Once Lost...Now Found
Artist: Stryken
Label: Retroactive Records
Released: 2022
Type: Full-Length/Studio/Live
Version: Remastered/Reissue/Limited Edition
Rating: This album has not yet been rated.
Up to this point, all of Stryken's previously recorded material had been released under the band name Stryker. This includes their "45 RPM single" in 1980, "four song EP/Demo in 1981" and "Blitzkrieg" album in 1983.
In 1986, they changed their name to Stryken, released their "two song single titled Rock On/Surprise and went on to add bass player Ezekiel Vade. In 1987 they launched their eight song First Strike album and were one of the "featured" bands on K-Tel's "Righteous Metal" album with notable bands like Petra, Barren Cross, Bloodgood, and Philadelphia.
Stryken – Once Lost...Now Found includes 14 songs with 7 new releases and 4 New Songs that were "Once Lost" but "Now Found." Never released songs like "A Man," "Momma," and the up-tempo, bass guitar centric version of "I Need Your Love" which begins with a killer synthesizer intro. Additionally, 3 "Live" audio recordings "now found" enhance the album with one track that covers the band member introductions and the bands message regarding the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The album closes with "I'll Be Home," which Dale Streiker wrote for his daughter when she was very young and recorded as a wedding gift for her. Remastered for vinyl by Bombworks Sound and includes a deluxe 12x12 full color insert with lyrics and band pics; plus a full write up from Doug Van Pelt of Heaven's Metal Magazine all come together to ensure fans get everything their collector's hearts desire!
1st time ever on CD!
Limited to just 500 units!
GoldMax CD to ensure longevity and fight disc rot
Includes the iconic First Strike album + bonus material
14 tracks / 7 new songs (remixed + 1st time available)
Remastered by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound
Band authorized special reissue
16 page insert w lyrics and band pics / jewel case
Exceptional write-up by Doug Van Pelt of Heaven's Metal Magazine
Lineup
Stephen Streiker - Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar/Keyboards
Dale Streiker - Lead Vocals/Lead Guitar/Keyboards
Ezekiel Vade - Bass
Joey Knight - Drums/Keyboards/Backup Vocals
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