Album Notes

Catalog Number: RAR7901
UPC: 845121026788
Style: Metal
Tracks: 9
Time: 41:42
Lyrics: Yes
Packaging: 6 panel jewel case
Label: Retroactive Records
ABOUT THE ALBUM
Messiah got its start in Texas as a highly successful tribute band in the mid 70’s. This eccentric, theatrical band regularly played hour long Tributes to Alice Cooper, Kiss and Black Sabbath. Shows included fire, a 7 ft python, simulated lynchings and even a Black Mass Ritual! But once the band had a religious encounter, the only show they would ever do again was The Final Warning where the band raised Satan and sent him back to hell on a nightly basis.

In 1984, the band released their vinyl-only debut release, entitled Final Warning (and in 1986 the 5 song EP, Going Insane). Both releases had no distribution and, once the band broke from their management company, all copies of both albums disappeared without a trace. Messiah disbanded soon after and almost no information about the band could be found for decades! Yet the band’s resilient music stood the test of time and the fact that no one seemed to know anything about Messiah for the longest time only served to make them even more appealing to metal fans! Copies of original Messiah albums are so rare they are considered Holy Grails of Christian metal – selling for over $1,000 on occasion!

Retroactive Records is pleased to provide the first official CD reissue of Final Warning, complete with original artwork. This Christian metal classic has been remastered by the best in the industry, J Powell of Steinhaus Mastering. The liner notes in this Collector’s Edition release include a Special Message to fans from charismatic frontman, Charles Michael. Expect tasty guitar licks and powerful vocals inspired by the likes of KISS, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Barnabas, Messiah Prophet and early Judas Priest! Messiah’s musical legacy lives on!

KEY SELLING POINTS
**Full radio/media promotional campaign
**Rare vinyl release considered Holy Grail of Christian metal!
**Remastered and on CD for the very first time with original artwork
**Liner notes include Special Message to fans written by frontman, Charles Michael
**Track included on 25th Anniversary Heaven’s Metal Magazine Subscribers CD sampler

TRACKS
01. Who’s To Blame
02. Outta Control
03. Where Are You
04. The Choice
05. Heavenly Metal
06. Mistaken Identity
07. Keep Searching
08. Lucifer
09. Final Warning