Angelic Forces "Arise"

Read about this band on Angelic Warlord and I really like what I have heard. I will probably be getting their Ep and the new release when it comes out.


from  https://www.angelicforcesband.com/en/home/

Angelic Forces is a Heavy metal band from the Netherlands that’s strongly influenced by 80’s metal, but with their own special sound.

Angelic Forces was formed in 2015 by bass player Wilco van der Meij (Methusalem). The group’s lineup was completet with drummer Rudie Kingma, singer Harold de Vries (former Methusalem) and guitarist Maurice Gijsman (former L.S.D.). The new group began to contemplate a name for the band. The band quickly decided on the moniker ‘Angelic Forces’ because it was a good fit for the style of music the band wanted to play.

On June 2016, Angelic Forces recorded their first single and that same month, after its first release, the single received positive reactions worldwide.

In 2018 they released their selftittled three track debut EP. The EP, recorded at the Soundlodge studio in Germany, received some great reviews and has worldwide attention from online magazines, radioshows and podcasts ‘till this day on.

In the past years Angelic Forces managed the create a steady fan base and played with well-known metal acts like: Leviticus, War of Ages, Picture, Tygers of Pan Tang and Witchcross. But also on festivals that include major acts like: Cradle of Filth, Cannibale Corpse, Pestilence and King Diamond.

Angelic Forces knows how to convince the audience with straight forward Heavy metal, powerful songs, heavy sound and their energetic live performance!

Make sure you get a taste of the pure Heavy metal of Angelic Forces!

The sound of true Metal!

Angelic Forces is
Harold de Vries – vocals/guitar
Maurice Gijsman – Guitar
Wilco van der Meij – Bass
Rudie Kingma – Drums

I have the EP. Love the sound and can't wait for more music from them.

I think the E.P. is excellent.   I got the band a radio interview but they do not seem to be doing enough promotion or exposure through fanzines, websites, etc..  If they could just get their name out there, I know that people will take to their sound.

P.S, this was a prior thread for them:

Angelic Forces E.P.

Completely dig their EP, looking forward to hearing more

Where can one find the Ep?

Digital on bandcamp. Not sure of CD other than their website.

Ah man, I thought it was out now.

I'm glad they're back.  They need more exposure though, few people know about them.

Unfortunately, it's December.  But it does sound great.  Some say it's a bit like Stryper, and I tend to agree.

New song released:

I only listened to 45 seconds since I will be buying the album I wanted to go in as blind as I could (I have a hard time not listening to new released songs) and cant wait.

Not sure I hear Stryper influences though

That new song is incredible!!!

Looking forward to this album. I’m liking every single so far.

This is posted at Angelic Warlord:

Press Release / ANGELIC FORCES debut album Arise is scheduled for release on December 16, 2022 via No Dust Records (Europe) and Animated Insanity Records (US).

The group released the past week (link above) the official video for the track “Armageddon”.

The self-titled debut single off the album is also available for streaming: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM3Nml32-eY

ANGELIC FORCES is a heavy metal band from the Netherlands strongly influenced by the 80’s metal scene, but with their own special sound. Founded in 2015 by bassist Wilco van der Meij (METHUSALEM), the group rounded out its lineup drummer Rudie Kingma, singer Harold de Vries (former METHUSALEM) and guitarist Maurice Gijsman (former L.S.D.). The Angelic Forces moniker was decided upon because it is a good fit for the style of music the band plays.

The first single from ANGELIC FORCES traces to June of 2016, which received positive reaction worldwide. An independently released three song-self titled EP followed in 2018 received both great reviews and worldwide attention from online magazines, radio shows and podcasts.

Over the years ANGELIC FORCES has created a steady fan base and played live with well known metal acts such as LEVITICUS, WAR OF AGES, PICTURE, TYGES OF PAN TANG, WHITECROSS, CRADLE OF FILTH, CANNIBAL CORPSE, PESTILENCE and KING DIAMOND.

Arise track list: “Rapture (Intro)”, “Armageddon”, “Through The Fire”, “Against”, “Arise”, “Mission To Hell”, “Repent Or Die”, “Religion Is A Lie”, “Fear No Evil”

No Dust CD pre-order: www.dustrecords.com/shop/cd-s-metal-new/angelic-forces-arise-cd-detail.html
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Animated Insanity CD pre-order: www.animatedinsanityrecords.com/product-page/angelic-forces-arise-cd-2022-no-dust-records
Animated Insanity black vinyl pre-order: www.animatedinsanityrecords.com/product-page/copy-of-angelic-forces-arise-lp-2022-black-vinyl-no-dust-records
Animated Insanity gold vinyl pre-order: www.animatedinsanityrecords.com/product-page/angelic-forces-arise-cd-air-no-dust-records

Angelic Forces - Arise

Very cool, the CD is less than $11 !

But are they considered to be a Christian band? There name is blatantly Christian. The song titles appear to be Christian. I see their lyrical is generally positive and classified as about 'Life in General'. There music has been compared to a mix of Stryper and Riot. I've been to their website but don't see any stand for Christ or mention of Christianity. Time to give their new album a first spin.

I've been scrolling for a while on the fb page of the singer, and the only thing coming close to christianity (from a worldly perspective) was a fantastic metal edit of a Kenneth Copeland speech. Also lots of anti tyranny stuff about covid which isn't all too common for Dutchies in the public eye, although he is from the north and those people tend to be a tad contrarian.

But yeah, nothing explicitly christian.

Why not listen to the interview that Wildman & Steve did with them recently?  They posted it on this board not too long ago.  I'm sure the band were asked about their faith in sufficient manner to satisfy any questions.

I am loving this album!  My only complaint is that it needs 2-3 more songs.

Constantine wrote:Why not listen to the interview that Wildman & Steve did with them recently?  They posted it on this board not too long ago.  I'm sure the band were asked about their faith in sufficient manner to satisfy any questions.

Great interview that leaves off all the speculation.

I dont get the questioning at all. Look at the lyrics to Mission to Hell, Religion is a Lie, Fear No Evil, Repent or Die...on so on. They might not say Jesus Christ but, to me its not even up for interpretation....

I would be great to have the lyrics. Link?