The Sacrificed
The Sacrificed hails from Central Florida and deliver up a Metal feast of Power Metal offerings. Back in 2005 Eli Prinsen (former vocalist of Sealed Fate and Sceptre) met Johnny Bowden (Guitarist of The Undisputed). Although the two came from very different backgrounds musically, they shared a love for Jesus Christ as well as many similar musical interests. The two set out to fuse together Eli's classic/power metal vocal style along with Johnny's driving punk/metal guitar style to create a modern style of metal with a strong classic power metal feel...What resulted was what is now known to Christian metal fans as "The Sacrificed". The Sacrificed are a fusion of classic power, progressive and modern metal guitars with classic multi octave Power Metal Vocals. The Sacrificed are often compared to Queensryche, Iron Maiden, Sacred Warrior, Haven, Deliverance and Helloween. The band has to their credit three releases 2007-'The DaVinci Hoax' , 2010-'2012', and 2012-'III'.
After the successful release of their 2010 sophomore album, to the delight of their fans, The Sacrificed returned with their highly anticipated 2012 junior full-length album simply titled 'III'.
After the successful release of their 2010 sophomore album, to the delight of their fans, The Sacrificed returned with their highly anticipated 2012 junior full-length album simply titled 'III'.
The Sacrificed is not trying to hide anything about their faith when it comes to the cover's artwork on this 2012 release. Jesus was sacrificed and nailed to the cross by three nails and the penalty for our sins was placed upon him.
With the release of their 'III' album, the band has made obvious changes to their Power Metal sound. Most of the changes are in direct connection with the guitar department. The band saw a line-up change as Guitarist Johnny Bowden left and was replaced by guitarist Michael Phillips(Deliverance). With the implementation of a new lead guitarist, the band's sound has drastically changed. The sound went from a groove oriented Power Metal sound with no lead guitarist to a lead guitarist driven heavy Power Metal sound. As an additional bonus, Roy Z(Rob Rock) makes a guest appearance on the album and takes position as lead guitarist on the tune "Ark Of The Covenant".
Behind the kit we find some killer drum lines being laid down by Drummer Jay Williams who does an impressive job with the blast beats and the double bass attacks.
The percussion team is rounded out by Daniel Cordove(Vengeance Rising) who lays down some heavy bass lines for the band on this project.
With the release of their 'III' album, the band has made obvious changes to their Power Metal sound. Most of the changes are in direct connection with the guitar department. The band saw a line-up change as Guitarist Johnny Bowden left and was replaced by guitarist Michael Phillips(Deliverance). With the implementation of a new lead guitarist, the band's sound has drastically changed. The sound went from a groove oriented Power Metal sound with no lead guitarist to a lead guitarist driven heavy Power Metal sound. As an additional bonus, Roy Z(Rob Rock) makes a guest appearance on the album and takes position as lead guitarist on the tune "Ark Of The Covenant".
Behind the kit we find some killer drum lines being laid down by Drummer Jay Williams who does an impressive job with the blast beats and the double bass attacks.
The percussion team is rounded out by Daniel Cordove(Vengeance Rising) who lays down some heavy bass lines for the band on this project.
Upon the release of 'III', there was excitement in the air until fans spun the disc in their CD-players and heard the problems with the mastering which in turn covered up the Vocal work of Eli Prinsen. To the dismay of the band, there was some bad reviews about the "mastering" issue being released as well.
At 'The Sacrificed' facebook page the band released the following statement:
"Hey Everybody,
Ever since the release of The Sacrificed "III" album, there have been complaints about the vocals being buried in the mix. I too have felt this same way. Now that the band has the rights to the album back, I am releasing a special UNMASTERED EDITION of The Sacrificed - "III". Now our fans can hear it the way we did in the studio, before sending it off to the mastering house, with the vocals nice and loud/ front and center!"
"Hey Everybody,
Ever since the release of The Sacrificed "III" album, there have been complaints about the vocals being buried in the mix. I too have felt this same way. Now that the band has the rights to the album back, I am releasing a special UNMASTERED EDITION of The Sacrificed - "III". Now our fans can hear it the way we did in the studio, before sending it off to the mastering house, with the vocals nice and loud/ front and center!"
In 2015, to the delight of disappointed fans, The Sacrificed re-released their 2012 album in the Unmastered form. The band has titled this 2015 re-release 'III-Unmastered Edition' . With this release listeners get to hear the album the way it sounded before sending it off to be mastered.
With the original 2012 'III' release, it sounded as if Eli Prinsen was singing in a bubble so to speak. However, with their 2015 Unmastered re-release, the Vocal work sounds as if the bubble has been popped and we now hear the album how it was meant to be heard with Eli's vocals up front and center where they should be. This also had an effect on the overall sound of the album allowing us to hear the lyrics and the instruments much clearer.
We can now hear that Eli Prinsen does an impressive job for the band with his powerful soaring Hybrid Vocal Technique. Eli also does some work on the side where he offers voice lessons, if interested the following site will put you in touch with Eli: http://www.hybridvocaltechnique.com
We can now hear that Eli Prinsen does an impressive job for the band with his powerful soaring Hybrid Vocal Technique. Eli also does some work on the side where he offers voice lessons, if interested the following site will put you in touch with Eli: http://www.hybridvocaltechnique.com
Not only is this album heavy musically but it is equally heavy lyrically. The word of God can be like a double edge sword that often hurts when it penetrates deep into our belief systems, our lives, and our sinful hearts. For some, it is hard to accept or hear the truth and with that said, we find that Eli Prinsen states: “Don’t take my word for it, do your own research, seek the truth through prayer and your eyes will be opened”.
"Ark Of The Covenant"
Forty days and forty nights
Moses spent with God on Mount Sinai
The Ten Commandments given to him
And instructions to build what to carry them in
From Acacia wood covered in the purest gold
Ark of the covenant
Earthly throne-Voice of God
Above and through cherubim wings
Once a day for seven days
The priest carried the ark around Jericho
Covered to protect those who carried it
Sounding seven trumpets of rams horns
And with a shout the walls came crumbling down
Ark of the covenant
Power beneath a veil
Just one look could cause instant death
The Philistines managed to capture the ark
And misfortune followed wherever they went
Smitten with tumors and with plagues of rats
With offerings of gold they gave the ark back
The temple destroyed in 586 BC
The ark becomes lost in the sands of time
Legends and folklore and mysteries abound
Multiple claims of its true whereabouts
Some feel its a matter of faith
The arks gone so without seeing
We shall believe
And now we have a new covenant
The blood of Jesus
and the New Testament
"The Nephilim Agenda"
There were giants in the earth
In those days and also after
And they’ll surely try again
To destroy God’s plan
As in the days of Noah
So will the days of the coming of the Son of Man be
Will the fallen ones return from the sky to deceive?
"24"
Lightning strikes down from east to west so shall it be
The King’s return, dust in the urn
Vultures circling the rotting flesh
The sun will be dark as the moon turns
To blood and the stars fall from the sky
And then the Son of Man will appear on high
Gathering His chosen from His hand on one can pry
If you love Power Metal that is uncompromising in every aspect then I believe you will find The Sacrificed III Unmastered album a killer project. Some bands similar to The Sacrificed are Queensrÿche, Sacred Warrior, and Worldview just to mention a few. Lets just hope we haven't heard the last from this great band.
The Sacrificed 'III' Unmastered eddition is a must have for your Metal collection but be forewarned, you might need a new set of speakers to handle this lethal 2015 re-release. You can purchase a copy of the Unmastered Edition III album from the following site: https://sellfy.com/p/G1jL
The Sacrificed 'III' Unmastered eddition is a must have for your Metal collection but be forewarned, you might need a new set of speakers to handle this lethal 2015 re-release. You can purchase a copy of the Unmastered Edition III album from the following site: https://sellfy.com/p/G1jL
Musicians:
Eli Prinsen-Lead Vocals
Michael Phillips-Guitars & Keyboards
Daniel Cordova-Bass
Jay Williams–Drums
Additional Musicians
Roy Z-Guitars
Eli Prinsen-Lead Vocals
Michael Phillips-Guitars & Keyboards
Daniel Cordova-Bass
Jay Williams–Drums
Additional Musicians
Roy Z-Guitars
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