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Barren Cross – Rock For The King – Cassette
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal
Medusa Records
Rock for the King is the debut studio album by the Christian heavy metal band Barren Cross, released in 1986. The album is known for its blend of heavy metal and hard rock, showcasing the band’s musical talent and lyrical focus on Christian themes.
‘Rock for the King’ features powerful and energetic tracks with catchy melodies and driving guitar riffs. Some notable songs from the album include the title track ‘Rock for the King,’ ‘Give Your Life,’ and ‘Killers of the Unborn.’ The album combines elements of traditional heavy metal with melodic hooks and thought-provoking lyrics.
To some Catholics and Protestants, the term ‘Christian heavy metal’ is as much of an oxymoron as ‘kosher pork’ would be to a Jew. Such skeptics would ask, ‘How could a Christian artist be associated with a genre in which so many artists have been fascinated by the Occult and celebrated life in the fast lane?’ But then, there’s no law stating that the lyrics of metal and hard rock artists have to follow a certain pattern. Musically, Barren Cross is heavily influenced by gothic metal outfits like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. But the lyrics on Rock for the King are definitely coming from a Christian perspective. Containing nine studio tracks and six live performances, this forceful yet melodic CD is excellent at best and decent at its worst. Whether or not one embraces Christianity, it’s clear that tunes like ‘Dying Day’ and ‘Light the Flame’ are the work of a decent metal band. The anti-abortion commentary ‘Killer of the Unborn’ has a questionable message — although this song expresses sympathy for the fetus, it says nothing about the many young women who died in back-alley abortions before Roe v. Wade was passed in the early ’70s. But you don’t have to agree with one’s social or political views to appreciate his or her artistry, and Cross brings a lot of artistry to Rock for the King
Track Listing
1. Dying Day
2. He Loves You
3. It’s All Come True
4. Believe
5. Going Nowhere
6. Killer Of The Unborn (live)
7. Rock For The King
8. Give Your Life
9. Just A Touch
10. Light The Flame
11. Dead Lock (live)
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