Ransom - Lasting Love

[@CarolynKnight-r8u]

My husband was the soundman during the band's beginning up to just prior to release of their first album. All the band members were so talented and so dedicated to their music, but put the Lord first always. It was such a joy and privilege to know each and every one of them.

[@turquoisemama33]

Yes it was. I miss Lisa very much and now know I should have been a better friend. I've learned somethings about myself, and some of the things she said to me, now make more sense. I wasn't happy with some of those things she said, but now know she was right and she saw something I had no idea about. Sorry Lisa, you were a better friend than I knew or saw at the time. Also, I realized I might have met you and your husband. I remember going to a concert in the desert with them. On the way back we stayed at a small motel. Oz and Randy slept in the truck to guard the equipment. Us ladies slept in room/s. Don't remember where Michael slept. We were all rudely awakened by the Northridge earthquake (Pretty sure it was that one.), none the less an earthquake. Since we were quite a distance from the epicenter, it wasn't that strong for us, but strong enough completely wake us up. The guys in the truck thought someone was jumping on it. A bittersweet memory.

[@CarolynKnight-r8u]

@turquoismama33 Yes, I remember that event, concert, and night well. Our RUTS dirtbike club sponsored the Meltdown motocross desert race and concert, yet was not the Northridge quake; a different quake, the epicenter that night was only 20 miles away, that's why it was so strong. I remember the band members, and few club members, yet not in touch with any over the years. Wish I had a means to contact you.

[@CorissaP-u6z]

My mom, Lisa was the lead singer of Ransom. For those of you who are interested........ Lisa: Loves the Lord, music, world traveler and a successful designer of packaging for well-known SkinCare brands... very creative talent but above all, my best friend! Drummer - Dave: Original Drummer of First Aid and Ransom.... went to be with the Lord over a decade ago due to health issues. Bass - Michael: Last known... .travels the US with his family as a Worship Team. Guitar - Tony: Last known.... still writing and producing music. Drummer - Randy: Last known...relocated with his family to TN. Ransom's music is still as relevant today as it ever was. "SIN KILLLER"! WAKE-UP WORLD. 1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. Luke 21:28 - “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.”

[@mikemyers7580]

That's great❤

[@ApacheStorm-fe3cp]

Lisa should be the new Singer of Vixen. Not who they have now. Lisa should be the singer of the best rock band in the world

[@ApacheStorm-fe3cp]

Female rock band with Lisa singing would be so awesome

[@robertthatcher4188]

I'm a born again Christian and I'm always looking up to the sky for God's return amen

[@ozzyosborne8854]

Miss you Ransom

[@jeremyrochelle3113]

I bought this when it first came out. I forgot how beautiful and talented Lisa Faxon was. This band was under rated then. Love you Lisa! 😍

[@ToddAutry]

I remember the compilation this came off of. It is so amazing to see stuff like this 30 years later? It was crazy being around for the advent of this whole movement.

[@SchardtCinematic]

I was right there with you. In my late teens into my early 20s during this era. Now I'm old and 50 and still love this like yesterday.

[@IAteTheAntiChrist]

@@SchardtCinematic Well, you're in luck, heavy metal rival in full swing with plenty of new bands playing this style!

[@SchardtCinematic]

@@IAteTheAntiChrist That's Awesome

[@derrickcochrane9250]

@@SchardtCinematic Exactly I too am 50 years young and was there also!

[@SchardtCinematic]

@@derrickcochrane9250 That's Awesome

[@powerseostrategy]

I had this cassette in 1991. They would have been more successful if they released this in 1987 when Christian Metal was at it's peak. I was in a Christian Metal band in '91 and we were too late - grunge took over.

[@IAteTheAntiChrist]

Yea, the 90s was cursed. Good bands were over looked, and good bands from the 80s started releasing turds.

[@naturetrails8357]

great song and great message, beautiful singer, great 80s style metal!

[@enzobinelli9397]

Excelente video del hard rock de los 80

[@Neptuneman07]

Now this is what I called awesome! Just wish that today's music will be as good as this back in the 80s and early 90s.

[@timothyissler3815]

Now this is something!

[@alrockman4646]

How the hell did I miss this all through the years, excellent stuff

[@mattx189]

I was just thinking the exact same thing.

[@bobbykelly2333]

I only ever heard them on a Frontline Records VHS tape I had...

[@turquoisemama33]

They are real people, they had real jobs back then, doing a full on touring schedule wasn't going to pay the bills and really wasn't what they wanted to do. Glad you finally found them none the less.

[@CorissaP-u6z]

@@turquoisemama33 Ransom loved playing music and would have continued providing they could have made a living at it. Sometimes your dreams don't align with the will of God, and you have to move on. Ransom served their purpose, and their music still plays on!

[@turquoisemama33]

@@CorissaP-u6z Yep and one of these days I am going to get in touch with Lisa and let her know how much the things she said to me have actually changed my life more than she knows. She was a blessing in disguise, more than I ever knew back then.

[@mikemyers7580]

Extremely underrated . Excellent band !!!

[@davebenton2327]

Micheal Preciado was my first Bass teacher, I was also his Bass tech before they split. Lisa has a great voice.

[@derrickcochrane9250]

Where is Lisa Faxom now?

[@mr.championsReyDeEuropa]

Grande Gloria Trevi No sabía que tenía una banda

[@antonboginov4669]

80's metal! Awesome!

[@canalfemessias]

Grande banda... via muito no Clip Gospel...

[@rudyrodriguez3125]

Wow- Amazing band! How did I miss this band? Overall they were excellent. That vocalist and guitar player. Hope they are still playing

[@AOR_Hunter]

Spectacular!!!

[@haydenrockz2471]

Always loved ransom, such a great band Doing the 80s heavy metal sort of style 🤟💙❤️🤟

[@angelorizzuto6391]

I love her voice

[@peterwhite9911]

amen sister so cool go for Jesus

[@IAteTheAntiChrist]

@@peterwhite9911 sister?

[@LC-uj7go]

@@IAteTheAntiChrist He's mean the singer Lisa Faxon

[@LC-uj7go]

She is Lisa Faxon. Her Voice is similiar Sandi Saraya.

[@christianman73]

@@IAteTheAntiChrist Yes. She is our sister in Christ. All Christians are brothers and sisters in Christ, in the family of God.

[@merckx1776]

wow no conocía esta banda!!! que buena de verdad!!!

[@orlandonievesriveratactico9108]

Un clasico del metal cristiano Gtatos y hermosos rrcierdos debmi juventud ttue metal never dies god bless all

[@popbumper]

Outstanding band. Loved the production of this album for its time. Tight band, great message, great lead vocs. Dig hard and you might find the whole album out on the interwebs.

[@IAteTheAntiChrist]

Or you could just buy the thing. OG copies are still plentiful and so are reissues.

[@popbumper]

@@IAteTheAntiChrist where are the reissues? Leave a link if you don't mind, for others at least. I have original copy.

[@mr.championsReyDeEuropa]

Quién es esta increíble banda y porque no sabía de su existencia.!? 🙊😧🥵👌

[@lorenamart.5136]

Blessings !!! From the Argentina

[@MINDxSHIFT]

I was in love with her ❤ she changed my life

[@brd376]

Cool cool song. Very good production, bass guitar work is commendable, great vocals and guitar work too. Jesus Christ bless. Amen

[@thrasher1889]

GREAT GREAT GREAT! Awesome song, video and band. 100/100. :-))

[@davidlalremruata]

Are they still playing together? They should. Enthusiasm, dedication, belief, self esteem, perseverance etc are the only things that's keeping them from becoming the next big thing.

[@christianman73]

Unfortunately, Ransom broke up in the '90s They were very good, but a major factor keeping them and many Christian metal bands from becoming big in the U.S. is that metal, in general, became less popular in the U.S. in the '90s. Metal is still huge, worldwide, but sadly, not in the U.S.

[@marciogarcia9253]

*RANSOM PRAISING THE NAME OF JESUS WITH VERY LOVE AND WITH CHRISTIAN METAL ALSO!!*

[@mikem.7921]

I remember this and still love it

[@claudiojimenez8366]

Que buen sonido!!!!

[@mwidunn]

Thanks for uploading!

[@auntiex5343]

I have always loved Bride (anything from the Snakes in the Playground album) and Petra (Beyond Belief is an awesome album). Also, Guardian, anything from the Swing, Swang, Swung or Miracle Mile albums. And check out Big Fat Jam, a blues-funk-rock band from Minnesota in the 90s. And Fleming & John, a husband and wife band also from the 90s. Their song A Place Called Love is so good!

[@magorzataworoch1002]

swietny videoclip oraz super piosenka oraz wspanialy zespol ransom

[@ROCKDRIGOSORTINO]

AWESOME SONG,AWESOME VIDEO,AWESOME MUSICIAN.

[@Bill-n8t]

Great group

[@jonathanshepherd8465]

still got the cassette tape

[@gryyphyn8639]

Somewhere in a landfill is my copy of their first, self-titled tape. So sad but these guys were awesome when I was a kid.

[@peterwhite9911]

amen so coool guys i like you Praise God

[@miguele.antonetti9999]

Rock & Roll!!

[@jesusjcpaz]

Todo el power!

[@ehrldawg]

These guys roc!!

[@henryhubbard777]

yeah they do. lol

[@thiagorodrigo9805]

GREAT !!!!!

[@Jamie7-w]

they were pretty good. the singer had a very powerful voice. kinda typical glam metal of the 80s. i wonder what they are doing these days?

[@Menyhard]

So underrated

[@josearriola3087]

Those where the days

[@hunterprice3320]

That solo tho

[@punkrock1989]

Pretty cool band

[@rh-ii8ls]

banda cristiana excelente

[@rafaeloliveiradossantos6660]

verdad

[@smashluis115]

Podrias recomendarme bandas cristianas? Estoy buscando thrash pero no encuentro nada bueno :/ y pues, ya estoy ampliando mi busqueda, te lo agradeceria muchisimo!!

[@jairobrenes1716]

@@smashluis115 Thrash o parecidos veeangence rising , deliverence, tourniquet , detritus, metanoia, crisom thorn, believer, betrayalentre otros

[@thehitman9122]

I love it,.. 80's Hair and Jesus Love

[@MAIONESE183]

FANTASTICCCCCC AAA SHOWWWWW SUCESSSS BROTHERRR

[@mmorales868]

Where's Ransom today? Anybody? Hello? Ransom reunion now!

[@phillipthrasher6812]

Lead singer went solo she does contemporary Christian music last time I heard from Brent who got to meet singer in person. He have me her newer cd

[@pbg9208]

Probably in AA

[@raphaeldlc]

💓💓

[@josearriola3087]

I saw them bk in the early 90s

[@belleulferts3942]

4:02 where he grabs her hand ♥️🎸

[@elcristianodeacero3138]

Lyrics, please.

[@chrismorals]

Que buena banda!!!!! Lisa Faxon y Tony Ortiz rules!!!!

[@danieljanostik3564]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SchardtCinematic]

Ohvyeah this was also on the video tape from Frontline Records I mentioned on the Cover Me video.

[@BartlettDaveJr]

Delivering food listening to this

[@jappersesplanabasspage5133]

Shine Down Your Love On Me The Never Ending - Lasting Love That Brings Me To My Knees...

[@atitudegospelrock]

the best

[@johnpierce2095]

no one knows what happend to the lead singer, i even asked pastor bob and he didnt even know

[@Menyhard]

I miss this Christian music

[@theresaparrish6047]

one of strypers biggest hit, Micheal sweet and band look different because of youth.

[@theaterofsouls]

haha..

[@IAteTheAntiChrist]

XD Not to mention, Oz Fox produced their second full length.

[@CorissaP-u6z]

@@IAteTheAntiChrist Fact Check: Oz Fox did not produce Ransom's self-titled record. He only sat in and played acoustic guitar on Sister Blue.

[@IAteTheAntiChrist]

@@CorissaP-u6z I didn't say he produced their self titled.

[@bobkrebs1760]

She was a hottie

[@SirRoger_007]

Where is Lisa Faxon, and what is her real name? Anyone?

[@calebeluchesi8672]

❣

[@crushtoph]

is there not the same song by barren cross?

[@Ransomfansom]

Check them out on Facebook in the weeks to come... Search "Ransom the band".

[@DyktatorVentylatorrr]

It' s metal or hard rock?

[@ransomlutzy2]

I'm happy my name is rhis

[@enriquemetallion2093]

I feel like i was listening to Headpins

[@AHumanClay]

What's the name of the whole members? Actually what are they doing nowadays? Are they still engaging on music? Is there anybody who can tell me about their current lives?

[@marciogarcia9253]

*BROTHER VAVO, GOOD ASK THAT YOU MAKE: WHAT THEY ARE DOING IN NOWADAYS??*

[@jonathanshepherd8465]

probably have short hair now

[@1r6dfhkgcdj76]

Покруче поппсових Кисс

[@GoodTimes4All]

What ever happend to the folks from this band?

[@josearriola7537]

What happen to this band

[@ugniusstackunas8915]

Aš, Dabar, !!! Užsonorejau,, ir, vel, Padekti.., ,.,., 🤫 šiukšlų, Dėžę,, ....___Mieste!

[@kilroy294]

Her voice is not sounding like a chalkboard with fingernails going down it. Most of the time a woman sing metal its very high pitched it makes my ears hurt. Hers is perfect. But how many albumes did the do?

[@pbg9208]

Good music Jesus freaks

[@valdemimassau8947]

Sommm

[@danielbentley7117]

Singer has a lot of power, shame she didn't have more control over her pitch or she'd be great, like Janet Gardner from Vixen. The guitar tapping is also kinda sloppy and these kind of licks were pretty cliché by 1991. Kind of makes sense that they didn't become more popular at the time.

[@NickolausPacione]

Ransom was one of the few female fronted heavy metal bands in the 1990s. There was a disturbing dark thrash metal outfit that came out around this time as the lead singer died from alcohol poisoning as the band produced two albums. Within The Veil as the album took cues from Danzig but with even more tormented vocals as Dawn had a track called Betrayed as the line in there was "you fucking goddamn king of the world." Ransom would been one of those bands my church friends who listen to heavy metal would had their hands on as I discovered Metal Church's Blessing In Disguise. Vengeance Rising and Tourniquet were the two who wrote challenging lyrics during this era as I was discovering Testament and Meliah Rage, I was listening to Danzig openly at this point. Vocally I am influenced by the really pissed off thrash metal vocals as I wanted to challenge and question in 1996 I couldn't find the ballsy musicians to undertake this -- especially piss on The King James Only Movement for vilifying heavy metal and calling it the Devil's music. I was cornered by church mates because I listen to Iron Maiden, Metallica, Slayer, Testament, Metal Church, Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, Treponem Pal and Trouble. Some greeters sifted through my heavy metal tapes looking for dark lyrics. I read books on the dark side of Christian History as I was 19 as I also thumbed through The Satanic Bible. I wanted to take on Marilyn Manson as I did dark subject matter without the damned genderfucking. I found Dehumanizer by Black Sabbath and the Ozzy era as I pulled out the black clothing after hearing the first Sabbath album. Female fronted metal in the 1980s and early 1990s were not challenging the status quo like Fear of God or Holy Moses. They came out in the shadow of Metallica's thrash metal monster And Justice For All. Ransom needs to explore challenging subject matter such as what happens when one plays God. That was subject matter I wanted to explore in the most explicit way as it makes for a Gothic Metal or thrash metal device as playing God refers to human cloning or animal cloning. I was discovering Metallica and Iron Maiden when Ransom was getting noticed then when I became a Christian I was looking for more secular thrash metal as I found Overkill's I Hear Black, Testament's The Ritual, Black Sabbath's Dehumanizer as I also had the angry vocals at age 19 as I discovered Danzig's Thralldemonsweatlive and latter How the Gods Kill. When I was trying to form a dark thrash metal band the musicians in Wheaton took cues from 80s Glam Metal and were influenced by Ransom and Whitecross (they didn't have access to Metallica or Slayer as they were from strict Christian homes and were forbidden to listen to the Megaforce records roster.) My first exposures to female fronted metal were Fear of God then Hellion, my friends Grigori 3 and A.D.D. then Rain Fell Within (I found this band in 2002 as friends Novembers Doom were label mates with them on Dark Symphonies) as they took a dark approach similar to European Symphonic Metal. In 2006 I almost hit up Rex Carroll of Whitecross to explore doing a Gothic Doom/Thrash Metal outfit as I would been the lyricist and vocalist as I almost became a vocalist for a metalcore band that drew from ancient Greek history as they got the name of their band from an ancient battle where the Greeks burned their ships when they went to battle with Persia. Greek Mythology was one of my childhood influences as I took from Roman Mythology when I write horror as I used the term Hades and the river Styx (the reference to paying the ferryman.) I drew from 1990s underground metal as I grew up on 1980s metal that scared the crap out of MTV as Metallica introduced One (this track is disturbing as I can belt the track out using Master of Puppets era vocals and Vulgar Display of Power style Pantera vocals on Darkness and Landmine as I can sing these parts a little faster than James Hetfield.) I was the one who was introducing my church mates at College Church to underground secular thrash as I listen to Metallica openly as I went looking for Master of Puppets after becoming a Christian. I got dirty looks at Christian metal shows because I wore a Metallica shirt that had a half-decayed raven perched on the planet earth. I discovered Far Beyond Driven by Pantera when I heard two Christian metal acts lamblasting the album. I was introduced to Die Happy's second album as I had Anthrax's Spreading the Disease in my walkman.

[@christianman73]

I listen to all kinds of metal, Christian bands and non-Christian bands. There are many Christian metal groups (in the past and today) which explore dark and challenging themes in their music. Bloodgood did so with "Alone in Suicide," and many other songs. Sacred Warrior did so with their album, "Wicked Generation." The group in the video above, Ransom, released a second album where they wrote about euthanasia and other serious issues.

[@tonyjh146tm]

Sounds like hart why listin to don't listen to hart or eney non christian music eney more

[@andreasg.mertens1359]

Copy from Lee AARON !

[@jerryryan36]

I agree.. get a male singer

[@julianguzman1650]

Malísimos, primera y última vez 😅

[@BobJones-px6si]

A little weak with the vocals

[@IAmSuperPerfect]

Get a MALE singer and this band might have something!

[@Rawk4Life]

+IAmSuperPerfect Wow! That totally didn't sound sexist at all. Smh

[@IAmSuperPerfect]

WTF are you talking about??

[@naturetrails8357]

no way shes great!

[@goodywood7135]

Really?...

[@IAmSuperPerfect]

YAH, REALLY!!

[@LRS905]

The CRINGE is strong with these, yuck.

[@elcristianodeacero3138]

Lyrics, please.