Armored Saint was formed in 1982 by brothers Phil and Gonzo Sandoval, and guitarist David Prichard, while attending Woodrow Wilson High School. Next to join were singer John Bush and bassist Joey Vera. Gonzo Sandoval came up with the name after getting stoned with the other band members and seeing the film "Excalibur" at a theater in Monterey Park. Armored Saint recorded a five song demo that landed the song "Lesson Well Learned" on the compilation album "Metal Massacre II". Three of these demo songs were then used for the band's self-titled EP on Metal Blade Records in 1983. The group then signed with Chrysalis Records in 1984.
Armored Saint released their debut album "March of the Saint" in 1984 followed by 1985's "Delirious Nomad". The debut album yielded a minor MTV hit with "Can U Deliver?". After the release of "Delirious Nomad", Phil Sandoval left the group. Their third album, "Raising Fear", was recorded by the remaining four members. Unhappy with their lack of success on the Chrysalis label, Armored Saint returned to Metal Blade in 1989. Soon after the release of their first live album "Saints Will Conquer". Later that same year the band added Jeff Duncan formerly of the L.A. club band Odin as second guitarist.
While writing and recording rough four-track demos for their next studio album, Dave Prichard was diagnosed with leukemia. Prichard succumbed to the disease before recording sessions for "Symbol of Salvation" began. After a brief hiatus, Phil Sandoval returned to the band to replace Prichard. The following year, "Symbol of Salvation" was released to widespread critical success. It was dedicated to the spirit and memory of Dave Prichard, whose solo on the demo recording of the song "Tainted Past" was used on the album.
Following the successful "Symbol of Salvation" tour, John Bush was offered the position of lead vocalist in the very successful thrash band Anthrax. Unsure of Armored Saint's future, Bush accepted the job. The remaining members declined to continue, and Armored Saint was officially disbanded.
After Armored Saint disbanded, Joey Vera kept busy playing with such bands as Fates Warning, Lizzy Borden and Chroma Key. He released a solo album in 1994 and started a successful second career as a producer and engineer.
Gonzo and Phil Sandoval formed a new band called Life After Death, a song oriented rock outfit influenced greatly by the legendary band Thin Lizzy.
In 1999, with Anthrax on temporary hiatus, John Bush and Joey Vera decided to reform Armored Saint. The entire "Symbol Of Salvation" lineup returned to the studio and in 2000 the album "Revelation" was released. It included the band's first song with Spanish lyrics, "No Me Digas". A small club tour opened for Dio and Lynch Mob followed.
The following year, the band released "Nod To The Old School", a collection of rarities, demos and outtakes (many from the Prichard years), plus a few new tracks.Soon after, John Bush returned to the studio with Anthrax, and Armored Saint was on indefinite hiatus.
in 2004, Joey Vera re-joined Bush in Anthrax on a temporary basis, replacing bassist Frank Bello. In early 2005, Anthrax's Scott Ian announced that their classic "Among The Living"-era lineup was reforming, leaving the membership of Bush and Vera in question. Bush stated his involvement with Anthrax was over, and Dan Nelson took over vocal duties in the band in 2007. This move gave new hope to many that Armored Saint would soon again record. A one-off show with the "Revelation" lineup took place in 2005 and in 2006 the band embarked on a new tour.
As part of their 20th anniversary, Metal Blade Records released a special edition of "Symbol Of Salvation". Also reissued was the band's long out of print live video, "A Trip Thru Red Times".
In Fall 2009, the band returned to the studio to record a new album called "La Raza" which was released in March 2010.
On February 11, 2013, Vera officially announced that the band had begun working on their seventh studio album. The album, titled Win Hands Down, was released on June 2, 2015. Win Hands Down debuted at number 183 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. The album also reached number 33 on the German Top 100 albums charts.
On February 24, 2017, Armored Saint released their first live album in 29 years, Carpe Noctum.
On May 23, 2019, Armored Saint announced that they had begun writing and demoing songs for their eighth studio album. The resulting album, titled Punching the Sky, was released on October 23, 2020. Metal Hammer named it the 33rd-best metal album of 2020.
In October 2020, Armored Saint released a teaser trailer to their documentary "Armored Saint: The Movie" which includes appearances from such as James Hetfield from Metallica and Scott Ian from Anthrax.
In a July 2023 interview, Bush confirmed that he and Vera have "started writing some songs a little bit" for the next Armored Saint album.
LAST TRAIN HOME
Armored Saint Lyrics
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And my world moves down below
It's a sign to make a change
Among the platform crowd
Words clear as clouds
Say you can't remain the same
And familiar voices cry
I'm on the last train home
On the last train home
Crossroads of my life
Feel my body glide
To a place I need to be
It's within my sights
I know it'll feel so right
When I get there I'll be free
Still those voices call
My name
But I'm on the last train home
On the last train home
On the last train home
Ride with the freight line
Ride with the freight line
There I go
Gotta make time
I gotta make time
I'm aboard
Boxcar wonder
Every scar shows
Where the future lies
Lord only knows
I'm on the last
Last train home
On the last train home
I'm on the last train home
On the last train home
I'm on the last train home
On the last train home
Last train home Yeah,
Last train home
It's within my sights
I know it'll feel so right
When I get there I'll be free
The lyrics of Armored Saint's song, "Last Train Home," depict a journey of self-discovery and change. The song's narrative paints a picture of the singer's realization that it's time for a change in their life. The lyrics suggest that the winds of loneliness are blowing, and the world they once knew is moving below them. The platform crowd around them echoes the clear message that they cannot remain the same. The singer is called upon by familiar voices that cry out their name. However, they are on the last train home, headed towards a crossroads in their life where their body will glide towards the place they need to be.
The singer's destination is within their sights, and it will feel right, and they will be free once they arrive. The journey towards this place may be challenging, with every scar showing where the future lies, but the singer is determined to ride with the freight line to get there. They know they have to make time, and they are ready to board, ready to move on to a new chapter. The last chorus emphasizes this determination, with the singer repeating that they are on the last train home, and the journey towards freedom will soon be complete.
The song's lyrics suggest that the singer has come to a realization that change is necessary in their life, and they must take the last train home to find this change. The journey is not easy, and they may face several challenges, but the lyrics emphasize the importance of the singer's decision. The song's message is one of inspiration, encouraging listeners to be brave and take the necessary steps towards their own self-discovery and change.
Line by Line Meaning
When lonely winds blow cold
Feeling isolated and disconnected from others in a bleak and desolate environment.
And my world moves down below
Feeling like the world is passing by and leaving them behind.
It's a sign to make a change
Recognizing that they need to make a change in their life to escape their current situation.
Among the platform crowd
Feeling lost in a sea of people at the train station.
Words clear as clouds
Receiving clear messages from their intuition or higher power.
Say you can't remain the same
The messages are urging them to make a significant change in their life.
And familiar voices cry
Hearing the voices of loved ones calling out to them.
My name
Calling out to them to return home.
I'm on the last train home
Choosing to make the necessary changes and return home.
Crossroads of my life
Feeling at a pivotal moment in their life where a decision must be made.
Feel my body glide
Feeling empowered and confident about moving forward.
To a place I need to be
Heading towards a destination where they feel they belong.
It's within my sights
Feeling like they are getting closer to their goal.
I know it'll feel so right
Anticipating a sense of fulfillment and happiness once they arrive.
Still those voices call
Feeling conflicted about leaving loved ones behind.
But I'm on the last train home
Committing to the decision to leave and return home.
Ride with the freight line
Embracing the rough, unpolished journey ahead.
There I go
Setting off on the journey.
Gotta make time
Feeling an urgency to move quickly.
I'm aboard
Fully committed to the journey ahead.
Boxcar wonder
Marveling at the adventure ahead and the unknown potential it holds.
Every scar shows
Each obstacle they've overcome on their journey is a testament to their strength.
Where the future lies
Feeling hopeful about what the future holds.
Lord only knows
Accepting that the future is uncertain and unknown.
Last train home Yeah,
Affirming the decision to return home on the last train.
Last train home
Repeating the affirmation of returning home on the last train.
Last train home
Repeating once again the affirmation of returning home on the last train.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID EARL PRICHARD, GONZALO SANDOVAL, JEFFREY ROSS DUNCAN, JOHN ROBERT BUSH, JOSEPH JOHN VERA
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When lonely winds blow cold
And my world moves down below
It's a sign to make a change
Among the platform crowd
Words clear as clouds
Say you can't remain the same
And familiar voices cry
my name
I'm on the last train home
On the last train home
Crossroads of my life
Feel my body glide
To a place I need to be
It's within my sights
I know it'll feel so right
When I get there I'll be free
Still those voices call
my name
But I'm on the last train home
On the last train home
On the last train home
Ride with the freight line
Ride with the freight line
There I go
Gotta make time
I gotta make time
I'm aboard
Boxcar wonder
Every scar shows
Where the future lies
Lord only knows
I'm on the last
Last train home
On the last train home
I'm on the last train home
On the last train home
I'm on the last train home
On the last train home
Last train home Yeah,
last train home
It's within my sights
I know it'll feel so right
When I get there I'll be free
@BoxCarBoy12
John Bush has got to be the most underrated metal vocalist ever. His voice is the definition of rough yet melodic. Plus, it's a miracle how his voice hasn't degraded much over the years, if at all.
@viper619ful
ikr . fuckt that , the whole band is underRated ! they deserve more fame
@rainingblood979
Viper King They were getting bigger until MTV pulled metal as a genre for a few years. I think John talked about it and other reasons why Saint never dominated the world on Eddie Trunk this year.
@rambobronco
Armored saints the shit
@larrymckeoun1444
John bush is by far very underrated
@heltristan
LEGEND 🖤
@verminsmoker1438
CRIMINALLY underrated band, CRIMINALLY underrated singer. RIP, Dave Pritchard, aka The Red Menace.
@patrickhagan9382
Incredible band
@clintjmathewson
Isn’t the singer John bush? Alive and well
@twinmusix907
https://youtu.be/zYykkfe0EZA