Apostle was a band from early 80's to mid 90's. It is no more. This webpage is a shrine in memory and in honor of the band. They don't record or play live anymore. Information about re-releases on the Apostle music will be posted here when it is available.
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 Matt Harding, and David Lawson, they brought in drummer Bill Box and kept the Trio together for 2-3 years. Finally replacing David Lawson with Mark Borrero on bass. Then 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. Matt had kept it alive writing and recording with different band members throughout the mid to late 1980's and early 1990's. Their musicianship was top notch; incredible guitar and bass players, soaring lead vocals, and featuring powerful double-bass drumming.
Apostle released several Cassette-only releases including with Bill Box on drums, Metal For The Master, Apostle, White Metal, King Of The Saints, Steel Armada. Then drummer David McKee joined for Chariots Of Iron, 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, which also contained songs by Arsenal, Believer, Rage Of Angels, and The Lead.
Matt Harding released Steel Armada with Bill Box back on drums for that project, Ray Schmidt on bass. Then with a new line up, in 1994, Apostle released Prepare To Meet God with the addition of David Brown on Vocals. Many fans did not like this new direction, and preferred Matt's vocals which were definitely a major factor in Apostle's sound. Matt's vocal style reminds you somewhat of Rob Halford of Judas Priest, while David Brown sounded more like Vince Neil from Motley Crue. Prepare was recorded in Matt's personal home recording studio.
There is a project underway to currently re-master, re-release all of the old Apostle music and more information will be available here soon.
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Ozzy, Iron Maiden, Rush, Judas Priest, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jake E Lee, Randy Rhodes, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Stryper, Allan Holdsworth, Tony MacAlpine, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Bad Lands, Michael Sweet, Oz Fox.
Hey Bill thanks for the add,I have always admired you guy's .I would say APOSTLE has been one of my all time favorite bands.I hope you will make some new music soon.I love the no compromise lyrics and the sweet guitar playing. Thanks for the nice comment on my instrumental,sure wish I would have had a great drummer as yourself to back me up...as for the drum track was really lacking(lol!!!!!!!). GOD'S blessing always,Rob
and that comment on my page about "Im going to live" is an attack on a suicide spirit, I wasnt always saved and I didnt always speak faith and I can garuentee I spoke ALOT of doubt before I knew how to speak faith.
So whenever I have a thought about "I want to die" or "I wish I was dead", "I want to lay down and die", "I wish I could curl up and die" or anything like it I say " Im going to live ! Im going to live ! Im SOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!! IM GOING TO LIVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! *jumps up and down claps and grins*
Now of course the reaction isnt always that big but I think as long as I speak, these things when ever the devil plants such stupid thoughts in my head, well be ok, its almost become habit now, I found myself the other day thinking on a thought about my death and I automatically spoke the word, I thank God for my life, Im living abundantly and prospering and in health in my mind emotionally,mentally,physically and in all other ways in the name of Jesus, Im sure theres more verses, those two (3 John 2 and the one where Jesus says I have come to give you life and that abundantly) are my favorites.
Speak the things that are not as though they were, yea baby !
TEMPEST REIGN headlines THE PIT, "NOW WITH A FULL LIQUER BAR", this Saturday May 16th for this ALL AGES event featuring TEN TON WRECKING BALL, Fast Taker, Kalibur, Vitamin, and No Justyce!!!
TEMPEST REIGN headlines THE PIT, "NOW WITH A FULL LIQUOR BAR", this Saturday May 16th for this ALL AGES event featuring TEN TON WRECKING BALL, Fast Taker, Kalibur, Vitamin, and No Justyce!!!
I greet you Apostle in the Mighty and Matchless Name of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
I have been weeping, wailing, and mourning. We see state after state passing the bill for same sex marriages. We see the U.S. leaving God and Israel out. The bible says in Exodus 4:22 - And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn. The President keeps talking about peace and safety. The bible says in I Thess.5:3 - For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. God has showed me some things that are happening in this world that some might not imagine just to let me know of the times that we are living in. The Word that the Lord has placed so heavy upon me is "PREPARE". The bible says in Eziekiel 38:7 Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them. The handwriting is on the wall. He saved all of us for a time such as this. So, let us prepare ourselves.This is a warning. Just wanted to share with you. Love you with the love of the Lord.
HTH Photos has had a great couple weeks with photo shoots.. So good we decided to run the special again!! so if you missed out now is your chance to get some amazing photos done!! We would also like to welcome ALL of our new friends that added us! Have a blessed week!
!!Thanks for the add my friend!! Looking at the pics(I think I took most of them) and the video, brings back lots of memories! I was the ..behind the scenes..member of the band.Lots of good times. It..s amazing,how things change!! Love you bro!! Michael Anderberg
i have to thank you about your nice words, i think for much drummers Deep Purple is an big inspiration, i have to say your music sounds heavy metal to me, and with a important message
Dear Bill, (I tried to sent it in letter but the server is not allowed so I write it here)
Thank you for your kind words again, and thank you for the informations and for the link. I added that band to my friend list on MySpace. I am glad to read that Matt and Mark are well. Hope you are fine too. It would be great if we could keep contact. You are very kind, and have lots of human values (but do not misunderstand me.. I just said it would be great if we could be friends).
Thank you that you tell Matt and Mark my words anyway.
Take care and write me if we can keep contact. (I can give you my email address but not in a public comment or you can find me on MySpace.)
First of all, thank you for the kind words, and for the add. I just looked your profile and it is sad that the band is not active anymore. You were great in order to me...
I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart. Hope that cristianity can give a lots of power to you as well, and hope that God will give more gladness into your life. Be strong and NEVER give up!
Hi just want to say hello and wish a nice weekend, just bought your album "Prepare To Meet God", it is really good, if your stuff will be re-released please let me know...greetz from Germany and may god bless you, Ingo
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