The Sacrificed
The Sacrificed is a Heavy Metal band from Lakeland, Florida that formed back in 2005. Some albums that have been released by this band are (2007-'The DaVinci Hoax' ) , and (2010- '2012,') .
Every band has an album that they are noted for and the album that everything came together best for "The Sacrificed", was the album "2012". The production is slightly muddy but actually adds to the over-all sound and mood of the album in a good way.
The duo guitar approach performed by Eli Prinsen and Johnny Bowden, really help to set "2012" apart from others giving them their unique sound. The guitars sound comes across as a hippy-groovy-style if you will, that is very melodic and easy to embrace. It doesn't hurt my feelings that there's not a dominant lead guitarist because it helps to distinguish The Sacrificed from other bands. Those who are Power Metal fans will have much to like in this band with the intense riffage laid down by our axe bearers.
Eli Prinsens' vocals sound better on their "2012" album than any other album he has done to date. He reaches the high notes flawlessly while not being lost in or behind the music. Eli's souring-vocal-style, comes across as a haunting vocal work at times that connects well with the musical arrangements. The Emotion that is reflected in the songs is hard to find in music today. (I must note that Eli has a very distinct and awesome voice which should never be lowered in the mix to cover him up which was the case on the "III" album.)
Here are some lyrics from the song "2012" :
The duo guitar approach performed by Eli Prinsen and Johnny Bowden, really help to set "2012" apart from others giving them their unique sound. The guitars sound comes across as a hippy-groovy-style if you will, that is very melodic and easy to embrace. It doesn't hurt my feelings that there's not a dominant lead guitarist because it helps to distinguish The Sacrificed from other bands. Those who are Power Metal fans will have much to like in this band with the intense riffage laid down by our axe bearers.
Eli Prinsens' vocals sound better on their "2012" album than any other album he has done to date. He reaches the high notes flawlessly while not being lost in or behind the music. Eli's souring-vocal-style, comes across as a haunting vocal work at times that connects well with the musical arrangements. The Emotion that is reflected in the songs is hard to find in music today. (I must note that Eli has a very distinct and awesome voice which should never be lowered in the mix to cover him up which was the case on the "III" album.)
Here are some lyrics from the song "2012" :
"2012"
December twenty first two thousand and twelve
Two thousand and twelve
Jesus warned about false prophets and their evil schemes
Nostradamus quatrains =Bible code matrices
Oh it's so plain to see - we're just searching for some way-
To give our lives some meaning
Intrigued and Mystified with the unknown
We want life to matter more to us than mere flesh and bone
We have eternal souls and Jesus is the key
The only path way to immortality
"Believe"
Jesus paid the price for me
Free to all- no hidden fees
All you have to do is believe
Many fearing judgment day
But with the truth, the light and the way
Heaven’s just a heartbeat away
Almighty God forgave me
The Holy Spirit guiding me
Onto the path I need to be nourished by His every word
I recognize just how absurd the foolish lies of the enemy are!
"In Heaven"
As I close my eyes and say goodbye
I realize I'm floating high above those by my bed
I feel such a peace that the worries of this world
that I leave seem never to have existed
An angel is my guide
as we fly fast towards the light
that's approaching at the end of the tunnel
It's actually happening my first day of eternity
Next stop the pearly gates I can hardly wait
(Chorus)
To behold this place to see Jesus face
There are no words to describe this
Thousands of angels sing praise and worship to our king
And I cannot wait to join with them In heaven
Walking on the streets of gold
listening to the stories told
ancestors all the way back to Adam
First hand accounts of the past,
answers to all questions asked and forever to learn
No sun needed for light our God is shining bright
One days a thousand years
no more pain and no more tears
(Chorus)
In this place we see Jesus face
There are no words to describe this
Thousands of angels sing praise and worship to our king
And here I am singing with them
(Chorus)
In this place we see Jesus face
There are no words to describe this
Thousands of angels sing praise and worship to our king
And here I am singing with them
I know we'll meet again
I'll be waiting for you when you enter in
to the place Jesus prepared for you
Can't wait for you to see the things I've just begun to see in heaven
It's Hard to compare "The Sacrificed" to any other band due to their distinct sound. If you are looking for a great Metal album to add to your Collection then I highly recommend this release because it delivers the Metal goods holding up to repeat listens with outstanding christian lyrics. (For your listening pleasure, you will even find "Deliverance's" song "Slay the Wicked" on this "2012" album with Eli on vocals.)
It's always a blessing when I listen to the Sacrificed '2012' album as it is one of the few albums that you can put in and sense the power of God on the band and on their music.
For other bands with Eli Prinsen as vocalist, see Sacred Warrior-'Waiting in Darkness'.
Musicians:
Eli Prinsen-Vocals,Guitars
Mike Phillips-Guitars
Daniel Cordova-Bass
Jay Williams-Drums
It's always a blessing when I listen to the Sacrificed '2012' album as it is one of the few albums that you can put in and sense the power of God on the band and on their music.
For other bands with Eli Prinsen as vocalist, see Sacred Warrior-'Waiting in Darkness'.
Musicians:
Eli Prinsen-Vocals,Guitars
Mike Phillips-Guitars
Daniel Cordova-Bass
Jay Williams-Drums