Apparently gonzo messaged me and claims he invented the name himself despite the fact I see everywhere on the internet it came from the movie Excalibur. So yeah...
@shawnuptegraph53193 жыл бұрын
The words Armored Saint don't appear in the movie. Gonzo came up with it after watching it, but it doesn't come directly from the film.
@mgs11703 жыл бұрын
Also, most guys in the band hated the name at first.
@thegreatdivide86843 ай бұрын
One of the most overlooked and underrated metal bands of the 1980's.
@scottkeys62123 жыл бұрын
Bush has one of the greatest voices in metal.
@killrmillr3 жыл бұрын
and it's held up so well. he doesn't seem to age.
@xwhite20203 жыл бұрын
Bushs voice is amazing BUT he is not a great lyricist. This band could have been so much for so many reasons. The biggest reasons is that Bushs melodies and lyrics are not up there with the best bands of the era. Oh, and I love Black Sabbath. Also love Delirious Nomad. I still listen to the full album every now and then.
@archangel56273 жыл бұрын
Bush’s vocals are still really good. His voice definitely aged well.
@chrisford1733 жыл бұрын
Bush has a great voice. I wish things would have worked out with him and Anthrax.
@Steffaneq3 жыл бұрын
Just the greatest, period.
@robwalsh98433 жыл бұрын
"I don't like Black Sabbath..." "Ok....next!"
@simeonlssarg13213 жыл бұрын
Saw them in fall 2000 in a small club. The place was poorly visited it almost felt like soundcheck. But they played an awesome long set full of energy like being a headliner in a sold out arena. One of the best live bands I have seen.
@Swodie_Jeetin3 жыл бұрын
Damn imagine going to the doc for acne meds and getting a terminal diagnosis instead. Hug your babies, people.
@scottjones31522 жыл бұрын
I agree. Sucks. I have Leukemia myself and I am in Remission from the great medicine we have today. It's sad that he had this disease back in the 80's because they have had so much strives in treatment for different types of Leukemia that bring promising results even if you are older. He was a Great Guitarist and missed dearly.
@itswilbur37473 жыл бұрын
Such a cool but underrated band. Really like Bush's vocals.
@alexanderball63263 жыл бұрын
I think his time in Anthrax is really underrated too
@yourerightiamright.37093 жыл бұрын
Fucking LOVE his vocals!! I recently heard Punching the Sky on Spotify and had it on repeat and went, "this sounds like the good singer of Anthrax" after watching this, I was right! Love it!
@user-ns7tv2li1u3 жыл бұрын
@@alexanderball6326 The fans of Anthrax never liked John's voice but I think that he deserve more respect..
@Carlos-xz3vi3 жыл бұрын
@@user-ns7tv2li1u They don’t like his vocals because with his vocals the Anthrax’s sound changed. They stopped being thrash and sounded a little bit more like Helmet. I personally love Anthrax Bush era.
@user-ns7tv2li1u3 жыл бұрын
@@Carlos-xz3vi Helmet was a totally underrated group...like Anthrax with John Bush even they liked Stomp 442 or not...
@Darkwolfe733 жыл бұрын
I loved Armored Saint, bought their first album based on the album cover alone (a healthy dose of teenage love for all things medieval might've had something to do with that!). Still love em to this day. Armored Saint is one of those bands that I can honestly say, "Thank you for all you did, and put up with, to bring us some great music over the long years."
@driven98633 жыл бұрын
Ditto
@Dethmeister3 жыл бұрын
Haha me too. I was just looking through albums on the racks starting with "A" and came upon that album cover and bought it without ever hearing them before. I also like the back cover with them on bikes Mad Max style. The name was cool too. I've used the name "Armored_Saint" in some online games.
@Koriian Жыл бұрын
I did the same thing
@justinfive42063 жыл бұрын
I just hope the documentary features Dave Grohl saying that when he heard Armored Saint it changed his life and Scott Ian saying Armored Saint is the most metal thing ever.
@tttarms19702 жыл бұрын
Lmao....finally someone who gets how much of a douche grohl is
@wayne33402 жыл бұрын
Right, Grohl shows up everywhere saying how much him and his pals liked metal. Well, so did I, and I played metal. It's in your blood. He played douchy music.
@sunnyc.77203 жыл бұрын
Armored Saint is one of my all-time favorite bands. Delirious Nomad really is a great album
@stevepulford2163 жыл бұрын
Armored Saint is the most underrated band in all of metal history. Bush is an amazing singer! His work with Anthrax is incredible, the best albums they ever made were with John on the vox.
@MrClassicmetal3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he's a solid metal vocalist. And Joey Vera is an awesome bassist. Like John, he also turned down an offer to join Metallica.
@williamf90233 жыл бұрын
Symbol of Salvation was a great album. Underrated by most people.
@jamesmoss34243 жыл бұрын
RIP David prichard he was a good guitarist.
@Kris-P3433 жыл бұрын
And just an all around nice guy....
@koolerm48063 жыл бұрын
Great Guy As Well 🙏 LOTZA LOVE!!
@matthewbrist23822 жыл бұрын
Dave was something else! I saw them in Eau Claire Wisconsin on their Nomad Tour. We talked a ton of guitar, guitar players and who we liked. He loved Gary Moore and George Lynch a lot. It’s a shame he left far too soon. He was real hungry on being the best. Thanks for the great memory!
@johndef50753 жыл бұрын
Raising Fear is a banger. Remember watching them live on MTV Helloween ball or something and being really impressed by Dave Prichard. Bought the album after seeing them. Also killer cover of Saturday Night Special.
@chanewinthrop10893 жыл бұрын
An equally tragic story is the death of Savatage guitarist Criss Oliva.
@user-ns7tv2li1u3 жыл бұрын
I dont compare the stories ( neither Metallica lose Cliff Burton ) cause Savatage found the power to continue...Armored Saint not...by the time...
@newplayer4ph3 жыл бұрын
Very Underrated Band. Their last Album from last year is a 10/10
@kevincampbell95263 жыл бұрын
Loved that song Bush did with Anthrax- Room for One More!
@christophervaldez87463 ай бұрын
Dave Prichard's mom was one of my teachers in 7th & 8th grade. She was a very nice lady. The band actually came to my school on Career Day one year. All the metal heads were walking around with Armored Saint stickers for the rest of the day. 😂
@boblozaintherealworld357711 ай бұрын
Always enjoyed hanging out with these boys. RIP Dave P.
@buildingbuildercip82923 жыл бұрын
I grew up in El Sereno a few blocks away from John Bush. Philip and Gonzo too. I’d hang out with my friends Henry and Danny Anaya. These guys would come by and hang out. They were all really cool and were good in sports too. I used to play baseball with them at Alhambra park. Glad to see their still going. Phenomenal talent.
@yourerightiamright.37093 жыл бұрын
John Bush's vocals are THE reason I got into Anthrax (Vol. 8) and when I recently heard "Punching the Sky" I had such a Nostalgic Overload and this video showed me why! Thank you!
@geneconnelly38523 жыл бұрын
Punching the Sky (2020) is probably the best album to date. One of the best releases of 2020. How a band can release their best work this late in their career is a mystery for the ages.
@billtell50123 жыл бұрын
I didn't hear John Bush until he went to Anthrax. Liked his voice much more than their original singer. Dude has great pipes for singing metal
@Kris-P3433 жыл бұрын
I saw Saint open for Metallica...I was 16 and it will always be my favorite show. Dave Prichard came out and spoke to my buddy and I between sets, I remember him being a really a really sweet guy, very personable. I don't listen to a lot a metal these days but every now and again I will blast some Saint, even if it embarrasses my kids...
@thomaspippin4486 Жыл бұрын
I saw armored saint on new years eve 1983 at the orange show grounds in San Bernardino with Bitch and a couple other bands. It was called the new years eve metal massacre. 10 years or so later I saw them at Dallas city limits on the symbol of salvation tour. After their set ended I was outside the club smoking some buds with Phil from last crack RIP Phil. So a sweaty John bush came out the door to catch some air. And I had a little conversation with him . When I told him about the first time I saw armored saint . I mentioned the date of the show . Thats all. He told me where it was at and shared several memories of that night. Not only is the dude one of the best metal vocalists I've ever heard but his mind is sharp. And very intelligent guy. Most rock stars probably can't tell you where they played last night much less a decade earlier. this story has a kinda cool ending also. The next year I went to see anthrax and white zombie at fair park in Dallas. At that show John was singing for anthrax and Phil from last crack was the drummer for white zombie. Just a pretty cool story and memories I thought I'd share with y'all
@Xix13263 жыл бұрын
Delirious Nomad is one of my favorite metal albums from that time period. I never knew there was a story behind them. Thanks for the history of this underrated band.
@ronaldtravis9703 жыл бұрын
John Bush is one of the coolest guys in metal music ! One of the nicest guys Iv ever met .
@robertmirabilio53563 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏 So much for the UPLOAD!!!! Tremendous! Such a loss with Dave! Phillip Sandoval rejoining Saved Saint. When Jeff Joined From ODIN!! They have been together for over 35 years!! True Legends
@brianuke23013 жыл бұрын
Perhaps do a video on Pete Ham and Badfinger. Speaking of sad endings.
@michaelbaldwin84843 жыл бұрын
Had March of the Saint on cassette. I was blown away then and they're still one of my faves
@mikewilson35813 жыл бұрын
That first album cover gives Spinal Tap's Rock N' Roll Creation cover some real competition.
@mountain66diecast3 жыл бұрын
one of my favourite . i listened to and still do this band since high school. i remember my old jean jacket with the sew on patches on it and Armored Saint was one of them.
@icemanire54673 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly, James Hetfield tried to get John Bush to front Metallica when they were starting out. Fantastic singer I quite enjoyed Symbol of Salvation and Anthrax's Sound of white noise.
@one-eye17213 жыл бұрын
James even got John Bush up on stage at their 30th anniversary show to sing some 'Kill 'Em All' songs.
@MrClassicmetal3 жыл бұрын
Joey Vera received an offer from Metallica as well.
@GunnyKeith3 жыл бұрын
Love the 80s band coverage. Thanks bro. Great job
@lennywright56553 жыл бұрын
Hellraiser 3 was the first time I heard Armored Saint, years later I heard the song on the radio and remembered how much I loved that song, I immediately tracked down the actual CD.
@archangel56273 жыл бұрын
Great video. Armored Saint is a criminally underrated band and they definitely need more love and recognition. It’s great that you covered them. I’d really like to see you do a full length video on Corrosion of Conformity. Recently I’ve been listening to some of there earlier albums and again, this is a band that hasn’t received enough recognition.
@TheBailon282 жыл бұрын
Dude these guys freaking rock. "Can you deliever!!!" God I love that song
@frankthebutcher66793 жыл бұрын
John Bush has the best voice in Metal hands down.
@bullfrogpondshop31793 жыл бұрын
Saw them a few years back in a small theater in Sellersville, PA. In addition to their other hits, they played the entire Symbol album, which is one of my all time favorites, so yeah... ps: I was front and center almost the whole show, and I can tell you: John Bush still has it! Fantastic show!
@scotttill38473 жыл бұрын
Symbol of Salvation was my JAM in high school.
@Brentastrophe3 жыл бұрын
I am so happy that this actual story led the YT algorithm to bring me Armored Saint's "Reign of Fire", because then I went into "Last Train Home" and "Frozen Will/Legacy". Completely thrilled to have numerous albums of stuff to go through.
@geronimogeronimovaldivia5471Ай бұрын
Joey Vera joined "Fates Warning",and remained kicking a$$!His musical prowess among his other talents shine blindingly during his time with them.Above mere talented,Joey Vera is still in the music Industry forwarding his skills to bring his musical prowess out into this waiting hungry world toward our benefit and ent entertainment.
@luiscarlosloureiro94403 жыл бұрын
My favorite American Metal band !!! These guys still deliver !!!!!!!!!
@EMDrecs13 жыл бұрын
NICE ive been waiting for an Armored Saint vid!
@wayne33402 жыл бұрын
I discovered Delirious Nomad back in the '80s. I told all my buddies about it, but I still can't believe how many people don't get it. Most underrated metal band ever. The whole album is terrific. Not the heaviest album, but it has such catchy melodies, hooks, terrific musicianship. I like their other stuff too, but that's my favorite metal album. I was so disappointed with John's stuff with Anthrax. His voice is just too good for that music.
@Cropsykills2 жыл бұрын
Sound of White Noise is one of the best metal albums of the 90s.
@thomaspippin4486 Жыл бұрын
Aftermath and the laugh are my favorite songs from them.. I think
@billyaubin53603 жыл бұрын
Love the Layne Staley pic
@jimsoutdooradventures27483 жыл бұрын
Raising Fear is still my favorite album, maybe because it came out my senior year in highschool,great memories 🤘🤘
@JazSemGrega3 жыл бұрын
underrated band
@stephenhood2948Ай бұрын
Symbol of Salvation is one of the best albums of all time, every song is tremendous.
@nbrider72353 жыл бұрын
I still have and regularly listen to the original cassette tapes of March of the Saint and Delirious Nomad I purchased as new releases when they came out. Very underrated band and of all my metal loving friends in the '80s I seemed to be the only one who had heard of them.
@jasonapolosky Жыл бұрын
Same. I finally got to see them last year in Cleveland. He referenced the live album. Still sound great.
@glenkepic32083 жыл бұрын
I saw one of their albums, "March Of The Saint" (?) in the early '80s. Short time later, they're opening for Metallica at The Kabuki Theater. Ride The Lightning times. Bought tix and the album which is probably gone. man, i remember more about the unannounced set from baby band Death Angel than Armored Saint. my loss.
@davidbrothers27653 жыл бұрын
Wasn't joey vera a candidate to replace cliff burton in metallica
@jamescbender430813 жыл бұрын
Speaking of Joey Vera... how about something on Fates Warning?
@smokemephit85823 жыл бұрын
Hell yes, I love that freakin' band
@julioortiz83043 жыл бұрын
dave Prichard was the coolest guitar player i met when i met the guy it was at a guitar clinic in la habra california bruce bouiliet from racer x was doing the clinic dave was just walking around he actually came up to me my brother and a friend and introduced himself to us and actually shared a story with us about how he used to stuff albums down his pants and walk out with them at the time i believe i was a freshman in high school didnt even know who armored saint was or that he was the guitar player for the band till he mentioned it to us i even still have the ozzy shirt he signed
@georgemcmillan91723 жыл бұрын
I toured with Anthrax through Florida with Bush at the healm. I always liked Armored Saint, and John was a really laid back, humble individual who had a great sense of humor. That tour had Rob Halford's band Fight as the opening act. What an awesome tour!!!
@GarethAlan813 жыл бұрын
I hope you do a vid about what happened with John Bush and Dan Nelson as vocalists for Anthrax.
@regis83355 ай бұрын
They definitely should have been much bigger. I loved seeing them up close at Wolf and Rissmiller's Country Club.
@Oct8pus3 жыл бұрын
John Bush is the man. Great voice. Humble dude
@efogg33 ай бұрын
Armored Saint rules! Just saw them on tour🤘🏻
@AI-pu6zv3 жыл бұрын
Dave Pritchard rest in peace he was rad
@108adipurusa2 жыл бұрын
I loved them as a kid but I only had their 3 Chrysalis albums. Never knew!
@tonyvidaurri79803 жыл бұрын
Armored saint is my favorite band of all time!!! Thank you
@saj83 жыл бұрын
So, in other words, Armored Saint wanted to be an American version of Iron Maiden, but Chrysalis wanted them to be an American version of Def Leppard.
@10INCHCRUSHER3 жыл бұрын
Chrysalis had no idea how to handle these guys.
@saj83 жыл бұрын
@@10INCHCRUSHER They didn't know what to do with UFO, MSG and the Vinnie Vincent Invasion, but somehow they lucked out with Slaughter.
@kevinmiller11213 жыл бұрын
Had the pleasure of seeing them on the Symbol of Salvation tour at the Bayou in DC. They were absolutely phenomenal live, and I'll never forget Gonzo's massive 'fro behind the drums.
@MrOfcourseitsme Жыл бұрын
Delirious Nomad is by far, my favorite album.
@rodolforodriguez623010 ай бұрын
No doubt about that, for me raising fear is his best album, brutal, magnificent, john bush y dave prichard are on fire, great band.
@sim74093 жыл бұрын
started rockin these dudes 30 yrs ago..so underrated..saints will conquer.
@GIANTKAIJU3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that they didn't like their producer, but I still give him props. March of the saint is a badass album. It established a certain sound to it that screams Armored Saint.
@floydsemlow8253 Жыл бұрын
Sound of white noise with John Busch on vocals absolutely dynamic 🔥
@BigMrFirebird3 жыл бұрын
Saxon were also signed to Chrysalis and complained that the label fell short of supporting them (as much as Iron Maiden's label were supporting Maiden) because Chrysalis had gone all in with supporting their major act - Blondie.
@chrisheathcote36973 жыл бұрын
Can you please cover Metal Church?
@mafiosino Жыл бұрын
Saw them in 1984. Blown away
@jamesscarselletta34463 жыл бұрын
I have always liked Armored Saint. Symbol Of Salvation is a great album and it is their best. I was glad that John Bush went with Anthrax. I feel Sound of White Noise is a great album. I got the 2010 album of Armored Saint and my favorite song is Pay Dirt. I have always loved heavy metal.
@solomonsanchez793 жыл бұрын
That was easily Anthrax's best album with Bush.
@husq482 жыл бұрын
"Raising Fear" was their best, killer album!
@stevesnvegas90403 жыл бұрын
Under appreciated. GREAT live band.
@ragingvirus313 жыл бұрын
3:01 Layne!!!
@billyaubin53603 жыл бұрын
I know! So awesome that he hung out w those guys.
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@sandraangel452310 ай бұрын
They never got the acclaim that I thought they deserved. I dug this band.
@Helo_rides_for_commies3 жыл бұрын
Great band. I look forward to seeing them again live.
@toddstropicals3 жыл бұрын
A record label that doesn't like Black Sabbath... Walk Away!!!
@stevenmillan92203 жыл бұрын
Thank God that Armored Saint is still together and rocking as harder as ever. And BTW:Armored Sanit also put on an energetically charged awesome live show.
@tippss33323 жыл бұрын
Way underrated band. Always been a Saint fan. Never got the respect that they deserve!
@gordonholmes4986 Жыл бұрын
a metal band formed by two brothers....can you name another? - love the Saint!
@NigelFortune3 жыл бұрын
00:08 Judas Priest were not part of the NWOBHM. They're way older than those bands..
@andrewptob3 жыл бұрын
They started earlier, but doesn’t mean they can’t be included. When I think of British metal, I think of Maiden and Priest. 🤷🏻♂️
@NigelFortune3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewptob The NWOBHM started in the late 1970's. Bands formed earlier are not classed as part of the movement except in error. The same applies to UFO, Motorhead, Budgie and Black Sabbath.
@potatofry92593 жыл бұрын
The new Saint album rips. Metal Rules
@bradforward8503 жыл бұрын
Only got to see them Live once. Back in the early 80's.But they put on a really good live show.
@loboblanco44263 жыл бұрын
I loved the early 80s metal comp albums mega force and metal blade put out.
@thefuzzman3 жыл бұрын
Armored Saint was awesome! March of the Saint is one of my fave albums of all time, regardless of whether it was the sound they wanted. Just my two cents.
@Williameagleblanket3 жыл бұрын
I remember this band growing up in Southern California. They rocked. 🤘🎸
@roosternm68308 ай бұрын
Trips me out that a few Chicano dudes got a killer band together that rocked. Awesome!
@STAND-ALONE3 жыл бұрын
OK stop. Right there is a problem! March of the saint album, is what made me like armored saint!That album totally blew me away when I was 17. That’s the whole reason why I like Armored saintit it is because of that album. So symbol of salvation doesn’t even come close to touching March of the saint I mean hello anyone hello nobody’s home! John Bush and the guys somehow it went over their head they missed it! March of the saint was a freaking rocking album so was delirious nomad and so was raising fear! then they went downhill after that.
@theirishman96173 ай бұрын
Commercial? That is laughable . Their first 3 are metal as shit . I am going to see them for the third time in Vegas . They are super nice guys too .
@jaimevaldez32282 жыл бұрын
Saw them open for Metallica at the Cameo Theater in San Antonio circa 1984 at one or their two sold out shows. At this small venue the show was up and personal for even those in the back where the Marshall stacks where no more than 50 feet away. Their live show kicked ass as did Metallica's set. John and the guys keep making music for us older and the younger generation of metal heads.
@djh5755 Жыл бұрын
Let's get years ahead considering that I'm not an old school Armored Saint fan. Not because I don't like it only because I don't know it. I'm gonna continue to be a fool and say that symbol of salvation was the greatest I've ever heard from a band that I never knew. The truth always hurts 😪
@christosfragias5923 жыл бұрын
Would love to see them live someday.
@LCTHAME2 ай бұрын
How about calling it simply "The story of Armored Saint" don't think the band members need this "click bait" headline! They still around and Rock! Plug that!
@joshshrum27643 жыл бұрын
Damn that producer has some pretty bad taste in music, because who the hell dislikes Black Sabbath, i mean sure Ozzy’s, vocals can be a little overwhelming, but i have never really minded his singing voice, but still their music is amazing, and they’ve put out some of the most timeless rock albums to date, same for Iron Maiden.
@nonprogrediestregredi17112 жыл бұрын
The early 90s were great if you were a John Bush fan! Symbol of Salvation is the greatest Armored Saint album and Sound of White Noise is one of the best Anthrax albums. I played the hell out of those CDs back then!! Great stuff!!
@jeffbauer34253 жыл бұрын
Watch the Hell on wheels Halloween concert from 87 MTV special. Armored Saint was awesome .
@ministerofdarkness3 жыл бұрын
Those Chrysalis records are awesome. PLAY LOUD
@elosoguapo81373 жыл бұрын
I saw them open for the Rollins band in 94. That was a bizarre pairing.