All original members! Christian band that plays melodic, progressive hard rock/metal, reminiscent of Queensryche and Iron Maiden.
WHITECROSS
Whitecross is an American Christian metal band from Illinois, formed in 1985 by singer Scott Wenzel and guitarist Rex Carroll, and re-formed in 2000. The band won three Dove Awards in the 1990s.
X-SINNER with special guest Zion
X-Sinner is a Christian hard rock band formed in 1988 by guitarist Greg Bishop. The band is known for having a very similar sound to that of AC/DC, Kix and Def Leppard. They were named the favorite new band of 1989 by the readers of HM Magazine.
SAINT
Saint formed in 1984 and, over the past three decades, has released 9 studio albums, charted on Billboard and been featured in Metal Edge, Circus, HM and many other magazines. Saints mission is to bring good entertainment with a Christ centered message.
Les Carlsen
Voice of Bloodgood Performing his new originals and Bloodgood classics with a full band
FEAR NOT
Fear Not is a hard rock/metal band from Los Angeles, California, that was formed in 1987
DANIEL BAND
In 2011, This Canadian Christian metal group was awarded the GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing their pioneering influence on Christian rock.
GLENN KAISER
Formally of Resurrection (Rez) Band Glenn Kaiser renowned blues musician, singer, songwriter and pastor. He will be pulling double duty, both speaking and performing for this event.
MATTHEW WARD
Matthew Ward is one of the voices that helped create contemporary Christian music. He has released 9 solo albums and has recorded or performed with over 50 contemporary Christian artists, including Andrae Crouch, Annie Herring, Dennis Jernigan, Ron Kenoly, Twila Paris, and Keith Green.
GARY CHAPMAN
Gary Chapman’s career as a Christian singer/songwriter spans more than 20 years. His 1994 album, The Light Inside, earned Chapman a Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album, resulted in a Dove Award nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year, and yielded a CCM chart No. 1 song, “Sweet Glow of Mercy.”
EMCEE
PASTOR BOB BEEMAN
Sanctuary International Pastor Bob Beeman has been on the cutting edge of Christian music for over 40 years. Since opening Sanctuary International in 1985, his focus has been on pioneering Christian Heavy Metal as a ministry. His dedication to discipleship and mentoring have spawned countless metal ministries and festivals worldwide.
SCHEDULE
Sep 2 Doors open: 2:00 PM
Video Message [3:30-4:00 PM]
GARY CHAPMAN [4:00-4:55 PM]
MATTHEW WARD [5:15-6:15 PM]
FEAR NOT [6:35-7:35 PM]
SAINT [7:55-8:55 PM]
X-SINNER with special guest Zion [9:15-10:30 PM]
Sep 3 Doors open: 1:00 PM
LARRY WORLEY (Acoustic worship set) [3:00-3:30 PM]
GLENN KAISER (Speaker)[3:30-4:00 PM]
GLENN KAISER of Rez Band (Acoustic)[4:00-5:00 PM]
DANIEL BAND [5:15-6:15 PM]
WHITECROSS [6:35-7:35 PM]
LES CARLSEN (Voice of Bloodgood) [7:55-8:55 PM]
SACRED WARRIOR [9:15-10:30 PM]
MEET AND GREETS
Meet and Greet Tickets are still available. Inquire at guest services when the doors open. All meet and greets take place between the time the doors open and the first artist.
Heaven’s Metal started in 1985 and has been dedicated to covering and supporting the current above and underground Christian hard rock and metal scene ever since.
