The Sacrificed
The Sacrificed hails from Lakeland, Florida & was formed back in 2005 by Vocalist-Eli Prinsen(Sealed Fate/ Sceptre) and Guitarist-Johnny Bowden(The Undisputed). With just two band members, the Sacrificed entered the studio to record their full-length demo debut titled 'The Da Vince Hoax' which was released on March 17th, 2007. Drummer-Jay Williams(Fortress/Electric Warfare) joined a few months after the release of the album to complete the band in July of 2007 relieving Eli from the arduous task of handling Drums in addition to Vocals.
With the release of their 2007 debut album 'The Da Vince Hoax', The Sacrificed came bursting onto the Metal scene to the excitement of Power Metalers around the world. Where most bands struggle to deliver up a respectable debut release, The Sacrificed have conquered the freshman-rookie blues. This project somewhat reminds of an album that was released back in 1990 with Dr. Edward Daniel Taylor/Terry Scott Taylor who puts on a fake Miracle Faith Telethon with plenty of humor to go around yet coupled with serious moments. In a similar manner we have Eli Prinson acting like a news reporter sharing info about Dan Brown's book 'The Da Vince Code' with some humor mixed in.
The Sacrificed lists the following bands as their influences- Queensryche, Deliverance, Saint, Sacred Warrior, Haven, Iron Maiden, Boston, DragonForce, Yngwie Malmsteen, Rush,and Machine Head. Throughout this disc you can definitely hear touches of each of the aforementioned bands. Where the band really flex their muscles is in the raw energy and excitement they convey from track to track. This is a quality first offering by The Sacrificed with everything from Progressive oriented tracks to Groovy Power Metal.
The Sacrificed lists the following bands as their influences- Queensryche, Deliverance, Saint, Sacred Warrior, Haven, Iron Maiden, Boston, DragonForce, Yngwie Malmsteen, Rush,and Machine Head. Throughout this disc you can definitely hear touches of each of the aforementioned bands. Where the band really flex their muscles is in the raw energy and excitement they convey from track to track. This is a quality first offering by The Sacrificed with everything from Progressive oriented tracks to Groovy Power Metal.
Vocals are handled by frontman Eli Prinson who has an incredibly strong Vocal delivery as he reaches some high-very high haunting notes. Eli uses a Vocal delivery style called 'the multi octave hybrid vocal technique'. Prinson doesn't hold anything back on this 2007 release and fans of Rey Parra(Sacred Warrior/Worldview) have a lot to get excited about. Eli pours out his heart from track to track while expressing nothing short of a high-octane delivery with plenty of energy to go around. Prinson also offers Vocal lessons and one can get started at the following link: http://www.hybridvocaltechnique.com
With the release of 'The Da Vinci Hoax' we find a proficient and capable percussionist in frontman Eli Pinson who can be found tearing up the Kit from track to track. To these ears, there even sounds like there is some double base peddle action happening here and there.
Johnny Bowden has a lot to offer as, first of all, he handles Guitars for the band adding plenty of atmospheric accompaniment to each tune with riffs that simply groove along. Bowden also delivers up some memorial noodling on a few tracks. Also, we find that Johnny straps on the Bass and adds more fullness to the mix here. In addition, Bowden plays Synths adding subtle atmospheric touches here and there giving this debut more depth.
Da Vinci Hoax is a project by The Sacrificed to expose the lies of the book 'The Da Vince Code' by author-Dan Brown.
The band deals with Some of the lies that are told by Dan Brown where he attacks the christian faith and trys to turn the bible into fiction with ridiculous claims that Jesus Christ faked his death on the cross married and had a child.
'The Da Vinci Code'-Dan Brown
The book alleges that "Christ Himself made that claim" that Mary Magdalene was the Holy Grail. Da Vinci pictures this in The Last Supper. (pp. 242,243)
The book also alleges that- "the greatest cover-up in human history. Not only was Jesus Christ married, but He was a father. My dear, Mary Magdalene was the Holy Vessel [Holy Grail]. She was the chalice that bore the royal bloodline of Jesus Christ. She was the womb that bore the lineage ..." (p. 249)
Brown also argues in the documentary that efforts to describe Mary Magdalene as a prostitute were part of a smear campaign against the wife of Jesus.
Dan Brown states:
“It’s possible that his relationship with Mary Magdalene really was sort of set aside and that she was portrayed in some way ... as a fallen woman. Simply such that we could explain her presence; that Jesus wasn’t in love with her, he was trying to help her out.”
The book alleges that "Christ Himself made that claim" that Mary Magdalene was the Holy Grail. Da Vinci pictures this in The Last Supper. (pp. 242,243)
The book also alleges that- "the greatest cover-up in human history. Not only was Jesus Christ married, but He was a father. My dear, Mary Magdalene was the Holy Vessel [Holy Grail]. She was the chalice that bore the royal bloodline of Jesus Christ. She was the womb that bore the lineage ..." (p. 249)
Brown also argues in the documentary that efforts to describe Mary Magdalene as a prostitute were part of a smear campaign against the wife of Jesus.
Dan Brown states:
“It’s possible that his relationship with Mary Magdalene really was sort of set aside and that she was portrayed in some way ... as a fallen woman. Simply such that we could explain her presence; that Jesus wasn’t in love with her, he was trying to help her out.”
(In this tune you will see how the lies of Dan Brown are presented and then the Truth is boldly told by the band)
"The Da Vinci Hoax"
I See The Bewildered Faces Rapt In Your Enticing Pages
All Their Faith And Their Beliefs Distorted Blasphemously
I Am Human And I Know How Easily Our Sin Can Grow
When Deceived To Disbelieve From Planted.
Planted Evil Seed Spreading Like Wild Fire
This Evil Work Of Fiction Fuels The Flames Of The Imagination
Did Leonardo Da Vinci Lead A Covert Society
2000 Years Of Secrecy The Greatest Of Conspiracies
No!
Chorus:
But Don't Take My Word For It Research This As Diligently
As You Oppose Me Boldly With Blasphemy
Or Are You More Afraid You'll Find You're Wrong
And That I'm Right Or That Your Quest Will Lead To The Cross
(Scholar Voices)
The Da Vinci Code Claims To Reveal One Of The
Greatest Ancient Hoaxes In Human History
It's Ironic That The Very Premise Of This Book Itself
Is Based On A Modern Day Hoax
The Priory Of Sion Was Not Created By Ancient
Fathers But Instead By A Contemporary Political Radical
Pierre Plantard Was The Frenchman Who In 1956
He Founded The Priory Of Sion
Hoaxes And Bold Faced Lies Designed To Crush Our Faith
And To Desensitize. To Place A Doubt Convincing Enough
To Fool Even The Very Elect
To Pave The Way For The False Prophet's Eventual Rise
Before Our Very Eyes
Repeat Chorus:
Scholar Voices:
It's Possible That His Resurrection Was A Hoax
In The Same Way That It's Possible That We Were All
Born 5 Minutes Ago With Memories
And The Earth Is Only 5 Minutes Old.. "It's Possible"
It Is Absolutely Impossible That He Did Not Die
He Did Die There Is No Question About It.
The Evidence Of The Resurrection Is Strong Enough
That The Most Reasonable Thing To Believe Is
That He Rose From The Dead
"The Da Vinci Hoax"
I See The Bewildered Faces Rapt In Your Enticing Pages
All Their Faith And Their Beliefs Distorted Blasphemously
I Am Human And I Know How Easily Our Sin Can Grow
When Deceived To Disbelieve From Planted.
Planted Evil Seed Spreading Like Wild Fire
This Evil Work Of Fiction Fuels The Flames Of The Imagination
Did Leonardo Da Vinci Lead A Covert Society
2000 Years Of Secrecy The Greatest Of Conspiracies
No!
Chorus:
But Don't Take My Word For It Research This As Diligently
As You Oppose Me Boldly With Blasphemy
Or Are You More Afraid You'll Find You're Wrong
And That I'm Right Or That Your Quest Will Lead To The Cross
(Scholar Voices)
The Da Vinci Code Claims To Reveal One Of The
Greatest Ancient Hoaxes In Human History
It's Ironic That The Very Premise Of This Book Itself
Is Based On A Modern Day Hoax
The Priory Of Sion Was Not Created By Ancient
Fathers But Instead By A Contemporary Political Radical
Pierre Plantard Was The Frenchman Who In 1956
He Founded The Priory Of Sion
Hoaxes And Bold Faced Lies Designed To Crush Our Faith
And To Desensitize. To Place A Doubt Convincing Enough
To Fool Even The Very Elect
To Pave The Way For The False Prophet's Eventual Rise
Before Our Very Eyes
Repeat Chorus:
Scholar Voices:
It's Possible That His Resurrection Was A Hoax
In The Same Way That It's Possible That We Were All
Born 5 Minutes Ago With Memories
And The Earth Is Only 5 Minutes Old.. "It's Possible"
It Is Absolutely Impossible That He Did Not Die
He Did Die There Is No Question About It.
The Evidence Of The Resurrection Is Strong Enough
That The Most Reasonable Thing To Believe Is
That He Rose From The Dead
The Da Vinci Hoax 2.0 Remastered is the debut/demo album from The Sacrificed. This special Download Version also includes the previously unreleased bonus track entitled, "Passing Through", which was lost during the recording sessions back in 2006, but recently discovered in the archives and included in this special re-release.
You can also get a unmastered version of the Da Vinci Hoax via a trio pack which includes the unmastered '2012' album along with their unmastered 'III' release. The original mastering caused the mix to sound more muddy with the Vocals and instruments being unclear and harder to hear. However, in This unmastered collection you get to hear how the albums sounded before sending them off to be mastered in which they sound way more clear and more like the band had originally intended for them to sound.
The Sacrificed has delivered up a fine debut release that definitely should be in any Metal Head's collection. If you like the bands sophomore release '2012' then you will more than likely be very happy with their debut. I hope we haven't heard the last from this talented band. You can procure your copy of the 'Da Vince Hoax' and other albums via the above picture link.
Musicians:
Eli Prinson–Lead Vocals & Drums
Johnny Bowden–Guitars, Bass & Keyboards
Eli Prinson–Lead Vocals & Drums
Johnny Bowden–Guitars, Bass & Keyboards