and pre-order details visit www.roxxproductions.com