Armored Saint Raising Fear CD (Jewel Case, 2026, Metal Blade Records)

Raising Fear is the third studio album from American heavy metal band Armored Saint, originally released in 1987 and presented here in a jewel case reissue edition. The album showcases the band's distinctive combination of traditional heavy metal, melodic songwriting, powerful guitar work, and John Bush's commanding vocals.

The record balances aggressive riffing with memorable hooks, dynamic rhythms, and melodic guitar arrangements, capturing the energy of the classic American metal scene of the 1980s. Raising Fear demonstrates Armored Saint's ability to combine heaviness with strong songwriting and a distinctive identity that set them apart from many of their contemporaries.

For fans of classic American heavy metal, traditional metal, and melodic hard rock, Raising Fear remains an essential Armored Saint release. This reissue edition is an excellent addition to any heavy metal collection and a strong choice for listeners exploring the band's influential early catalog.

Recommended if you like: Metal Church, Riot V, W.A.S.P., Judas Priest, Jag Panzer, Anthrax, Dio, Anthrax, Savatage, Vicious Rumors, Crimson Glory, Omen, Flotsam and Jetsam and Lizzy Borden.

Artist: Armored Saint
Title: Raising Fear
Label: Metal Blade Records
Catalogue Number: MB162282
UPC: 039841622829
Release Year: 1987/2026
Duration: Album
Format: CD 
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
Condition: New & factory sealed
Special Attributes: Reissue

Tracklist:

1. Raising Fear
2. Saturday Night Special (Lynyrd Skynyrd cover)
3. Out on A Limb
4. Isolation
5. Chemical Euphoria
6. Crisis of Life
7. Frozen Will / Legacy
8. Human Vulture
9. Book of Blood
10. Terror
11. Underdogs