{"product_id":"apostle-metal-for-the-master-new-cd-2026-retroactive-produced-by-glenn-kaiser-rez-band","title":"Apostle - Metal For the Master (New-CD, 2026, Retroactive) Produced by Glenn Kaiser (Rez band)!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApostle - Metal For the Master (New-CD, 2026, Retroactive) elite Neo-Classical Heavy Metal!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apostle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum Title\u003c\/strong\u003e: Metal For the Master (1989)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Retroactive Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: CD, Jewel Case, 12-page booklet, lyrics insert, 500 unit pressing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRRCD2108\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-310700bc-7fff-768d-d007-eccb411bb72e\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e732131699494\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6\/4\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY COLLECTOR DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlific 80's Christian Metal band (Florida) w guitar wizard, Matt Harding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded epic tracks on iconic Christian metal compilations \u003cem\u003eEast Coast Metal \u003c\/em\u003e(1989) and \u003cem\u003eWhite Metal Invasion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1989)!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite neo-classical U.S. power metal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand leader, vocalist \u0026amp; guitarist, Matt Harding deserves to rank with the likes of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Impellitteri\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRex Carroll\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Whitecross) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Grimmark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Narnia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 500 CD, Jewel Case, 12-page booklet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst time\u003cspan\u003e \u003ci\u003eMetal For the Master \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(1989) is available on CD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded in Chicago (1986) at Tone Zone studios (Rez band's home studio), engineered by Roger Heiss, and produced by Rez band's Glenn Kaiser! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMetal For the Master\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas the band's chance to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ere-recorded classic Apostle tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduced by Glenn Kaiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful instrumentals with \"Armageddon\" \u0026amp; \"Parting of the Red Sea\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome original cassettes of this were titled \"Apostle\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanned to be released with the name \"Tone Zone\" in 1987, but that name didn't end up being used.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll new artwork reimagined by NLTM Scott Waters\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemastered by Rob Colwell\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the exclusive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Icon Series\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes write-up from Matthew Hunt (Retroactive Records)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of Saint, early Bloodgood, Yngwie Malmsteen, Judas Priest, Messiah Prophet, Sacred Warrior, Stryper, and Paradox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"188\" data-start=\"122\" data-section-id=\"1k4m54s\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"188\" data-start=\"125\"\u003eApostle –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"159\" data-start=\"137\"\u003eMetal For the Master\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1989) – CD Reissue (2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"190\"\u003eSome albums are born in the spotlight. Others take a more winding path—recorded, reworked, renamed… and eventually recognized for what they truly are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"342\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"374\" data-start=\"342\"\u003eApostle’s Metal For the Master\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1989) is one of those albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"407\"\u003eOriginally recorded in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"430\"\u003eChicago at Tone Zone Studios\u003c\/strong\u003e—the home base of Rez Band—these sessions capture a pivotal moment for Apostle. Under the guidance of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"589\" data-start=\"564\"\u003eproducer Glenn Kaiser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand engineered by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"608\"\u003eRoger Heiss\u003c\/strong\u003e, the band set out to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"645\"\u003ere-record and refine their strongest material\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it greater precision, clarity, and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"746\"\u003eThe result is a sharper, more focused expression of Apostle’s signature sound—\u003cstrong data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"824\"\u003eelite U.S. neo-classical heavy metal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edriven by the talent and vision of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"900\"\u003eMatt Harding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"919\"\u003eThere’s history woven into this release. Some early cassette versions circulated under the name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003eApostle\u003c\/em\u003e, and at one point the project was even intended to be released as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003eTone Zone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 1987. But over time, the recordings found their identity as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1188\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eMetal For the Master\u003c\/em\u003e—a title that better reflects the album’s intensity, purpose, and conviction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003eAnd the music delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1741\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003eFrom the driving force of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003e“Overcomer”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1338\"\u003e“Conquerors”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the anthemic strength of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1402\" data-start=\"1383\"\u003e“King of Kings”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003e“Holy Soldier,”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApostle presents a confident, refined sound that builds on their earlier work while pushing forward with greater intent. Instrumental standouts like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1576\"\u003e“Parting the Red Sea”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003e“Armageddon”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehighlight the band’s technical edge—showcasing the neo-classical influence that places them alongside genre standouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2015\" data-start=\"1743\"\u003eKnown to dedicated fans through landmark compilations like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1820\" data-start=\"1802\"\u003eEast Coast Metal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1847\" data-start=\"1825\"\u003eWhite Metal Invasion\u003c\/em\u003e, Apostle remained one of the era’s most respected underground bands.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1939\" data-start=\"1917\"\u003eMetal For the Master\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estands as one of their most complete and musically accomplished statements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2091\" data-start=\"2017\"\u003eNow, for the first time ever, this album receives a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"2069\"\u003eproper CD release\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2472\" data-start=\"2093\"\u003ePart of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003eMetal Icon Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this edition has been\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2179\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003eremastered by Rob Colwell\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing renewed clarity and punch while preserving the original character of the recordings. Housed in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2324\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003ejewel case with a 12-page booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e, the release includes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2392\" data-start=\"2347\"\u003elyrics, Apostle history, rare band photos\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a new write-up that helps tell the full story behind this important album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2474\"\u003eThe visual presentation has also been completely revitalized with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2593\" data-start=\"2540\"\u003eall-new artwork reimagined by NLTM’s Scott Waters\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving this release the presentation it always deserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2758\" data-start=\"2653\"\u003eLimited to just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2693\" data-start=\"2669\"\u003e500 copies worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the definitive CD edition of a long-overlooked classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2925\" data-start=\"2760\"\u003eIf you’re a fan of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2891\" data-start=\"2779\"\u003eSaint, early Bloodgood, Yngwie Malmsteen, Judas Priest, Messiah Prophet, Sacred Warrior, Stryper, or Paradox\u003c\/strong\u003e, this belongs in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e   King of the Saints    02:57     \u003cbr\u003e2.    Overcomer    03:07     \u003cbr\u003e3.    Conquerors    02:30     \u003cbr\u003e4.    Born Again    02:53     \u003cbr\u003e5.    Parting the Red Sea    02:54      \u003cstrong\u003einstrumental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.    Unlimited Power    02:39     \u003cbr\u003e7.    Armageddon    01:28      \u003cstrong\u003einstrumental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.    King of Kings    02:21     \u003cbr\u003e9.    Bread of Life    03:14     \u003cbr\u003e10.    Holy Soldier    03:54     \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3772\" data-start=\"3616\"\u003eKing of the Saints \/ Overcomer \/ Conquerors \/ Born Again \/ Parting the Red Sea \/ Unlimited Power \/ Armageddon \/ King of Kings \/ Bread of Life \/ Holy Soldier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Metal Distro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48361089466538,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/8179\/1562\/files\/Apostle_MetalForTheMaster_CD_1024x1024_600x_28267dfc-e278-4cca-b20a-80845e29aa38.webp?v=1780175851","url":"https:\/\/roxxrecords.com\/products\/apostle-metal-for-the-master-new-cd-2026-retroactive-produced-by-glenn-kaiser-rez-band","provider":"Roxx Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}