Rock for the King

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Rock for the King
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Studio album by
Released1986
Genre Christian metal, heavy metal
Length33:48
Label Star Song
Barren Cross chronology
Believe
(1985)
Rock for the King
(1986)
Atomic Arena
(1988)

Rock for the King is a 1986 heavy metal album released by the Christian metal band Barren Cross. [1]

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Dying Day" - 3:27
  2. "He Loves You" - 4:37
  3. "It's All Come True" - 4:05
  4. "Believe" - 2:16
  5. "Going Nowhere" - 3:49
  6. "Rock For The King" - 5:02
  7. "Give Your Life" - 2:49
  8. "Just A Touch" - 3:29
  9. "Light The Flame" - 5:34

Personnel

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References

  1. "Barren Cross Bio at Allmusic".