Guardian Re-Issue News

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

I'm not familiar with these guys at all, but seems like something that would be of interest here...

GUARDIAN's 'First Watch' To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks - Sep. 21, 2009

Retroactive Records will reissue the legendary debut release by Christian metal powerhouse GUARDIAN. According to a press release, \"First Watch: 20th Anniversary Edition\" will \"offer 14 amazing tracks of classic metal that comes in a full-color, four-panel digipack (with a tray), properly remastered by J. Steinhaus for a maximum metal auditory experience. It will feature exclusive liner notes by David Bach (bass), stunning enhanced (WAY better!) original artwork by the amazing Rex Zachary, and includes the original two bonus track exclusive to the original CD release, plus the two Elephante-released bonus tracks from the amazing and out-of-print 1987 'California Metal' CD compilation that preceded the release of 'First Watch' in 1989!\"

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Administrator Number of posts : 19452 Age : 57

Love this release. 80's L.A. metal at it's finest. I actually had a hand in this one. The band didn't have the original artwork for the cover so I scanned in my vinyl version for Rex to use. It was also my CD original that was used for the remastering. Smile

Our own Cliffy mastered the CD.

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Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

I was surprised that noone else posted this, especially since I did recognize those 2 HoM members mentioned in the release. Cool news that you were involved too Ult. Good job guys.

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Metal is my Life Number of posts : 13862 Age : 49

It has been posted, but I'm too lazy to find the thread. It started with -cliffy looking for the California Metal compilation

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Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37954 Age : 54

ultmetal wrote:: It was also my CD original that was used for the remastering.

Ult's like the Library of Congress for Christian metal. Laughing

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Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

kmorg wrote:: It has been posted, but I'm too lazy to find the thread. It started with -cliffy looking for the California Metal compilation

That might explain it. I just did a search for Guardian and came up with old news, nothing recent. I never bothered to read that California Metal post since I didn't have what Cliffy was looking for. Ah well, carry on.

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Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12811 Age : 55

MetalGuy71 wrote:

kmorg wrote:: It has been posted, but I'm too lazy to find the thread. It started with -cliffy looking for the California Metal compilation

That might explain it. I just did a search for Guardian and came up with old news, nothing recent. I never bothered to read that California Metal post since I didn't have what Cliffy was looking for. Ah well, carry on.

I remember that post!!!

We could all start HoM Records and CLiffy could do a much better job or re-mastering than was ever done on some of those christian metal re-releases in the 90's/early 00's!

Zooey Addict Number of posts : 17074 Age : 45

Just recently got the news from Retroactive records in my e-mail. This is great for someone like me who only knows the albums after it. This is why I love Retroactive, it gives me a chance to hear some of the Christian stuff I missed out on.

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Quote :: Elephante-released

I assume they mean the Elefante-produced songs from the Regency Records compilation California Metal?

Exo-Kill! Number of posts : 6497 Age : 47

Wow, this is good news! "First Watch" is my favorite Guardian album. I remember buying it as a new release when I was just a kid. I listened to that album so much that I wore the tape out.

It's high time this was reissued.

Road Warrior Number of posts : 17180 Age : 48

I never bought any of their albums. Is this one more real metal or Bottle Rocket crap? Guardian Re-Issue News Icon_smile

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12811 Age : 55

Troublezone wrote:: I never bought any of their albums. Is this one more real metal or Bottle Rocket crap?

Real metal!!!!!!!!

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thejokeriv wrote:

Troublezone wrote:: I never bought any of their albums. Is this one more real metal or Bottle Rocket crap?

Real metal!!!!!!!!

1980's, Hollywood strip, heavy metal for sure. Some would say it was their best. A bit Stryper-ish, probably due to the involvement of Oz Fox as the producer. Clean, melodic vocals. The one and only album to feature this vocalist. Jamie Rowe, who has a more raspy style replaced him on the follow-up.

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ultmetal wrote:

thejokeriv wrote:

Troublezone wrote:: I never bought any of their albums. Is this one more real metal or Bottle Rocket crap?

Real metal!!!!!!!!

1980's, Hollywood strip, heavy metal for sure. Some would say it was their best. A bit Stryper-ish, probably due to the involvement of Oz Fox as the producer. Clean, melodic vocals. The one and only album to feature this vocalist. Jamie Rowe, who has a more raspy style replaced him on the follow-up.

I bought First Watch on cassette the day I graduated high school.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1466 Age : 51

I loove this album musically, but I've never been too keen on the vocals. They always sounded wimpy to me -anybody else have this problem? I do look forward to hearing how the mastering makes a difference in general, though.

I also don't like Bottle Rocket Razz

, but am a big fan of every Guardian album in between!

Metal master Number of posts : 976 Age : 41

Didn't oz fox produce the original release for enigma records:)

gonna have to play the remastered tracks on strictly stryper Smile

Exo-Kill! Number of posts : 6497 Age : 47

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

ultmetal wrote:

thejokeriv wrote:

Troublezone wrote:: I never bought any of their albums. Is this one more real metal or Bottle Rocket crap?

Real metal!!!!!!!!

1980's, Hollywood strip, heavy metal for sure. Some would say it was their best. A bit Stryper-ish, probably due to the involvement of Oz Fox as the producer. Clean, melodic vocals. The one and only album to feature this vocalist. Jamie Rowe, who has a more raspy style replaced him on the follow-up.

I bought First Watch on cassette the day I graduated high school.

Cool! I bought it about the same time, but I was just in junior high. I had cool taste for being that age though.

Exo-Kill! Number of posts : 6497 Age : 47

Sutekh wrote:: I loove this album musically, but I've never been too keen on the vocals. They always sounded wimpy to me -anybody else have this problem? I do look forward to hearing how the mastering makes a difference in general, though.

I also don't like Bottle Rocket , but am a big fan of every Guardian album in between!

I don't think the vocals are 'wimpy' at all, but many people said that about Dokken too, and frankly that's what the vocals remind me of. Paul was a dead ringer for Don Dokken (only not a carbon copy, but unique). I love the vocals on this album, but then again - I love this style of melodic metal.

Metal novice Number of posts : 40 Age : 62

I have the original enigma, the vocals never did it for me, i don't think I've ever listened to it right through in one play!

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SAINTS BATALLION!!!!!

Exo-Kill! Number of posts : 6497 Age : 47

Shawn Of Fire wrote:: SAINTS BATALLION!!!!!

Scurvy Skalliwag Number of posts : 12851 Age : 60

Tony Palacios jams on this lp............

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Exo-Kill! Number of posts : 6497 Age : 47

I wish Guardian had stayed with this style. They were so freekin' awesome!!

Who would have known that a few albums later they would suck so bad?

Honestly, I think "Bottle Rocket" is one of THE worst albums I've ever heard.

2/10

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I'll say it again...Bottle Rocket ain't Metal...but it's a great Pop Rock album ala COLLECTIVE SOUL...

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1466 Age : 51

Metallic Blaze wrote:: I don't think the vocals are 'wimpy' at all, but many people said that about Dokken too, and frankly that's what the vocals remind me of. Paul was a dead ringer for Don Dokken (only not a carbon copy, but unique). I love the vocals on this album, but then again - I love this style of melodic metal.

I love the music too, but I never thought Paul sounded like Don Dokken. Interesting comparison -will have to listen to both again to pick up on that.

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