I graduated from Highland High School (Anderson, IN) in 1985... right in the heart of the "80s BIG HAIR, spandex, over-the-top-stage show, shred guitar-crazy, heavy metal days!" I cut my 80s metal guitar shredding teeth listening to classic metal/rock guitarists like Angus Young (AC/DC), Randy Rhoads (Ozzy), Ace Frehley (Kiss) and Adrian Smith & Dave Murray (Iron Maiden). In 1987 I surrendered my heart to Jesus--and ever since that day, all I want to do is shred for THE ROCK! So, If you're hungry for 80s style shred guitar music or some classic metal with bold Christian lyrics, I think you'll really enjoy my music.
I really appreciate ChristianRocker.com allowing me to post tunes for you to check out! If you enjoy them--they are available here--and lots of places on the web--just google "pastor Brad Christian metal". I'm everywhere :- ). And come on over to www.guitarjams.net and take a closer look at my discography and ministry... I'd love to hear from you today! A COUPLE REVIEWS...
"If you are a fan of the 80's hard rock/party metal scene, this stuff is right up your alley! I could almost feel the 80's creeping back up on me when I heard this CD the first couple of times! Pastor Brad has a definite knack for writing catchy, hooky songs with sing-along choruses, and some SERIOUS guitar solos! Judging from some of the experimental elements here, along with the sound and style of some songs, my guess is that Pastor Brad is/was a big fan of shredmasters like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Marty Friedman, especially in the riffs and rhythms, if not in the soloing style... This is one shredding, 80's styled CD that will have a lot of metalheads smiling and nodding and remembering when Holy Soldier, Eternal Ryte, Rage Of Angels, and Crystavox were blistering Christian radio, while Skid Row, Winger, and Dokken were gracing the Billboard Top 40 charts! I look forward to Pastor Brad's next project, and plan on picking up as much of his older material as possible! If you are a fan of the style and sound mentioned above, you would do yourself a favor to pick Telecaster up as well.
Arttie Parker
Christian Metal Realm
"I've been listening to 'Shred' everyday for hours on end now and to tell you the truth.. my favorite song on there is 'Better Daze'. I can't keep that melody out of my head. That is the best metal instrumental I've ever heard. It literally gives me chills to hear it everytime. I only wish I had written it.. ha ha!!!!"
Andy England
"Hi Pastor Brad, I'm listening to Rock You Up and I gotta tell you, I'm getting Rocked Up. I hear hints of many metal greats ie: Van Halen, Kiss, ect.. I am very impressed with the production. I pray our great God and Savior Jesus Christ will use you, your talent and your ministry to glorify His name in all the world.
God bless,"
Richard Lynch
SAINT
To learn more about Pastor Brad's ministry and music visit www.guitarjams.net today!
