Roaring Truth
Roaring Truth is a Hard Rock/Metal band from Dallas, TX who formed back in 2015 by Guitarist-Dillon Moses & Guitarist-Marty Hill. Just 4 months later, the group welcomed James Jones who came on board as frontman for the band. As the years went bye, the group continued to form as percussionist-James McLester joined in November of 2017. A year later, after a span of 3 years, the last member to come on board was Bassist-Jordan Greer who joined the team in May of 2018 thus completing the band.
When one takes into consideration the list of bands posted by members of Roaring Truth which have Influenced their sound like Def Leppard, Early Aerosmith, Van Halen, Kiss, Tesla, Alter Bridge, Creed, Rush, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Styx, Stryper, & Kix - it's easy to see how the band has developed their distinct yet familiar sound.
One of the band's accolades that they have already received is - The Covenant Metal Show & D-ROCK Radio most requested “Railer Of The Month” award.
"We are a Ministry driven band led by The Holy Spirit
to Reach out to a lost and dying world for the KINGDOM."
to Reach out to a lost and dying world for the KINGDOM."
In 2018 a little band from the Lone Star State roared onto the Metal scene with the release of their self-titled debut 6-track EP. Roaring Truth's EP is comprised of 29 minutes of drums-pounding energetic 80's inspired Metal that is sure to put a smile on the face of any Def Leppard fan. The band has officialy signed with the DSN(Digital Syndicate Network) record label for a global distribution deal back in July of 2018. The group's EP was recorded in two different locations - in both Dallas & Midlothian, TX. The production is tight and sounds as if it was produced in the 80's - which is a good thing!
The band's name, combined with the album's cover art, is aggressively bold with the "King of beasts" representing the Lion of the tribe of Judah-Jesus Christ as seen in Revelation 5:5 "And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” When considering bands that have effectively used images of the Lion on their album covers, one well known band that quickly comes to mind is Narnia with their many releases that utilize said image with a connection to the books - The Chronicles of Narnia.
On their debut self-titled release, Vocalist-James Jones doesn't disappoint with his 80's style approach accompanied by hooks galore. James' vocals are a welcomed breath of fresh air in a modern day era lacking the magic that was so abundant within the golden years of Metal music.
When it comes to the Guitar section on this album, Marty Hill & Dillon Moses both deliver the goods with everything from galloping guitars, to driving power riffs, to acoustic style play.
Last but not least, Bassist-Jordan Greer lays down some heavy Bass lines while Drummer-James Michael McLester pounds the skins into submission.
Roaring Truth's lyrics are thought provoking showing
the band's love for the Lord as one can see in the following lyric excerpts:
the band's love for the Lord as one can see in the following lyric excerpts:
"Homesick"
A pulling on your heart from here and there
Someone's calling you home from somewhere
You're created for a purpose from the start
The map home is found in the heart
Going nowhere and it's time to turn around
By past mistakes don't be bound
Hear the voice calling the Omnipresent One
Saying, "Come on home prodigal son"
"Flying Above It All"
Then I learned what goes up comes crashing down
Started seeking a true way to get off of the ground
Found faith in the Man who rose and ascended
Then all unwound became fully mended
"Rebel?"
Everybody's raising hell
Nobody's raising a child
Too busy living for themselves
While the youth go wild
Come
Sons of thunder
Inside the Narrow Gate you'll find
Your song which no one else has sung
Follow the path of two pierced feet
To true rebellion
A pulling on your heart from here and there
Someone's calling you home from somewhere
You're created for a purpose from the start
The map home is found in the heart
Going nowhere and it's time to turn around
By past mistakes don't be bound
Hear the voice calling the Omnipresent One
Saying, "Come on home prodigal son"
"Flying Above It All"
Then I learned what goes up comes crashing down
Started seeking a true way to get off of the ground
Found faith in the Man who rose and ascended
Then all unwound became fully mended
"Rebel?"
Everybody's raising hell
Nobody's raising a child
Too busy living for themselves
While the youth go wild
Come
Sons of thunder
Inside the Narrow Gate you'll find
Your song which no one else has sung
Follow the path of two pierced feet
To true rebellion
If you are like me and sometimes find yourself longing for the 80's era Hard Rock then Roaring Truth is the cure for your nostalgia. If you are into bands like Deth Enemy, Def Leppard, Van Halen, and Tesla then you should definitely check out what Roaring Truth has brought to the table with their self-titled debut release. If you love all things Hard Rock and are looking for some more solid music to add to your collection then don't let this one pass you bye!
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Musicians:
James Jones-Vocals
Marty Hill-Guitars
Dillon Moses-Guitars
Jordan Greer-Bass
James Michael McLester-Drums
James Jones-Vocals
Marty Hill-Guitars
Dillon Moses-Guitars
Jordan Greer-Bass
James Michael McLester-Drums