HISTORY
Valor was formed by bassist Adam Alvarez in 1986 after the break-up of his previous band Golgotha, a hard rock Christian band. Alvarez retained vocalist, Michael Brueck, and former Saint drummer, Jim Maxwell, and together they searched for a guitarist after their guitarist, Todd Price, left. Chris Price was called in for an audition and was subsequently hired. Price brought with him the speed metal genre that Valor became known for.
The combination of the hard driving, fast paced music and Brueck’s classic rock vocals differentiated Valor from other acts of their time. Vic Sardon was hired as the second guitarist and the band recorded their demo tape, ‘Masquerade’. Because Golgotha had gained some fame, the newly formed Valor was able to hit the ground running with an existing fanbase. Prior to ‘Fight For Your Life’ in1988, Vic Sardon left the band and was never successfully replaced.
In 1989, Adam Alvarez left Valor and was replaced with jazz-rock bassist, Tom Gage. The band continued to play shows and perform new material until the band dissolved in late 1989. Despite their short stretch, Valor continues to carry a unique relevance and a long existing fanbase.
Original vinyl copies of ‘Fight For Your Life’ sell for as much as $300 both nationally and internationally. Valor continues to show up on a variety of music websites and YouTube playlists.
VALOR - INSTAGRAM
“Valor is an example of masterfully crafted, white knuckled, head shredding metal. No room for nuance or slight touches and it doesn’t matter one bit. Watch out and hold on.”
-Trevor Orriss (Producer / Mixing Engineer)
“Valor should by all means be remembered as one of the “valiant” acts who helped establish the glorious American power/speed metal movement as a legitimate chapter from metal history.”
VALOR
An American, Christian, heavy metal band formed in the San Fransisco bay area in 1986.
ORIGINAL BAND LINEUP
Michael Brueck // lead vocals
Chris Price // lead guitar
Vic Sardon // rhythm guitar
Adam Alvarez // bass guitar
Jim Maxwell // drums