Metal For The Master (1983)
Apostle was a Christian Power Metal band from Jacksonville, Florida founded in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Matt Harding, guitarist Chip Randall, guitarist Chris Smith, drummer Dusty Lambert and bassist David Lawson. Within the first year the band was down to only Matt Harding and David Lawson, so they brought in drummer Bill Box, and kept on as a trio for 2-3 years. Then David Lawson was out, and in came Mark Borrero on bass. Later Bill Box left and David McKee came on the scene for a few years. Bill Box came back for 'Steel Armada'. For all intents and purposes, Matt Harding is Apostle. Apostle released several Cassette-only releases with Bill Box on drums; 'Metal For The Master', 'Apostle', 'White Metal', 'King Of The Saints' and 'Steel Armada'. Then drummer David McKee joined for 'Chariots Of Iron' and 'Hymns' (which was produced by Glenn Kaiser of the Rez Band). In 1988, "The Sword" (from 'Hymns') appeared on a Regency Records release called 'East Coast Metal'. Matt Harding released 'Steel Armada' with Bill Box back on drums and Ray Schmidt on bass. Then in 1994, with a new line up, Apostle released 'Prepare To Meet God' with the addition of David Brown on vocals.
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