Reign Of Glory is a Melodic Heavy Metal band that was formed by members Nick Layton from Washington state and Roger Dale Martin from Tennessee. Reign Of Glory's sound not only incorporates Melodic Heavy Metal but they mix thing up by adding some killer Power Metal to their arrangements.
When one examines the band's line-up, they will quickly discover that this is no ordinary run-of-the-mill roster. What we have here is nothing short of a "super-group" featuring musicians from many well known bands. To start things off, behind the mic there's vocalist-Robyn Kyle Basauri(Red Sea, Die Happy). Managing the six strings we find shredder-Nick Layton(FireWölfe, Q5, Layton & Martin). Holding down the driving rhythm section is bassist-Roger Dale Martin(Vengeance Rising, Once Dead, Die Happy, Triple Ace Band, Layton & Martin, Emerald). Last but not least, poundin' the skins & providing the pulse behind the band's sound is drummer-Jim Chaffin(The Crucified, Deliverance, The Blamed).
Some of the many bands that have influenced the members of Reign Of Glory include Mel Schacher of Grand Funk Railroad, Savatage, Queensryche, and Dokken along with guitarists - John Sykes, Michael Schenker, Uli Roth, Ritchie Blackmore, Gary Moore, Vinnie Moore and Yngwie Malmsteen.
Some of the many bands that have influenced the members of Reign Of Glory include Mel Schacher of Grand Funk Railroad, Savatage, Queensryche, and Dokken along with guitarists - John Sykes, Michael Schenker, Uli Roth, Ritchie Blackmore, Gary Moore, Vinnie Moore and Yngwie Malmsteen.
When asked what was the meaning behind their moniker, the group had the following to say: "The band's name came from a brain storming session. Christ will reign for 1000 years. A pure Reign of Glory. Events happen and ultimately Christ reigns forever and ever." - Roger -
"The purpose of Reign of Glory is to glorify the Alpha and Omega.
Encourage the masses. Take minds to a better place." - Roger -
Encourage the masses. Take minds to a better place." - Roger -
In 2022 Reign Of Glory released their debut full-length studio album titled 'All Will Bow' on Roxx Records. The album was produced & mixed by Nick Layton at Wolfe's Den Studios. The recording was then mastered by Rob Perez at Indie Audio Mastering. The album's layout, design, and band logo was all done by Scott Waters of NoLifeTilMetal. The album's stunning cover art was done by artist-David Edgar. The track-List for 'All Will Bow' includes 1.Forever and Ever 2.Welcome to Reality 3.Rise of Aslan 4.Samson's Kryptonite 5.Love Came To Die 6.Call Down The Thunder 7.Last Daze 8.The Edge of Night 9.1,000 Years 10.Writing On The Wall.
In the following, the band sheds some light on the meaning behind their album cover's art: "The picture is of a War Horse bowing in reverence….and the title “All Will Bow” is of course referring to how we will all bow to the King of Kings. Sooner or later every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father." - Roger -
Robyn Kyle Basauri takes front and center as the band's lead vocalist. Basauri's is known for his work as founder & lead vocalist for the band Red Sea. With Red Sea, Basauri's vocals took on a traditional Heavy Metal blues infused delivery. However, this is not what we find with his vocals here on this 2022 'All Will Bow' release. What we find is a vocalist who has reinvented his vocal delivery to meet the needs of a new generation in modern day times. Basauri's vocal style takes on a charismatic deliver not unlike that of Bob Carlisle mixed with a little Steve Shannon(Idle Cure) and seared with Sammy Hagar(Van Halen) attitude!
The band's shredder-Nick Layton delivers up some sick licks on this debut project. Nick's solos here are brilliant having a little connection with 80's style noodling yet all the while feeling relevant today in the modern-present day music scene.
Lyrics are Christ centered, evangelical, and speak about the end times
as one can see in the following excerpts:
as one can see in the following excerpts:
"1,000 Years"
When I looked again, the sun had turned to black
Mountains were moved from their place
I saw the stars fall from the sky
Again I heard the cry...
Ride, ride into the storm
On the waves of the wind
With the power to destroy
Ride, let the four horsemen come
The day of wrath is here
The Prince of peace will reign for 1,000 years
"Forever And Ever"
We know the blood has the power to free us all from our cells…
Forever and ever…
Yours is the power and all of the glory…
Seated at the throne on high is the Savior of all
Kingdom, power, glory
Yours is the…
Kingdom, power, glory
Amen
"Last Daze"
And round and round it goes
Where it stops…God only knows
Feel it coming on
We’re caught up in the last daze
Feel it, oh so strong!
Talkin’ ‘bout the last daze
Feel it coming, oh we’re trippin’ in the last daze
Feel it, oh so strong!
It’s gotta be the last daze
"Love Came To Die"
Now we’re wating on paradise as love has opened our eyes.
Now there’s nowhere to run and nowhere to hide
From a love so divine...
We’re torn from our shame as passion meets pain
Where love came to die
Where love came to die
Love came to die
Oh, oh, oh
Love came to die
Oh, oh, oh
Love came to die
Oh, oh, oh
Love came to die…so we might live
"The Edge Of Night"
There’s a light in the darkness
Ooh you just gotta…
Hold on, hold on…you’re standing on the edge of the night
Hold on and don’t give up the fight
Hold on…you’re standing on the edge of the night
Hold on and step into the light
I can show you the way
You just gotta hold on
Hold on… for one more day
He’s the light in the darkness
Ooh,ooh Just hold out your hand
"Writing On The Wall"
Prophecy foretold, from the days of old.
How the end of things would come to be.
We’re drawn into the fray, more and more each day.
The truth is plain to those who wish to see.
There’s no promise of tomorrow and It’s later than you know.
And the writing’s on the wall
There’s a message to us all
Carved by the hand of God
We’re all victims of the fall and love will conquer all
Open now your eyes…see the writing on the wall
We must defend the faith
We must deliver grace
We must embrace the fire to face the war
We must stand together
The soul endures forever
It’s later than you know…but it’s not too late!
When I looked again, the sun had turned to black
Mountains were moved from their place
I saw the stars fall from the sky
Again I heard the cry...
Ride, ride into the storm
On the waves of the wind
With the power to destroy
Ride, let the four horsemen come
The day of wrath is here
The Prince of peace will reign for 1,000 years
"Forever And Ever"
We know the blood has the power to free us all from our cells…
Forever and ever…
Yours is the power and all of the glory…
Seated at the throne on high is the Savior of all
Kingdom, power, glory
Yours is the…
Kingdom, power, glory
Amen
"Last Daze"
And round and round it goes
Where it stops…God only knows
Feel it coming on
We’re caught up in the last daze
Feel it, oh so strong!
Talkin’ ‘bout the last daze
Feel it coming, oh we’re trippin’ in the last daze
Feel it, oh so strong!
It’s gotta be the last daze
"Love Came To Die"
Now we’re wating on paradise as love has opened our eyes.
Now there’s nowhere to run and nowhere to hide
From a love so divine...
We’re torn from our shame as passion meets pain
Where love came to die
Where love came to die
Love came to die
Oh, oh, oh
Love came to die
Oh, oh, oh
Love came to die
Oh, oh, oh
Love came to die…so we might live
"The Edge Of Night"
There’s a light in the darkness
Ooh you just gotta…
Hold on, hold on…you’re standing on the edge of the night
Hold on and don’t give up the fight
Hold on…you’re standing on the edge of the night
Hold on and step into the light
I can show you the way
You just gotta hold on
Hold on… for one more day
He’s the light in the darkness
Ooh,ooh Just hold out your hand
"Writing On The Wall"
Prophecy foretold, from the days of old.
How the end of things would come to be.
We’re drawn into the fray, more and more each day.
The truth is plain to those who wish to see.
There’s no promise of tomorrow and It’s later than you know.
And the writing’s on the wall
There’s a message to us all
Carved by the hand of God
We’re all victims of the fall and love will conquer all
Open now your eyes…see the writing on the wall
We must defend the faith
We must deliver grace
We must embrace the fire to face the war
We must stand together
The soul endures forever
It’s later than you know…but it’s not too late!
Reign Of Glory is for fans of Within Silence, Idle Cure, and Van Halen. If you are into these bands then you are going to love what Reign Of Glory has delivered up with their debut slab of Metal 'All Will Bow'! Join with us in helping support the band and Christian Metal music by picking up your copy of 'All Will Bow' today!! Don't forget to check out the interview I had with the band.
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Musicians:
Robyn Kyle Basauri(Red Sea, Die Happy) - Lead Vocals
Nick Layton(FIREWOLFE, Q5, Layton & Martin) - Guitars
Roger Dale Martin(Vengeance Rising, Once Dead, Die Happy, Triple Ace Band, Layton & Martin) - Bass
Jim Chaffin(The Crucified, Deliverance, The Blamed) - Drums
Robyn Kyle Basauri(Red Sea, Die Happy) - Lead Vocals
Nick Layton(FIREWOLFE, Q5, Layton & Martin) - Guitars
Roger Dale Martin(Vengeance Rising, Once Dead, Die Happy, Triple Ace Band, Layton & Martin) - Bass
Jim Chaffin(The Crucified, Deliverance, The Blamed) - Drums