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ARTIST : Armored Saint TITLE : Symbol Of Salvation LABEL : Metal Blade / Warner Brothers Brazil RECORD GRADE : NM SLEEVE GRADE : NM NOTES : Official Brazilian pressing from 1991. Includes printed inner. KILLER RECORD Armored Saint – Symbol of Salvation Released in 1991, Symbol of Salvation is widely regarded as Armored Saint's magnum opus. The album marks a triumphant comeback for the band after a series of hardships, including the tragic loss of founding guitarist Dave Prichard, who passed away from leukemia during its production. The album serves as both a tribute to Prichard—who contributed to the songwriting—and a demonstration of the band's resilience and creative strength. Musically, Symbol of Salvation showcases a blend of traditional heavy metal and hard rock with a heightened sense of melody and maturity in songwriting. Tracks like "Reign of Fire" and "Last Train Home" combine blistering riffs with soaring vocal performances by John Bush, whose expressive range and emotive delivery are highlights of the album. The lyrics range from introspective and emotional to defiant and anthemic, creating a dynamic listening experience. The production, helmed by Dave Jerden (known for his work with Jane’s Addiction and Alice in Chains), gives the album a crisp, modern sound while retaining the raw energy of classic heavy metal. Though Symbol of Salvation did not achieve mainstream commercial success, it has since become a cult classic, praised for its craftsmanship and emotional depth. It remains a pivotal release in Armored Saint’s catalog and one of the most respected albums in 1990s heavy metal. 50 Similar Artists to Armored Saint Metal Church (Blessing in Disguise era) Savatage (Hall of the Mountain King era) Queensr che (Operation: Mindcrime era) Fates Warning (No Exit era) Crimson Glory (Transcendence era) Dio (Holy Diver era) Judas Priest (Painkiller era) Iron Maiden (Seventh Son of a Seventh Son era) Accept (Balls to the Wall era) Saxon (Power & the Glory era) Riot (Thundersteel era) W.A.S.P. (The Headless Children era) Dokken (Back for the Attack era) Lillian Axe Lizzy Borden (Visual Lies era) King Diamond (Abigail era) Testament (Practice What You Preach era) Anthrax (Sound of White Noise era) Overkill (Horrorscope era) Megadeth (Countdown to Extinction era) Metallica (Black Album era) Sanctuary (Into the Mirror Black era) Jag Panzer (Ample Destruction era) Omen (Battle Cry era) Leatherwolf Vicious Rumors (Digital Dictator era) Helstar (Nosferatu era) Virgin Steele (Invictus era) Running Wild (Death or Glory era) Grave Digger (The Reaper era) Iced Earth (Burnt Offerings era) Helloween (Keeper of the Seven Keys era) Gamma Ray (Land of the Free era) Primal Fear HammerFall (Glory to the Brave era) Manowar (Kings of Metal era) Sabaton (The Art of War era) Stratovarius (Visions era) Edguy (Theater of Salvation era) Kamelot (The Fourth Legacy era) Circle II Circle Angra (Angels Cry era) Dream Theater (Images and Words era) Evergrey (The Inner Circle era) Shadow Gallery Crimson Glory (Crimson Glory era) Hammeron TNT (Tell No Tales era) Pretty Maids (Future World era) Warrior (Fighting for the Earth era) Symbol of Salvation remains a quintessential heavy metal record that encapsulates the spirit of perseverance and artistic integrity, firmly cementing Armored Saint’s legacy in the metal pantheon. ____ All records ship both domestically (USPS Media Mail) and Internationally (USPS), and will be packed/protected like a pro with experience.