1.7 Vivaldi (Instrumental Excerpt of Concerto in D)
1.8 Lamb of God
1.9 Leaders
Description:
"Chariots Of Iron" is a CD release by Apostle, issued by the specialist label Retroactive Records, and aimed at listeners who appreciate powerful, guitar-driven Christian metal with a classic feel. The album combines tight riffs, soaring leads, and anthemic choruses with spiritually themed lyrics that explore faith, struggle, and hope. Fans can expect a sound rooted in traditional heavy metal and melodic power metal aesthetics, with emphatic drumming and dynamic song structures that move between aggressive sections and more melodic, reflective passages. Thanks to the CD format, the production comes through with clarity and punch, giving space for both the heaviness of the guitars and the atmospheric nuances that underline the band's message-oriented songwriting.
Apostle are known in the Christian metal underground for their combination of hard-hitting musicianship and clear spiritual focus. Their songs often balance memorable hooks with a straightforward, no-nonsense metal approach, appealing to fans who enjoy classic heavy metal and early power metal but want explicitly faith-based lyrics. Over the years, Apostle have earned a reputation among collectors and genre enthusiasts for authenticity, consistency, and a passion for their message, which has helped them maintain a loyal fanbase in niche metal circles.
Retroactive Records is a respected independent label that specializes in reissues, special editions, and carefully curated releases from the worlds of Christian metal, hard rock, and classic heavy music. Known for high production standards, detailed booklets, and collector-friendly packaging, the label focuses on preserving and revitalizing important titles that might otherwise be hard to find. With "Chariots Of Iron," Retroactive Records delivers a CD that is designed both for dedicated fans of Apostle and for metal listeners who appreciate rediscovered or finely presented releases from the genre's rich history. The result is a well-crafted edition that highlights the musical intensity of Apostle while honoring the band's place within the Christian metal scene.
Metal
55.944
- Black Metal 3.564- Death Metal/Gothic 2.889- Doom Metal 1.002- Gothic 158- Gothic Metal 289- Grind Core 166- Hard Rock 8.921- Hardcore 2.420- Heavy Metal 31.977- New Metal 254- Power Metal 624- Rock Crossover 106- Thrash Metal 2.328Songwriter 3.442
