Atomic Arena
Artist: Barren Cross
Label: Enigma Records
Released: 1988
Type: Full-Length
Rating: 5/5 Skulls (3)
Atomic Arena is a 1988 heavy metal album released by the Christian metal band Barren Cross. The album was produced by John Elefante of Kansas fame and his brother Dino. Its lyrical content deals with social issues such as suicide and abortion, and spiritual issues such as cults and the nature of God.
The album was in HM's "Top 100 Christian Metal Albums Of All Time" poll at #11!
Lineup
Michael Drive (Lee) (Barebones, Gale Force) - Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitar
Ray Parris - Guitars/Background Vocals
Jim LaVerde - Bass/Background Vocals
Steve Whitaker - Drums/Background Vocals
Songs
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Reviews For "Atomic Arena"
BC rocks on this classic release
by tombie on 11/17/2011
This is my favorite album by one of my all-time favorite bands, Barren Cross. I grew up listening to Iron Maiden and when BC came onto the scene, let's just say I got a little excited. I loved their first release but Atomic Arena was amazing! I first heard a cut from this album before it came out, called "Dead Lock"; it was featured on the various artist album, "California Metal" and I could not wait for the release of "Atomic Arena". This album is awesome from start to finish and is easily in my top ten all-time favorite classics. It starts off with the metal anthem, "Imaginary Music". This is probably my favorite song on the album and it just rocks! Another favorite is the balladic love song, "Heaven Or Nothing"; this is a great song. Other favorites are; "Dead Lock", "Killers Of The Unborn", "Terrorist Child", and "Cultic Regimes". This is a must for any metal collection and I highly recommend it.
by jaynewt40 on 12/16/2011
I agree with our fearless leader Tom on this one. This is a great album. I too was big Maiden fan and when I first discovered this album and heard Killers of the Unborn I thought of maiden. So if you are a maiden fan and are looking for a christian alternative this the album for you