Bio: Guitarist Dave Enos and vocalist Larry Phillips put together Emerald in December of 1978.  After going through a revolving door of bassists and drummers, the group finalized its classic line up upon recruiting Kyle Morrett (drums) and Joe Palma (bass).

Emerald chosen for bands name due to its versatility: not only does it represent a stone in the throne of God but it does not force you to place a label on the band in terms of the style of music it plays.

Debut EP Armed For Battle was released on March 27, 1987.  Recorded the tracks “Traitor” and “Born To Die” for the California Metal II compilation in addition to placing one more, “Battle Ground”, on the White Metal Invasion cassette before disbanding in late 1988.

Of Interest: Original bassist Roger Martin went on to join Vengeance Rising, Die Happy and Once Dead.

Current Status: Reunited in to play the 2007 Cornerstone Festival.

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Year: 1987
Label: Metal Gem
Category: EP
Style: Heavy Metal

Track Listing: "Armed For Battle" (4:13), "Teenage Suicide" (7:50), "We Attack" (3:55), "Look To The Stars" (5:07), "Winds Of Doom" (7:00), "Judgement Day" (4:10)

Musicians
Larry Phillips – Lead Vocals
Dave Enos – Guitars
Roger Martin – Bass
Joe Palma – Bass
Kyle Morrett - Drums

Note: Re-issued by M8 Records in 2001.

Review: HERE

 

Year: 2001
Label: M8
Category: Full Length
Style: Heavy Metal

Track Listing: "Armed For Battle" (4:13), "Teenage Suicide" (7:50), "We Attack" (3:55), "Look To The Stars" (5:07), "Winds Of Doom" (7:00), "Judgement Day" (4:10), "Traitor" (2:43), "Born To Die" (4:14)

Musicians
Larry Phillips – Lead Vocals
Dave Enos – Guitars
Roger Martin – Bass
Joe Palma – Bass
Kyle Morrett - Drums

Note: Limited edition re-issue of Armed For Battle and Oracle’s 1992 EP Selah on one CD.

Review: HERE