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'''{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Holy Soldier''' is a [[Christian]] [[Heavy Rock]] band from [[Los Angeles, California]]|subtopics = . Formed in 1985, Holy Soldier released its self-titled debut on Word/A&M Records (Myrrh imprint) in 1990 to critical and commercial acclaim. Two years later, the band followed up their debut with ''Last Train'', another critical success. The commercial success of ''Last Train'', however, did not live up to its critical acclaim, and the record label promptly dropped the band from its roster. Shortly thereafter, lead vocalist Steven Patrick abruptly left the group. |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |}}
Undaunted by Patrick's unexpected departure, the Holy Soldier is a Christian Heavy Rock band quickly replaced Patrick with Eric Waynefrom Los Angeles, who helped move the band into a grungier soundCalifornia. Wayne's lower vocal register allowed Formed in 1985, Holy Soldier released its self-titled debut on Word/A&M Records (Myrrh imprint) in 1990 to compete in the metal market with the likes of [[Pearl Jam]], [[Stone Temple Pilots]], [[Crash Test Dummies]], critical and [[Soundgarden]]commercial acclaim. After Holy Solider's reinvention and extensive touringTwo years later, the band was signed to ForeFront Records in 1994. Once again recruiting the production skills of [[David Zaffiro]]followed up their debut with Last Train, Holy Solider released ''Promise Man'' the following yearanother critical success. Despite the The commercial success of ''Promise ManLast Train, however, did not live up to its critical acclaim,'' ForeFront Records and the record label promptly dropped the band from its labelroster. In 1997, after a short hiatusShortly thereafter, Holy Soldier independently produced a live retrospective album featuring both current frontman Eric Wayne and original lead vocalist Steven Patrick. After abruptly left the release of ''Encore'', Holy Soldier officially disbandedgroup.
In 2005Undaunted by Patrick's unexpected departure, the band quickly replaced Patrick with Eric Wayne, who helped move the original band into a grungier sound. Wayne's lower vocal register allowed Holy Soldier line-up reunited to compete in August for a concert the metal market with the likes of Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Crash Test Dummies, and possible studio album follow-upSoundgarden. Unfortunately, Steven PatrickAfter Holy Solider's reunion with his former reinvention and extensive touring, the band members was extremely briefsigned to ForeFront Records in 1994. Suddenly without Once again recruiting the production skills of David Zaffiro, Holy Solider released Promise Man the following year. Despite the success of Promise Man, ForeFront Records dropped the band from its original lead vocalist for the second timelabel. In 1997, after a short hiatus, Holy Soldier recruited independently produced a live retrospective album featuring both current frontman Eric Wayne and original drummer Terry Russell's brother, Don, to replace vocalist Steven Patrick. As After the release of 2006Encore, the band continues to perform liveHoly Soldier officially disbanded.
==Discography==In 2005, the original Holy Soldier line-up reunited in August for a concert and possible studio album follow-up. Unfortunately, Steven Patrick's reunion with his former band members was extremely brief. Suddenly without its original lead vocalist for the second time, Holy Soldier recruited original drummer Terry Russell's brother, Don, to replace Patrick. As of 2006, the band continues to perform live.
==Current Members==
===Lead Vocals===
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===Discography=== ====Studio Albums==== * 1990 - ''Holy Soldier'' (Myrrh Records, produced by [[David Zaffiro]]) - Review: [http://www.reignradio.com/articles/publish/article_33.shtml Reign Radio]
* 1992 - ''Last Train'' (Myrrh Records, produced by David Zaffiro)
* 1995 - ''Promise Man'' (ForeFront Records, produced by David Zaffiro)
====Live Albums====
* 1997 - ''Encore'' (Spaceport Records, produced by Michael Cutting & David Zaffiro, 8 Feb 1997 @ ROCKETOWN, Nashville, TN)
====DVDs====
* 2006 - ''Live, Rare and Raw'' (Roxx Productions/Spaceport Records)
===Current Members===
*Andy Robbins - Bass Guitar
*Michael Cutting - Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals (1985-1991, 1995-1997, 2005+)
*Don Russell - Lead Vocals (2005+)
===Former Members=== ====Lead Vocals====
*Steven Patrick (1989-1992, 1997, 2005)
*Eric Wayne (1995-1997)
====Acoustic/Electric Guitar====
*Scott Soderstrom (1992-1997)
====Drums====
*Jason Martin (1995-1997)
==TriviaQuotes==*Andy Robbins later played bass for the band [[Skin (band)|Skin]].*Andy Robbins was baptized by [[Pat Boone]] in the Robbins' family swimming pool.
==External linksLinks==
*[http://www.holysoldier.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.myspace.com/holysoldier Holy Soldier @ Myspace]
*[http://p078.ezboard.com/bholysoldierfan Unofficial message board]
*[http://www.firestream.net/fs_rate.php?go=showcat&cat_id=251 Holy Soldier] at [http://www.firestream.net Firestream.net]
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