Description: RRV2019 BARREN CROSS - ATOMIC ARENA VINYL (Orange Crush Vinyl) 7321316979952024 Mastered for vinyl by Rob Colwell2024 write up by vocalist Mike Lee / DriveIncludes many rare and hard-to-find band photos with all lyrics inside insertFirst time vinyl reissueLimited Edition 300 Units Atomic Orange VinylPart of the Legends Remastered SeriesSpecial write up by Retroactive Records owner, Matthew HuntProduced by John & Dino Elefante (Mastedon/Kansas/Pakaderm Records)For fans of Stryper, Iron Maiden, Guardian, Dio!ABOUT THE ALBUMBy the time 1988’s Atomic Arena was released, fans had already been whipped into a feeding frenzy with the song Deadlock being included on the massively popular California Metal Compilation. The song demonstrated a significant leap forward from anything the band had ever done. Fans were demanding more, and it’s hard to believe Barren Cross could have delivered a more perfect album than Atomic Arena. Most noticeably, the songwriting had matured with topics including abortion, suicide, cults and substance abuse – all presented in a skilled manner. Now signed to Enigma Records the band was labelmates with Ratt, Slayer, Poison, and Stryper and MTV’s embrace of the album’s opener, Imaginary Music showed that’s exactly where they belonged. Mike Lee’s charismatic Dickinson-influenced lead vocal style was perfect for an album that featured dominating fast-fingered shredding guitar work, resounding monster bass lines, and drums that pummeled the heart and soul of the most dedicated heavy metal fan. Yes, Atomic Arena was special and that’s why the album was voted #11 on Heaven’s Metal Magazine’s Top 100 Christian Metal Albums of All-Time. The 2024 Retroactive Records Atomic Orange vinyl reissue is a collector’s dream featuring a 12x12 full color insert, and write ups from both Retroactive Records owner, and band vocalist, Michael Lee/Drive! Limited to just 300 units. Few metal albums impacted the scene and the kingdom like State of Control. Enjoy! For fans of Stryper, Iron Maiden, Guardian, Dio!TracklistImaginary MusicKillers Of The UnbornIn The Eye Of The FireTerrorist ChildClose To The EdgeDead LockCultic RegimesHeaven Or NothingKing Of KingsLiving Dead
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Artist: Barren Cross
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Label: Retroactive
Release Title: Atomic Arena
Color: Orange
Material: Vinyl
Type: LP
Format: Record
Release Year: 2024
Record Size: 12"
Style: Christian
Features: Colored Vinyl
Genre: Metal
