StrangeLand is a Heavy Metal band from East Peoria, Illinois that saw its conception back in 2000. There is little known about StrangeLand or why they decided to form the band. In addition, there is no information at all on the web about the musicians that comprised the band's roster. However, StrangeLand is definitely not the first band to choose to be anonymous and have their roster go unlisted. Another act, famous for this very thing, is the Finnish band 'Scandinavian Metal Praise' who, over-the-years, has left this reviewer a bit flustered with their refusal to list their band member's names or aliases.
Not long after Strangeland formed, the band entered the studios and got to work on material for a demo recording.
Not long after Strangeland formed, the band entered the studios and got to work on material for a demo recording.
In 2005 StrangeLand released their debut 3-track self-titled demo recording on an independent label. All 3-tracks on this demo recording are solid offerings with no skippers. The production doesn't sound much like a demo which is a good thing! There's plenty of variation in the band's arrangements from beginning to end. Track-1 "The Enemy..." takes on an early 90's era Power Metal sound with tasty guitar licks, catchy lyrics, and solid vocals. Track-2 "Savior..." has a driving Metal sound that is notably bass-forward. Track-3 "Jesus Walk" is a bit bluesy with some sick vocals that would even make Terrence Fischer(Traxter) proud!
The track-list for StrangeLand's 3-track demo recording includes 1.The Enemy Has Fallen 2.Savior Jesus Christ 3.Jesus Walk.
The track-list for StrangeLand's 3-track demo recording includes 1.The Enemy Has Fallen 2.Savior Jesus Christ 3.Jesus Walk.
After the release of their debut self-titled album, sadly, the band would not go on to produce anymore material for a full-length album. It was during this time that the members of StrangLand all went their separate ways.
Lyrics are evangelical showing a love for others
and a love for Christ as one can see in the following excerpts:
and a love for Christ as one can see in the following excerpts:
"The Enemy Has Fallen"
Can you see him, coming from the sky
Can you feel his, burning eyes of fire
The enemy has fallen
The enemy has fallen
All the prophets had foretold
The coming of the king and all his heavenly host’s
But, man refused to live underneath his rule
Indulging in the flesh humanity plays the fool.
The beast has lived his lie
Man has paid the price
The children are scattered
The darkness has swallowed them
The remnant will gather….singing praises to their God
"Savior Jesus Christ"
You’re my savior, Savior, You’re my Savior
Savior Jesus Christ
When I met you, I never gave my life a second thought
I didn’t care, bout’ what I did or what it cost
When you found me, Oooh You made my life so complete
And now I lay, I lay my heart and soul at Your feet
Oh what a friend we have in Jesus
He takes our life and makes it whole
There’s nothing, nothing He can’t overcome
He shed his blood to save my soul
"Jesus Walk"
A new start, An open heart, It’s time to take the first step
And do the Jesus walk
I gotta do the Jesus walk
It’s time for more than just the talk
I gotta do the Jesus walk
Now that I’m a grown man
I live by different rules
I love my savior Jesus
And all that, that ensues.
Well, I got to be responsible
And teach my children well
So we can meet in heaven
And not all burn up down in hell
A new start, and open heart, It’s time to take the next step
Can you see him, coming from the sky
Can you feel his, burning eyes of fire
The enemy has fallen
The enemy has fallen
All the prophets had foretold
The coming of the king and all his heavenly host’s
But, man refused to live underneath his rule
Indulging in the flesh humanity plays the fool.
The beast has lived his lie
Man has paid the price
The children are scattered
The darkness has swallowed them
The remnant will gather….singing praises to their God
"Savior Jesus Christ"
You’re my savior, Savior, You’re my Savior
Savior Jesus Christ
When I met you, I never gave my life a second thought
I didn’t care, bout’ what I did or what it cost
When you found me, Oooh You made my life so complete
And now I lay, I lay my heart and soul at Your feet
Oh what a friend we have in Jesus
He takes our life and makes it whole
There’s nothing, nothing He can’t overcome
He shed his blood to save my soul
"Jesus Walk"
A new start, An open heart, It’s time to take the first step
And do the Jesus walk
I gotta do the Jesus walk
It’s time for more than just the talk
I gotta do the Jesus walk
Now that I’m a grown man
I live by different rules
I love my savior Jesus
And all that, that ensues.
Well, I got to be responsible
And teach my children well
So we can meet in heaven
And not all burn up down in hell
A new start, and open heart, It’s time to take the next step
Strangeland's 3-track recording is a rare and hard to find demo. Hopefully, one day we will see a label take on the task of remastering this band's work in order to reissue the album in CD format. This would allow Metal fans to be able to listen to StrangLand's debut in the way the band had originally intended.
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