BLOODGOOD – DETONATION (*NEW-GOLD DISC CD, 2024, Retroactive Records) Remastered Christian Metal Classic!

Release Date: February 21st, 2024 BLOODGOOD – DETONATION (*NEW-GOLD DISC CD, 2024, Retroactive Records) Remastered Christian Metal Classic! WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUTBLOODGOOD – DETONATION…. A masterful release that screams for a rock opera production to go with it, and the band did just that. Crucify and Messiah are a one-two punch of power and emotion.Jeff McCormack (Heavens Metal Magazine)Quite an original metal sound. Unforgettable tracks include the back-to-back Crucify and Messiah, but evangelistic fervor meets metal in Self-Destruction and the ballad Alone in Suicide.Doug Van Pelt (HM Magazine) RRCD2000 BLOODGOOD – DETONATION GOLD DISC CD 637405146042 #8 onHeavens Metal MagazinesTop 100 Christian Metal albums of all-time #23 onHM MagazinesTop 100 Christian Rock albums of all-time #15 on theChristian Metal RealmTop 100 Christian Metal albums of all-time 90% rating on Angelic Warlord Reviews 12-page booklet with lyrics and photo collage First time on Gold Disc to add elegance and discourage disc rot Jewel case release wrapped in a collectors dream cardboard O-ring with Gold Disc artwork Original classic cover art is on the CD booklet inside the jewel case The cardboard Gold Disc O-ring has the picture of the band running out of the castle (as seen on the back cover of the original release) Originally released 1987 on Frontline/Alarma Records 2024 remaster by Rob Colwell & Layout by Scott Waters (NoLifeTilMetal) ABOUT THE ALBUM Along with Barren Cross, Stryper, and Resurrection Band, the Seattle-based Bloodgood (formed in 1985) pioneered the sounds of Christian hard rock with a commercial success that bands like Jerusalem and Barnabas had only hinted at achieving. Bloodgood had the look and the sound – dressing in spandex and churning out loud, heavy metal music on the order of Twisted Sister, Ratt, and Quiet Riot. OnDetonation, the bandtakes a heavier, more aggressive approach. This is straightforward traditional heavy metal at its finest. In addition,Detonationfinds Bloodgood coming into its own as songwriters, delivering some of the most exquisite compositions of its career, many which remain concert staples to this day. Opening tracks Battle Of The Flesh, Vagrant People, and Self-Destruction hit hard and fast almost approaching speed metal territory but reflect the musical maturity focused bands make between their first and second albums. The semi-ballad Alone In Suicide, bluesy Heartbeat (Of The City) and catchy Eat The Flesh might take a more melodic heading but still showcase the trademark crunch characteristic of early Bloodgood. Where Bloodgood puts it all together is the joining of power and emotion that is the theatrical rock opera of Crucified (as blistering a track as you will find) and Messiah (this one almost approaches melodic hard rock territory). The best way to sum up would be to state thatDetonationplaced #8 in a poll inHeavens Metal Magazineof the top 100 Christian metal albums of all time. It also placed #15 in another poll of the top 100 Christian metal albums (Christian Metal Realm). It is such respect from critics and fans alike that allows the album to ultimately stand the test of time and be considered Bloodgoods signature release. The 2024 Retroactive Records GoldMax Gold CD reissue is a Collectors Dream for such an important album – featuring a complete 2024 remaster by Rob Colwell (Deliverance, Kings X, Vengeance Rising), a deluxe 12-page booklet (featuring original cover art), with its jewel case wrapped in the Gold Disc cardboard O-ring for added elegance and protection. The O-ring features the classic image of the band running out of the castle (back of the original artwork). Limited to just 500 copies, trust us – this explosive reissue will blow you away! Boom! TRACKSBattle Of The FleshVagrant PeopleSelf-DestructionAlone In SuicideHeartbeat (Of The City)Eat The FleshHoly FireCrucifyThe MessiahLive Wire nan