Groove Metal
Syracuse, Indiana, USA
Lovewar was an American technical hard rock band. They released just one album titled Soak Your Brain, which was published in 1993 before disbanding a few years later. It was produced by the siblings John Elefante and Dino Elefante. In 2019, they released a self-titled album featuring all 3 members.
Soak Your Brain ranked 47/100 in the Heaven's Metal Top 100 Christian Rock Albums of All Time.
Bassist Rick Armstrong used to play for the Christian metal band Whitecross. He played bass on their 1993 output Triumphant Return.
Guitarist Tim Bushong formed The Channelsurfers in 1996, who signed with Organic Records and released two albums. He later produced Tsar Bomba for Christian hard-rockers Bride several years later. He also acted as engineer and recordist for many other Christian and secular albums. He currently pastors Syracuse (IN) Baptist Church.
Drummer Greg Purlee now plays in the Christian country quartet, Simon Peter Band.
1989 | Millennium | |
1990 | Demo | |
1993 | Soak Your Brain | Pakaderm Records / Word Records |
1995 | Feb 95 | |
1996 | 4-96 | |
2019 | Lovewar | Roxx Records |
1989 Independent
1990 Independent
Tim Bushong – Guitar & lead vocals
Gaster Firrie – Bass, BGVs, & drum programs
1993 Pakaderm Records / Word Records (701252426X)
Tim Bushong - Lead and backing vocals, baritone guitar
Rick Armstrong - Bass, backing vocals
Greg Purlee - Drums, backing vocals
Jeff Gunn - Backing vocals
Produced by Dino and John Elefante
1995 Independent
1996 Independent
2019 Roxx Records (RRCD-LW01)