Sacred Warrior - Waiting In Darkness

[@scottieunome2]

Jesus and Metal. Nothing better! God Bless you all!

[@user-MetalAngel]

Brings back memories. Definitely one of best Christian Metal bands of the 80's.

[@Dutch-redneck]

Through out the years, I'm a follower of Jesus for almost 21 years now, I have heard many gospel rock bands. But talking about lyrics...there is not much of a 'doctrine' matter around anymore. Just repeating a chorus over and over. Makes it very cheap to me. But this...wow! Keep it up guys!

[@Marshdweller]

the riffage and high notes! Holy Holy indeed!

[@MournfulMystic]

the scream at 2.48 is beyond description!!

[@BRUISER14]

i know right? Eli has just phenomenal vocals.

[@BRUISER14]

dude i found out later he wasnt screaming he was singing. i watched some of his vocal coach videos. talk about jaw dropping though

[@MournfulMystic]

Anthony Jimison ....yeah, its singing ....i was just using 'scream' to describe the power of that note...it's the singing type of scream at its best, not the lame 'screaming' of modern metal core bands.

[@ghostofnavigator8934]

being-being yeah...this guy has some pipes!

[@anthonysandoval130]

I agree

[@craigfamilymusic2728]

Man, I haven't heard Sacred Warrior since probably 1991. They still sound great!! This reminds me of something between Iron Maiden and Queensryche.

[@randallmills1407]

YES! I am only just discovering this band, but WOW! Great lyrics with a Queensryche sound...wish I had known they existed 25 years ago when I was transitioning from the world?? (Sandra M)

[@invent71000]

Yeah man!

[@allencolvin4320]

Kinda thinking the same. It's a little more modern sounding, but not quite Bruce on the vocals, but more of a Rab Halford thing going on

[@lenajackson5448]

SO many of these bands were unknown to the general metal crowd. California radio stations played them, though.

[@1979radiohead]

My great uncle is in this band they are so good my great uncle is Steve Watkins he was my grandpa bob watkins brother They are such an awesome band

[@waynemyatt8262]

Yes- they are. I’ve got all their albums. Them, Deliverance, and Tourniquet are the ultimate intense artists.

[@hearinya]

That is so great you support them so strongly and from your heart

[@kevinanderson9864]

I was a junior in high school when their first album was released

[@FocusOnMessiah]

My favorite band ever

[@markhill9912]

You have some awesome relatives and yes, they are so good, ridiculously good, lol. My dad and I are the only musicians in my family. I play the drums, strum the acoustic guitar and pick notes on the electric bass. My dad was a pianist, trumpeter and guitarist when he was younger, he no longer plays but that's OK, he would have never liked playing with me as i loudly played the drums, then add double bass, he would've complained of headaches, hahaha!!

[@TexanCowboyCheese]

I got nostalgic because my dad would play this song a lot.

[@Godrules]

One of my favorite bands in college.. Still amazing vocals!

[@TheTonychristensen]

+Godrules Mine too.

[@christopherjones7023]

+Godrules I can see why. It's my first time listening to them. :)

[@anthonysandoval130]

Godrules I agree, great vocals

[@garyparkinson9163]

Rosannas raiders

[@ibanezrg5503]

I remember Barron Cross, Rez band opened up for Sacred Warrior back in 1988 in Ocala, FL. and Sacred Warrior played all songs from the Rebellion album. Awesome show from all musicians! I will never forget! I love this album too!😂🤟🎸

[@TheAxe4Ever]

I REMEMBER THAT! I’m from (still in) Ocala. I was in a hard rock band with a Christian message called Heaven’s Axe. Me and my bass player Joe went to that show to get tips from the pros to try to help craft our stage show.

[@markcornejo77758]

Wow! First time I've heard of Sacred Warrior. It won't be the last. Guys,rock on for Jesus!

[@JohnSpoto-xx7ge]

One of my favorite songs

[@rsteel475]

This is true metal .praise God for your talent !

[@TexanCowboyCheese]

This won't stop playing in my head. The chorus is stuck in my head. The ending guitar riff too.

[@hughrechner1679]

Absolutely amazing guys! I'm a band teacher at a high school. Guess what my kids had to listen to today? Tony and Bruce, miss you both!

[@highjr2]

high school band director myself.

[@highjr2]

oh, and Bruce....love your playing style.

[@GruftieJF]

AWESOME!!!!! THANKS FOR THE REUNION!

[@fooser77]

I've been listening/playing music on an adult level since '60s. I recall my first listen of Led Zeppelin and Queen. This song, not just the vocals. The drums. The guitar. That riff! I'm struggling to compare this to anything prior of merit. Sacred or secular. This could be a new era of metal. SW on the plateau of whole new level. When I think of REAL metal. I think of warfare.I think of steel sharpening steel. I'm a USMC vet and know a little about that. It is not just the music. The message!

[@sethjohnson6539]

Where was this at when I was young? These guys are rocking Humongous BIG time rockin

[@Marshdweller]

That breakdown gives me chills.

[@angelorizzuto6391]

it's good to see old christian bands come back and remind us how good christian metal was and how it can still draw the unsaved people to Christ. These band are so creative and thier lyrics are so real you can feel the holy spirit talking to you and waking our minds in this wicked world will live in.Victory in Jesus over darkness!!!

[@LakeFossilPress]

I've known the Sacred Warrior guys since their breakup and went to church with them, I reconnected with Rey in 2005 and now he is getting in touch with my buddies in the metal scene and connecting with my friends from the Goth Metal scene. It is weird talking about you guys in the present tense because when I met all of you the band was in past tense.

[@JaimeRodriguez-wf9rc]

Still listen to them daily.

[@trevorjohnston5115]

love this band since like forever

[@am2boni]

I just ran across this, by typing in Christian Metal. I'm blown away! I love the music, vocals. . now it's time for me to check out the lyrics!!! Thanks for sharing and God bless!!!

[@TheLegendarySuperSaiyanBroly]

Billy Jack profile picture 😎🤙🏻

[@kdog7469]

Just stumbled across this from out of nowhere. I have not heard hide nor hair from Sacred Warrior in 20 years or more. This sounds FANTASTIC.

[@ARYEH-Band]

Awesome - Love it

[@Junior-if2ee]

Praise God for christian metal! So wonderful to see people using the talent he has given them to glorify him!!!

[@Jdo4031]

Spirits of demons are crawling on my skin Lusting for power control of my mind Tenaciously seeking for cracks in the armor A place to begin their insidious crime Waiting in darkness Seething with hate for the children of light Waiting in silence They strike like a beast in the night Waiting in darkness They're longing for your and my demise They cannot possess me because I am filled But given the moments corrupt me they will The flesh and the spirit are constant at war From hell's gates to glory the battle endures Waiting, waiting they're waiting in darkness Deception temptation haunting with accusations Unclean spirits invisible enemies We fight them we bind them in Jesus, name deny them Their claim to victory over our hearts our souls our minds Through prayer spiritual warfare Through your anger they fuel the fire Feeding off of your flesh's sinful desires Lies and confusion your faith put to the test Focusing in on all of your weaknesses We must be vigilant to thwart their evil plight Be strong in the lord and in the power of his might Be prepared for war

[@ralphstadler429]

BEST CHRISTIAN METAL BAND EVER!!!!

[@leeonmyscreen]

Better than the 80’s and 90’s-if that’s even possible. AMAZING!

[@BartCheney-q3t]

Nice way to hit that high note love it

[@kingdomsgate]

So it's the highest note I have heard .I think it's higher than Michael sweet .extremely impressive!!!! Love this song .How could anyone not watch this .Top 10 song here .Amaizing !!! All are equally good here 👍

[@jerryhawley1778]

Praise The Lord in The Highest!! Jesus Is Lord! Yes!!! Thank you.... Rockin!!!

[@davetaylor2560]

I'm with comment made by Dwellceller, right @ 2.48- Awesome scream and time change! So cool! Eli got skill! S.W. does too. Cool.

[@kingofkentucky918]

So glad I found this. I was a big metal head when I was lost in the world before I was saved by Christ. I like a lot of Christian music but I still long for guitar solos and heavy music. I was in the gym when I found this and it made my day. Awesome music! Christ is King!

[@EverythingOutside1971]

WOW, What a great find...tripped over this.

[@christopherboyce5124]

If you doubt this singer, go to 2:50 and your jaw will drop

[@vagrantramblingsthroughthe8809]

Why can't I give this a million thumbs up?

[@FocusOnMessiah]

Literally can’t stop listening to this masterpiece 🔥

[@watchreps]

comments people, comments..... Praise worthy please. Eli is a great vocalist. Sacred Warrior is a great band. to sum it up with saying who is great, one thing is needed to be said and that is the deception of the devil, from the beginning of time we hate. I hope to see where this band goes in the future and where Eli goes as well. a great singer like all my favorites from the 90s. may God be glorified.

[@puggles56]

Could you give my songs a listen to compare to these guys? I’m on you tube, creatures of the light- original song by rick grebenik, and my darkest night- original song by rick grebenik, been tryin to get this band to do my songs, they are now considering it for their next release! Cool

[@marcosclaudinodasilva4923]

Praise The Lord, every being who breathes! 💪🏾👊🏾❤️🏳️

[@danieldunstone6128]

im athieat but i love christian metal descovered on acident recently, there amazing especielly this band incredible voice is incredible

[@12rockandrollforever]

this guitar riff at the beginning is just amazing

[@markboller4313]

Excellent metal song. ❤❤❤

[@itsallabouth1m]

Wow! Been listening for 25 years and it never gets old! They still sound phenomenal!

[@christopherjones7023]

+itsallabouth1m It's my first time, and I'm impressed.

[@itsallabouth1m]

Its classic Christian Metal! Enjoy!

[@christopherjones7023]

itsallabouth1m Thanks.

[@ralphstadler429]

I will NEVER FORGET going to 1st Presbyterian churches gym and seeing this band!!! I was totally blown away!!! WOW!!! WE ALL WERE!!

[@WhiteDove73-888]

All kinds of yes!

[@keithreinhart440]

One of my favorite Christian metal songs of all time,the vocals,guitar and drums on this song and meaning wow

[@mickkruger]

Wow takes me back!

[@TheTonychristensen]

I can NOT believe it! Sacred Warrior putting out a new album?!?!? I am SO STOKED!

[@angelorizzuto6391]

Bruce Swift is such a creative guitar player.I,ve always enjoyed his playing and his unique guitar sound.

[@andrewcarey6116]

2:48 blows me away every time

[@kingdomsgate]

I can write . Drummer is really fantastic !!! Singer stands alone here . Love the words .Fits me . Drummer and me would jell . God bless .

[@tommyhawkins6272]

Praise God warfare in the most enjoyable way while Zion sings and bask in God's glory the angels slice 🍕 dice and destroy our enemies

[@TheBros2theend]

God bless heal save and forgive you amen

[@brd376]

Awesome! Love you guys. Amazing bass guitar playing. Jesus Christ bless. Amen

[@michaelgibson1932]

You guys rock for the King! Love this whole album. Screaming at the devil.

[@moriahmyers5550]

My favorite lead singer is Michael Sweet but wow Eli you can belt it brother !!! Totally incredible thanks for using your talent for Jesus !!!

[@johnjohnson76830]

Incredible! I have been hoping to find a Christian band like this. Amazing performance, from all members. Very well polished, clean sound. I am so impressed.

[@sethjohnson6539]

Not only outstanding.if i hear the vocals right what He is saying is actualy True ,and not everybody knows ut is realy true!

[@johnnyalfredoalfarosepulve3822]

BLESSING YOU SACRED WARRIOR. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@biggee773]

Sacred Warrior has been and always will be one of my favorite bands, and this song and the upcoming album just add to my appreciation for thier desire to serve God and make great music. I will buy two or three copies of the new CD so I can give some away.

[@robthomas5292]

Do we all FULLY GRASP how AWESOME this is??!! New Sacred Warrior!! They have truly come up with a TREMENDOUS cd--The 1st cd of new material in 22 YEARS!! The heaviest Warrior EVER!! Not even the departure of Ray Parra on vocals could detour this powerhouse cd!! I LOVE the BOLD lyrics for Christ !! Instead of sitting on the fence,they tore it down and erected a cross!! The " Sacred Challenge" is hereby thrown down--Buy the physical cd from the band's site!!!!!

[@GWPodcast]

The closest to a Christian 'Iron Maiden' that you'll ever get. But I've always liked these guys waaaaay more!

[@bman9938]

This is awesome

[@tommynixonify]

My buddy just forwarded this to me and I am BLOWN AWAY by the vocals!! Kudos to the whole band!

[@Velocity4000fps]

Amazing vocals!!!!

[@kirkburd]

WOW !!!! You guys rock for Jesus !!!! AMAZING TALENT....

[@kirkburd]

If you guys are ever in or around Dayton Ohio come visit us at The First Heavy Metal Church of Christ in Greenville,OH or at our Dayton,Oh.location.Check us out on the web at www.HeavyMetalChurch.com

[@WaveMarketingDirect]

kirkburd Pastor Brian ROCKS!!!! :D

[@curiousmanman9369]

Bruce has to be one of the best creative guitar players in Christian metal.🎸🎸

[@MournfulMystic]

My favourite guitarist in all of christian metal.. Love the Randy Rhoads influence!

[@m0l0chhaddad88]

Riffs, drumming, vocals, all perfect

[@omarbarragan7926]

This is the best Scared Warrior album and song of all time! 🎧❤️ With the best scream ever!

[@firepraise510]

This is much better than anything I haved heard in a very long time. Master's Command and Wicked Generation were just auditions by comparison. If this is their last release, They released a classic gem that will rank right up there with Deliverance's Weapons release from 1990. Great metal with a solid message. And, I'm addicted to this vid.

[@DizJakeOG]

I'm friends with Bruce. Love this band!

[@davediaz9091]

The light is the way Believe in the LORD God die for your SIN that important Just REMEMBER god die for your SIN from his STRIPES we are HEALED ISAIAH 53:5 He come for church who RIGHT WITH god

[@bronkelliott]

Beyond expectations. Awesome!

[@covenant157]

I love it ❤go hard brothers ❤

[@jamesedelli142]

Heavenly metal!!

[@therant3837]

Dude... seriously? I'm totally stealing that line!!! 😁Years ago I was listening to Six Feet Deep and someone told me I was listening to Life Metal...... Lol

[@boomchickn]

Jesus said do as I do, and I will give you a helper the Holy Spirit. Jesus raised the dead , cast out demons, healed the sick , made the blind to see, it's not we who do any of this it's him working inside us threw the Holy Spirit. Healing is happening all over the globe don't think God ain't up to something big cause he is , evil is nothing compared to The Lord , evil is frightened by the presence of God in us. Guarantee ya, blessings

[@davidmaslo967]

Halaluya

[@groms0909]

Just got this one myself. Totally awesome! I love it! It's great to see guys my age still making awesome Christian Metal! God Bless

[@angelorizzuto6391]

it's great to see Bruce Swift using that same guitar sound that puts a mark on Sacred Warriors heavy intense sound.Heavy and clean and the vocals are easy to hear the words.

[@fileboxcobra]

This album rocks. Thanks for keeping it heavy and true to Christ. Can't wait to see a tour date. Welcome Eli. Just great.

[@lesullrich4191]

Does metal get any better? This tune is equal to anything they did back in the day in my opinion. Masters Command was my fav The Second Greatest Story Ever Told - Les Ullrich facebook

[@davidmaslo967]

Yup

[@JohnO318]

I love all their albums. I can't choose one over another because they're all so great to me.

[@karajalbert6074]

I have loved them for years.

[@wuchak55]

Great stuff. I like how the second half of the song doesn't just mindlessly continue in the same vein as the first half. The groove changes as they explore new realms musically. This is a sign of great composers.

[@BryanHilliard]

I have always liked Sacred Warrior. This one is one of their best. I love their music and message in this new CD. My kids love this song.I know that there is a spiritual warfare and I am thrilled of the impact of this CD has had on my own family

[@berlieannapalmer1187]

beutafull true with loveing words to every child of god and waiting for his retrun glory be to god for you aret truly blessd under the son jesus christ is that son of the most high one true god .GB

[@truthofGod777]

Wow, If thisis 'new stuff', still great. i listened to ya all back in the early '90's', been very busy, fdigured out computer and finally to put a playlist together...May GOD Bless you all for the great musac...

[@melkatts]

I am a long time Sacred Warrior fan (since 1989) and I am blown away with this new song. I can't wat to buy the CD when it comes out. This is excellent.

[@mististreasures]

Awesome Vocals.The Band is really tight also

[@jeremybrown1643]

I've been a Sacred Warrior fan since 1988. This song smokes! and i love the video. Whoever did the editing did a great job! I can't wait for the new record.

[@tonyjh146tm]

Can't wait till there next cd pray for them they lost vocalist he quit

[@TMoody]

YES!

[@nikkimeher8181]

Wow! All praise to the most high the father YHWH! 🎺⚔️📖🔥

[@robertigno]

killing song for an incoming stage back!!!!!!! rock for jesus its the best thing in life...you always do as the best SW......NO NEED Any secular music for satified my spirit when God gives us something like these guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just reminds me the sacrified a new christian band that has jumped into the christian worlds metalhead, just to larger the cool list...

[@jcarce1]

Well, as expected SW rocks stronger than ever, Eli the new singer provides a different feeling but this is Sacred Warrior on a new era, we'll miss Rey Parra but Eli is a great singer too! Just can't to wait for the whole new album! Looking forward!

[@lockboy91]

These guys are great! Sure wish they'd cut another album.

[@tabasca007]

Better than ever! I know who you are, friend of Amy's, gone to the Warehouse, back in the day, ran around all over going to wherever SW was playing! hanging out after shows at the diner in WChgo, Rick cracking us up. so excited with SW new release, and singer. and Rey's new release w/ Worldview. :)

[@MasterRandyHopkins]

Ex christian from the early 80s. I still own a very extensive collection of Christian Hard Rock and Metal dating back to the late 70s to mid 90's. Though I no longer believe in God I still enjoy listening to the old bands.

[@christophercronk939]

Been a while..,badass!!!

[@ebee3522]

Great song and awesome solo.