Armored Saint
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Formed | April 1982, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Heavy Metal |
| Labels | Chrysalis, Metal Blade Records |
| Years active | 1982-1992, 1999-2003, 2006-present |
| Website | http://www.armoredsaint.com/ |
Line-up (members)
- John Bush : Vocals (1982-1992, 1999-2003, 2006-present)
- Jeff Duncan : Guitars (1989-1992, 1999-2003, 2006-present)
- Phil Sandoval : Guitars (1982-1985, 1990-1992, 1999-2003, 2006-present)
- Joey Vera : Bass (1982-1992, 1999-2003, 2006-present)
- Gonzo Sandoval : Drums (1982-1989, 1990-1992, 1999-2003, 2006-present)
Former members
- Mike Williams : Bass (1982)
- Mike Zaputil : Bass (1982)
- Dave Prichard : Guitars (1982-1990)
- Eddie Livingston : Drums (1989-1990)
- Alan Barlam : Guitars (1989)
Armored Saint Discography
| Album title | Lyrics | Type | Released | Rating | Votes | Reviews | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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March of the Saint (1984) |  |
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Studio | 1984-10-09 | - | 0 | 0 | |
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Delirious Nomad (1985) | |
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Studio | 1985-11 | - | 0 | 0 | |
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Raising Fear (1987) | |
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Studio | 1987-09-05 | - | 0 | 0 | |
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Symbol of Salvation (1991) | |
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Studio | 1991-05-14 | - | 0 | 0 | |
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Revelation (2000) | |
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Studio | 2000-03-06 | - | 0 | 0 |
Additional notes
Before the birth of Armored Saint, core members John Bush, Joey Vera and brothers Phil and Gonzo Sandoval had played together in a school act called Royal Decree. The band formed in winter 1981 when the aforementioned members (minus Vera, who by then had left to play with Greg Leon Invasion) teamed up with guitarist Dave Prichard, but the monicker Armored Saint came up in April 1982, a name that members choose after watching the "Excalibur" movie. Vera rejoined shortly after.
Phil Sandoval left during the recordings of the Delirious Nomad album. The band continued as a four-piece until Alan Barlam briefly joined and was shortly replaced by Jeff Duncan. Drummer Gonzo Sandoval also quit in 1989.
When Armored Saint's other founding guitarist Dave Prichard died of leukemia in 1990, both Sandoval brothers returned to the band for the recording of Symbol of Salvation (with Phil thus playing guitar alongside his replacement). After the release of the album, Bush joined Anthrax and the band called it quits.
Joey Vera released a solo album, joined Fates Warning, and opened a recording studio.
The Sandoval brothers started the short-lived Life After Death.
Armored Saint has since reunited on and off over the years for albums and tours, becoming more of a presence since John Bush left Anthrax for the last time.
In 2018, they toured their "Symbol of Salvation" album, performing it in its entirety.
They can be seen playing "Hanging Judge" live in the film Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth.
John Bush was once asked to join Metallica as lead singer, but declined. He eventually joined them on stage during their 30th-anniversary shows.
Phil Sandoval left during the recordings of the Delirious Nomad album. The band continued as a four-piece until Alan Barlam briefly joined and was shortly replaced by Jeff Duncan. Drummer Gonzo Sandoval also quit in 1989.
When Armored Saint's other founding guitarist Dave Prichard died of leukemia in 1990, both Sandoval brothers returned to the band for the recording of Symbol of Salvation (with Phil thus playing guitar alongside his replacement). After the release of the album, Bush joined Anthrax and the band called it quits.
Joey Vera released a solo album, joined Fates Warning, and opened a recording studio.
The Sandoval brothers started the short-lived Life After Death.
Armored Saint has since reunited on and off over the years for albums and tours, becoming more of a presence since John Bush left Anthrax for the last time.
In 2018, they toured their "Symbol of Salvation" album, performing it in its entirety.
They can be seen playing "Hanging Judge" live in the film Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth.
John Bush was once asked to join Metallica as lead singer, but declined. He eventually joined them on stage during their 30th-anniversary shows.