Deliverance

Deliverance formed in 1985 around guitarist Glenn Rogers, who wanted to make metal that carried Christian messages. Their debut album 'Weapons of Our Warfare' came out in 1989, and the title track became something of an anthem in Christian metal circles.

They kept putting out records through the early 1990s, like 'Stay of Execution' and 'Hear What I Say.' Their sound stayed heavy but grew a bit more complex over time, and they later worked in some progressive metal touches on albums such as 'Apex Omega.'

Their straightforward approach to faith in a metal context drew criticism from some corners, both inside and outside Christian music, but they generally stuck to what they were doing. Songs like '23' and 'Jehovah Jireh' show the kind of material they were known for.