First documented Christian Thrash band, HEAVEN’S FORCE…demos to be released

Heaven’s Force, the earliest known Christian thrash metal band will see their two demo’s released as a limited edition digipak (500 copies) on July 21st via Open Grave Records under the title, “Aggressive Angel”.

Heaven’s Force was based out of Fort Worth, Texas. They recorded two demos, the first being titled “Aggressive Angel” which was self released in 1983. The second demo would come a year later under the title, “Heaven’s Force”. Heaven’s Force was a collaboration between David Gryder, Chris Richie, and Kelly Berger. David Gryder would later go on to help form the influential thrash band Rotting Corpse with John Perez (Solitude Aeturnus).

The track listing is as follows:
From the “Aggressive Angel” Demo:
1. Aggressive Angel
2. Slaughter the Beast
3. Hell Lover

From the “Heaven’s Force” Demo:
1. In League with the Priest
2. Deliver Us from Evil
3. Heaven’s Force
4. Second Coming

4 songs from the cd can be streamed at the bands myspace page.
Preorders are being taken now at Divine Metal Distro.