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- Dale Thompson (Bride) on lead vocals with an absolutely electrifying performance
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John Schlitt (Petra) appears on the album as a guest vocalist
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Troy Thompson (Bride) plays lead guitar on the album
- Tiago James De Souza (Perpetual Paranoia) plays lead guitar on the album
- Melodic heavy rock with a raw, in-your-face sound reminiscent of AC/DC
- Spiritual warfare lyrics that don't hold back, touching on end-time urgency and faith
- First single When the Thunder Roars is an all-out heavy metal anthem
- Rebranding from Swingle Thompson Ordained to ORDAINED
- Available on CD via Girder Records (GR1225) – limited edition, 8 page booklet jewel case.
- Barcode: 765105160652
- Released: 8/1/2025
Product Details
Get ready to feel the ground shake with Girder Records release of THUNDER ROAR!, the debut album by ORDAINED, the rebranded name of Swingle Thompson Ordained. If you're a fan of heavy rock, melodic guitars, and ministry-driven lyrics, this one’s for you.
ORDAINED features Dale Thompson, the iconic frontman of Bride, delivering one of his most electrifying vocal performances. From the moment When the Thunder Roars kicks in, it’s clear this band is here to deliver a no-holds-barred, high-energy rock album. Fans of AC/DC, Bride, and full-throttle rock will find THUNDER ROAR! to be a worthy addition to their collection.
The album, available on CD, features the driving, hard-hitting sound that fans of AC/DC and classic metal will love. From the opening track, When the Thunder Roars, ORDAINED brings listeners into a world of thundering guitars, soaring vocals, and rock-solid rhythms.
With a sound that blends the heavy riffs of classic rock with spiritual themes, ORDAINED has delivered an album that is both a musical powerhouse and a ministry statement. The band’s ability to merge relentless heavy rock with a powerful message of faith is undeniable.
TRACKS
- When the Thunder Roars! (4:54)
- Total Fire (4:13)
- You Are All I Need (3:45)
- Flaming Fires 'N' Shooting Starz (3:10)
- Thundering Heavens (4:32)
- High Voltage Current (4:12)
- Shout It! (3:25)
- Time Is Running Out (5:02)
- Deep Rivers of the Heart (3:43)
- Risen from the Dead (3:46)
- Tornado of Fire (3:32)
- Wickedness Destroyed (3:43)