{"id":3254,"date":"2018-04-23T03:27:31","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T03:27:31","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2020-11-20T03:49:48","modified_gmt":"2020-11-20T03:49:48","slug":"sardonyx-sons-of-the-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/index.php\/2018\/04\/23\/sardonyx-sons-of-the-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"SARDONYX: Sons of the Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font_8\">\n<p class=\"font_8\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Metal Praise and Exhortation<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Sardonyx\u2019s 1992 debut <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Majestic Serenity<\/span> was one of the best independently released \u201cministry\u201d metal albums ever, in my opinion. Tom Denlinger\u2019s eccentric, yet incredibly charismatic and convicting vocal onslaught combined with a bass-thick, mid-tempo crunch to create an unusual mix of \u201cclassic metal-infused,\u201d progressively doomy metal. Moreover, with Scripture references galore, the lyrics were\u2014and remain today\u2014a veritable Bible study. Songs like the confrontational \u201cPuppet of Beauty,\u201d the scathing \u201cVoice of the Prodigal,\u201d the Christian apologetic \u201cHoly Avenger,\u201d the exhortational \u201cCall Upon The Master\u201d and, of course, the monumental \u201cCorridor To Light\u201d frequented the Christian metal charts back then for good reason.<span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> Majestic Serenity<\/span> was remastered\/reissued, along with the primo 4-song<span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> Rebel Of Reason<\/span> demo, by Retroactive Records in 2007. Denlinger (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightshineministries.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lightshine Ministries<\/a>) was then and remains today all about ministry. <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Sons Of The Kingdom <\/span>represents the first new full-length dedicated Sardonyx release since that seminal 1992 release. Instead of the more \u201cin-your-face\u201d evangelical approach of <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Majestic Serenity<\/span>, <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">SOTK<\/span> has been created to challenge and edify followers of Jesus Christ \u2013 and man, does it ever accomplish just that &#8230; and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">\n<p class=\"font_8\">I have to say that I was both excited and a bit surprised when I heard about a new release in 2018 with several of the original members (Denlinger (vocals), Rod Feltman (guitars) and Chuck Turner (bass). Afterall, 26\u00a0years can change men\u2019s hearts \u2013 not to mention their musical preferences and skillsets. Fortunately, not only is the core Sardonyx sound intact, these guys have not wavered in the conviction or intensity of their faith. Although, they have dialed back the abrasive confrontational tone a few notches in a good way. Denlinger is still an intimidating and charismatic singer, but the maturity in his faith shines forth from his vocal performance. He sings with plenty of power and edginess (his vocal phrasings have always been non-traditional), but the acid and angst have been replaced by a more exhortational quality. For reference, his voice sounds in an amalgam of Bruce Dickenson and Daniel Gildenlow (Pain of Salvation). And while he doesn\u2019t possess the dynamic range of those singers, he makes up for it with passion and clarity. Chuck Turner\u2019s bass guitar riffs were integral to the Sardonyx sound and his performances here parallel those on <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Majestic Serenity<\/span>, especially on some of the more progressive tracks here. The guitar shred has been toned down in support of the vocals, so don\u2019t expect a lot of solos from Feltman, but there is enough crunch to keep this squarely in the metal (and not rock) genre. Bill Pagaran is the new drummer (replacing original drummer Michael Anthony) and his performance\/contribution is solid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">\n<p class=\"font_8\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">The Album<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Sons Of The Kingdom<\/span> doesn\u2019t feature songs with the monumental impact of some of those great songs from <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Majestic Serenity<\/span>, but there is a consistent quality here \u2013 both in song composition and sound mixing\/production \u2013 which surpasses what has gone before. While the impact didn\u2019t hit me on first listen, repeated listens reveal a complexity that exceeded expectations \u2013 yeah these guys are anointed and represent more than your typical metal praise band. The lyrics are drawn out of Scripture (with references once again provided, along with explanations behind each song), the emphasis on praising God and on the spiritual growth of believers, so everything here is both edifying and uplifting. Actually, as sad as this is to confess, it almost feels odd to have these wonderful, convicting and truth-filled words pouring out of speakers backed by the wall of metal sounds that we all love!<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">\n<p class=\"font_8\" style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"color: #3a3091;\">&#8220;I listen to a lot of metal and it is rare to find a band who can match the execution of the sounds with Spirit-filled words so beautifully and powerfully. You can really feel the Spirit\u2019s presence in this music and it is just so refreshing.&#8221; &#8211; Doc<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">\n<p class=\"font_8\">Even more so than previously, the vibe of Sardonyx is primarily about the words and the music is designed to enhance the effectiveness of the impact of the words. Therefore, Denlinger dominates the mix, but not in a bad way \u2013 there are plenty of instrumental nuances and it all works well together. I want listeners to experience this music without too much pre-conceived bias so I am NOT going to do a track by track analysis, but there are a few moments worth highlighting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">\n<p class=\"font_8\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">The Songs<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">The title track is a dynamic opener that encourages us to embrace our place in the Kingdom. The chorus to \u201cGreater Things\u201d \u2013 a song which asks us to truly tap into the power of the Spirit \u2013 states <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">\u201cDon\u2019t say that you love Me and not do what I say\/Just live to represent Me\/My signs will follow you today.\u201d<\/span> \u201cPower And Love\u201d is an extraordinary song both musically and lyrically. I love the powerful syncopated drum groove going on here and the chorus section is divine. <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">\u201cWe are Your Body\/Your beautiful Body\/All praise goes to You\/We worship together as brothers and sisters\/All glory to You.\u201d<\/span> No sentimental drivel, just ethereal truth. Similarly, the chorus section in \u201cPerfected\u201d is so perfectly urgent \u2013 <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">\u201cIt\u2019s time to go now\/It\u2019s time to glorify the Son.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">\n<p class=\"font_8\">The two most progressive songs here are \u201cAwake\u201d and \u201cMy Beloved Bride,\u201d and they represent the pinnacle of Sardonyx power and beauty. \u201cAwake\u201d visits the issue of suffering \u2013 the opening monologue (Job 3) an intense emotional outpouring lamenting birth into the painful world of flesh. Queensryche-like guitars lay the backdrop to this lament as the song slowly builds in intensity. <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">\u201cJesus authority moving inside of me\/Everything else must bow to Your Name.\u201d<\/span> The most moving part of the song though comes in the concession that even if God chooses not to deliver, there is still resolve \u2013 <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">\u201cHe is able to deliver me from your hand\/But if not, let it be known that I will not bow down to you\/Nothing can separate me from His love.\u201d<\/span> The song \u201cMy Beloved Bride\u201d is a dialogue between The Bride (guest vocalist Kristen Anselmo Hertzog), Satan and Christ (bridegroom) as portrayed by Tom Denlinger. Chuck Turner tears it up on bass in this song \u2013 very reminiscent of the epic \u201cCorridor To Light.\u201d\u00a0 We even get some guitar shred on this one. My favorite lyric here is when Christ says, <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">\u201cPure and Holy\/They are learning to use my Spirit that embodied Me\/Eternity in love, forever\/Into My Kingdom to stay.\u201d<\/span> Again, this is just not something you can be encouraged by in listening to mainstream (or even Christian) metal these days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">\n<p class=\"font_8\">Sardonyx obviously spent a lot of time in preparation and prayer with this release, their intent clear \u2013 to exhort \u201cThe Bride\u201d with encouragement into action and perseverance in faith, and to hopefully to stimulate a metal revival. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ and you love metal \u2013 get this release. If you lead a metal mission or are in a band that desires to reach people with the love of Christ, you really need to allow yourself to be blessed by this music and this spiritual encouragement. Thank you, Sardonyx, for returning to the world of metal (if just this one time)in order to share your gifts, your revelations, your power, your passion, your encouragement and most importantly, God\u2019s truth. 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