Some might state that with “The Axe Of The Apostles”, Final Axe has captured heavyweight status by showcassing their catchiest, most accessible set of tunes available yet. Even while retaining the precision guitar assault and the quasi-Rob Halford vocals, the band proves they’re masters at being melodic, without losing any of their intensity and edge. In true metal form, The Axe of the Apostles rarely gives you a chance tocome up for air, displaying a real penchent for stadium ready anthems. Drums are handled by Christian metal icon, Robert Sweet (Stryper), whose busy, virtuosic rhythmic base pushes Bill Menchen (guitar) and Simon Tyler (vocals) to their most energetic and impassioned performance of their considerable careers. With The Axe of the Apostles, Final Axe provide us an album that truly towers above pretenders as the genuine article of heavy metal greatness.

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“Hearing this audio book somehow brings up the excitement level of these stories, as they come alive and bring the listener to the edge of their seat.” –Doug Van Pelt, Heaven’s MetalI think it’s going to be an eye-opening experience for a lot of fans because they will be able to comprehend things that they didn’t before about Stryper. –Janice Sweet, Michael and Robert’s mother and former managerI was blown away… it had me moment by moment. –Ken Metcalf, former Stryper keyboardist

This biography chronicles the entire history of this legendary Christian metal band, from the members’ childhoods through the present.

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