{"id":16382,"date":"2025-12-01T21:13:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T02:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/?p=16382"},"modified":"2025-12-01T21:13:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T02:13:22","slug":"review-sardonyx-anthems-of-warfare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/01\/review-sardonyx-anthems-of-warfare\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Sardonyx &#8211; Anthems of Warfare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Worship Metal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sardonyx (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightshineministries.org\/sardonyx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lightshine Ministries<\/a>) is back with 7 new songs of exhortational Kingdom Power Metal. <em>Anthems of Warfare<\/em> is the follow up to the band\u2019s epic <em><a href=\"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/index.php\/2018\/04\/23\/sardonyx-sons-of-the-kingdom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sons of the Kingdom<\/a><\/em> comeback release in 2018. Tom Denlinger (vocals\/lyrics), Rod Feltman (guitars) and Chuck Turner (bass) have once again delivered a collection of encouraging\/motiving tunes, this time the theme, \u201cOld Testament warfare and worship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 7 \u201cprinciples\u201d here are The Levites, David\u2019s Mighty Men, Deborah, Moses, the Angel of the Lord, Solomon, Daniel. As with all things Sardonyx, the music is heavy and the message is all about ministry, Biblical teaching and encouragement in the growth of the \u201cDaughters and Sons of the Kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sardonyx  - Mighty Warrior (Official Lyric Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xjXvA3ECiPE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Levites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To set the stage (for the CD version), each song is accompanied by liner notes with scripture references and the link to the lyrics (online). Therefore, the booklet is a very limited 8 page item with artwork on the front\/back covers only. Trust this is the intent as Denlinger and company have always emphasized their words and the scripture references more than their music or for that matter, the whole idea of a band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>The Song of the Levites<\/strong>\u201d opens things up with plenty of heavy guitar crunch, tasteful guitar soloing and that iconic Denlinger voice. He sounds just as credible as when Sardonyx released the 1990 <em>Rebel of Reason<\/em> demo. This is clearly a worship song encouraging all those who carry the \u201cSpirit of Jesus\u201d to live a worthy and holy life of the calling as did the priestly Levitical tribe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>David\u2019s Mighty Men<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As might be expected, \u201cMight Warrior\u201d is not only a reflection upon the work of David\u2019s 37 warriors or upon the work of Christ, but also a call to spiritual warfare against the \u201cprincipalities and powers\u201d which roam and rule the world. As one would anticipate, this is one of the heaviest tracks on <em>Anthems of Warfare<\/em>, the guitar riffs full of relentless mid-tempo groove and low-end bass punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One might find an independent release to lack a full production quality, but not so the case here as the distribution of volume across the frequency spectrum is worthy of praise, the final mastering by Rob Colwell the icing on the cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deborah<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pace slows and the energy settles to reflective on this track which is ultimately a prayer and blessing over the daughters of the Kingdom to \u201c<strong>Be Like the Sun<\/strong>.\u201d Written from the perspective of Deborah\u2019s father over his daughter Deborah, it\u2019s a call to all fathers to pray for their daughters in their faith and calling. Musically, this could be considered a ballad of sorts with a worshipful inclination, and the beautiful voice of guest vocalist Evi Rose is clear and compelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Moses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interesting that I find no reference to who performs the drumming either in the CD booklet or the website, but \u201c<strong>Man of War<\/strong>\u201d is not surprisingly another very heavy riff-oriented power metal number filled with pounding drum tom accents and bass drum push. The more epic 6:29 nature of this epic harkens back to the debut 1992 Sardonyx release which was rife with longer, more complex and multi-faceted burners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Iron Maiden always comes to mind but Sardonyx, to my ears, always sounds like Sardonyx. Not only do they have a distinctive approach to their ministry, but they similarly have a penchant for a classic heavy metal vibe that is infectious and convincing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hypnotic quality of the guitars, with subtle tints of Middle Eastern tones, perfectly stages the epic spiritual battle between Moses and Pharoah chronicled in the lyrics. Moses was a spiritual warrior, persistent despite persecution and turmoil yet committed to his calling. The relentless nature of the music and the intensity of Denlinger\u2019s vocal praise bring the timeless dual to full-metal life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Angel of the Lord<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another burner with plenty of grit, this song of the same name is once again a return to classic Sardonyx. In reference to God\u2019s manifestation in physical form, \u201c<strong>The Angel of the Lord<\/strong>\u201d shreds much in the way He deals with His enemies \u2013 relentless aggression. Denlinger once again shines on the \u201cShekinah glory\u201d and Feltman delivers a tasteful and well-placed guitar solo which segues nicely into the open narrative section before the opening guitar riff reprises for the push to the end. Brilliant and triumphant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solomon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tribute to the \u201cwisest of the wise\u201d (King Solomon) \u201c<strong>Face to the Ground<\/strong>\u201d exhorts to pray for wisdom and discernment. The song opens with a softer guitar tone and mellow, worshipful \u201choly, holy\u201d vibe lulling the ears to into submission before slowly building to a heavier guitar crunch with double bass drum driving the way. Midway there is yet another well-executed guitar solo before the double bass accompanying Denlinger\u2019s intense catharsis closes the song with conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Daniel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most sobering song in the collection, \u201c<strong>Shine Like the Stars,<\/strong>\u201d represents a call to consider and prepare for the future prophesied by Daniel where believers will be confronted to take the \u201cmark of the beast\u201d and suffer much persecution. A bit heavy on the narrative, the nearly 6-minute track still delivers a consistent power metal punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Man of War\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gGNnAfFR-Po?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Synopsis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sardonyx, never a group of guys to tout their technical prowess or musical ingenuity, have nevertheless managed to yet again deliver a worthy of the King collection of worship metal rockers with a ton of credible sound and production. While the emphasis has always been, and remains, on the lyrics and the impact of those words on the listeners of their music, Sardonyx remains impactful and relevant. I, for one, remain thankful they have revitalized and continue to refine the metal music facet of their shining gem ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/roxxrecords.com\/collections\/roxx-records\/products\/not-of-this-world-streets-of-gold-2025-cd-ffo-bride-dale-thompson-copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roxx Records<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track Listing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Song of the Levites (4:56)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Mighty Warrior (4:21)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Be Like the Sun (5:40)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Man of War (6:29)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. The Angel of the Lord (4:48)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. 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