Recon comes to us from Southern California and what we have here is a true Molten Metal Band in the veins of Queensrÿche. Recon is one of those hidden gems, one of those bands that stand out amongst others. With Recon you will find elements of both Power Metal & Thrash throughout their arrangements. Some of the Thrash elements can be found in the backing vocals which are often barked out along with some traditional thrash'n metal riffs here and there.
      In 1990 Recon released their debut album "Behind Enemy Lines" which helped pave the way for Christian Metal music with their Classical Power Metal sound. The name Recon is short for reconnaissance, and the meaning is to go behind enemy lines. Recon's George Ochoa states that "were going behind enemy lines into the devil's territory. We go there and share the light of Jesus Christ because we are the soldiers and the Lord wins the battles."    

        The song "Behind Enemy lines" was actually written by Jimmy P. Brown of Deliverance and the song actually is a Thrash tune that has some Speed Metal parts similar to Deliverance's style on their early albums. On this release, some things that stand out is the way the words are easily understood, and the production quality of the album was very well done especially for that era.
       The lead vocalist Vett Roberts Is very talent and hits some high notes not unlike Michael Sweet of the band Stryper. 


       Lyrics are openly Christ centered and I must say that this is how it's done

to bands wandering how to share their faith in their lyrics.         

"Choose This Day"
Wasted time my friend
Don't' you know we're in the bitter end
He's coming back again
To save us all from this world of sin
Christ the Savior, He'll set you free
Christ died for Sins
Come and receive
Rise
It's your decision
Choose this day whom you will serve
Come and confess Him
Jesus Christ
The only way
Ask Him in today
Emotional leaders are coming down
New Age logic
That lies been around
Religious society
It's insanity
A hope for you and me
Christ the Savior, He'll set you free
Christ die for sins, come and receive
Rise
It's your...
Rise
It's your... in your heart He'll stay

"Eternal Destiny"
Right now a revelation
Sweeping across the nations
The end is near
Crystal clear
Seven years of tribulation
Like a lion on the prowl
The Devil's hungry for your soul
There's a number 666
I beg you don't receive it
'cause if you do you'll burn in Hell Burning there forever
Like a lion on the prowl
The devil's hungry for your soul
This is your warning
The choice that you make will destine eternity
Take heed this warning
Jesus is King
Satan has lost
Can't you see
The Lamb of God
Sits on His throne
Judging all the nations
Those who deny the grace of God
Shall be sentenced to the lake of fire
Like a lion on the prowl
The Devil's hungry for your soul
This is your...
(Rev 20:11-15)
This is your...

       Recon's album 'Behind Enemy Lines' is for fans of Queensrÿche, Sacred Warrior, Stryper, and Crystavox. No Metal collection would ever be complete without 'Behind Enemy Lines' in it. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this gem today!

Musicians:
Vett Roberts - Lead Vocals
George Ochoa - Guitars
Eddie Starline - Guitars
Mike Grato - Bass
John Christianson - Drums