ARMORED SAINT · Punching The Sky | DIGIPAK CD

First edition digipak CD.

Background information about 'Punching The Sky'

Armored Saint returns with a vengeance on "Punching The Sky", their eighth studio masterpiece that proves these Los Angeles legends haven't lost an ounce of their fire after four decades in the game. This is heavy metal craftsmanship at its finest – eleven tracks of pure molten steel that showcase why John Bush remains one of the most underrated vocalists in metal history. From the anthemic opener "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants" to the crushing finale "Never You Fret", every song pulses with the kind of authentic energy that separates true metal warriors from the pretenders.

The band's chemistry is absolutely explosive here, with Phil Sandoval's guitar work reaching new heights of melodic aggression while the rhythm section of Joey Vera and Gonzo Sandoval provides a thunderous foundation that could level buildings. Tracks like "My Jurisdiction" and "Lone Wolf" demonstrate Armored Saint's ability to blend classic metal sensibilities with modern production values, creating something that feels both timeless and urgently contemporary. This isn't just a comeback album – it's a statement that real heavy metal never dies, it just gets angrier and more refined with age.

For fans of:
Metal Church, Fates Warning, Sanctuary, Iced Earth, Riot, Savatage

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Track listing

1. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
2. End of the Attention Span
3. My Jurisdiction
4. Bubble
5. Do Wrong to None
6. Lone Wolf
7. Missile to Gun
8. Fly in the Ointment
9. Bark, No Bite
10. Unfair
11. Never you Fret

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com