Interview with Wes Heim, founder of Enigma Records

Pretty interesting read, alot of interesting stuff about Stryper in there.

http://stryperforum.com/news/qas/wes-hein/

Cool interview. But I thought Guardian was on Roadrunner, not Enigma?

kmorg wrote:

Cool interview. But I thought Guardian was on Roadrunner, not Enigma?

The original release of "First Watch" was on Enigma in the good ol' USA.

James B. wrote:

kmorg wrote:

Cool interview. But I thought Guardian was on Roadrunner, not Enigma?

The original release of "First Watch" was on Enigma in the good ol' USA.

Indeed. I actually have the old Guardian newsletter announcing their signing to Enigma and the recording of "First Watch".

I've been trying to get First Watch on disc for a decent price, pretty hard to find.

The songs from "First Watch" were re-released under a different name I believe. "Kingdom of Rock" perhaps?

ultmetal wrote:

The songs from "First Watch" were re-released under a different name I believe. "Kingdom of Rock" perhaps?

No, 'Kingdom of Rock' is an odds and ends collection, with the California Metal tracks, and various demoes etc. Check my website for further info. Didn't even know they re-recorded "First Watch".

They never rerecorded it, I believe they did rerelease it under a different name on Gman records, but the name is eluding me. Either way I don't have it!

Interesting read. I believe Wes eventually left Enigma to start the Hollywood Records label for the Disney company, which is how Stryper eventually wound up signed to Hollywood towards the end of their first era.