WINTER 2010 UPDATE

CRYSTAVOX IS BACK!!!

PASTOR BRAD NEWS!

DELIVERANCE NEWS!

In 1985, bands like Stryper and Barren Cross were just starting to make their marks on the Christian Metal scene. In the Thrash world bands like Metallica, Slayer and Testament were in their infancy and just about to take the metal world by storm. It was 1985 that also saw the beginnings of an act that would come along and successfully meld these 2 genres together and ultimately leave an everlasting impact on both of these Metal communities, that band was Deliverance!!! Fronted by the very outspoken and charismatic Jimmy P. Brown he would take this band and the Christian Thrash scene to a whole new level.

Fast forward to 2010, and we are very proud to be celebrating 25 years of that successful outfit known as Deliverance. Still recording and playing shows to any place that will host them! If you ask any Christian Metal fan out there to name the most influential Christian Thrash band of old and still in the scene to this day, undoubtedly Deliverance will top the list!

In celebration of 25 years of Deliverance, Deliverance fans have several things to look forward to this year…

Up first a BRAND NEW studio album through Retroactive Records! You heard that right 2010 will see a brand new release from the Christian thrash masters entitled “The Annals of Subterfuge”! (Full press release forthcoming from Retroactive Records)

Also Roxx Records in conjunction with the Christian Metal Realm (CMR) are set to release “Temporary Insanity – A Salute to Deliverance” a 2 CD set all star tribute to Deliverance! Which is set to feature many special guests artists and contributions from current and past members of the Crucified, Deliverance, Vengeance Rising, Oil and many more, all coming out to pay tribute to ‘25 Years of Deliverance’! Which will also include a brand new recording from Deliverance!!! The 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Flesh and Blood’ completely redone and re-recorded! (Full press release forthcoming from Roxx Records/CMR)

Not enough for you!!!! Plans are also in the works to bring Deliverance to you live this year in celebration of 25 years of Deliverance!!!!!! Shows in California and Pennsylvania are currently in the works and we are currently entertaining a few other fly in dates for the band as well as some festival appearances! Interested in bringing Deliverance to your area? Please contact bill@roxxproductions.com with any and all possibilities!

It’s gonna be a great year for the ‘D’ fan as we get ready to celebrate ‘25 years of Deliverance!’

ROXX PRODUCTIONS SIGNS 80’s CHRISTIAN METAL ARTIST CRYSTAVOX!

San Diego, CA.| After 20 years of silence; one of Christian Metal’s loudest bands is back, with a great story and a line of new limited releases in collaboration with Roxx Productions. Crystavox, based out of San Diego, CA., recently met again informally to mark the 20 year anniversary of the bands first record deal (Regency 1989). Discussions progressed, causing the band to research where the original master recordings were located. Crystavox lead guitarist, Tony Lopez, located the master tapes - stored in a warehouse in Burbank, CA. The previous record label; Ocean Records, released the Archived Media back to Crystavox.

“We were finally in possession of all the two-inch masters from both records but after 20 years in storage, we would have to bake the tapes in order to allow them to pass through a tape machine again,” said Lopez. “Convection baking worked and we were able to digitize the tapes in high resolution to the Pro Tools format,” Lopez concluded.

Not only did the band now have control over a remix of such hit songs as “Sacrifice” (#1 PRR 1990), “Home Again” (#3 CCM 1990), and “It’s All Right” (#7 PRR 1990), but also discovered a “never released” live concert and MTV style video. Bringing this dated and worn media back to life fell on the shoulders of drummer, Fred Helm, who had become a director and producer for regional and national televisions shows since his departure from Crystavox.

“Finally getting to load this live show into our production studio was so much fun,” said Helm. “The only copy we had was a 20 year old VHS tape that had been played several times over the years. All the blacks were grey, the color was washed and in 1990, Widescreen TV did not exist. We have corrected the color issues and re-mastered the video in the 16:9 format. These videos; which consist of 4 live songs and 4 MTV-style video productions, will also include a recently recorded, “where are they now” segment - shot in HD, and featuring the band “self narrating” the story of Crystavox.

The band took a shot at remixing the old songs to see if modern technology could add a new edge to the hit songs recorded so long ago - when MP3’s, the internet and non-linear digital recording did not even exist. “The pre mixes were good enough to import a complete Pro Tools HD system into the production studio and take a serious shot at remixing the old songs,” said Crystavox song writer and guitarist Loren Holmquist.

“When I heard the pre-mixes, I was astounded as to the clarity and general lack of over-processed sounds that we had gotten used to,” said Adam Lee Kemp, lead singer for Crystavox. “The 80’s were all about excess; in vocals, layered harmonies, guitars and effects.” “Consequently, I knew that converting those previous concepts into a current format would involve a major overhaul in order to synchronize the delivery with modern music and culture.” “Ultimately, Fred was able to start-from-scratch and re-mix these New Versions using a minimal portion of subtle effects - causing the songs to appear modern, 20 years after they were recorded.” Kemp concluded.

The songs have been totally redone; new guitars, drums and an over-sampling method vastly increasing the mastered volume of each song to today’s standards. The re-discovery of Crystavox in 2010 comes complete with a custom built media website featuring the bands songs and videos.

The new release entitled, “The 20 Year Mix” will include a DVD and the “Best Of” songs released through Roxx Records/Roxx Productions.

“ I realized Crystavox might be in the position to re-release its library which, in its original versions would have done well. Realizing the songs had been remixed and there was a DVD interested Roxx,” said Bill Bafford, President of Roxx Productions. “We are very excited about this limited release and the relationship with Crystavox.”

The release is set for Early Spring 2010 on Roxx Records.

After the break up of Crystavox in early 1992, original members Adam Lee Kemp, Loren Holmquist, Fred Helm and Tony Lopez continued in the production and recording industries recording over 45 releases and 27 television shows.

Radio & Press Inquiries- bill@roxxproductions.com
Distribution Inquiries- bill@roxxproductions.com

To Contact Crystavox

Adam Lee Kemp- adamleekemp@crystavox.com
Tony Lopez- tony@crystavox.com
Loren Holmquist- loren@crystavox.com
Fred Helm- studio@crystavox.com
Crystavox.com

FALL 2009 UPDATE

Roxx Records and Steve Rowe will reissue Mortification's "Break The Curse"

1990 was a year that would forever change and have an impact on the Christian Metal scene. The world would see releases from some of the most seminal artists in the scene… Vengeance Rising – Once Dead; Deliverance – Weapons of our Warfare; Believer – Sanity Obscure and Tourniquet – Stop the Bleeding just to name a few!

These albums would forever have an impact and leave their mark on the Christian Metal Scene. But one album and one album alone would turn the Christian Metal Scene upside down! Mortification’s ‘Break the Curse’ would hit the metal world like a raging storm!

This would be the world’s first introduction of the band that would go on to pave the way for Christian Death Metal bands to come! Touring the world over, releasing multiple albums and DVD’s, playing in front of thousands of raging metal fans across the globe! Bold and unashamed they would play anywhere and everywhere that would host them! Never afraid to speak their mind and let the world know their convictions!

Break the Curse was the initial release that would start it all, this release has long been out of print and a much sought after collectible for the Mortification fan! In celebration of the 20 year anniversary of this release Roxx Records is set to release a strictly Limited Edition 2 Disc Gold Letter Edition of ‘Break the Curse’.

Disc one is set to include the full remastered release of Break the Curse as well as 8 Bonus tracks!! The bonus tracks will consist of another much sought after Mortification release… “Noah Sat Down and Listened to the Mortification Live E.P. While Having A Coffee”. That’s right for the first time since its release, the much sought after EP will be made available for the first time and with this limited quantity of only 1000. If that’s not enough for you 2 more specially added bonus tracks will be included here that have not been made available since their original release… For the first time ever on a Mortification disc the studio version of Time Crusaders! Also the long out of print ‘Eyes of Destruction’ originally recorded by Lightforce and that is only Disc 1!!!!

Disc 2 will be a very special DVD release of a show that has never been released in its entirety! Not just any show, this is the VERY FIRST Mortification live show ever captured live in Melbourne Australia at the Harvest Centre! Recorded June 15th of 1990 and completely remastered and restored this concert DVD is sure to become a true collectible for the Mortification fan!

Still not enough for you??!! The first 100 copies only will come with what is to be the first in a series for Roxx Records a Limited Edition Signature Guitar Pick. That’s right series 1 of the Roxx Signature Guitar Picks will be a Steve Rowe signature guitar pick!

WAIT, that still is not enough for you??!! What if we had a special ‘Ultimate Die Hard Mort Fan Edition’ with a very Special Limited Edition 20th year anniversary ‘Break The Curse’ T- Shirt!!!

2010 is set to be the year for Mortification fans! Visit www.roxxproductions.com for details and to get in on the pre-order!!!

FULL TRACK LISTING

Roxx Records signs THE SACRIFICED!

2012 … the truth will be revealed!!! Roxx Records is pleased to announce the recent signing of… The Sacrificed!!! All of your questions will be answered this spring with the release of the Roxx Records debut full length CD “2012”!

The Sacrificed, based in Lakeland, Florida have been together since 2005 and already have one independent demo CD entitled “The Da Vinci Hoax” under their belts. The demo has sold well and the band have been playing and getting rave reviews ever since! Now they are set to take the world by storm with the release of their most powerful release yet, “2012”.

While reminiscent of bands such as early Queensryche, Sacred Warrior, Haven and Deliverance, we assure you these boys are no copy cats or tribute band. The Sacrificed are not afraid to tell the truth, with brave, inspirational lyrics that illustrate their strong stance for what they believe in. Combine all this with a classic Power Metal sound and “2012” is sure to please.

Coming Spring 2010, but you can preorder it in the Roxx Store!

The Sacrificed @ Myspace.com

Pastor Brad's Christmas Shred

Roxx Productions is proud to announce the signing of Pastor Brad to their roster! After 5 consecutive instrumental shred albums, Pastor Brad is back with a full-length vocal album! And while the old-school guitar shred influences are still here, this album will hit you square in the face with some of the heaviest sounding riffs ever recorded on any Pastor Brad album!

This album will also feature three very special guest vocalists: Rachael (of Ravenshead), Richie Z (of Blind Seven), and "Ski" (of Faith Factor)! And a very special guest appearance from original Stryper keyboardist, Kenny Metcalf! If that’s not enough for you, you will also get plenty of shredding from Pastor Brad himself as he will be handling the bulk of the guitar work for this his Roxx Records debut release ‘Break Out’ coming in Spring 2010.

As an introduction to the Roxx Productions family, Pastor Brad is teaming up with Roxx Productions and JBM Designs to provide you a very special Limited Edition Christmas CD entitled Pastor Brad’s ‘Christmas Shred’! This very special limited edition CD is being offered at $7.77 with free shipping world wide!! This special CD is being offered exclusively through Roxx Productions and Pastor Brad as both a Christmas Present and an Introduction of what’s to come from Pastor Brad and Roxx Productions!

This limited edition promotional release is limited to only 100 copies and will only be made available for a very limited time in November and December. Shipping in late November ‘Christmas Shred’ will be in your hands in plenty of time to play around the Christmas tree!

Merry Christmas from Pastor Brad, JBM Design and Roxx Productions!

New Website!!!

Check it out this month we are proud to not only offer you some brand new releases and new episodes of Strictly Stryper, but we are also launching our brand new website! Muchas Gracias to the one and only JBM Design and Brian Marshall for putting together another beautiful website! Need a website, a webmaster or killer graphics call Brian!

60 Minutes of Strictly Stryper Podcast now available

That’s right due to overwhelming demand you will now be able to download a podcast of each episode of Strictly Stryper! As the next episode of Strictly Stryper is set to air we will make available the previous episode of Strictly Stryper! So you can enjoy them whenever you want to! So far we have had guests like Tracy Ferrie, Kenny Metcalf and Sonia V. with many more to come! Be sure to visit www.strictlystryper.com to keep up with all things Stryper!

Voice of Glass

Roxx Records is set to team with Ne Plus Ultra Music one more time! We are pleased to announce we will be co-releasing the Voice of Glass LIMITED EDITION EP by the end of 2009 and also the brand spanking new CD from Sweden’s very own…Voice of Glass in 2010!

Ultimatum

We are pleased to partner with the ultimate Thrash Masters one more time as we proudly present this Limited Edition release. 11 long year’s ago this thrashterpiece was released upon the world originally via Rowe productions. But if you think you have heard this release before, guess again! This has completely been remastered and restored like you have never heard before, complete with bonus tracks! And if you were lucky enough you might have got one with the bonus disc that featured ‘Fatal Delay’ the demo that started it all!

Michael Phillips

Mirrors within Mirrors the debut solo CD from Deliverance guitarist is an amazing piece of art that tells his whole life story and is available now! Including some very special guest appearances from Jim Chaffin (Crucified, Fasedown), Mark Solomon (Crucified, Stavesacre), Jimmy Brown (Deliverance, Jupiter VI), Devin Shaeffer (Fasedown, Once Dead), Matt Davis (Oh Sleeper), Bill Bachman (Neal Morse) and Scott Waters (Ultimatum, Once Dead).

Michael Phillips – Special ‘Invitation Only’ Listening Party

Roxx and Ne Plus Ultra will be hosting a very intimate invitation only listening party and special live performance from Michael Phillips and friends. The only way to get in to this show is to get a ‘Golden Metal Ticket’ which you will receive when you purchase the new CD from the Roxx Store or Divine Metal Distro between now and November 1st. Ticket will allow you and one guest a special invitation to this show where you will be treated to a special performance from Michael Phillips and some of his closest friends as well as a listening party to hear the whole debut CD they way it was meant to be…LOUD! Guests must be willing and able to travel to Central California area the weekend of November 7th!

Temporary Insanity – A Salute to Deliverance

What’s in store for 2010? Right off the bat be ready for ‘Temporary Insanity’ – A Salute to Deliverance! That’s right in 2010 Deliverance will celebrate 25 years of Thrashing for the Master and Roxx Records and the Christian Metal Realm are teaming up to bring you a Limited Edition 2 CD tribute to the band! Featuring tracks from MANY artists including a special track or two from the big ‘D’ themselves!!! Full details and press release coming soon!