Tag: Syntax Creative

Recon was a Christian metal band active in the late 80s and early 90s. They were one of the earliest true “power metal” bands in the Christian scene. They played a traditional form of heavy metal that was augmented and supplemented by progressive tendencies and tempos that sometimes approached speed metal. The band released a pair of cassette demos, first in 1989 and then 1990, and also had a song featured on the most excellent California Metal II compilation where I first heard the band. Vocalist Vett Roberts sang in a high-pitched operatic style not too unlike Jimmy Brown (Deliverance) or Geoff Tate (Queensryche), or possibly even a more musical version of King Diamond (Merciful Fate).… Continued →

On the heels of Papa San’s first #1 Reggae album on Billboard (‘One Blood’) this week, and his performance last night at the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration with Mary Mary, Doug E. Fresh, Donnie McClurkin, Tamela Mann, and many others, Papa San releases a visual for his hottest single “Step Up”. The single features veteran rapper Da’ T.R.U.T.H. and showcases both artists rapid fire delivery and skills. Check out the video below. (Press release from Syntax Creative)… Continued →