Lyrics

We believe the LORD has called us to teach the Bible with theatrical power metal. We encourage you to take time to click on the links provided below for all of our lyrics as personal Bible study for your own growth as a follower of Jesus Christ. If you have any questions about the Bible or where you will spend eternity, please email us at: lightshine777@comcast.net

Anthems of Warfare

2024 – The theme on this album is “Old Testament Warfare and Worship“. The following songs featured Moses, Abraham, Gideon, the Angel of the Lord, Deborah, the Levites, Solomon, Daniel and David’s Mighty Men. The following release dates will be available on all digital platforms. The Old Testament is filled with types of Christ. A “type” is a person, event, or object in the Old Testament that is intentionally designed by God to predict or point forward to Jesus Christ. SARDONYX is and always will be a ministry band – teaching the Bible and making disciples of Him! Thank you for your support.

The Song of the Levites – RELEASED – November 7, 2024 – The Manifest GLORY of God is carried in the Ark of the Covenant and there is no power that can withstand it.
Mighty Warrior – RELEASED – November 15, 2024 – SHAMMAH is one of David’s mighty men and he worships the LORD while taunting the enemies of the living God.
Be Like The Sun – RELEASED – November 22, 2024 – DEBORAH the warrior prophetess sung by a guest singer. Tom represents her father and affirms her in her calling – Judges 4 & 5.
Man of War – RELEASED – November 29, 2024 – MOSES’s song of worship after Pharoah’s army was destroyed by God – Exodus 15.
The Angel of the Lord – RELEASED – December 6, 2024 – An INTENSE SONG representing a type of Jesus Christ who is seen all throughout the Old Testament. Stories of ABRAHAM & GIDEON & the slaughtering of Sennacherib’s army.
Face to the Ground – To be released on December 13, 2024 – SOLOMON worships the LORD and asks for wisdom.
Shine Like the Stars – To be released on December 20, 2024 – DANIEL prophecies of things to come.

CLICK ON each song (above) to see the lyrics and corresponding Bible study that goes with it.

Sons of the Kingdom

2018 – The journey of life is challenging and sometimes treacherous. This project was inspired by God to encourage followers of Jesus Christ to persevere and live by life enhancing truths found in His Word, the Bible.

CLICK ON each song (above) to see the lyrics and corresponding Bible study that goes with it.

These songs were created as a result of personally spending time in God’s Word, the Bible and asking the LORD for wisdom. As you develop your intimacy with Him, He will begin to use you in ways you never dreamed before. Please take time to ask Him for wisdom as you study with us!

Majestic Serenity / Rebel of Reason

(2007 re-issue) – In 1990, SARDONYX recorded a 4-song EP called “Rebel of Reason” which was followed by our full length project called “Majestic Serenity” in 1992. The band toured on these two very successful projects.

Majestic Serenity – 1992

Rebel of Reason – 1990

CLICK ON each song (above) to see the lyrics and corresponding Bible study that goes with it.

Linear Progression

2005 – This 4 song EP was recorded in 2005 by all the original members of the band except Rod Feltman. Tim Swarthout (guitarist) was a founding member of SARDONYX in 1988 but left the band before the band started doing shows in 1990. This studio project was engineered and mastered by Tim in his home studio in Elmira, NY.