Theocracy (album)

Theocracy
Studio album by
ReleasedLate 2003
RecordedJanuary 2002 - May 2003
StudiosTheocracized Studios, Athens, GA
GenresChristian metal, power metal, progressive metal
Length68:25
LabelMetalAges
ProducerMatt Smith
Theocracy chronology
Theocracy
(2003)
Mirror of Souls
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Angelic Warlord95%[1]
Cross Rhythms8/10[2]
Imperiumi.net9/10[3]

Theocracy is the self-titled debut album by Christian progressive power metal band Theocracy. It was released in 2003 on MetalAges Records. The album was a one-man project created by musician Matt Smith. The album was remastered and re-released in 2013 consisting of various mixing upgrades performed by Matt Smith and the addition of live drums recorded by Theocracy drummer Shawn Benson.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Matt Smith.

No.TitleLength
1."Prelude"1:36
2."Ichthus"4:39
3."The Serpent's Kiss"11:56
4."Mountain"4:48
5."Theocracy"6:00
6."The Healing Hand"
  • I. "The Gift"
  • II. "Restoration"
  • III. "Adulation"
  • IV. "Betrayal"
  • V. "Eternity"
11:36
  • 2:57
  • 2:07
  • 0:50
  • 3:46
  • 1:56
7."Sinner"6:08
8."New Jerusalem"5:10
9."The Victory Dance"5:02
10."Twist of Fate"
  • I. "Descent Into the Valley of the Shadow"
  • II. "Passage Through the Valley"
  • III. "Ascent Unto the Mountain"
11:30
  • 1:02
  • 7:55
  • 2:33
Total length:68:25

Personnel

  • Matt Smith – vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, drum programming

References

  1. ↑ Rockwell, Andrew. "Theocracy - Theocracy". Angelic Warlord. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Theocracy - Theocracy (Re-issue)". Cross Rhythms. March 27, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  3. ↑ "LEVYARVOSTELU: Theocracy - Theocracy / Imperiumi.net". Imperiumi.net. December 9, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2026.