Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Armored Saint are 42 years into their career, nine studio albums deep, and Emotion Factory Reset might be one of the best records they've ever made. In this video I break down the full album — the track by track, the highs, the lows, the cheesy lyrics, and why this band continues to embarrass acts half their age.
I first heard Armored Saint on a movie soundtrack in 1988. I slept on them for decades. Punching the Sky in 2020 woke me up. And now Emotion Factory Reset has me convinced this band belongs in a completely different conversation than where most people put them.
Full breakdown includes: ⚙️ Personal history with the band ⚙️ Album background and production details ⚙️ What the album gets wrong ⚙️ What the album gets very right ⚙️ Complete track by track — all 11 songs ⚙️ Final score and verdict
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Armored Saint are 42 years into their career, nine studio albums deep, and Emotion Factory Reset might be one of the best records they've ever made. In this video I break down the full album — the track by track, the highs, the lows, the cheesy lyrics, and why this band continues to embarrass acts half their age.
I first heard Armored Saint on a movie soundtrack in 1988. I slept on them for decades. Punching the Sky in 2020 woke me up. And now Emotion Factory Reset has me convinced this band belongs in a completely different conversation than where most people put them.
Full breakdown includes: ⚙️ Personal history with the band ⚙️ Album background and production details ⚙️ What the album gets wrong ⚙️ What the album gets very right ⚙️ Complete track by track — all 11 songs ⚙️ Final score and verdict
#ArmoredSaint #EmotionFactoryReset #AlbumReview #HeavyMetal #MetalBlade #JohnBush #NewMetal2026 #MetalReview #HardRock #ClassicMetal #LegacyMetal #MetalMusic #NewAlbum2026 #Metal2026 #WeeklyReview
Hey everyone! I just released my new e-book called How to Start a YouTube Channel for Introverts. It’s a quick and easy 42-page read where I share the full story behind my channel, JC Rock and Metal Reviews—how I got started, the struggles I faced, and the lessons I learned along the way.
jc-rock-and-metal-reviews-shop.fourthwall.com/products/how-to-start-a-youtube-channel-as-an-introvert-e-book
Please consider becoming a member of this channel. The first tier is 0.99 and this gives you early access to my videos as I always post them as members first before going public. Sometimes I post up to a week in advance. The second tier is 2.99 and this one gives you early access plus the benefit of making video requests. You can request album reviews or any other video provided it is within the scope of this channel’s content.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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