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ARMORED SAINT Issue ‘Spineless’ Performance Video From ‘Symbol Of Salvation Live’ DVD
October 22nd, 2021

Los Angeles, California-based heavy metal band Armored Saint have released a live performance video for the track ‘Spineless’. Taken from the recently released live DVD Symbol Of Salvation Live, the clip can be viewed below.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band’s May 1991 Symbol Of Salvation album, Armored Saint issued live CD / DVD set Symbol Of Salvation Live on October 22nd, 2021 through Metal Blade Records.

The outing was recorded during the North American leg of Armored Saint’s Symbol Of Salvation tour at The Gramercy Theatre in New York on July 13th, and captures the band performing their fourth full-length studio record in its entirety.

Bassist Joey Vera commented: “I felt like showing Symbol… in another light was a great homage to the record itself. Also, having all the fans be there and part of that event is a way for us to say ‘Thank you!’ For, without them, we can’t do any of this in the first place.”

As an extra bonus, the vinyl and digital versions of the record contain five demo tracks from the Symbol Of Salvation writing sessions with late guitarist Dave Prichard, which have never been released on that format. Prichard passed away on February 28th, 1990 at the age of 26 following a battle with leukaemia. “They’re songs that didn’t make the record, however, there still is a vibe to those tunes, plus Dave’s playing is on them, so that makes them special,” said vocalist John Bush.

These tracks make for welcome additions, helping to further celebrate the record, and the band are just happy and respectful of the fact they have reached this anniversary. “If you would have told me 30 years ago that we’d be talking about this today, I would have told you that you were crazy,” added Vera. “All we’ve ever wanted was to make our own music, to take joy and take pride in doing it. The fact that we also have very loyal fans who continue to support what we do is the best icing on this cake. I try to look at our records as objectively as possible, and when I can do that, I’m very proud that this record is a huge part of the band’s legacy, and I am extremely humbled that I’m a part of that.”

Symbol Of Salvation Live was mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering in Los Angeles.

The track listing is as follows:

01. ‘Reign Of Fire (Live)’
02. ‘Dropping Like Flies (Live)’
03. ‘Last Train Home (Live)’
04. ‘Tribal Dance (Live)’
05. ‘The Truth Always Hurts (Live)’
06. ‘Half Drawn Bridge (Live)’
07. ‘Another Day (Live)’
08. ‘Symbol Of Salvation (Live)’
09. ‘Hanging Judge (Live)’
10. ‘Warzone (Live)’
11. ‘Burning Question (Live)’
12. ‘Tainted Past (Live)’
13. ‘Spineless (Live)’
14. ‘Nothing Between The Ears (1989 4-Track Demo)’ *
15. ‘Get Lost (1989 4-Track Demo)’ *
16. ‘Medieval Nightmares (1989 4-Track Demo)’ *
17. ‘People (1989 4-Track Demo)’ *
18. ‘Pirates (1989 4-Track Demo)’ *
19. ‘Symbol Of Salvation (Live – Radio Edit)’ **

* digital / vinyl album version bonus track
** exclusive digital album version bonus track

Armored Saint’s line-up is as follows:

John Bush (vocals)
Phil Sandoval (guitar)
Jeff Duncan (guitar)
Joey Vera (bass)
Gonzo Sandoval (drums)

Live performance footage of the tracks ‘Symbol Of Salvation (Live)’ and ‘The Truth Always Hurts’ can also be viewed below.

Eighth studio record Punching The Sky was released in October 2020 via Metal Blade.

Promotional photograph by Stephanie Cabral.

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