“Roxx Records is excited to bring you a brand new Limited Edition series entitled Roxx GEMS. What is Roxx GEMS you ask? Roxx GEMS is a new series that will focus on many special Christian releases that may not have otherwise been able to get a vinyl or CD remastered edition. Items originally released in short run, cassette only demo tapes, or maybe previously unreleased GEMS from bands that have let us in to their archives. It may even feature a focus on a special instrumental artist from days gone by. Who knows what direction this may take but we know one thing for sure – these will all be one-time-only limited edition runs. However you look at it, it means more great classic Christian rock and metal for your enjoyment. Volume I will feature two legendary and classic Christian metal artists from the 80’s and 90’s. The legendary Bay Area West Coast band SOLDIER will grace the first 4 tracks of the Gems series, including 4 previously unreleased tracks. These special tracks were recorded in 1992 when the band would go into the studio and record a demo after the interest of a record label prompted a very brief reunion. These tracks were ultimately shelved and released briefly as part of our 2-disc set Babylon And Beyond (which is sold out), but never on vinyl or stand-alone CD. Volume I will also feature a legendary artist from the other side of the US on the East Coast with Christian rockers TAKER. Here we will feature the band’s debut 4 track cassette-only demo, as well as an additional rehearsal track (previously unreleased) that was recorded in 1987”. –Roxx Records

TRACK LISTING:
SOLDIER: Unreleased Demos (1992)
When I Finally See You Smile
Blues For The Fallin
Thru The Past Darkly
Down On The Killing Floor

TAKER: Matt 11:12 Demo (1987)
Open Your Heart
He Is The Light
Yesterday, Today And Forever
The 11 O’Clock News
Living By Faith