Pastor Brad's 80s Christian Metal Guitar World--REVIEWS |
"These tunes totally rock! If your like me and grew up in the 80's you will love
these tunes! i don't know about you, but I was a lost soul in the 90's. there were
a handful of rockin groups I liked, but the overall 90's generation left me
empty. Pastor Brad's music will take you back to the days when metal ruled the
airwaves. If you like awesome guitar riffs, incredilble solos, and great choruses,
this music is for you! I have not only been blown away by these rockin tunes,
but I have also been blessed by the lyrics. everytime I listen to the music
I feel the holy-spirit speaking to me loud and clear and feel the presence of
Jesus all around. I highly recomend adding Paster Brad's cd to your collection."
Brent Windlan --Anderson, Indiana |
"Pastor Brad will take you back to the 80's... you know, when the electric
guitar was the heart and soul of a song. I enjoy Brad's music, but I always
look forward to the guitar solos! You won't get tired of listening to
these songs! Also the vocals have meaning and leave you with something to
ponder. So much in music these days is meaningless. Brad puts meaning
behind the music. You'll soon be telling others about Pastor Brad!" Vance Desandro --Wichita, Kansas |
"Great Big Busy World is right!!! Good stuff." Dennis Cameron of: Michael Sweet Angelica & Cynical Limit |
"...definitely one of Christian Heavy Metal's greatest talents." Brandon --Minnesota "Hi Brad!!!!!! Your songs are very strong man!!!!!! I' ll order at the end of this month... I read your testimony , You are a instrument of God. Your music your own letters wao!!!! Brad, I'm invited a few friend of me to listen your music, They like it too!!!!! My friend once again thank's for giving me a place in your newsletter.... God Bless you my friend, Rock the people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Jesus --Tijuana Mexico "Hey Pastor Brad, I patiently waited for my media player, and got to listen to "Don't Play With Fire", needless to say you are extremely talented, and what a blessing to see you using that for God's glory. I'll definitly go back to your pg. again later... have a great day, God's speed." T.Gabriel --Hammond Indiana "Pastor Brad, I rec’d my CD “Rock You Up” yesterday in the mail and just finished listening to it. It’s the best $10 I’ve spent in a long time. There are so many great songs on this CD; it’s hard to say what my favorite is. I really like Rock You Up, Cat of 9 Tails, and Battle Song. I’ve always been a fan of 80s rock music. Your songs combine that great 80s sound w/ a positive message. Thanx for the great music!" Kevin Pavey --Peoria, Arizona |
"I love the music. It is very 80s style, which I like very much. The
guitar work is awesome... whoever the drummer is, does an outstanding job...
I like your voice. It sounds like you know Rock ‘n Roll!
I love your voice control. Whenever I try to imitate a rock star, I sound
like a duck." In Christ, David |
"...what we got here (SHRED) is a cd filled with enjoyable guitar solos, tasty
riffs and hooks. It's really enjoyable and all instrumental...
this cd just shreds! If you are like me and love guitar solos this cd is
a must have Johannes Jonsson metalforjesus.org |
"I just finished to listen all your titles on your website. I like them.
It's a nice work!! I like the same level both album and I'm sure that
many people could like them also! If you want, I can play them on two radio
shows in France (in the "Bourgogne" couty). Have a nice day." Alain Brennus Music --France |
"Hi Pastor Brad. ...I visted and listened to your stuff. It's awesome.
Nice vocals and very good guitar work. Loved all the songs." Billy Vaughn Shining Force --Houston, TX |
"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 |
"I definitely hear the 80s metal influence in your playing and writing. Great
crunchy tone in 'Smack Dab' and I dig your cleans in 'As I Lay'." Joe Nardulli joenardulli.com |
"Hey Brad, I like the songs. A really good, old school, metal feel
to it with some catchy riffs and hooks. Solos are pretty ripping, too.
Nice job!" Richie Z Blindseven |
"Although metal/hair band are not my preferred musical styles, I can always appreciate
good guitar playing, strong commercial sound, lyrical heart, and solid production.
The songs from "Telecaster" I listened to had these in spades.
A great blend of beautiful guitar work and powerful, wall-smashing licks.
Excellent production and sound..., Pastor Brad delivers a really
authentic sound. Metal heads should take note of all he has to offer." Singer/Songwriter Diana Tylery --Eaton, OH www.dianatyler.com "Hey Brad, I recieved your CD's today in the mail. The CD's ROCK! I wish I lived closer so I could play in your band. Again great job bro! God bless, Jon" Jon Hooper Ontario Canada unforsaken.ca |
"Hi Brad, Thanks for the cd (TELECASTER), bro. It totally rocks and I think
it is your best work todate. Some of the songs are really powerful and
their message speaks to me alot. God bless, Philip"" Philip Lowry --N. Ireland "Hi Pastor Brad! I'm (Mr.) Kelly Horn, a Christian rock, hard rock & heavy (melodic) metal music lover/CD collector. Just the other day I found your website from the metalforjesus.org website under album reviews. I heard some of the mp3 samples from 'Get Real' & 'Rock you up'. I really like/love it! You've got everything I'm looking for! In recent weeks months & years, I've found some good music & lyrics by other bands. But there is always something missing. It's either the music's really great-hard "N" heavy-but the lyrics generally have just a "good" or "positive" message. Or the lyrics are bold, but there's no guitar solos in the songs or the music's a little too grungy or a little too rapcore-ish. I've been sayin' to myself "When is there going to be a band/artist that has awesome/great old school 80s METAL music WITH LEAD GUITAR SOLOS & BOLD, BIBLICAL & SCRIPTURAL TYPE LYRICS?" When I heard your stuff online I thought THAT's what I've been searching/looking for! I'm so glad I discovered you-wow! A Pastor that knows how to ROCK!" Mr. Kelly Horn --Crystal, MN "I love your new Out of the Hellhole cd. It seems as though you're getting better and better with your music and lyrics and more creative with your sound. Thanx for the positive message and great 80s sounds! In the past, I've tried to figure which 80s metal band your music reminded me of. There are songs on this cd that have a cool and unique 'pastor brad' sound and there are some songs that remind me of my favorite 80s bands (Iron Maiden, JP, and Dokken)." Kevin Pavey --Peoria, AZ "Specifically wanted to tell you this. I have been playing your CDs a lot lately. I listened to them when they were bought but now they are in regular rotation in my CD player. Love them that much. They smoke. It is so very cool to have smokin 80s music with GODly lyrics!" Greg Brewer --Seattle Washington |
"I really like most of what Bradley has to offer. He is a skilled guitarist,
churning out melodic solos, licks and riffs. And he also has a talent for
writing good songs. Just listen to "The Invitation", and tell me that
this does not stick to your brain like glue afterwards. Last, but certainly
not least, Pastor Brad's main reason for doin' this is to give glory to
his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And that reflects all he does, which
is the way it should be!"" Kurt "Kmorg" metal metropolis |
"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. Got mine (SHRED) today and after one spin...YOWZA! You just keep getting better, Pastor Brad! Arttie Parker Christian Metal Realm |
"First off let me say that before I put in a copy of Pastor Brad's Telecaster I had
to dust off my old spandex and break out the Aquanet hairspray because I was
forewarned that he is an 80's metaliholic. With vocals that sound like a
combination of Bon Scott meets Taime Downe (Faster Pussycat) and fingers that
like to tickle the fretboard Pastor Brad has put out a very solid release with
Telecaster. The songs on Telecaster span the broad spectrum of metal varieties
that came from the 80's. The title track "Telecaster" reminds me alot
of a Poison or Faster Pussycat song. Tracks like "Cut Down To Size" and
"Smack Dab" are heavily influenced by Dokken and Ratt while songs like "Old Bones
New Life" remind me alot of newer Kiss. My favorite song on the Cd has
got to be "Heaven" with it's power metal feel. Heaven is the heaviest
song on the Cd with an Iron Maiden meets Krokus feel to it and I personally think
the best song on the Cd. Overall I'd have to say that Pastor Brad is a
very talented guitar player and I think he did an overall great job on this release...
I would recommend this Cd to anyone who has a flair for 80's Metal.
Rock on Dudes!!!" Brad Wheat Christian Extreme |
"What attracted you to hard rock/metal? Do you remember the first bands you ever
heard that made you jump around like a maniac playing air guitar or made you dream
of being the next Eddie Van Halen? Do you miss those beloved sounds of the
80's? Out of nowhere comes Pastor Brad. While this may sound like an unusual
name for a band, this is exactly what you get: Pastor Brad--playing guitar,
singing, playing bass, and programming drum tracks. Pastor Brad's latest
release "Out Of the Hellhole" features 14 songs that take me back to those mystical
moments when I knew in my musical soul that I would always be a headbanger.
Screaming leads and multi-stacked vocal harmonies are featured on every
track here. Whether or not Pastor Brad ever listen to the Daniel Band,
this reminds me a lot of them--classic sounds with a timeless message about our
need for a Savior." Chris "alldatndensum" Dickens Christian Hard Music |
"Out of the Hellhole is a self-released, self-financed, home recorded demo
CD by Pastor Brad. Taking those things into consideration, this CD is very good.
The lyrics are very personal and are exactly what you might expect coming
from a pastor; straight out of the Bible. There is also a lot of personal
testimony. As a matter of fact, even the album name comes from some
personal testimony and is explained on the ethereal sounding opening track.
There are a ton of 70's and 80's influences mixed throughout the CD. The
guitar playing is a major focus of the demo. There are tasty guitar solos spattered
throughout the disc. The first time I played this CD I couldn't help but
hear a big KISS influence in the music, which Pastor Brad confirmed when I asked
him about it. OK, Brad uses a drum machine and the home recording isn't as
"big" as some people might want, but as I previously said, it is quite enjoyable
as it stands. Scott "ultmetal" Waters Ultimatum No life til metal |
Hi Brad, Just got your CDs today, and I love them! I've listened to Hellhole
and Rock You Up (I can only listen to one at a time!) and they are fantastic....
REAL music!!! I am totally blown away by how cool they are. I can't wait to
hear the others. Finding your site and "meeting" you has been a real blessing
for me. Thanks for everything Brad, Your friend, Will Barrass --Australia |
Just got this cd (SHRED) and I was blown away! I knew that Brad was a stellar guitar
player, but this cd is really smokin'! I hear elements of EVH, Vai, Gary Hoey,
and even a bit of Satriani in there. This is some serious metal riffage! "Tall Tyrion" @ The 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 One of the guitarists on SHRED |
"Hi PB, Thanks for getting the cd to us so fast! It is truly awesome!
I put two Christmas tunes and two "Shred" titles into the rotation this
morning. Not a bad tune on the entire cd, and that's impressive
all by itself! Steve Roush Program Director Almighty Metal Radio |
Pastor Brad's 80s Christian Metal Guitar World! |
I am not a musician, but have come to appreciate talents and musicianship in the
people that give themselves to the perfecting of their musical drive. It is different
when you get the chance to listen part of that music played as "trial sound
bit" over the internet, but is a whole new thing when you open up to hear
and comtemplate the music in a cd. In other words pastor Brad, you got my vote
and as of now, I have adopted you into my personal "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame".
I definitely will eventually get all your cds; Richad Perez --Los Angeles, CA |
First of all, I must admit that I am impressed. You have a wonderful gift from
God and I can easily imagine fans of classsic metal being attracted to your
site and slowly but surely be drawn to God through it. And on top of things, you
can also sing!!!! The first time I heard Get Real, I was wondering if
Rob Halford had turned christian! Denis --Canada |
"A metal feast at its finest,The most beautiful music in the world. The best
part is its praising the LORD. I love the song 'Well Done', a master piece." --Craig Eichelbergert --Austin TX! |
What's in a name? In the case of Pastor Brad's Shred, a lot! This CD indeed does
shred. When I think of that word I tend to think of guys like Satriani, Vai and
Malmsteen. Well, Pastor Brad and friends are also in that same school of instrumental
guitar rock. The difference is that Pastor Brad is a bit more melodic and
probably a bit bluesier than those guys as well. Think more along the lines
of Steve Morris, or even Van Halen without vocals. Each song on this CD tells a
story. Whereas some instrumental CDs tend to be a bunch of riffs for the guitarist
to lay down some choice wankey, Pastor Brad has actually written songs for
which the guitar leads to tell a story over. Yes, the songs actually have hooks.
Brad brought along some friends to help him out as well. Fellow shredders Jon
Hooper (Unforsaken), Andy England and David Jacob all lay down some choice chops
as well. While the entire CD is a solid listen, a couple songs that really
stood out to me was "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Angels We Have Heard on
High". I would actually love to have an entire CD of Christmas music like this.
(Hint, hint Pastor Brad.) Scott "ultmetal" Waters Ultimatum No Life Til Metal |
"THE ALBUM (RESHREDDED) ROCKED!" Martin Jones, Florida |
I just came across your stuff and am very impressed. Killer chops. All too often,
Christian music is somewhat lacking, shall we say. I must say it is refreshing
to find another brother that is still rocking while keeping a commercial
sound. God Bless, Tom Cole |